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- Page 1 Cat. No. 12-251 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ® Weatheradio with Alert...
- Page 2 The graphical symbols with supplemental mark- ings are located on the bottom of the product. © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and Weatheradio are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Page 3: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity
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 operation. Product: Weatheradio with Alert Model: 12-251 Responsible Party: RadioShack 100 Throckmorton... - Page 4 accordance with the instructions, may cause harm- ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip- ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
- Page 5 Weatheradio so it sounds an alert then automatical- ly sounds the accompanying NOAA broadcast when it receives a weather emergency broadcast. You can also set the Weatheradio so it sounds only the alert, letting you manually tune the NOAA broad- cast.
- Page 6 Alert Indicator Lights — the Weatheradio’s display clearly shows whether a received alert is a state- ment, watch, warning, or emergency. Battery Backup — the Weatheradio uses a 9-volt battery (not supplied) for backup power if AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Connecting AC Power ......12 Installing the Backup Battery ....13 Using the Built-In Antenna ......14 Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio ... 15 Programming the Weatheradio ....16 Selecting a Broadcast Frequency ..17 Storing/Changing FIPS Codes ..... 19 Testing the Weatheradio ...... -
Page 8: How Your Radio Works
Only SAME-compatible weather radios (such as this Weatheradio) are able to take advantage of this new technology. Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic... -
Page 9: When A Weather Alert Occurs
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 weather models to determine an alert’s effective time. How- ever, the end of an alert does not necessarily mean that the related weather emergency is over. - Page 10 1–9, resulting in codes such as 148439, 248439, and so on. Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert sig- nals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you installed it. To receive SAME alerts and...
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Page 11: Obtaining Your Area's Fips Code(S)
Hint: Since you can program up to two FIPS codes into the Weatheradio’s memory, you might want to obtain the code for another local area that you fre- quently travel through (as long as both areas are within a 50 mile radius of your location and within an area covered by your local NWS broadcast station). -
Page 12: Preparation
• Do not use a rechargeable battery in your Weatheradio. Connecting AC Power If the Weatheradio’s display is on, rotate VOLUME toward until it clicks to turn off the Weatheradio. Then plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a stan- dard AC outlet. -
Page 13: Installing The Backup Battery
Caution: Your Weatheradio’s power cord has a po- larized plug (one blade is wider than the other). If you have difficulty inserting the plug into the outlet, do not force it! Turn the plug over and try again. Installing the Backup Battery 1. -
Page 14: Using The Built-In Antenna
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the Weatheradio for several months, remove the battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Note: The Weatheradio maintains all settings for up to (please add) minutes if the battery is removed or dead and AC power is disconnected. -
Page 15: Choosing A Location For The Weatheradio
CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE WEATHERADIO You can set your Weatheradio on a flat surface (such as a shelf or counter top). For the best reception, place your Weatheradio where: • it can receive alert signals (see “When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs”... -
Page 16: Programming The Weatheradio
FIPS codes, and is prepro- grammed with the seven national NOAA broadcast frequencies (Channels 1–7). The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is auto- matically set to use the NOAA weather broadcast frequency 162.400 MHz (Channel 1) and receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within a 50-mile radi- us of where you installed it. -
Page 17: Selecting A Broadcast Frequency
Selecting a Broadcast Frequency 1. To turn on the Weatheradio, turn to the VOLUME right until it clicks. 2. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE PROGRAM the current radio channel setting flash. 3. Repeatedly press to select the channel SCROLL you want, then rotate... - Page 18 5. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE OPERATE Note: If you do not press a button for 45 sec- onds, the Weatheradio automatically switches to operate mode. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE back to and start over at Step 2.
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Page 19: Storing/Changing Fips Codes
Storing/Changing FIPS Codes You can store or change FIPS codes in the Weath- eradio’s memory (to narrow the area for which you receive SAME alerts). Your Weatheradio has two memory locations for FIPS codes. 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Selecting a Broadcast Frequency”... - Page 20 4. Repeat Step 3 to change each digit of the FIPS code. When you have entered the last digit of the FIPS code, the Weatheradio sounds a con- firmation tone and saves the new FIPS code. 5. If you just saved the FIPS code in the first mem-...
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Page 21: Testing The Weatheradio
Weatheradio’s alert function. Be sure you choose the proper location for the Weatheradio (see “Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio” on Page 15) and regularly check the Weatheradio to be sure it is operating properly (see “When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs” on Page 26). -
Page 22: Operation
“Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24. To listen to a weather broadcast , see “Listening to a Weather Broadcast.” To adjust the tone you hear when the Weatheradio sounds an alert , see “Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24. -
Page 23: Using The Alert Function
USING THE ALERT FUNCTION When the NWS broadcasts a warning, watch, or statement, the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone, and the STATEMENT (if the broadcast is a state- ment), WATCH (if the broadcast is a watch), or WARNING (if the broadcast is a warning or emer- gency) indicators light. -
Page 24: Setting The Alert Volume
Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern You can set (on the back) to have the TONE/VOICE Weatheradio respond to an NWS alert broadcast in one of two ways. VOICE — the Weatheradio sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the... -
Page 25: Using The Weatheradio's 'All Signals' Code
Using the Weatheradio’s ‘All Signals’ Code Your Weatheradio is preset to use a default “all sig- nals” code of 99, which lets it receive any weather alert broadcast within the Weatheradio’s reception range (about a 50-mile radius in most locations). -
Page 26: When A Test Or Demo Alert Occurs
US Government, Department of Commerce . When the Weatheradio’s alert function is turned on and the Weatheradio receives a test broadcast for a FIPS code you programmed into its memory, it re- sponds in one of these ways. - Page 27 If your Weatheradio is turned on and properly set but it does not respond to a test broadcast, see “Troubleshooting” on Page 28.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the Weatheradio still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problems Suggestions No power. Make sure the Weatheradio is... - Page 29 See “Using the Built-In Antenna” on WEATHER. Page 14. Make sure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA channel that is being broadcast in your area. See “Programming the Weath- eradio” on Page 16.
- Page 30 Problems Suggestions The Weatheradio has not C-OP (check operation) received any type of SAME appears. alert signal (including test or demo signals) for about 192 hours. Make sure the FIPS code(s) stored in memory are correct. See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 16.
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Page 31: Care
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. -
Page 32: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1 ..........162.400 Channel 2 ..........162.425 Channel 3 ..........162.450 Channel 4 ..........162.475 Channel 5 ..........162.500 Channel 6 ..........162.525 Channel 7 ..........162.550 Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) ..0.3 V FIPS Code Sensitivity 3 kHz Deviation/90% Success Rate .. - Page 33 Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im- provement without notice.
- Page 34 NOTES...
- Page 36 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma- terial and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN- CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU- LAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE...