First Alert WX-167 manual Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding S.A.M.E. location

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5.Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct channel for your area, as identified by NOAA. Adjust antenna to ensure clear reception.

6.Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation.

7.Setting the Specific Area Message

Encoding (S.A.M.E.) location

The WX-167 features a built-in database of the 3,000 locations identified by NOAA in the United States. Your Public AlertTM radio is programmed at the factory to receive alerts for the entire county. This may include alerts that do not affect you. Selecting your S.A.M.E. location can reduce unnecessary alerts.

To select your S.A.M.E. location, simply select your state, county and county subdivision at the menu prompts as described below.

To set your SAME location:

1.Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE/ TIME is displayed on the screen.

2.Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the SETUP LOCATIONS menu. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the SETUP LOCATIONS menu.

3.SET LOCATION 01 will be displayed on the screen. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the SELECT STATE menu.

4.Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired state. Press the NEXT( “>”) key to enter the SELECT COUNTY menu.

5.Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired county. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the SELECT SUBDIVISION menu.

6.Turn the FUNCTION knob to scroll through the subdivisions within a county. For ex. NorthEast

Note: Setting the subdivision to ANY (0) will receive all alerts broadcast in the entire county.

7.Press the NEXT ( “>”) key when you have selected the subdivision of your county .

8.Press the SAVE key to save your SAME location and return to normal operation.

NOTE: Because broadcast areas overlap you may want to set more than one S.A.M.E. location. To set more than one S.A.M.E. location, you must complete the above steps for each location desired. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. Upon entering the SETUP LOCATIONS menu in step 3, turn the FUNCTION KNOB to select an alternate location, press the NEXT ( “>”) key and proceed as prompted through step 8. 13

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Contents Model WX-167 User’s Manual Public AlertTM Radio Table of Contents Important Safeguards Care and Maintenance Could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment FCC Notice to UsersHow it works IntroductionMain features of the WX-167 Public Alert Radio include WX-167 Location of Controls and FunctionsSpeaker Description of controls and functions Choosing a place for your radio Connecting the PowerSet-up and Language Selection Set Alert Volume Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding S.A.M.E. location Selecting Between Alerting Options Do not Charge Alkaline Batteries Battery InstallationBasic Operation Wall Mount InstallationTo Review Alert Messages Handicapped Accessories Appendix B UB Land Slide Warning National Audible Test Problem Possible Cause and Solution Trouble ShootingFrequency Coverage Weather Channels WX-167 SpecificationsService Procedure Day Limited Warranty
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