Uniden BC785D - Manual (Page 48)

Testing the Alert Siren
To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens, perform the following
steps:
1. During WX Hold mode and when the WX ALT is OFF, press and hold the PRI key for 2
seconds until you hear the statement alert siren. SIREN TEST appears on the display
and the statement, watch and warning sirens sound alternately.
Note: The samples of each alert siren only last for a few seconds. You may need to listen
to each siren several times to be sure you recognize the different sirens.
The sirens continue to sound rotating through the samples until you silence the test.
2. To stop the test, press any key.
Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to. If not, optional
accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for emergency broadcasts.
See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.
DO NOT USE EARPHONES TO LISTEN TO THE TEST. DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING
COULD OCCUR.
Programming FIPS Code
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes established by the National
Weather Service (NWS) must be programmed in your scanner. These codes specify an
emergency and the specific geographic area (such as county) affected by the emergency.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / 1:WEATHER /
2:ALERT by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select the desired memory number (FIPS CODE 1~15) by rotating the VFO and
pressing E. When you rotate the VFO or use ▼ to move down when FIPS CODE 1
is displayed or the VFO or use ▲ to move up when FIPS CODE 15 is displayed,
ALL FIPS appears on the display.
5. Press E.
☞ Remember! You can also use ▲ or ▼ instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note: • To cancel the entry, press (decimal key).
• To clear a stored FIPS code, press 0 and E successively.
• To obtain the FIPS code for your area, contact the NWS toll free at
1-888-697-7263.(1-888-NWR-SAME) or visit their web site
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
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WEATHER ALERT
SELECT CODE No.
FIPS CODE 1
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