Warnings and Precautions TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The unit generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet, the DC Power Socket and Cable Port, or the ventilation holes.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. Only connect to the type of house-hold power supply as indicated in the operating instructions and . Keep these instructions. rating label. . Heed all warnings. 16. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Features Defined NOAA ALERT/VOICE Press the NOAA ALERT/VOICE button to switch the Alert Mode between alert and voice. This button will only work during a NOAA Alert Signal. • To switch between NOAA Alert and Voice when there is not a NOAA Alert Signal, navigate to “Alert Mode” under the main menu. MEMORY/MENU While listening to the radio, press the MEMORY button to save an AM or FM fre- quency.
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Features Defined 16 POWER Indicator The POWER Indicator will illuminate green when the unit’s power is on. The indica- tors will be unlit if the power is off. 17 MENU/VOLUME ▲ ▼ Use the MENU/VOLUME ▲ ▼ button to navigate through the menu systems, or to increase and decrease the volume.
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Main Menu • To enter the Main Menu, press the MEMORY/MENU button when the unit is in off mode. Add Alert The Add Alert feature allows you to add new alert events. The added alerts are fully customizable, so if NOAA updates it’s weather codes, you can stay up-to-date with this unit. Defeat Siren Select Defeat Siren to enable or disable the siren from sounding during weather alerts. County Code Select to enter your specific county code and enable the S.A.M.E.
Operations Setting the Clock and Date a. With the power off, press and hold the MEMORY/MENU button for seconds. b. Use the MENU/VOLUME ▲ ▼ buttons to cycle through the main menu options. c. Press SELECT when you arrive at “Set Day/Time”. d.
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Operations Setting the S.A.M.E. County Code (FIPS) • Your specific County Code can be found at www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm, www. weather-x.net, or by calling 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263). a. During Idle mode, press and hold the MEMORY/MENU button for seconds. b. Press the MENU/VOLUME ▲ ▼ buttons until “COUNTY CODE” appears, then press the SELECT button to confirm the mode selection.
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Operations Adjusting the Radio Frequency a. Turn the power on and press the FUNCTION button to select either AM or FM radio. b. Press the MENU ◄ or ► button once to increase or decrease the radio frequency by step. c.
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Weatherband National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) 7 channel weatherband alerts you to the latest news and weather, specific to the largest nearby city. NOAA’s S.A.M.E. weatherband technology can automatically alert you to the latest news and weather, specific to your county. Your Weatherband Channel, as well as your specific County Code (FIPS), can also be found at: www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm...
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KAUAI (KOKEE) ........ MORGAN CITY ........ ST. LOUIS ..........1 MAUI (MT. HALEAKALA) .... NEW ORLEANS .........1 SUMMERSVILLE ....... OAHU (MT. KAALA) ......1 SHREVEPORT ........ OAHUKAI (HAWAII KAI) .... MONTANA MAINE BILLINGS ..........1 IDAHO CARIBOU ..........7 BUTTE ..........1 BOISE ..........1 DRESDEN ........... GLASGOW .......... LEWISTON (P) ........1 ELLSWORTH ...........
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BADIN ..........4 PHILADELPHIA ......... SHERMAN .......... CAPE HATTERAS ...... PITTSBURGH ........1 TYLER .......... CHARLOTTE ........ STATE COLLEGE ....... VICTORIA ........... FAYETTEVILLE ......... TOWANDA ..........1 WACO .......... LUMBER BRIDGE ......7 WARREN ..........5 WICHITA FALLS ........ MARGARETSVILLE ......5 WELLSBORO ........ NEW BERN ......... WILKES-BARRE ........1 UTAH RALEIGH/DURHAM ......1...
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Emergency Alert System Event Codes The Emergency Alert System (E.A.S.) allows warnings to be quickly released to regions in the U.S.A. Using the “Add Alert” feature, you can add up to four new Event Codes. The codes listed below are already loaded onto the unit.
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Service Information Address 116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 6106 Phone 1-14-61-881 Fax 1-14-588-1805 Email weatherxcustserv@weather-x.net Website www.weather-x.net To download this Instruction Man- Para descargar este manual de Pour télécharger manuel ual in English, Spanish, or French instrucción en inglés, español, o d’instruction en anglais, espagnol, visit the Support section at francés visite la sección de la ayu-...
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