PROGRAMMING THE RADIO
After the radio is properly installed and powered up, you can:
•Select Correct Channel
•Select Location Code
•Select Voice or Tone Alert Mode
•Set the digital clock
•Select Single or Multiple FIPS location codes, and enter the codes
•Press “PROGRAM” button to switch the unit into program mode. By pressing “>”, “<” buttons or rotating the “Function (Scroll) Knob” to view all the menu options.
To make a selection, press “ENTER” while the desired menu is displayed on the LCD. You can then select the secondary func- tions options offered in that menu.
Press the red “STOP ALERT TONE” button anytime you want to go back to the previous menu without saving changes.
A)SELECT CHANNEL – To select 1 out of 7 NOAA weather channels:
-Press “ENTER” button while “SELECT CHANNEL” is displayed in the program mode.
-Use “>”, “<” or the “Function (Scroll) Knob” to change to your desired channel and then press “ENTER” button to save change. (Note: Channel number and Frequency in MHz will be displayed alternatively in this mode).
-Press the red “STOP ALERT TONE” button to return to previous menu or “PROGRAM” button to exit from program mode.
B)ALERT SELECT – To select either VOICE or TONE mode.
VOICE Mode: the Emergency Alert Radio sounds an alert tone for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the voice weather- broadcast radio for 5 minutes. The alert message will be displayed until its effective time expires.
TONE Mode: the Emergency Alert Radio sounds an alert tone and displays alert descriptions until the alert’s effective time expires.
NOTE: The Remote Alert Output will be activated when either alert tone or voice is sounded.
-Press “ENTER” button while “ALERT SELECT” is displayed in the program mode.
-Use “>”, “<” or the “Function (Scroll) Knob” to switch between “VOICE” and “TONE” mode. Press “ENTER” to save the change.
-Press the red “STOP ALERT TONE” button to return to previous menu or “PROGRAM” button to exit from program mode.
-Make sure the “ALERT ON/OFF” switch is set to ON in order to receive alert signals, and you will see the “ALERT ON” icon showing on the LCD Display.
CAUTION!
If a storm front moves at a slower speed than initially predicted, the storm related activity can continue even though the alert’s effective time expires, so the end of the alert does not necessary mean that the related weather emergency is over.
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