Radio Shack 1200996, User Manual

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Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are FIPS codes?

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ÀiµÕˆÀi`Ê̜Êi˜ÌiÀÊ*-ÊVœ`ið

What is an alert?

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What are undefined or unrecognized alerts?

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UNRECOGNIZED

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What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

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watch

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warning

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