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When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs
The NWS sends out weekly test signals you can use
to confirm that your Weatheradio is working properly.
To find out the specific test schedule in your area,
contact your local NOAA or NWS office. Those offices
are usually listed in the telephone book under
US Government, Department of Commerce
.
When the Weatheradio’s alert function is turned on
and the Weatheradio receives a test broadcast for a
FIPS code you programmed into its memory, it re-
sponds in one of these ways:
Note:
The Weatheradio does not turn on an indicator
during a test/demo broadcast.
If your Weatheradio is turned on and properly set but
it does not respond to a test broadcast, see “Trouble-
shooting” on Page 45.
NWS Alert Type You See You Hear
Demo Message
(sent at random times)
Demo
Message
No sound
Required Weekly
SAME Test
Weekly
Test
Beeps
Required Monthly
SAME Test
Monthly
Test
Beeps
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