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6. Press ENT to store the code. Repeat this process to program
additional FIPS codes.
7. Press L/OUT to lock out or enable specific FIPS entries.
8. Press WX to exit the FIPS code entry table.
To review stored FIPS codes:
1. Press WX then a number key.
2. Press L/OUT to change the lockout status.
Note:
For information about adding text tags to a FIPS
code, see “Text Tags” on Page 47.
To enter SAME standby:
1. Press FUNC and then WX. The scanner will monitor the
selected weather radio station for alerts with FIPS codes that
match the codes you entered in the FIPS entry table.
2. To exit SAME standby, press FUNC and then WX.
Notes:
• The scanner searches the weather frequencies while in SAME
standby mode when squelch is off.
• The scanner sounds an alert or beep when it receives the SAME
code. After five minutes, the alert stops and the scanner beeps
every ten seconds.
3. Press any key except DIM to reset the scanner.
To test the weather alert:
1. Press WX. Your scanner scans through the weather bands.
2. Set the Squelch to the lowest setting so that you hear static.
3. Press FUNC and then WX.
“SAME Standby”
appears.
4. Hold ENT for about 2 seconds. The display indicates the type
of message, and the scanner sounds an alert or series of beeps.
5. Press any key except DIM to stop testing.
Skywarn
Skywarn is an organized group of trained weather observers. Using
Skywarn, you can hear trained observers in your area call in official
reports to a control station that relays those reports to NOAA and
other emergency agencies.
Before using this feature, save local Skywarn frequencies for your
area into Channel 999.
To use Skywarn:
Hold the Skywarn button ( ).
“SKY”
appears.
If the skywarn channel is empty,
“Not programmed”
appears.