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Scanning
When the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal, ALERT flashes and the
SAME alert level appears, alternating with the weather channel. The scanner
will also output an alert signal to the external alert output jack. The scanner
remains on the weather channel and the audio turns on so you can hear the
weather broadcast.
Receiving Alerts in Standby Mode
The scanner can receive alerts even if it is in standby mode (power off).
To receive alerts in standby mode, first turn on the Digital Weather Alert
Feature and then press POWER to turn the scanner off. The display indicates
the weather channel being monitored for alerts. If an alert is received, the
scanner sounds an alert tone and the SAME alert level is displayed.
To have an external device activate during an alert, plug it into the Alert
Output Jack on the back of the scanner.
Testing the Weather Alarm
To hear and test the tones for the three alert levels, press WX/ to select
the weather service, then hold down PRI/WX ALERT for about one second.
The tones sound in the order of Advisory level, Watch level, then Warning
level. Press any key to end the test sequence.
Programming Alerts for a Specific County
To specify a county, SAME uses a standard established by the US Census
bureau, called FIPS. The format of a FIPS code is “PSSCCC,” where:
P = area subdivision (0=entire area)
SS = State code (00=all states)
CCC = County code (000=all counties)
For example, the FIPS code for Tarrant County, Texas is: 048439 (0=entire
area; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County).
To limit weather alerts to a specific area, you must program in the FIPS codes
for the areas you want to receive alerts. The scanner can be set to either alert
for all areas, or only an area you have programmed.
Programming FIPS
1. Press WX. And then press PSE to go to the Weather Scan Pause Mode.
2. Press and hold ENT/PROGRAM to go to the FIPS Programming Mode.
If the scanner is set to alert for all FIPS, ALL FIPS appears in the display.