Tone alarm: The National Weather Service will send a Hz tone alarm before most warning and many watch messages are broadcast. The tone will activate all the receivers which are equipped to receive it, even if the audio is turned off.
This is especially useful for warnings which occur during the night when most people are asleep. Most warnings and watches broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio are county-based or independent city-based parish-based in Louisiana , although in a few areas of the country the alerts are issued for portions of counties.
Since most NWR transmitters are broadcasting for a number of counties, SAME receivers will respond only to alerts issued for the area or areas you have selected. Selectable alerting of events : While SAME allows you to specify a particular area of interest, some receivers allow you to turn off alarms for certain events which might not be important to you.
For example, if you live in a coastal county, but not right at the beach, you might not care about Coastal Flood Warnings. This feature may also be called " Event Blocking " or " Defeat Siren ". Battery backup: Since power outages often occur during storms, having a receiver with battery backup can be crucial. However, unless you have a portable unit which you will use away from other power sources, an AC power connection is recommended to preserve battery life.
External antenna jack: While most receivers come with a whip antenna which can usually be extended out from the unit, depending on your location you may need an external antenna to get a good reception.
Some receivers come with an external antenna jack normally in the back of the unit which will allow you to connect to a larger antenna which can be indoors or outdoors.
You can often purchase these as accessories at the same place where you bought your receiver, or from most stores with an electronics department. Or, you can make your own antenna. External device jack special needs : Some radios have a jack to plug-in external notification devices, such as strobe lights or bed shakers, which can be useful for those with special needs.
Newer models will only display an LED alert and readout for the Wednesday test. Click here for your county codes. To change the alert pattern setting or check which setting is currently se- lected , follow these steps.
However, if a storm front for example moves through an area at a slower speed than initially predicted, the storm- related activity might continue after the alert ends. The end of an alert does not necessarily mean that the related weather emergency is over. Page Reviewing Overlapping Alerts Reviewing Overlapping Alerts Your Weatheradio can store up to three different alerts with overlapping effective times in its memory.
If the Weatheradio receives a new alert while a previ- ous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the alert description and sounds an alert for the new alert. This information could include, for example, messages intended for automated weather services such as those used by radio or TV stations. Page 35 1. Page 36 Important: To ensure your Weatheradio is always set to notify you of a valid emergency, we recommend you do not select the setting 8 that causes the Weatheradio to not respond to new weather alert types.
For extended use in low light situations, you can set the backlight so it remains on until you turn it off. Note: Your local RadioShack store carries a wide se- lection of cable and audible or visible alert accesso- ries you can use with the recommended external module interface. If it still does not operate normally, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem s Suggestion s No power. Ensure the Weatheradio is prop Page 41 Problem s Suggestion s No weather broad- Ensure that the telescoping cast when you antenna is fully extended.
If you connected an external antenna, ensure that it is con- nected properly and the telescop- ing antenna is lowered. The following suggestions will help you care for your Weatheradio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Weatheradio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. If your Weatheradio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for as- sistance. If the interference goes away, your Weatheradio is causing it.
While an alert is in effect, the corresponding alert LED indicator flashes for 60 seconds and then lights for the duration of time the alert is in effect. Page Programming Alerts programming alerts Many alerts are on by default.
The first time you use your Hazard Alert Radio, it automatically scans for the strongest channel and receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within a mile 80 km radius. Page 19 using your radio Your weather radio can receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a mile 80 km radius.
A watch alerts you to potential severe weather approaching your area. The weather service broadcasts constantly. If you cannot pick up a weather broadcast, check the NWS or EC website to be sure you are on the right frequency.
If you are on the correct frequency and do not get a signal, try moving your weather radio. Page Specifications specifications channel Page Rf Emissions Information 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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