Testing The Weatheradio - Radio Shack 12-251 Owner's Manual

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TESTING THE WEATHERADIO

For your Weatheradio to be effective, you must
place it where it can receive an emergency alert
broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone.
In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test
alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM
and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in
your area, contact your local NOAA or NWS office.
These offices are usually listed in the telephone
book under "US Government, Department of Com-
merce."
Important: The fact that you get clear reception of a
weather broadcast signal does not guarantee that
an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your
Weatheradio's alert function. Be sure you choose
the proper location for the Weatheradio (see
"Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio" on
Page 15) and regularly check the Weatheradio to be
sure it is operating properly (see "When a Test or
Demo Alert Occurs" on Page 26).
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