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Community Messenger Quick Installation
1. Install batteries by removing the cover from the bottom of unit by using a small Phillips head screwdriver. To remove plastic strip holding the battery case pull down on the tiny release tab at the connection point of the strip. Do not operate with batteries except for emergencies as the unit uses a computer chip constantly reading data and it will drain the batteries within 24 hours.2. Insert power supply plug into the small black receptacle in rear of unit.
3. Extend the antenna to its full length.
4. Tune the radio to your hometown radio station broadcasting the Community Messenger Inc. data. In Catoosa County it is WSGC 101.9. In Hamilton County Tennessee it can be 99.3, 97.3 or 103.5. Also 104.1 in Ringgold for emergency backup. These frequencies may change from time to time, therefore check with your system operator if you don’t find your data system.
To tune the radio do the following: Press
then, press 
, then
enter 1019 (do not attempt to enter a decimal/period), then press 
to enter the station frequency and automatically return to the main
menu.5. Make certain that you have a good signal. You should play the radio by pressing
. The signal is good if the radio plays and the data
light is clear and not flickering. The data light is the LED light to the
left and above the keypad. The unit should work if you can receive
your hometown radio station (WSGC 101.9 or any of the other
signals noted above) on your automobile radio at your location and
your automobile radio displays a stereo signal. It is possible that an
outside TV or FM antenna will be necessary if you are in an area or
location that is at the fringes of the signal, is blocked by terrain or has
high RF noise. (Radio frequency noise is noise that is generated by
electric motors, computers or other equipment generating its own
spurious RF signals)You may have to move the unit around in the room in order to find a perfect signal location. If you cannot find a perfect signal location you may have to connect it to an outside antenna such as your TV rooftop antenna etc.
6. You should enter your ZIP code to receive emergency information specifically tailored for your immediate ZIP code area. There are codes already programmed into the receiver that you cannot erase or modify that will allow emergency messages to be sent to all receivers. To tailor the unit for your area you should program your ZIP code. There will also be a map published very soon of your area for other emergency information ranging from your neighborhood, town, community and even your street. Those numbers will be published on the internet at www.datafm.com. You should also set the alarm for the zip code to CONT (Continuous).
To set your zip code do the following: Press
, 
, then 
to select Emergency Numbers, then press
0+zipcode+6 (for example 0307366)To set the alarm press the
key until you have set the alarm
setting you desire. We recommend setting the ZIP CODE number to
CONT as that is a continuous alarm sound. All alarms last for
approximately 3 minutes before they stop unless you stop it before the
3-minute cut off. A blinking light remains until you have read the
message.You may now name the number “ZIP” by entering the ALPHA MODE by doing the following: Press the
key, then press three
times for Z (the number one key will display SPACE, Q, and Z) then
press to advance the cursor then press the 
key three times for I then
to advance the cursor then press the 
key once for the letter P. Now
press the key to exit ALPHA MODE and to return to the main
menu. You can check your work by pressing then then to see if
you entered the information properly. Press when you are finished.7. To receive specific information and emergency warnings for your area, it is necessary to enter the number assigned to your specific, local community. Starting from the main screen, press
to select the
menu, then press to enter the Select Community mode. Enter the
number and press to return to the main screen
8. If you wish to receive periodic test messages from the system operator
you may do so by entering the test telephone number 555-5555. Press
to go to the menu, then for “Set Phone Numbers” then 5555555
then to return to the main screen.9. Your telephone number can be entered so the sheriff, emergency management or other emergency agency can contact you individually if your telephone is not working. It may be entered the same as the ZIP CODE and the test numbers.
10. Consult your manual if you should have problems. The manual has detailed instructions for each function. If you should continue to have problems on line help is available at datafm@catt.com or call 937-8707.