Tuning-In Am/Fm, Tv Audio And Noaa Weather Channels; Lights And Siren; Earphone Jack; Battery Pack Specifications - Eton FR400 Operation Manual

TUNING-IN AM/FM, TV, AUDIO AND NOAA WEATHER
CHANNELS Continued
4. To receive emergency 'alerts', turn the unit on, tune to your
strongest NOAA channel at a volume of your preference and select
the ALERT position with the switch labeled SIREN/OFF/ALERT. The
radio remains silent until the 'alert' broadcast occurs. The NOAA
service broadcasts practice alerts every Wednesday between 11 am
and Noon. To receive the broadcasts, the radio must be within
range of the broadcast site, 10-40 miles, depending on terrain and
obstructions.
To learn more:
• NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration),
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
• Environment Canada, http://www.ec.gc.ca/.
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LIGHTS AND SIREN

1. Set the LIGHT/OFF/FLASH switch to the FLASH or LIGHT position.
2. Set the SIREN/OFF/ALERT switch to the SIREN position.
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EARPHONE JACK

1. Flip open the socket cover and plug in earphones (not included).
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BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS

• Ni-MH; 3.6 volt DC; 600 mAh.
15 AC ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS
• Output 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 100 milliampere; plug tip
outer diameter 3.4mm, inner diameter 1.3mm. AC adapter use
automatically charges the rechargeable battery pack. Only charge
the battery pack with a 100 milliampere AC adapter. If an AC
adapter rated greater than 100 milliampere is used, disconnect the
rechargeable battery pack.
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IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

• To minimize the possibility of battery acid leakage, only use high
quality alkaline, lithium or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride bat-
teries. Never intermix old with new, or different brands or types of
batteries. Damage caused by battery acid leakage is not covered
by this product's warranty.
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