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[.] This is a reminder, to NOAA Weather Radio listeners.
[.] This station is implementing a new system, which automates the NOAA Weather Radio voice, and broadcast programming.
[.] This system is known as CRS, or the Console Replacement System, as it will be replacing our current equipment.
[.] This is part of the nationwide implementation of CRS, which serves as a vital link in the National Weather Service modernization effort.
[.] Automation of the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast, will releeve weather office staff, so they may perform other critical forecast and warning functions.
[.] As part of this test, the Hourly Weather Roundup, and the climate summaries, will be produced using the automated voice technology.
