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- Page 1 PORTABLE AM/FM WEATHER BAND RADIO WITH S.A.M.E. WEATHER ALERT USER MANUAL SFA1135 PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 2 DEAR FIRST ALERT® CUSTOMER Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. -
Page 4: Compliance With Fcc Regulations
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 5 BELT CLIP / STAND This unit features a belt clip that can also be used as a stand. 1. Slide the belt clip into the slot located on the back of the unit, push the belt clip upward to lock it in position as the figure below. Carefully remove belt clip by sliding it downward to unlock it from its slot.
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 20 22 21 23... -
Page 7: Power Source
LCD DISPLAY 14 WARNING ALERT INDICATOR POWER ON/STANDBY 15 BUILT IN FM/WEATHER BAND ANTENNA MODE BUTTON MENU /PRESET BUTTON 16 BELT CLIP/FLIP OUT STAND MOVE LEFT / TUNE- BUTTON 17 BATTERY DOOR SELECT / MESSAGE BUTTON 18 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR SPEAKER 19 ALERT INDICATOR MOVE RIGHT... -
Page 8: Battery Operation
BATTERY OPERATION 1. Remove the bel-clip from the back of the unit. 2. Open the Battery Door located on the back of the radio by sliding it downward. 3. Following the polarity (+ and -) diagrams shown inside the battery compartment, insert 3 ‘AA' (UM-3) batteries (not included). -
Page 9: Display Backlight
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT S S ETTING THE LCD BACKLIGHT Tap the POWER /MODE button to turn on the unit, the display backlight will light up for 20 seconds and then automatically turn off to save power if no other buttons are pressed. -
Page 10: Weather Band
5. Press the VOLUME+ / - button to obtain the desired sound level. 6. Press and hold the button on the unit to turn unit into standby mode after listening. Notes: - Use manual tuning to select weaker stations that might be skipped during automatic tuning. - Page 11 Weather Band Channel Frequency Table CHANNEL FREQUENCY(MHz) 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550 Note: With regard to the NOAA Weather Band: You need to identify which channel receives your local weather report. When you change locations either to another city or state, you may need to choose a different band to get the local report in that location.
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Page 12: Programming Your S.a.m.e. County Codes
• PROGRAMMING YOUR S.A.M.E. COUNTY CODES The SFA1135 Weather Alert Radio is preset to receive “ANY” alerts and transmissions that are broadcast. If you want to receive all the alerts that are broadcast by NOAA, leave the “COUNTY” setting on “ANY”. For more options, follow the menu selections below. - Page 13 5. Tap the SELECT button to save your “SINGLE” county code, then tap the MENU button to exit. 6. The SFA1135 will only alert you when there is a warning/watch/advisory for the one county you entered the S.A.M.E. code for, as long as it is within the area covered by the NOAA broadcast you are monitoring.
- Page 14 “DISPLAY” Alert = No audible sound will be heard when an alert is received, and only a text alert will scroll on the display. EXCEPTION: When the SFA1135 is set to “DISPLAY” Alert, the alert tone siren will still sound if one of the alerts marked with an asterisk “ * ” on the “SELECTABLE ALERT REFERENCE CHART”...
- Page 15 DISABLE that alert. When disabled, the SFA1135 will ignore Special Marine Warnings that are broadcast by NOAA. See the “SELECTABLE ALERT REFERENCE CHART” section in this manual for a list of the pre-defined events loaded in this radio.
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Page 16: Selectable Alert Reference Chart
4. Tap the SELECT button again, “000” is displayed and the first character space will start blinking. Note: These three characters are the event code. Pre-defined codes cannot be saved as new alerts. See the “SELECTABLE ALERT REFERENCE CHART” section in this manual for a list of pre-defined 3 letter event codes. - Page 17 Event Code Event Description Level Default Volume Default Enable/Didable Flood Watch Watch High ENABLE Flood Statement Advisory ENABLE Flood Warning High Warning ENABLE Fire Warning Warning High ENABLE Flash Freeze Warning Warning High ENABLE Freeze Warning Warning High ENABLE Hurricane Statement Advisory ENABLE Hazardous Materials Warning...
- Page 18 L L OAD DEFAULT If you forget some of your settings or want to clear all your previous settings, you may need to go through a “LOAD DEFAULT” procedure to reset the SFA1135 back to its factory settings. 1. Press the MENU button, and “TIME” is shown on the display.
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust or extreme temperature. 2. Do not tamper the internal components of the unit. 3. Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used. -
Page 20: Specification
FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz AM 520 - 1710 KHz WX CH1 – 7 First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license from BRK Brands, Inc. At Spectra, environmental and social responsibility is a core value of our business. We are dedicated to... - Page 21 This product is manufactured, distributed or sold by SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC., official licensee for this product. All right, title and interest to use the “First Alert” logo trademarks and the “First Alert” trade dress are exclusively licensed by BRK Brands, Inc. and are used under license from BRK Brands, Inc..
- Page 22 IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, please include a check for $ 30.00 to cover the cost of repair, handling and return postage. All out of warranty returns must be sent prepaid. It is recommended that you contact SPECTRA first at 1-800-777-5331 or by e-mail at custserv@spectraintl.com for updated information on the unit requiring service.
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