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- Page 1 12-262 Hazard Alert Radio Quick Start p. 2- 3 what’s included radio AC adapter user’s guide Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new product www.radioshack.com...
- Page 2 power your radio Power your radio by inserting the AC adapter into the radio and plugging into an outlet. AC adapter NOTE The adapter must be intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. set up your hazard alert radio When you turn on your Hazard Alert Radio the first time, LANGUAGE displays.
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Page 3: Quick Start
quick start insert 6 AA batteries (not included) Insert 6 AA batteries (not included) for backup power. battery compartment SET LANGUAGE - Select a language - ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH SET COUNTRY - Choose US or Canada. SET STATE (or province) - Choose a state or province. SET COUNTY (or region) - Select a county or region. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
quick start the basics This section explains how your Hazard Alert Radio works, how the weather alert system operates, and describes the weather alert system. finding a good location description of your Hazard Alert radio battery notes changing your radio’s settings using alarm or snooze connecting to an external system selecting channels... - Page 5 contents why is there no weather broadcast when you press Weather/SNOOZE? what is the difference between a watch and a warning? how can I adapt my weather radio for special needs? why wouldn’t I receive the test signal from NOAA/Weatheradio Canada? should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time? what does 0H29M (or similar) on the display mean?
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Page 6: Finding A Good Location
finding a good location For the best reception, place your Hazard Alert Radio on a flat surface where it can receive alert signals and you can hear the weather broadcast. To improve the Hazard Alert Radio’s ability to receive a broadcast, do not place Hazard Alert Radio near any large obstructions or metal surfaces such as a refrigerator, a metal cabinet, etc. -
Page 7: Battery Notes
the basics battery notes • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • If you do not plan to use the Hazard Alert Radio for several weeks, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts. •... -
Page 8: Changing Your Radio's Settings
changing your radio’s settings To change features once you have initially programmed your radio, or press MENU/SELECT and to select features in the following order: SELECT CH • - Channel setup, see page 9 ALERT MODE • - Alert mode setup, see page 12 ALT REMINDER •... -
Page 9: Connecting To An External System
the basics connecting to an external system The ALERT OUT feature enables your Hazard Alert Radio to activate external alerting devices such as pillow shakers, flashers, and other compatible special needs alerting devices. Connect ALERT OUT to external alerting device (up to 200mA) with 3.5mm phono plug... -
Page 10: Signal Loss Reminder Setting
signal loss reminder setting REMINDER 1. Press MENU/SELECT and press or until displays. Press MENU/SELECT to enable or disable it. (% displays Í when enabled and displays when disabled.) 2. Press to exit. • Press any button to mute signal loss reminder alert. If a signal is detected for less than 10 minutes and lost again, no NOTE signal loss reminder will sound. - Page 11 the basics...
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Page 12: Turning On Audible Alerts
turning on audible alerts Alerts always display in the LCD. To enable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON/OFF to ON. An alert sounds when a Warning, Watch, or Advisory is received and the alert % icon appears. When ALERT ON/OFF is set to OFF, your radio beeps twice and Í... -
Page 13: Viewing Alerts
using your radio viewing alerts When an alert sounds, the alert description displays. Press to view alerts in the order they were received. While an alert is in effect, the corresponding alert LED indicator flashes for 60 seconds and then lights for the duration of time the alert is in effect. -
Page 14: Programming Alerts
programming alerts Many alerts are on by default. For a list of NWS/EC alerts default settings, see page 16-18. SET ALERT? 1. Press MENU/SELECT then press or until displays. Press MENU/SELECT, then press or to select either: WARNING •... -
Page 15: Programming Locations And Fips/Clc Codes
using your radio programming locations and FIPS/CLC codes Your Hazard Alert Radio is pre-programmed with the seven weather broadcast frequencies (channels 1-7). The first time you use your Hazard Alert Radio, it automatically scans for the strongest channel and receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within a 50-mile (80 km) radius. -
Page 16: Nws/Ec Alert Descriptions
NWS/EC alert descriptions Event Code Level Default Administrative Message Advisory Avalanche Watch Watch Avalanche Warning Warning Biological Hazard Warning Warning On * Boil Water Warning Warning Blizzard Warning Warning Child Abduction Emergency Advisory Civil Danger Warning Warning On * Civil Emergency Message Warning On * Costal Flood Watch... - Page 17 using your radio Event Code Level Default Flash Freeze Warning Warning Freeze Warning Warning Hurricane Statement Advisory Hazardous Materials Warning Warning On * Hurricane Watch Watch Hurricane Warning Warning On * High Wind Watch Watch High Wind Warning Warning Iceberg Warning Warning Industrial Fire Warning Warning...
- Page 18 Event Code Level Default Tropical Storm Watch Watch Tropical Storm Warning Warning On * Tsunami Watch Watch On * Tsunami Warning Warning On * Transmitter Backup On Advisory Transmitter Carrier Off Advisory Transmitter Carrier On Advisory Transmitter Primary On Advisory Volcano Warning Warning On *...
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Page 20: What Are Fips/Clc Codes
what are FIPS/CLC codes? Your weather radio can receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile (80 km) radius. To receive alerts about weather occurring only in particular counties/regions within that area, you can program up to nine locations into your Hazard Alert Radio and the FIPS/CLC codes are automatically set into memory. -
Page 21: What Are Undefined Or Unrecognized Alerts
what are undefined or unrecognized alerts? The NWS/EC occasionally broadcasts weather information intended for commercial or other non-public, or creates and broadcasts new alert types. If a signal for a new alert type is received and the alert is UNRECOGNIZED turned on, and the alert description (Warning, Watch or Advisory) displays. -
Page 22: What Is The Difference Between A Watch And A Warning
what is the difference between a watch and a warning? Your radio is preset to receive warnings, watches and advisories from the NWS/EC. A watch alerts you to potential severe weather approaching your area. It doesn’t mean severe weather will occur, but that the right conditions exist which could lead to severe storms. -
Page 23: Should The Radio Pick Up A Weather Broadcast All Of The Time
should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time? The weather service broadcasts constantly. If you cannot pick up a weather broadcast, check the NWS or EC website to be sure you are on the right frequency. If you are on the correct frequency and do not get a signal, try moving your weather radio. -
Page 24: Specifications
specifications channel 1 ................162.400MHz channel 2 ................162.425MHz channel 3 ................162.450MHz channel 4 ................162.475MHz channel 5 ................162.500MHz channel 6 ................162.525MHz channel 7 ................162.550MHz receiving sensitivity(at12dB SINAD) ..........0.3µV FIPS/CLC Codes Sensitivity @ ± 3 kHz Deviation / 90% Success Rate ....................... -
Page 25: Rf Emissions Information
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Hazard Alert Radio Model 12-262 RadioShack 300 RadioShack Circle Responsible Party Fort Worth,TX 76102 Phone... - Page 26 RadioShack store. RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04 ©2007. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. AO0261ADA1 12-262 05A07 Printed in China...