Crank powered radio with am/fm/short wave 1 & 2 (6 pages)
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WX-67 Large Manual 3/12/02 10:25 AM Page 1 MODEL WX-67 — User’s Manual Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) Emergency Alert System IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
WX-67 Large Manual 3/12/02 10:25 AM Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: DANGER! The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be water- proof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
(oil spills and chemical releas- es), targeted to a specific area, like a county or portion of a state. The WX-67 Emergency Alert Radio receives all of the seven NOAA weather channels and allows you to program and view warnings...
(pages 2 and 3) for more information. Page 5 Choosing A Location For Installation The Emergency Alert Radio is designed for desk top or wall mount installation. For peak effectiveness, place the unit where it can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or see the Message indication lights.
Installation Installing/replacing the receiver battery The Emergency Alert Radio can use either a 9 volt alkaline or a Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable battery as its backup power source. Use the slide switch at the back of the unit to select the type of battery installed.
TO TURN ON/OFF THE RADIO The radio will be operative once power is connected. The radio must remain connected to the power source in order to receive any emergency alert broadcasts. To turn off the radio, just unplug the power source and disconnect the back up batteries.
WX-67 Large Manual 3/12/02 10:25 AM Location Of Controls Page 8 Battery Selection Switch DC Power Jack Remote Alert Jack Alert Audio Out Jack External Antenna Jack/Connector Integrated Telescopic Antenna YELLOW Color Indicator (Watch) RED Color Indicator (Warning) GREEN Color Indicator (Statement) 10.
14. Stop Alert Tone Button – When the radio receives an alert, it activates the alert tone. Press this button to stop the alert tone. The radio will then revert to standby mode.
WX-67 Large Manual 3/12/02 10:25 AM PROGRAMMING THE RADIO After the radio is properly installed and powered up, you can: • Select Correct Channel • Select Location Code • Select Voice or Tone Alert Mode • Set the digital clock •...
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10:25 AM Alert Description Table: The table below shows what the LCD readout displays on your WX-67 Emergency Alert Radio when receiving weather emergency signals from NOAA. In addition, depending on your prior selection, an alert tone will sound and/or a voice broadcast will be heard from the radio.
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TO REVIEW THE OVERLAPPING ALERT MESSAGES: The Emergency Alert Radio can store up to 10 alert messages in its memory in a First in First Out (FIFO) basis. If the radio receives a new alert message when the memory is full and the previous alerts are still in effect, it will delete the oldest alert, then save, display and sound the new incoming alert message.
Page 13 NOTICE TO USERS The system may cause interference to a TV or radio even when it is operating properly. To determine whether the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, the sys- tem is causing the interference.
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.
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WX-67 Large Manual 3/12/02 10:25 AM Page 15 NOTES...
Page 16 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 inciden- tal, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from...
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