AcuRite 08553W Weather Radio - Manual (Page 6)

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Quick Setup
Most basic preferences can be set with the Quick Setup process. To access
Quick Setup, press the “MENU” button. The display will show “ ”.
Navigate right by pressing “u”. Press “OK” to enter into Quick Setup.
You can exit by pressing the “MENU” button.
Set the SAME # (FIPS Code)
Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) ensures you only receive alerts
intended for your specific area. The code is a six digit number that identifies
your state and county/parish in the USA. The default selection for the code is
“000000”, which enables the radio to respond to all alerts. To receive alerts
for your area only, enter your location’s SAME#/FIPS code.
To find your SAME#/FIPS code, call the national weather service toll free at
1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263) or visit the website below:
www.weather.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm#sametable
MY SAME #___________________________
To enter the code, press the “p” or “q” buttons to adjust the currently
selected (flashing) digit. Press “t” or “u” buttons to select the digit you would
like to adjust. Press “OK” to confirm your selection. The display will read “FIPS
CODE SET”.
Set the Channel
After the FIPS code is set you’ll automatically move on to “CHANNEL SETUP
- PRESS OK TO SCAN”. Press “OK” and the radio scans for the strongest
channel available. The display will read “SEARCHING”.
After the scan is complete, the display will read “THE STRONGEST SIGNAL IS
CHANNEL _”. This is the channel that offers the best signal strength for your
location.
Set the Time Zone
After channel is set you’ll automatically move on to “ENTER TIME ZONE”. To
enter your time zone, press the “p” or “q” buttons to find your time zone.
Press “OK” to confirm your selection.
Set the Daylight Saving Time (DST) Preference
After time zone is set you’ll automatically move on to setting Daylight Saving
Time. Press the “p” or “q” buttons to select “DST ON” or “DST OFF”.Press
“OK” to confirm your selection.
NOTE: If you live in an area that observes DST, DST should be set to ON.