Uniden WX100 Weather Radio User Manual


 
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Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators
To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the
alarm clock tone, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the
volume/off control clockwise until it clicks.
WX100
appears in
the display.
2. Press and hold 1 until you hear the alarm clock tones.
ALARM
appears
on the display.
3. Press and hold 2 until you hear the Statement Alert siren.
ALERt
appears
on the display and the Statement indicator turns on.
4. Press and hold 3 until you hear the Watch Alert siren.
ALERt
appears on
the display and the Watch indicator turns on.
5. Press and hold 4 until you hear the Warning Alert siren.
ALERt
appears on
the display and the Warning indicator turns on.
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.
The samples of the test only last for a few seconds.
You may need to test each siren several times to be sure
you recognize the different sirens and tones.
Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed.
If you have an external alert system connected to the ALERT
terminals, it turns on during the Alert Siren and Indicators
test. (Steps 3-5)
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