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series of beeps and
L3
(if the broad-
cast is a statement),
L2
(if the broad-
cast is a watch), or
L1
(if the
broadcast is a warning) appears.
Once the scanner receives a SAME-
coded signal, it retains the information
in its memory. This information stays
in memory even if you change modes,
but is erased when you turn off the
scanner. You can switch to weather
search mode to check the alert level.
Entering Your Area’s FIPS
Code(s)
1. Turn on the SAME alert function
(see “Turning on the SAME and
Weather Alert” on Page 27).
2. Hold down
E
until
F1
appears.
3. Enter the FIPS code using the
number keys, then press
E
.
4. To enter another FIPS code, press
▲
or
▼
, then repeat Steps 2 and
3.
Note:
To clear a FIPS code you
entered in Step 3 (while the code
appears on the display), press
0
then
E
.
5. When you finish, press
SVC
.
Note:
If you do not program any FIPS
location codes into the scanner’s first
memory (F1), the scanner sounds an
alert if it receives a weather alert with
any
FIPS code.
TESTING WEATHER
ALERT RECEPTION
For your scanner to effectively warn
you about weather alert signals, you
must place it where it can receive an
emergency alert broadcast and where
you can hear its alert tone.
In the United States, the NWS broad-
casts a test alert every week on
Wednesday between 11 AM and 1
PM. To find out the specific test
schedule in your area, contact your lo-
cal NOAA or NWS office. These offic-
es are usually listed in the telephone
book under “US Government, Depart-
ment of Commerce.”
Important:
The fact that you get clear
reception of a weather broadcast sig-
nal does
not
guarantee that an emer-
gency alert broadcast will trigger your
scanner’s alert function.
Note:
The NWS might not broadcast
the test alert if there is bad weather in
any surrounding area.
Testing the Alert Beep
1. If necessary, repeatedly press
SVC
until appears above
WX
.
2. If necessary, press
ALERT
so
ALERT
is not on the display.
3. Hold down
ALERT
for about 3 sec-
onds. The scanner sounds a loud
series of beeps.
4. Press any key to stop the alert.
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