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3. SETUP
3-A. FIPS
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code
established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies
geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are
necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a
particular area. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the
NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
A list of event codes are located on page 70.
To set FIPS code
1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for
2 seconds.
2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at
SETUP, the SETUP menu appears.
3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob.
FIPS
USER MMSI
GROUP MMSI
U.I.C.
DIRECTORY
AUTO.CH.SW
HI CAN
MEM
TELEPHONE
DSC CALL
SYSTEM
SETUP
REV.CH.MEM
EXIT
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