Upon selection of the warning level, press the SAVE button to save and exit to the ADD ALERTS prompt of the main menu list. To add another alert at this time, press the NEXT button to enter the ADD ALERTS menu and repeat steps
Setting the Siren Mode
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Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment to select the battery type. (See Fig. 1) When alkaline batteries are installed, push the switch down to select “ALK” When using rechargeable batteries, push the switch up to select “CHG”. It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be replaced every three years.
DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES!
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To set the Siren Mode :
1.Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE.
2.Press the UP() button 3 times to scroll up through the main menu list to the SIREN MODE menu.
3.Press the NEXT button to enter the Siren Mode menu. The words ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE will scroll across the top of the screen. This is the first alert on the list of alerts that NOAA can broadcast. You have the option to turn the siren OFF to block this alert or ON to receive it . Note: Some alerts are not blockable. Use the Alert Table on Page 25 to help you select which alerts to block. Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to make your selection.
4.After setting the Siren Mode for this alert, use the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to scroll through the list of alerts, following the same sequence to set the SIren Mode for each alert desired.
Always set the battery select switch to “ALK” before installing alkaline batteries. Using the “CHG” setting with alkaline batteries may cause batteries to leak and present a a fire hazard.
To install or replace the batteries:
- Turn the unit upside down. Locate the battery compartment door tab (Fig. 2), press down on the door tab and lift the cover up to open
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Upon selecting of the Siren Mode for the desired alerts, press the SAVE button to save and exit to the SIREN MODE prompt of the main menu list. To set the SIREN MODE for additional alerts at this time, press the NEXT button to enter the SIREN MODE menu and repeat steps 3 and 4. To return to normal operation press the MENU button.
Note: if you exit the SIREN MODE menu by pressing the MENU button, your changes will not be saved.
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