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Setup Mode Programming
To Set SAME FIPS Code Location
1. Display will show COdE, not flashing. SAME icon is
flashing along with the two (2) digits to the right of
COdE.
2. Press Channel Up/Down button to select channel
number.
NOTE
Ten channel locations are available (00-09).
3. Press and release the Call/Enter/Setup button to
enter geographic weather locations as identified by
FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) area
in the United States.
NOTE
FIPS codes identify geographic areas in the United
States as shown on the Internet website:
www.census.gov/datamap/flipslist/allst.txt .
4. The display will show “ ------,” or last entered FIPS
code. One (1) digit in display will be flashing.
5. Press Channel Up/Down button to select first digit.
6. Press and release Call/Enter/Setup button to
advance to next digit code. Press and release
MEM/ESC button to back up. Repeating, press and
release of the MEM/ESC button, will back up to the
top level.
7. Continue steps 5 and 6 until all six (6) digits are
entered.
8. Press and release Call/Enter/Setup button to save
entry.
The code is now saved to one of the 10 allowed in
memory and it is turned On. When the words “Code
01” are shown, then you can choose to have this code
set to ON or OFF.
9. Press and hold Call/Enter/Setup button to toggle
between active and non-active status of FIPS codes.
If the display changes from the FIPS code entered to
HLdSEt, the FIPS code entered is not an active FIPS
code. Try entering the FIPS code again.
10. Press MEM/ESC from SAME Location screen
(example: Code 01) to save setting.
You have now ended WX Alert Setup programming mode
and will enter WX Alert Standby mode.
Standby/Receive and Transmit
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Marine (VHF), GMRS and WX Alert Standby
Band Selections
The BAND button allows you to quickly toggle between the
Marine (VHF), GMRS and WX Alert Standby bands.
To Make a Band Selection:
Press BAND button to toggle between the Marine
(VHF) Standby, GMRS Standby or WX Alert Standby
bands.
Marine (VHF) Standby Mode
Marine Standby mode is the default mode for the radio
whenever it is turned On. From this mode, you can change
current settings by becoming familiar with the different key
functions. While in Marine Standby mode, the user will be
able to Transmit (Tx) by pressing the Push to Talk (Talk)
button. Signals in Receive (Rx) mode will be received on
the selected channel(s).
NOTE
Coast Guard alerts are broadcast on Channel 16 and
you need to have the WX Alert or SAME turned On to
receive NOAA weather alerts. While in Marine
Standby mode, you will receive any messages sent
on the channel to which you are tuned.
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AME Code
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Marine (VHF) Standby Mode