12-254 7-Channel Portable SAME Weatheradio: How to Program the FIPS Codes

In this tutorial, you will be shown how to select from three FIPS modes that are preinstalled in your weatheradio. You will also be shown how to program FIPS codes into the SINGLE and MULTIPLE FIPS modes.

The three FIPS modes are as follows:

• ALL LOC: The weatheradio receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius.

• SINGLE: The weatheradio receives a SAME alert signal for one FIPS code programmed in memory Location 1.

• MULTIPLE: The weatheradio receives SAME alert signals for up to 15 FIPS codes programmed in multiple locations in the radio's memory.

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

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

Step 1: Select ALL LOC Mode
Once you have started programming your Weatheradio in Programming the Portable Weatheradio and Setting the Alert Type, it is time to set the FIPS mode and program the FIPS codes you want stored in the Weatheradio. After you have selected the alert type, ALL LOC appears on the display. To select ALL LOC, press YES. AVALANCHE WARNING flashes on the display. To select MULTIPLE mode, go to Step 3. To select SINGLE mode, go to Step 2. Otherwise, either go to the tutorial on Enabling/Disabling the Alert Tones to select what weather alert types you want on your weatheradio, or go to Step 8 to exit programming mode.
Step 2: Select SINGLE Mode
Press NO and SINGLE appears on the display. Press YES to select SINGLE. Go to Step 4 to enter the FIPS code.
Step 3: Select MULTIPLE Mode
Press NO (SINGLE will appear on the display), then press NO again. MULTIPLE appears on the display. Press YES to select MULTIPLE. Go to Step 4 to enter the first FIPS code.
Step 4: Display Location Number and Code
After selecting SINGLE or MULTIPLE, LOC 1 and 000000 flash on the display.
Step 5: Enter the FIPS Code
Use the numbers on the keypad (0-9) to enter a FIPS code (such as 048439). The display flashes and the numbers appear as they are entered. When you have entered the complete code, press YES to confirm entry. If you are in MULTIPLE mode, go to Step 7.
Step 6: End Programming for SINGLE Mode
If you are in SINGLE mode, AVALANCHE WARNING flashes on the display. AVALANCHE WARNING is one of the preprogrammed weather alert types. If you want to select what weather alerts the weatheradio will respond to, go to the Enabling/Disabling the Alert Tone tutorial. Otherwise, go to Step 8 to exit programming mode.
Step 7: Enter Additional FIPS Codes
If you are in MULTIPLE mode and have entered a FIPS code, LOC 2 (or the next location number) and 000000 flashes on the display. Repeat Step 5 to enter up to 15 FIPS codes in memory. When you have entered all of your FIPS codes, continue to Step 8 to exit programming mode.
Step 8: Exit Programming Mode
Set PROGRAM/ALERT ON/ALERT OFF to ALERT ON or ALERT OFF. The weatheradio stores all valid entries and exits the programming mode. Then WEATHER and the corresponding alert status (ALRT OFF or ALRT ON) appears.