First Alert WX-167 - Manual (Page 12)

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8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be
displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select
between the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems.
9. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be
displayed on the screen. Use the FUNCTION knob
to scroll to the current time.
10. Press the SAVE key to save all of the settings for
your clock/calendar and return to normal operation.
5. Set Alert Volume
Make sure the alert siren volume switch, located on
the left hand side of the radio, is turned is set to the
volume level (Lo/Hi) to your preference.
Note: If the alert volume switch is in the OFF
position, the radio will not sound an alert tone.
6. Selecting the Weather Band Channel
To receive alerts for your area, you must select
the correct weather channel. NOAA broadcasts on
seven channels, in 25KHz increments, between the
frequencies of 162.400MHz and 162.550MHz. To
identify the appropriate channel for your area, visit the
NOAA web site at:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
The table on the NOAA website includes the
correct weather band channel for your area, the
SAME code and the location of the broadcast tower.
Look for the state in which you live and then search
the list for your county. Use the channel listed for your
county when programming the radio.
If you are unable to access the NOAA website, you
can select a weather channel by listening to each
channel and choosing the one with the best reception.
In most cases this will be the appropriate channel,
however, sometimes broadcast areas overlap. The
best reception may not originate from the tower broad-
casting to your area.
If you are unable or not sure how to select the
correct weather band channel, please call Sima
customer service at 800-345-7462 for assistance.
Selecting the WB channel for your listening area:
1. Press the radio ON button to hear the voice
broadcast. Adjust the volume knob as needed.
2. Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE/
TIME is displayed on the screen.
3. Turn the FUNCTION knob until SET WB
CHANNEL is displayed on the screen.
4. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the WB
Channels menu.