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Old August 24th 07, 03:50 AM posted to rec.radio.scanner
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Default FIPS Code. Entering the right one? Why can't I receive alerts??

"Crackles McFarly" wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:28:59 -0400, Sarah Czepiel
sayd the following:

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:02:00 -0400, Crackles McFarly
wrote:

:029047 -- Are you suppose to Begin the code with the Zero?

:Is it suppose to be 6 digits

Five digits.

http://nws.noaa.gov/mirs/public/prod..._fips_list.htm


In that list, some show 6 digits, some show 6 digits with a leading
ZERO.



There is a "statement" I quoted from your manual - which defines when or
not - the "0" is to be used........ Reread that section and look to the
charts avaolable for your area's codes.

L.