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- Page 1 7-Channel Portable SAME ® Weatheradio with Alert...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Display Backlight ........23 Listening to Broadcasts ........24 Using the Alert Function ......... 24 When a Weather Alert Occurs ....25 © 1999, 2000 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Weatheradio is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation. - Page 3 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 undes- ired operation. Product: 7 Channel SAME Weatheradio with Alert Model: 12-254 Responsible RadioShack Party:...
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Page 4: The Fcc Wants You To Know
To determine whether your Weatheradio is causing the interfer- ence, turn off your Weatheradio. If the interference goes away, your Weatheradio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your Weathera- dio away from the TV or other radio. -
Page 5: Features
SAME Operation — lets you program up to 15 differ- ent FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) codes into the Weatheradio’s memory so your Weath- eradio sounds an alert only when a weather emer- gency is declared in those locations. -
Page 6: How Your Radio Works
Only SAME com- patible weather radios (such as this Weatheradio) are able to take advantage of this new technolo- Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area... -
Page 7: Weather Alerts
Weatheradio sounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared in that area. This helps you more efficiently track the weather conditions in and around your area. WEATHER ALERTS When the Weatheradio receives a weather alert: • it sounds an alert beep •... -
Page 8: New Alert Types
New Alert Types Your Weatheradio is designed to recognize all com- mon weather alert types currently used by the NWS. However, the NWS occasionally creates and broad- casts new alert types (for which the Weatheradio’s memory does not contain a specific, corresponding description). -
Page 9: Obtaining Your Area's Fips Code(S)
1–9, resulting in codes such as 148439, 248439, and so on. Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you installed it. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts... - Page 10 Hint: Since you can program up to 15 FIPS codes into the Weatheradio’s memory, you might want to obtain the codes for other local areas that you fre- quently travel through (as long as those areas are within a 50 mile radius of your location and within an area covered by your local NWS broadcast station).
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Page 11: Preparation
ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio uses three AA batteries for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and prop- erly; do not bury or burn them. Cautions: •... -
Page 12: Using The Antenna
1. Turn off the radio by rotating counterclockwise until VOLUME it clicks. 2. Remove the battery compart- ment cover by sliding it off in the direction of the arrow. 3. Install three AA batteries as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. -
Page 13: Programming
ˆ Programming The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is preset to use NOAA weather broadcast frequency 162.400 MHz (Channel 1), and to receive all SAME alert sig- nals broadcast within a 50-mile radius. Your Weatheradio is programmed with the seven NOAA broadcast frequencies (Channels 1–7). - Page 14 • The Weatheradio sounds an error tone if you make an invalid entry. 1. Turn on the Weatheradio by rotating VOLUME clockwise until it clicks. 2. Set . The preset PROGRAM/ALERT PROGRAM weather channel number flashes on the display. (If this frequency is correct for your area and you hear the weather broadcast automatically, you can skip to Step 5.)
- Page 15 In Tone mode , when NOAA broadcasts an alert, the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone for about 5 minutes and displays the alert description until the alert expires. In Voice mode , when NOAA broadcasts an alert, the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone for about 8 seconds and displays the alert description.
- Page 16 Select one of three FIPS code modes: $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& • : The Weatheradio receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius. 6,1*/( 6,1*/( 6,1*/( 6,1*/( •...
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Page 17: Missed Alert Reminder Beep
Repeat this step to enter up to 15 FIPS codes in memory. 11. After you press to confirm the last FIPS code entry, set PROGRAM/ALERT ALERT ON . The Weatheradio stores all valid ALERT OFF entries and exits the programming mode. Then :($7+(5 :($7+(5 $/57 $/57... -
Page 18: Enabling/Disabling The Alert Tone
• If you set the Weatheradio so it turns itself on when it receives a specific warning, disabling the alert tone for that warning means that the Weath- eradio will not turn itself on when it receives that warning. - Page 19 You can set the Weatheradio so it does not sound an alert tone during only the following types of alerts: Avalanche Warning Avalanche Watch Blizzard Warning Coastal Flood Warning Coastal Flood Watch Flash Flood Statement Flash Flood Warning Flash Flood Watch...
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Page 20: Testing The Weatheradio
ALERT ON ALERT TESTING THE WEATHERADIO For your Weatheradio to be effective, you must place it where it can receive an emergency alert broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone. In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. -
Page 21: Manually Testing The Alert Tone
Weatheradio’s alert tone can be heard. It does not test the Weatheradio's receiver or guarantee you will receive an emergency alert. • If the Weatheradio does not sound an alert tone, it is either out of range of the broadcast or its bat- teries are weak. -
Page 22: Using The Weatheradio's 'All Signals' Code
5. To erase the Weatheradio’s memory and restore the factory settings, press 6. Press to see all the display elements. WEATHER 7. To exit Test Mode, turn off the Weatheradio. USING THE WEATHERADIO’S ‘ALL SIGNALS’ CODE $//#/2& $//#/2& $//#/2&... -
Page 23: Operation
The first time you program the Weatheradio, you re- $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& place the mode with a specific NWS FIPS $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& $//# /2& code. To reset the Weatheradio to use the mode again, follow Steps 1–7 in “Programming”... -
Page 24: Listening To Broadcasts
Notes : • If you programmed more than one FIPS code into memory, be sure the Weatheradio is set to Multiple Mode. Otherwise, the Weatheradio will only receive broadcasts for the FIPS code you stored in the first memory location. -
Page 25: When A Weather Alert Occurs
To set the Weatheradio so it does not sound an alert, . The Weathera- PROGRAM/ALERT ALERT OFF :($7+(5 :($7+(5 $/57#2)) $/57#2)) :($7+(5 :($7+(5 $/57#2)) $/57#2)) dio beeps twice and then appears. When a Weather Alert Occurs 92,&( 92,&( 92,&( 92,&(... -
Page 26: Reviewing Overlapping Alerts
Your Weatheradio can store up to three different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the Weatheradio receives a new alert while a previ- ous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the alert description and sounds the new alert. -
Page 27: When A Test Or Demo Alert Occurs
“Enabling/Disabling the Alert Tone” on Page 18 for more information. When the Weatheradio’s alert func- tion is turned on and the Weatheradio receives a test broadcast for a FIPS code you programmed into its memory, it responds in one of these ways:... -
Page 28: Alert Descriptions
ˆ Alert Descriptions Your Weatheradio can display these NWS weather alert descriptions (shown in alphabetical order). Weather/ Alert You see $9$/$1&+#:$51,1* $9$/$1&+#:$51,1* $9$/$1&+#:$51,1* $9$/$1&+#:$51,1* Avalanche warning $9$/$1&+#:$7&+ $9$/$1&+#:$7&+ $9$/$1&+#:$7&+ $9$/$1&+#:$7&+ Avalanche watch &,9,/#'$1*(5#:$51,1* &,9,/#'$1*(5#:$51,1* &,9,/#'$1*(5#:$51,1* &,9,/#'$1*(5#:$51,1* Civil danger warning %/,==$5'#:$51,1*... - Page 29 Weather/ Alert You see (9$&8$7(#,00(',$7 (9$&8$7(#,00(',$7 (9$&8$7(#,00(',$7 (9$&8$7(#,00(',$7 Evacuate immediately ),5(#:$51,1* ),5(#:$51,1* ),5(#:$51,1* ),5(#:$51,1* Fire warning Flash flood )/$6+#)/22' )/$6+#)/22' )/$6+#)/22' )/$6+#)/22' statement )/$6+#)/22'# )/$6+#)/22'# )/$6+#)/22'# )/$6+#)/22'# Flash flood warning :$51,1* :$51,1* :$51,1* :$51,1* )/$6+#)/22'#:$7&+ )/$6+#)/22'#:$7&+ )/$6+#)/22'#:$7&+ )/$6+#)/22'#:$7&+ Flash flood watch )/22' )/22' )/22'...
- Page 30 Weather/ Alert You see /2&$/#$5($# /2&$/#$5($# /2&$/#$5($# /2&$/#$5($# Local area emergency (0(5*(1&< (0(5*(1&< (0(5*(1&< (0(5*(1&< National information 1$7,21$/#,1)2#&(17(5 1$7,21$/#,1)2#&(17(5 1$7,21$/#,1)2#&(17(5 1$7,21$/#,1)2#&(17(5 center 1$7,21$/# 1$7,21$/# 1$7,21$/# 1$7,21$/# Periodic national test 3(5,2',(67 3(5,2',(67 3(5,2',(67 3(5,2',(67 '(02#0(66$*( '(02#0(66$*( '(02#0(66$*( '(02#0(66$*( Practice/Demo Radiological hazard warn- 5$',2/2*#+$=$5'#:$51,1* 5$',2/2*#+$=$5'#:$51,1* 5$',2/2*#+$=$5'#:$51,1*...
- Page 31 Weather/ Alert You see 7681$0,#:$51,1* 7681$0,#:$51,1* 7681$0,#:$51,1* 7681$0,#:$51,1* Tsunami warning 7681$0,#:$7&+ 7681$0,#:$7&+ 7681$0,#:$7&+ 7681$0,#:$7&+ Tsunami watch Unrecognized code 81.12:1#67$7(0(17#781(#79 81.12:1#67$7(0(17#781(#79 81.12:1#67$7(0(17#781(#79 81.12:1#67$7(0(17#781(#79 ending in S 92/&$12#:$51,1* 92/&$12#:$51,1* 92/&$12#:$51,1* 92/&$12#:$51,1* Volcano warning 92/&$12#:$7&+ 92/&$12#:$7&+ 92/&$12#:$7&+ 92/&$12#:$7&+ Volcano watch :,17(5#67250#:$51,1* :,17(5#67250#:$51,1* :,17(5#67250#:$51,1* :,17(5#67250#:$51,1* Winter storm warning Alert Descriptions...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
ˆ Troubleshooting If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. Problem(s) Suggestion(s) Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. See No power. “Installing Batteries” on Page 11. Adjust VOLUME . - Page 33 Problem(s) Suggestion(s) Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended. No weather broadcast Make sure the Weatheradio is when you press set to the NOAA channel that is WEATHER . being broadcast in your area. See “Programming” on Page 13.
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Page 34: Care
FCC authoriza- tion to operate it. If your Weatheradio is not perform- ing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone... -
Page 35: Specifications
ˆ 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 µV Audio output .............. - Page 36 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material 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, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA- TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.