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what is the difference between a watch and a
warning?
Your radio is preset to receive warnings, watches and advisories
from the NWS/EC. A watch alerts you to potential severe weather
approaching your area. It doesn't mean severe weather will occur, but
that the right conditions exist which could lead to severe storms. You
should be prepared for the weather to deteriorate rapidly. A warning
states the severe weather is imminent or present in your vicinity. You
should immediately take precautions to protect yourself and your
family.
how can I adapt my weather radio for my special
needs?
You can use a weather radio with terminal outputs along with a
universal interface and modules to trigger a siren and/or flash
particular lights when an alert is received. For detailed information, see
"connecting to an external system" on page 9.
why wouldn't I receive the test signal from NOAA/
Weatheradio Canada?
By default your weather radio does not receive test alerts. For
information about turning on alerts, see "programming alerts" on page
14. For a list of NWS/EC alerts see pages 16-18.
Although NOAA is a national organization, the test alerts are sent
locally. Some local services send test signals out once a month instead
of once a week. Other local services do not send out any test alerts
other than seasonal alerts (hurricane or tornado season, etc.). Check
with your local weather service to find out their testing frequency.
Throughout Canada, EC sends test alerts once a month on the first
Wednesday at noon local time.
If you are on the right frequency and a signal was sent, you might need
to try a different location for the radio, such as near a window and away
from any other audio equipment, or you may need an external antenna.
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