Radio Shack 12-519 manual Additional Information, NWS Alert Descriptions

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AdvancedAdditionalOperationInfo

Additional Information

NWS Alert Descriptions

Event Code

Level

Default

 

 

 

Administrative message

Advisory

Off

 

 

 

Avalanche Watch

Watch

On

 

 

 

Avalanche Warning

Warning

On

Biological Hazard Warning

Warning

On*

Boil Water Warning

Warning

On

 

 

 

Blizzard Warning

Warning

On

 

 

 

Child Abduction Emergency

Advisory

On

 

 

 

Civil Danger Warning

Warning

On*

Civil Emergency Message

Warning

On*

Coastal Flood Watch

Watch

On

 

 

 

Coastal Flood Warning

Warning

On

 

 

 

Chemical Hazard Warning

Warning

On*

 

 

 

Contaminated Water Warning

Warning

On*

Dam Watch

Watch

On

Dam Break Warning

Warning

On*

 

 

 

Contagious Disease Warning

Warning

On*

 

 

 

Practice/Demo

Advisory

Off

 

 

 

Dust Storm Warning

Warning

On

Emergency Action Notification

Warning

On*

Emergency Action Termination

Advisory

On*

 

 

 

Earthquake Warning

Warning

On*

 

 

 

Immediate Evacuation

Warning

On*

 

 

 

Evacuation Watch

Watch

On

Food Contamination Warning

Warning

On*

Flash Flood Watch

Watch

On

 

 

 

Flash Flood Statement

Advisory

On

 

 

 

Flash Flood Warning

Warning

On

 

 

 

Flood Watch

Watch

On

Flood Statement

Advisory

On

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Contents All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn Contents Package Contents FeaturesUnderstanding Your Radio SetupRight Panel Back Panel Clock FM/AM/ WX Install Backup Batteries Power your RadioRecycle Rechargeable Batteries Use the Antenna Telescopic Antenna External AntennaSet the Alarm Using the RadioWhen the Alarm Sounds Basic OperationUsing the Weather Radio Set Radio Station MemoryViewing Weather Alerts Set Weather Channel MemoryReceiving Alerts for Specific Areas Using Skywarn SkywarnAbout Skywarn Programming Skywarn Channels into MemoryChanging Radio Settings Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation 16 for a list of alert events Restoring Factory Default Settings Connecting an External AlertTurning Audible Alerts On or Off Additional Information NWS Alert DescriptionsAdvancedAdditional InfoOperation Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Watch Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How do I test my radio? AdvancedAdditional InfoOperation Service and Repair SpecificationsCare FCC Information Limited Warranty