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Radio Shack 12-803 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 12-803 Owner's Manual

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Multiband Self-Powered Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Your RadioShack Multiband Self-Powered Radio lets you enjoy
music, sports, and news almost anywhere, even without conven-
tional batteries.
Emergency Alarm — lets you use the radio to sound a shrill, re-
peating beep when you are in distress.
Multiple Power Options — lets you power your radio from either
the built-in power generator and supplied rechargeable battery
pack, 2 AA batteries (not supplied), your vehicle's cigarette-lighter
socket (using an optional DC adapter), or AC power (using an op-
tional AC adapter).
Telescoping Antenna — provides the best radio signal for FM,
WX (weather) and SW (shortwave) bands. A built-in AM antenna
provides quality AM reception.
®
Important: The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recy-
cling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery in-
dicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these batter-
ies at the end of their useful life, when taken out of
service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program pro-
vides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into
the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in
your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restric-
tions in your area. RadioShack's involvement in this program is
© 2000 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Multiband Self-Powered Radio OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment. Your RadioShack Multiband Self-Powered Radio lets you enjoy music, sports, and news almost anywhere, even without conven- tional batteries. Emergency Alarm — lets you use the radio to sound a shrill, re- peating beep when you are in distress.

  • Page 2: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un- desired operation. Product: Multiband Self-Powered Radio Model: 12-803 Responsible RadioShack Party: 100 Throckmorton...

  • Page 3: A Quick Look At Your Radio

    encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measurers: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

  • Page 4: Connecting Power

    CONNECTING POWER Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack Your radio has a built-in power generator to charge the internal re- chargeable battery pack. When you rotate the crank for as little as 2 minutes, the generator charges the Ni-Cd battery to power the radio for over 30 minutes.

  • Page 5: Using Batteries

    5. Set VOLUME/OFF 6. Lift the crank and rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise. Note: Radio operation time depends on the number of turns and the time per turn. For example, about 2 turns per second for 2 minutes will provide over 30 minutes of radio operation at a medium volume level.

  • Page 6: Using Ac Or Dc Power

    3. Replace the cover. 4. Set DYNAMO/BATTERY BATTERY When the radio does not operate properly or the sound weakens, replace the AA batteries. Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more, remove the AA batteries.

  • Page 7: Listening Safely

    Note: Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects all batteries. 1. If necessary, set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Connect the Adaptaplug adapter to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the adapter into your radio’s jack. DC 3V 4.

  • Page 8: Traffic Safety

    • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high- volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level. So a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
  • Page 9 If you set (shortwave), set to the WX/FM/AM/SW SW 1–6 desired band. 4. Rotate to the desired station. TUNING 5. Adjust to a comfortable listening level. VOLUME 6. To turn off the radio, turn counterclockwise until it VOLUME clicks. CARE Keep the radio dry;...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS BANDS Frequency Range: AM ..................530 – 1710 kHz FM ..................88 – 108 MHz WX ................162.40 – 162.55 MHz SW1 ................. 5.81 – 6.20 MHz SW2 ................. 7.10 – 7.60 MHz SW3 ................. 9.45 – 9.90 MHz SW4 ................
  • Page 11 Antenna: AM ................Ferrite Bar Antenna FM/WX/SW 1–6 ............Telescoping Antenna × 7 × 2 Dimensions (HWD) ........3 Inches (100 × 201 × 74 mm) Weight (without batteries) ..........1 Ib 4 oz (565 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
  • Page 12 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 12/99 12-803 RadioShack Corporation 11A00 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in China...

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