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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------- 26 SERVICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 WARRANTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Contents in this package • One Public Alert Radio – WX-268 • One AC Power Adapter 120VAC: 9VAC • One User’s Manual (this document) TABLE OF CONTENTS • One Wall Mounting Kit 1 bracket, 2 screws, 2 wall anchors •... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water. -
Page 4: Care And Maintenance
You should understand the danger of lightning striking an external antenna and make appropriate measures to protect yourself from injury and fire hazard resulted from a lightning strike on an external antenna. - When an external antenna is used, make sure that there is sufficient lightning protection on the antenna and its cable feed. -
Page 5: Fcc Notice To Users
The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test alert every week typically on Wednesday between 11AM and 12PM (noon). The radio will warn you if it has not received an alert within 10 days.To find out the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service (NWS) office - 1-898-697-7263. -
Page 6: Introduction
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Radio (NWR) broadcast towers. NOAA has more than 900 towers in the 50 states and near adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Territories. The WX-268 Public Alert Radio receives all 7 NOAA weather channels and uses Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) technology to... -
Page 7: Main Features
The main features of the WX-268 Public Alert Radio include: NOAA/EAS Alert Function Your Public Alert Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency broadcast from NOAA (Weather Band) or EAS (AM/FM Bands). -
Page 8: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS WX-268 1. IntegratedTelescopic Antenna 2. Remote Alert Jack (3.5 mm) 3. Alert Audio Out Jack (6.2 mm) 4. External Antenna Jack (F Connector) 5. DC Power Jack 6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7. Warning Indicator (red) LED 8. -
Page 9: Description Of Controls
14. Speaker 15. Snooze Button - Silences wake-up alarm for a period of 9 minutes. 16. Sleep Button - A timer that turns off the radio after a set period of time. Set in 15 mintue increments up to 2 hours. -
Page 10: Battery Installation
Battery Installation The WX-268 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power. It can run on non-rechargeable alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) to select the battery type. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 - Basic Operation
Setting up your Public Alert 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-268 is designed for desktop or wall mount installation. Place the unit where it can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or see the message indicator lights. -
Page 12: Language Selection
Hold the PROGRAM button and connect the wall adapter. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. 4. Setting the Clock and Calendar The WX-268 is equipped to receive the signal from the U.S. atomic clock located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Colorado. When powered up, the radio automatically searches for the time signal and sets itself to the correct time. -
Page 13: Selecting The Weather Band Channel
SAME code and the location of the broadcast tower. Look for the state in which you live and then search the list for your county. Use the channel listed for your county when programming the radio. call NOAA at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). -
Page 14: Setting Alert Volume
Chapter 2 - Recommended Programming 1. Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) location Both NOAA and EAS use S.A.M.E. technology to identify locations. The WX-268 features a built-in database of over 3,000 county locations in the United States identified by NOAA. - Page 15 3. Weekly and monthly tests are stored in the Alert Queue. Note: If the WX-268 has not received a test signal or an alert for a period of 10 days, it will automatically alert you by displaying 10 DAY ALERT SENTRY on the LCD screen.
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Page 16: Selecting Eas Source
Emergency messages broadcast by EAS are received on commercial AM and FM band stations. The WX-268 responds to EAS alerts by continuously monitoring the EAS station of your choice on either the AM or FM band. To program the radio to automatically respond to EAS alerts, you must choose an alerting source. -
Page 17: Setting Am/Fm Channels
After programming your WX-268, you are ready to use it . Place the radio where it gets the best reception. To listen to the weather channel press the Radio ON button. To Turn off the weather channel press the Radio OFF button. To turn the siren or voice off when an alert is received, press the OFF button. -
Page 18: Auto-Set Atomic (Nist) Clock
Auto-set Atomic (NIST) Clock The WX-268 continuously monitors the broadcast of the atomic clock signal on WWVB from the NIST laboratories in Colorado. NIST continuously broadcasts the time signal on WWVB (60 KHz) which can be received anywhere in the continental United States where long range AM radio reception is possible. -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Advanced Programming Options
To reduce unwanted alerts, such as weekly tests, the WX-268 features the ability to block specific alerts. The WX-268 is programmed at the factory with some events blocked. See the alert list on page 23 for more information. To set event blocking options : 1. -
Page 20: Menu Tree Diagram
WX-268 Menu Tree PROGRAM (hold for 3 seconds) Language Selection - English/Spanish (first time only) Turn FUNCTION Knob to advance between menus SET WB CHANNEL DATE/TIME WB Channel 1 Set Year WB Channel 2 Set Month WB Channel 3 Set Day... -
Page 21: Appendix A - Notes And Tips
See Setting the Clock and Calendar on pages 11 and 12 to do so. Self Test : The WX-268 will automatically notify you if it has not received a test message in the previous 10 days, by lighting all four LED indicators and displaying “10 DAY ALERT SENTRY”... -
Page 22: Appendix B - Handicapped Accessories
Handicapped Accessories - Appendix B The WX-268 Public Alert radio is equipped to connect a variety of special needs accessory devices including strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and remote sirens. Once connected, these devices will automatically be activated when the radio receives an advisory, watch or warning for the duration of the radio siren or until you press the Radio OFF button. -
Page 23: Alert Description Table
Alert Description Table: At the factory, your radio has been programmed with some alerts Blocked (B) as noted below. In addition, some NOAA alerts are Unblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the Event Blocking instructions on page 19. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Alert Audio Output jack. 3. Alert is blocked. To Unblock alerts see Event Block- ing instructions on page 19. Your radio has not received an alert for 10 days or more. Weather channel or S.A.M.E. location programming may be incorrect. -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting
Poor reception of the NIST signal. The NIST antenna is located inside the radio. If your radio is being used on a desk or table top, try rotating it 90 degrees. If your is mounted to the wall, try mounting it on a wall perpendicular to the one it is currently on (e.g. -
Page 26: Specifications
12-13 for instructions This is probably due to a reception problem. Your radio hasn’t received the signal recently, so it didn’t know about the time change. Check the Auto-Clock indicator on the display that tells you if the signal is being received properly. -
Page 27: Service
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged. Please allow approximately 2 to 4 weeks for your radio to be serviced. If the unit is out of warranty, we will notify you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 800-345-7462 for assistance. -
Page 28: Warranty
Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to loss of profits, loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages...
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