Radio Shack 12-256 User Manual
Radio Shack 12-256 User Manual

Radio Shack 12-256 User Manual

7 channel weather radio with tone alert and talking clock

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CONTENTS
The FCC Wants You to Know ............................................. 1
FCC Declaration of Conformity ........................................... 2
Connecting Power................................................................ 3
Using AC Power ........................................................... 3
Using Batteries ............................................................ 3
Installing Batteries ....................................................... 4
Turning On/Off the Weather Broadcast ............................... 4
Receiving Alert Messages ................................................... 5
Manually Testing the Alert Tone .......................................... 5
Setting the Clock ................................................................. 6
Setting the Hour ........................................................... 6
Setting the Minute ........................................................ 7
Setting the Day ............................................................ 7
Care .................................................................................... 7
Specifications ...................................................................... 8
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Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 12-256

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS The FCC Wants You to Know ... 1 FCC Declaration of Conformity ... 2 Connecting Power... 3 Using AC Power ... 3 Using Batteries ... 3 Installing Batteries ... 4 Turning On/Off the Weather Broadcast ... 4 Receiving Alert Messages ... 5 Manually Testing the Alert Tone ...
  • Page 2: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    7 Channel Weatheradio OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment. Your RadioShack 7 Channel Weatheradio with Tone Alert and Talking Clock is designed to receive National Weather Service broadcasts and NOAA weather alert signals, which provide infor- mation about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day. Your Weatheradio receives these transmissions from up to 40 miles away and sounds an alert tone when a weather station broadcasts a special trigger alert signal, indicating a weather...
  • Page 3: 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: 7 Channel Weatheradio Model: 12-256 Responsible Party: RadioShack 100 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: 817-415-3200...
  • Page 4: Connecting Power

    CONNECTING POWER Your radio uses the supplied AC adapter for power and three AA batteries (not supplied) for operation and back-up power. Using AC Power 1. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the jack at the back of the radio. 2.
  • Page 5: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the radio by sliding it off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install three AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols ( and –) marked inside the compartment. 3.
  • Page 6: Receiving Alert Messages

    3. Press to turn on the weather broadcast. WEATHER 4. Adjust to a comfortable listening level. VOLUME 5. Rotate to select the TUNING weather channel with the best reception. 6. To turn off the weather broad- cast, press again. WEATHER Note: If is set to , the...
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    1. Turn counterclockwise until it clicks to turn on the VOLUME power. 2. Hold down WEATHER CLOCK into the jack. The power indicator flashes briefly. When DC 6V it lights steadily, release WEATHER Note: The time announcement sounds when you press .
  • Page 8: Setting The Minute

    Setting the Minute 1. Hold down to set the minutes. The radio announces SCROLL each minute. 2. When you hear the correct minute, release press once to confirm the entry and enter the day setting mode. Setting the Day 1. Hold down to set the day.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 220 mW (at 10% THD) 200mW (at 10% THD) or 3 AA Batteries (not supplied, 4.5V) inches (65.5 123 mm) 12/99 12-256 AO0044AAA1 01A01 Printed in China...

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