Page 2 - To reduce the risk of fire or; CAUTION
2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this productto rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This...
Page 3 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
3 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference re-ceived, including interference that may cause un-desired oper...
Page 5 - FEATURES; Your Weatheradio’s features include:
5 FEATURES Your RadioShack Weatheradio with Alert is the nextgeneration of weather alert technology. Your Weath-eradio uses SAME (Specific Area Message Encod-ing) circuitry to provide more complete informationabout weather conditions in your immediate area,letting you avoid hearing alerts for geogra...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
7 CONTENTS How Your Radio Works ....................................... 8 When a Weather Aler t Occurs ....................... 9Understanding FIPS Codes ........................... 9 Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) .... 11 Preparation ........................................................ 12 Po...
Page 8 - HOW YOUR RADIO WORKS
8 HOW YOUR RADIO WORKS Traditional weather radios simply receive NOAA’sweather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius)then sound an alarm if any emergency code wastransmitted along with the broadcast. This meansthat people who live outside an affected area are of-ten alerted even when their area...
Page 9 - UNDERSTANDING FIPS CODES
9 WHEN A WEATHER ALERT OCCURS When the Weatheradio receives a weather alert: • it sounds the built-in siren • an indicator on the front of the Weatheradio lights Warning: The NWS uses sophisticated weathermodels to determine an alert’s effective time. How-ever, the end of an alert does not necessari...
Page 12 - PREPARATION; POWERING THE WEATHERADIO; Connecting AC Power
12 PREPARATION POWERING THE WEATHERADIO Your Weatheradio uses standard AC power for nor-mal operation and requires one 9-volt battery (notsupplied) for backup power when AC power fails oris temporarily disconnected. For the best perfor-mance and longest life, we recommend a Ra-dioShack alkaline batt...
Page 13 - Installing the Backup Battery
13 Caution: Your Weatheradio’s power cord has a po-larized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Ifyou have difficulty inserting the plug into the outlet,do not force it! Turn the plug over and try again. Installing the Backup Battery 1. If the Weatheradio’s display is on, rotate VOL- UME toward...
Page 14 - USING THE BUILT-IN ANTENNA
14 Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly andproperly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the Weatheradiofor several months, remove the battery. Batteriescan leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Note: The Weatheradio maintains all settings for upto (please ...
Page 16 - Weatheradio saves any valid entries you made.
16 PROGRAMMING THE WEATHERADIO Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed to receivebroadcasts for all FIPS codes, and is prepro-grammed with the seven national NOAA broadcastfrequencies (Channels 1–7). The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is auto-matically set to use the NOAA weather broadcastfrequen...
Page 17 - Selecting a Broadcast Frequency
17 Selecting a Broadcast Frequency 1. To turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks. 2. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE to PROGRAM . C and the current radio channel setting flash. 3. Repeatedly press SCROLL to select the channel you want, then rotate VOLUME as needed so you can hear the c...
Page 19 - Storing/Changing FIPS Codes
19 Storing/Changing FIPS Codes You can store or change FIPS codes in the Weath-eradio’s memory (to narrow the area for which youreceive SAME alerts). Your Weatheradio has twomemory locations for FIPS codes. 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Selecting a Broadcast Frequency” on Page 17. 2. To change the FIPS...
Page 21 - TESTING THE WEATHERADIO
21 TESTING THE WEATHERADIO For your Weatheradio to be effective, you mustplace it where it can receive an emergency alertbroadcast and where you can hear its alert tone. In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a testalert every week on Wednesday between 11 AMand 1 PM. To find out the specific test ...
Page 22 - OPERATION
22 OPERATION To turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks. Note: VOLUME also controls the Weatheradio’s au- dio broadcast volume. To set the alert volume, see“Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24. To listen to a weather broadcast, see “Listening to aWeather Broadcast.” To adj...
Page 23 - then adjust; to the desired; USING THE ALERT FUNCTION
23 low the steps in “Selecting a Broadcast Frequency”on Page 17. To listen to a weather broadcast,make sure PROGRAM/OPERATE is set to OPERATE , press WEATHER , then adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. To turn off theweather broadcast, press WEATH- ER again. USING THE ALERT FUNCTION When th...
Page 24 - Setting the Alert Volume; To set your Weatheradio’s alert volume, rotate; toward; to increase the volume or toward; to; Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern; You can set
24 Setting the Alert Volume To set your Weatheradio’s alert volume, rotate TONE toward HIGH to increase the volume or toward LOW to decrease it. We recommend you set the alert volume to the high-est volume setting, then decrease it as needed. Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern You can set TONE/VOIC...
Page 25 - • See “Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24 for
25 TONE — the Weatheradio sounds an alert. To turnoff the alert and turn on the NWS broadcast, press WEATHER . Notes: • The STATEMENT, WATCH, or WARNING indi- cators on the front of the Weatheradio light ineither alert pattern setting. • See “Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24 for more information...
Page 26 - When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs
26 gram those codes into the first and second memorylocations (see “Storing/Changing FIPS Codes” onPage 19). When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs The NWS sends out weekly test signals you can useto confirm that your Weatheradio is working proper-ly. To find out the specific test schedule in your area,co...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING
28 TROUBLESHOOTING If your Weatheradio is not working as it should,these suggestions might help you eliminate theproblem. If the Weatheradio still does not operateproperly, take it to your local RadioShack store forassistance. Problems Suggestions No power. Make sure the Weatheradio is connected to ...
Page 31 - CARE
31 CARE To enjoy your Weatheradio for a long time: • Keep the Weatheradio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the Weatheradio only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the Weatheradio gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the Weatheradio away from dust and dir...
Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inches
32 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1 .............................................162.400Channel 2 ............................................ 162.425Channel 3 ............................................ 162.450Channel 4 ............................................ 162.475Channel ...
Page 34 - NOTES
34 NOTES 12-251.fm Page 34 Tuesday, March 14, 2000 12:40 PM
