Weatheradio the Programming
! IMPORTANT !
•Write down the FIPS codes you want to program (see “Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)” on Page 9) before you start to program your Weatheradio.
•When you set up the Weatheradio using your PC, make sure the Weather Reporter software (supplied with your Weatheradio) is not running before you start to program your Weatheradio.
the steps in subsequent sections to program your Weatheradio. !
1.Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into DC 9V on the back of the Weatheradio, then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
2.Press MENU. SELECT CH appears.
3.Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select one of the following menu options, then skip to the section that provides information about that option.
•ALERT MODE (see “Selecting an Alert Type” on Page 14)
•REMINDER (see “Selecting Missed Alert Reminders” on Page 15)
•AREA SELECT (see “Selecting/Changing a FIPS Code” on Page 16)
•TONE DEFEAT (see “Enabling/Disabling Alert Tones” on Page 17)
•SELECT CH (see “Selecting a Channel” on Page 19)
SELECTING AN ALERT TYPE
You can set the Weatheradio to respond to an NWS alert broadcast in one of two ways.
TONE — The Weatheradio sounds an alert for 5 minutes and displays an alert description until the alert's effective time expires. To turn off the alert sooner, press WEATHER. You hear the NWS broadcast. The Weatheradio automatically selects TONE the first time you turn it on.
VOICE — The Weatheradio sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather
(voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. It also displays the alert description (such as TORNADO WARNING) until the
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