User's Manual

Testing the Alert Siren

To test and recognize the difference between the types of

alert sirens, perform the following steps:

1. During WX hold mode and when the WX ALT is off, press

and hold the PRI key for 2 seconds until you hear the

statement alert siren. WX ALERT ON appears on the

display and the statement, watch and warning sirens

sound alternately.

Note: The samples of each alert siren only last for a few

seconds. You may need to listen to each siren several

times to be sure you recognize the different sirens.

The sirens continue to sound rotating through the

samples until you silence the test.

2. To stop the test, press any key.

Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would

need to. If not, optional accessories can be purchased to

ensure that you are alerted for emergency broadcasts.

See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.

DO NOT USE EARPHONES TO LISTEN TO THE TEST.

DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING COULD OCCUR.

Programming FIPS Code

The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS)

codes established by the National Weather Service (NWS)

must be programmed in your scanner. These codes specify

an emergency and the specific geographic area (such as

county) affected by the emergency.

1. Press MENU/BACK.

2. Select SERVICE OPTION -

WEATHER - ALERT by rotating the

VFO and pressing E.

3. Set to ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.

4. Select the desired memory number (F1-F15) by rotating

the VFO.

5. Enter FIPS code using the keypad.

6. Press E.

––– OR –––

1. When you rotate the VFO to move up when F1 is

displayed or VFO to move down when F15 is displayed,

ALL FIPS appears on the display.

2. Press E. The scanner is now set for ALL FIPS mode.

WEATHER ALERT

SELECT CODE No.

FIPS CODE 1

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