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Methods for controlling apparatuses having an emergency alert function

  • US 20060048180A1
  • Filed: 11/13/2003
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling an apparatus having an emergency alert function, comprising:

  • automatically tuning a plurality of frequency channels associated with said emergency alert function to identify one of said frequency channels having higher signal strength relative to said other frequency channels;

    using said identified frequency channel to receive emergency alert signals capable of activating said emergency alert function; and

    performing a test with said identified frequency channel, wherein said test includes determining whether said identified frequency channel receives a user selected location code associated with said emergency alert function within a predetermined time period.

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