Radio Shack 12-521 - Manual (Page 16)

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Frequent Asked Questions
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Why wouldn’t I receive the test signal from NOAA?
By default your weather alert radio does not receive test alerts. For information
about turning on test alerts, see “Programming Alerts” on page 10.
When programming alerts, keep in mind that although NOAA is a national
organization, test alerts are sent locally. Some local services send test signals out
once a month instead of once a week (Required Monthly or Required Weekly
Test). 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.
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.
Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time?
The weather service broadcasts constantly. If you cannot pick up any weather
broadcasts, check the NWS website to be sure you are on the right frequency.
If you are on the correct frequency and do not get a signal, try moving your
weather radio. If you are in a metal building or in a weak signal area, you may
need to use an external antenna. See page 5 for more information about setting
up an external antenna.
What does 0H29M (or similar) on the display mean?
Your radio tracks an alert’s effective time. For example, “0H29M” indicates that
0 hours and 29 minutes remain until the current alert expires.
What does
CHECK OP
on the display mean?
CHECK OP
(Check Operation) means your radio has not received any type of
SAME alert signal (include test or demo signals) for about 10 days.
Make sure the antenna is fully extended and the stored location is correct. See
“Programming Locations and SAME Codes” on page 9 for more information.
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