Nwr-Same Alert Tone Test; Nwr-Same Code Detection Tests - Radio Shack PRO-94 Owner's Manual

NWR-SAME Alert Tone Test

To hear and test the tones for the three alert levels,
press to select the weather service, then hold
SVC (E)
down for about 1 second. The tones sound in the or-
ALT
der L3, L2, then L1, and TESt flashes. Each alert code
appears as its tone sounds. Press any key to end the
test sequence.

NWR-SAME Code Detection Tests

The National Weather Service sends out daily, weekly,
and monthly test (and sometimes demonstration) sig-
nals, which let anyone with a receiver (such as the scan-
ner) verify that the equipment is working properly.
To find out the specific test schedule in your area, con-
tact your local NOAA or NWS office. Those offices are
usually listed in the telephone book under US Govern-
ment, Department of Commerce .
When appears, hold down for about
ALERT
ALT (DATA)
1 second. The frequency and appear alternately.
TESt
When the scanner receives the test code, TESt also ap-
pears.
To exit the test mode, press for about 1 sec-
ALT (DATA)
ond.
Note: If an actual alert is sent, the scanner sounds the
appropriate tone and displays the corresponding alert
level.
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