Uniden WX100 manual Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators, On the display

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Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators

To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the alarm clock tone, perform the following steps:

1.Turn the volume/off control clockwise until it clicks. WX100 appears in the display.

2.

Press and hold 1 until you hear the alarm clock tones. ALARM appears

 

on the display.

3.Press and hold 2 until you hear the Statement Alert siren. ALERt appears on the display and the Statement indicator turns on.

4.Press and hold 3 until you hear the Watch Alert siren. ALERt appears on the display and the Watch indicator turns on.

5.Press and hold 4 until you hear the Warning Alert siren. ALERt appears on the display and the Warning indicator turns on.

The samples of the test only last for a few seconds.

You may need to test each siren several times to be sure you recognize the different sirens and tones.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed.

Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to. If not, optional accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for emergency broadcasts. See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.

If you have an external alert system connected to the ALERT terminals, it turns on during the Alert Siren and Indicators test. (Steps 3-5)

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Contents WX100 Precautions Table of Contents Introduction About Your RadioAbout Weather Alert About Fips Codes Obtaining Your Area’s Fips Codes If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you hearTaking Proper Care of Your Radio UnpackingPut the battery into the compartment Replace the cover Installing the BatteryAn hour Make sure the volume control is set to off Getting StartedWX100 can be mounted on a wall using the wall mount adapter Mounting on the WallUsing External Devices Release the buttons to secure the leadsControls & Functions Channel Refers to Weather Channel Setting Initial SettingsClock Setting Enter the time by pressing Weather Channel Setting Press select again to complete the entryAny of the 20 memory locations Fips Code SettingThem or not Press menu key and toggle Alert Type SettingYou can change the Alert Type to one of two options Press / key to chooseAlarm Time Setting Press / key to select Backlight SettingOr OFF To exit the menu mode, press menuTo turn on the weather alert radio Using the RadioOperation Press weather until you hear the weather broadcastMessages are deleted if the volume/off control is turned off To silence the siren, press any key Helpful HintsUser Shortcut Keys Green RedWatch Siren Red ??A None??E ??WTesting the Weather Alert Radio Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators On the displayTroubleshooting AdapterTechnical Specifications ONE-YEAR Extended Warranty Page Memo Thank YOU Uniden America Corporation
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