To limit alerts to a specific area, you must also program in the FIPS code(s) for the area(s) you want to receive alerts for. The scanner can be set to either alert for all areas, or only the areas you have programmed. You can get FIPS codes for your area by calling the National Weather Service at
To program weather alert operation:
1:SERVICE OPTION → 1:WEATHER → 2:ALERT
1.Select 1:ON to turn on weather alert.
2.Use the scroll bar to select either ALL FIPS or one of the 15 programmable FIPS positions.
3.If you need to program a FIPS code, press E, then enter the code and press E again.
4.Press MENU two times.
5.Select 1:MONITOR.
The scanner displays WX ALERT ON. All audio is muted until an alert is received.
Note: If you lose power or turn off the scanner, the scanner keeps the weather alert mode.
Warning: Never listen to the scanner using a headphone or earphone when you have put the scanner in the weather alert mode. The volume control is disabled in this mode, and the loud alert sound could damage your hearing.
If an event is issued, the scanner displays the text for the event and sounds an alert. The alert sound used depends on the type of event received:
Statements:
Watches:
Warnings: Siren
The chart in the back of this manual details the various events and the type of alert produced.
Testing the Weather Alert
To test the alert to see what each alert sounds like, monitor the weather mode, then press ▲/HOLD. Hold PRI for 2 seconds to start the test. Press any key to exit the test. The scanner sounds each of the three alert types repeatedly.
Warning: Never listen to the scanner using a headphone or earphone when you are testing weather alert. The volume control is disabled in this mode, and the loud alert sound could damage your hearing.
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