Operating Your Radio
SAME Alert Level Code
Standby/Receive and
Transmit
SAME Alert Level Codes
There are four (4) alert level codes that provide important active weather information. These alert codes are checked against the FIPS codes location list. When proper “Alert” conditions are met, the radio will switch to the WX Alert
Advanced Operation
Operating Your Radio
Advanced Operation
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Channel 16/9 Mode
Channel 16/9 mode gives you quick access to calling
Channel 16 and Channel 9 from any operational mode.
mode on the WX Alert channel and sound an alarm.
NOTE
When the alarm sounds, the display will show the Alert icon, SAME letter icons and SAME Alert letter/numbers flashing.
Alert Level Codes:
Channel 16/9 Button
To Switch to Channel 16 or Channel 9:
1. Press the Channel 16/9 button to change to Channel 16.
2.Press the Channel 16/9 button again to change to
Channel 9.
3.Press the Channel 16/9 button a third time and
return to the last used Standby channel.
A1 = Warning – Those events that pose a significant threat to public safety and/or property. The probability of occurrence and location is high and the onset time is relativity short.
A2 = Watch – Events that meet the classification of Warning (above), but either the onset time, probability of occurrence or location is uncertain.
A3 = Statement – A message containing follow up information to a Warning or Watch.
A4 = Test – Brief Voice text of the weekly test describing the service provided, area covered, and application of the warning alarm tone and NWR SAME code. These tests normally occur on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and
1 p.m. local time with some variations to accommodate local requirements.
Channel 16 or Channel 9
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