Method for detecting whether an apparatus having an emergency alert function has been relocated

An apparatus having an emergency alert function, comprising:

• tuning means for tuning signals including emergency alert signals capable of activating said emergency alert function;
• and
• processing means for detecting a condition indicating relocation of said apparatus after a power interruption to said apparatus, and for enabling a predetermined output associated with said emergency alert function responsive to detecting said condition.

A television signal receiver having an emergency alert function, comprising:

• a tuner operative to tune signals including emergency alert signals capable of activating said emergency alert function;
• and
• a processor operative to detect a condition indicating relocation of said television signal receiver after a power interruption to said television signal receiver, and to enable a predetermined output associated with said emergency alert function responsive to detecting said condition.