Programming weather radios for hurricanes
Radios provide vital information during severe weather
Setting up a weather radio is essential before hurricane season arrives.
The radio can provide vital information to keep people safe during an approaching storm.
It doesn't take long to set up a new radio. Just follow the steps below.
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- Plug the AC adapter into an outlet and the radio.
- Give the radio a few seconds to rotate through the channels.
- Raise the radio antenna and aim for the clearest possible signal.
- Find the set button. It allows for the best possible frequency to be found for your location and radio.
- Press the set button and wait a few seconds.
- Press the set button again after hearing a beep.
- An indicator light should illuminate that reads NOAA weather radio.
- Cycle through the radio channels until a clear channel is found.
- Hit the set button again to store the channel.
The weather radio should now be programmed to alert when the next weather warning is issued.
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