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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents in product package In this package, you will find: • One Public Alert Radio – WX-167 • One AC Power Adapter – 120VAC: 9VAC • One User’s Manual (this document) • One Wall Mounting Kit - 1 bracket, 2 screws 2 wall anchors •... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. CAUTION! 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
CAUTION! 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
FCC 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 system is causing the interference. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 6: Introduction
Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) technology to identify specific areas, like a county or portion of a state. To simplify programming, the WX-167 has a built- in database of over 3000 state and county locations. You can select up to 20 locations for your radio to respond to. -
Page 7: Main Features
The main features of the WX-167 Public Alert Radio include: 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. -
Page 8: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS WX-167 Screen 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 And Functions
Description of controls and functions 1. Integrated Telescopic Antenna – Fully extend the antenna and orient it for best reception. 2. Remote Alert (3.5 mm Jack) – provides contact closure to activate external devices. 3. Alert Audio Out (6.2 mm Jack) – Mono jack allows connection to a Public Address system or two-way radios for special applications. -
Page 10: Connecting Power
Setting up your Public Alert 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-167 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 11: Language Selection
Note: The radio will beep when choosing programming options. To adjust the volume of the beeping, set the Alert Volume switch to the desired position. Reset the Alert Volume switch when done. 3. Set-up and Language Selection When the radio is powered up, the LCD screen will illuminate and the four lights located above it will light up for 3 seconds and it will beep 3 times. -
Page 12: Selecting The Weather Band Channel
8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select between the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems. 9. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be displayed on the screen. Use the FUNCTION knob to scroll to the current time. -
Page 13: Setting Same Location
6. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation. 7. Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) location The WX-167 features a built-in database of the 3,000 locations identified by NOAA in the United States. Your Public Alert radio is programmed at the factory to receive alerts for the entire county. -
Page 14: Set Alerting Options
8. Selecting Between Alerting Options The WX-167 offers four different alerting options for you to select from. Each choice will make the WX-167 respond differently when an alert is received. Your radio is set at the factory to Option 1 - Voice/Message. -
Page 15: Battery Installation
9. Battery Installation The WX-167 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 16: Wall Mount Installation
OFF button. To Review Alert Messages The WX-167 will store up to 10 currently active alert messages in its memory. Alerts are removed automatically when the time for the event expires. Upon receiving a new alert, the oldest inactive alert will be deleted. -
Page 17: Notes And Tips
Be sure to set the daylight savings time to ON and OFF in accordance with time changes in your area. Note: The WX-167 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... -
Page 18: Noaa Message Menu
Alert Description Table: The table below lists the alerts broadcast by NOAA. 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 14. (UB) Earthquake Warning (B) Administrative message (UB) Immediate Evacuation... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution POWER light AC power may not be connected. does not come Make sure AC adaper is properly plugged into the radio and the wall outlet POWER light is AC power has been removed. Unit is blinking running on backup battery power. -
Page 20: Specifications
WX-167 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS Channel 1... 162.400 MHz Channel 2... 162.425 MHz Channel 3... 162.450 MHz Channel 4... 162.475 MHz Channel 5... 162.500 MHz Channel 6... 162.525 MHz Channel 7... 162.550 MHz SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements: 9V AC or 12V DC 200mA (120V: 9V - AC power adapter) 5 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NImH Batteries (not included) Integrated Antenna: 21”... -
Page 21: Service Procedure
SERVICE PROCEDURE To send the radio in for service, call 800-345-7462. You may be asked to send your unit in for service. It will be necessary to furnish the following, in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of- purchase. -
Page 22: Warranty
90-Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the Company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be made). - Page 23 Notes...
- Page 24 ® © 1999, 2002, 2004 First Alert : all rights reserved. First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, used under license. PN21703 Printed in China...
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