12-255 7 Channel SAME Weatheradio: How to Change and Check the Alert Pattern

In this tutorial, you will be shown how to change and check the alert pattern on your Weatheradio. You can set the Weatheradio to respond to an NWS alert broadcast in one of two ways:

Voice - the Weatheradio sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. It also displays the alert description (such as TORNADO WARNING) until the alert's effective time received as part of the NWS broadcast code expires. An alert could be in effect for several hours.

Tone - the Weatheradio sounds an alert for 5 minutes and displays an alert description until the alert's effective time expires. To turn off the alert sooner, press WEATHER. The NWS broadcast turns on.

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

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

Step 1: Enter the Program Mode

While the clock appears, press MENU. TEMPERATURE appears on the display.

Step 2: Select the Weatheradio Function

Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys until WEATHERADIO appears on the display.

Step 3: Select the Alert Mode Function

Press the RIGHT arrow key. SELECT CH will appear on the display. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key until ALERT MODE appears on the display.

Step 4: Show the Default Alert Mode

Press the RIGHT arrow key. TONE appears on the display. Note: The Weatheradio automatically selects TONE the first time you turn it on.

Step 5: Select the Alert Mode

To select the other pattern, press the UP or DOWN arrows so that the pattern VOICE appears.

Step 6: Store the Alert Mode Selection

Press the RIGHT arrow key to store your selection. VOICE MODE will flash, then ALERT MODE will appear on the display.

Step 7: Exit the Programming Mode

Press MENU to exit programming mode.