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- Page 1 Cat. No. 12-240 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Weatheradio with Alert...
- Page 2 FEATURES Your Radio Shack Weatheradio with Alert is designed to receive National Weather Service broadcasts. These broadcasts provide information about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day. Your radio receives these transmissions from up to 50 miles away. Its features in- clude: Alert Mode —...
- Page 3 Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of unin- sulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Power Sources ... 5 Connecting AC Power ... 5 Installing a Backup Battery ... 5 Operation ... 6 Receiving Weather Broadcasts ... 6 Using the Alert Mode ... 7 Testing Alert Operation ... 8 Testing the Alert Circuit ... 9 Testing Alert Reception ... -
Page 5: Power Sources
POWER SOURCES CONNECTING AC POWER Plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. Caution: To prevent electric shock, the plug’s blades are polarized and fit only one way. If the plug will not fit easi- ly, turn it over and try again. Do not force it. INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY The radio automatically switches to battery power if AC power fails. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION RECEIVING WEATHER BROADCASTS Follow these steps to receive National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts. 1. To turn on the radio, turn clicks. The alert indicator lights. When you turn on the radio, it is set to the alert mode. 2. Press WEATHER broadcasts. -
Page 7: Using The Alert Mode
5. Adjust VOLUME 6. To turn off the radio, turn clicks. USING THE ALERT MODE You can set the Weatheradio to alert you when the Na- tional Weather Service broadcasts an emergency signal, without having to listen to continuous weather updates. Follow these steps to set the radio to the alert mode. -
Page 8: Testing Alert Operation
Note: We suggest you use the will be away from the radio so the siren does not dis- turb others if it sounds. When you return, the radio’s alert indicator flashes to let you know that the radio received an alert signal broadcast. 3. -
Page 9: Testing The Alert Circuit
Testing the Alert Circuit button lets you hear the alert siren the Weath- TEST eradio produces, but does not guarantee your radio will receive an emergency alert broadcast (see “Testing Alert Reception”). Follow these steps to sound the alert siren. 1. -
Page 10: Testing Alert Reception
Testing Alert Reception The fact that you get clear voice reception or that the si- ren sounds when you press does not guarantee TEST that an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your Weatheradio’s alert siren. Also, if you are in a fringe area, your radio might be triggered by an alert broadcast in one area, but not be triggered if you place it somewhere else (even close by). -
Page 11: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Weatheradio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your radio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. -
Page 12: Fcc Statement
FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. FCC STATEMENT Your Weatheradio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. -
Page 13: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage ...Channel A: 162.400 MHz Power Output... Maximum 440 mW Power Supply... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, 5 watts AC Battery Backup Power ...9-Volt Battery (Cat. No. 23-553) Antenna ...Line Cord or Telescoping Rod Dimensions (HWD) ...1 Weight... 15.5 oz Specifications are typical;... - Page 14 NOTES...
- Page 16 Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. War- ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.