Reception:
The National Weather Service and Environment Canada operate a system of weather and hazard alert broadcasts covering a large area of the United States and Canada. Currently, only a few areas are not covered. Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of
NOTE: Placement near a window usually improves reception.
If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels, contact your local weather office and verify the closest station is on air. Also verify the channel frequencies the station is broadcasting. If your station is trans- mitting and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an external antenna. Please visit our web site at www.midlandradio.com to view our suggested antenna, the
NOTE: Metal structures are more difficult to receive reception in because metal interferes with the signal. If you live in a metal struc- ture, you may need an external antenna.
Test Signals Broadcast:
All Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can find out when your local station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office (listed under “Weather” in the Federal Government section of the telephone book).
In Canada these tests are performed every Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
During the weekly test signal, the local station will give a list of counties covered by their transmitter. The test signal allows everyone with weather radio receivers to verify the operation of their equipment.
The following test signals may be sent during testing: required weekly test, required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.
During a test, the yellow advisory LED will light up and the “Weekly Test” or “Monthly Test” message will be visible on the display. While disabled in the menu, the radio will not sound an audible alert tone to avoid giving the impression of an actual alarm. The visual response to the test is confirma- tion that your radio is working properly.
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