Since the SAME codes are fully compatible with the FCC's Emergency Alert System, it is possible in the near future that new television sets, pagers, cellular telephones and other electronic devices will be able to receive these SAME coded messages. These new receivers are available at local electronics stores in your area. Also included is a listing of event codes used by the National Weather Service to designate specific weather events. The NWS has implemented new equipment and procedures for automating NWR broadcasts. From the PC, broadcasted weather information can be programmed and monitored.
Meteorologists also can record weather messages manually if needed.
Components of the processor are inside the dark-tinted door. This new automated system provides faster broadcasts of severe weather watches, warnings, and emergency information over NWR because multiple warnings can both be recorded and transmitted at once. This capability dramatically speeds up the broadcast of warnings during multiple severe weather events. NWR broadcasts allowing them to devote necessary time to forecast and warning duties. CRS brings many benefits to the NWR network.