12-254 7-Channel Portable SAME Weatheradio: How to Select the Weather Channel

In this tutorial, you will be selecting the weather channel for your portable Weatheradio. The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is automatically set to use the NOAA weather broadcast frequency 162.400 MHz (Channel 1) and receive all SAME alert signals (all locations mode) broadcast within a 50-mile radius of where you installed it. Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed with seven national NOAA broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you might need to select a different channel.

Notes:

• The Weatheradio will not receive a warning signal while it is in the programming mode.

• If you do not press a key for 45 seconds, the Weatheradio stores all valid entries and exits the programming mode. Set the PROGRAM/ALERT ON/ALERT OFF switch on the left side of the Weatheradio to ALERT OFF and then back to PROGRAM, and begin again.

• The Weatheradio sounds an error tone if you make an invalid entry.

For additional information on this product, see the links below:

• 12-253 Desktop Weatheradio User's Manual
• Weatheradio Basics
• Weatheradio FAQ's

Step 1: Turn the Weatheradio On
Turn on the Weatheradio by turning the VOLUME away from OFF until it clicks. WEATHER and ALRT ON flash on the display.
Step 2: Enter Program Mode
Set the PROGRAM/ALERT ON/ALERT OFF switch on the left side of the Weatheradio to PROGRAM. The Weatheradio displays the preset weather broadcast channel and frequency number.
Step 3: Open the Front Panel Cover
Lift the front panel cover using the slotted indent on either side.
Step 4: Select a Channel
Press a number key (1-7) to select the corresponding numbered channel broadcasting in your area. The Weatheradio displays the selected channel. Note: If you receive a NOAA broadcast on more than one channel, the one with the best reception might not be the one broadcasting information for your location.
To find information on your local weather frequencies, contact your local RadioShack or go to NOAA Weather Radio Service.
Step 5: Confirm the Channel Selected
Press YES to confirm the selected channel. The Weatheradio beeps and the alert types TONE or VOICE appear on the display. Go to Setting the Alert Type to finish programming your portable Weatheradio or continue to Step 6 to exit programming mode.
Step 6: Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, set PROGRAM/ALERT ON/ALERT OFF on the left side of the Weatheradio to ALERT ON or ALERT OFF. WEATHER and the corresponding alert status (ALRT OFF or ALRT ON) appears.