In this tutorial, you will be shown how to manually test the alert tone on your Weatheradio. In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA or NWS office. These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under "US Government, Department of Commerce." You can also go to NOAA Weather Radio service for information in your area.
Important: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your Weatheradio's alert function. Be sure you choose the proper location for the Weatheradio and regularly check the Weatheradio to be sure it is operating properly.
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| Step 1: Unplugging and Disconnecting Power | |
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| Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the 9V battery. | |
| Step 2: Initializing Test Sequence | |
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| Hold down WEATHER and turn on the power by plugging the AC adapter back into the AC outlet. USER SETUP appears on the display. | |
| Step 3: Choosing BEEP TONE | |
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| Press the UP arrow key to choose BEEP ON. BEEP ON appears on the display. The Weatheradio sounds the corresponding alert tone. | |
| Step 4: Choosing SIREN TONE | |
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| Press the DOWN arrow key to choose SIREN ON. SIREN ON appears on the display. The Weatheradio sounds the corresponding alert tone. | |
| Step 5: Silencing Alert Tone | |
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| Press the LEFT arrow to silence the tone. USER SETUP appears on the display. | |
| Step 6: Restoring Default Settings | |
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| Press the MENU button to clear the Weatheradio's memory and restore the factory settings. DEFAULT ON appears on the display, then USER SETUP appears on the display. | |
| Step 7: Exiting Testing the Alert Tone | |
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| To exit testing the alert tone, unplug the AC plug from the AC outlet. | |
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