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User's Guide
12-521
All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio
Thank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio from
RadioShack. It receives seven NOAA weather channels and notifies you of
weather information broadcast on these channels. Please read this user's guide
before installing, setting up and using your new radio.
What's Included
Weather Alert Radio
AC Adapter
User's Guide
Quick Start Guide
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- Page 1 User’s Guide 12-521 All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio Thank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio from RadioShack. It receives seven NOAA weather channels and notifies you of weather information broadcast on these channels. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new radio.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ontents Setup ....................... 4 Features..........................4 Powering.Your.Weather.Alert.Radio................5 Settings ....................6 Setting.Channels......................6 Setting.the.Alert.Mode..................... 6 Setting.the.Missed.Alert.Reminder................7 Setting.the.Signal.Loss.Reminder................. 7 Setting.the.Menu.Language................... 7 Setting.Daytime.and.Nighttime.Alert.Volume.............. 8 Setting.the.Backlight....................... 8 Setting.the.Clock.and.Alarm................... 8 Programming .................... 9 Programming.Locations.and.SAME.Codes..............9 Programming.Alerts. - Page 3 Contents Why.wouldn’t.I.receive.the.test.signal.from.NOAA?..........16 Should.the.radio.pick.up.a.weather.broadcast.all.of.the.time?......16 What.does.0H29M.(or.similar).on.the.display.mean?..........16 What.does.CHECK.OP.on.the.display.mean?.............16 Additional Information ................17 Specifications........................17 Care..........................17 Service.and.Repair......................17 FCC.Notice........................18 Limited.Warranty......................19...
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Page 4: Setup
Setup Setup Features Alert Indicators Red – WARNING, Orange – WATCH, Yellow – ADVISORY, Green – READY. Antenna When an alert is in effect, the corresponding Fully extend to alert indicator flashes for 60 seconds and then receive weather lights for the duration the alert is in effect. broadcasts. -
Page 5: Powering.your.weather.alert.radio
Setup ALERT ON/OFF ALARM SNOOZE/OFF/ON Turn audible Turn the alarm on or off, alerts on or off. . or the alarm snooze on. DC 9V ALERT OUT EXT ANT Insert the Connect to a For better reception, connect an AC adapter. compatible external external antenna using an optional alerting device with a... -
Page 6: Settings
Settings Settings Setting Channels 1. Press MENU. appears. SELECT CH 2. Press SELECT and then or to select (default) or (where AUTO CHANNEL X is the channel number 1-7). 3. When and a channel number (1-7) CHANNEL appear, press SELECT to set that channel. When appears, press SELECT again to AUTO... -
Page 7: Setting.the.missed.alert.reminder
Settings Setting the Missed Alert Reminder 1. Press MENU and then or to select ALT REMINDER 2. Press or to select either: • – missed alert reminder enabled • – missed alert reminder disabled 3. Press MENU to exit. Notes: •... -
Page 8: Setting.daytime.and.nighttime.alert.volume
Settings Setting Daytime and Nighttime Alert Volume The daytime volume setting is effective from 6:00AM to 10:00PM, while the nighttime volume setting is effective from 10:00PM to 6:00AM. 1. Press MENU and then or to select ALT VOL—DAY ALT VOL—NIGH 2. -
Page 9: Programming
Programming Programming Programming Locations and SAME Codes Your radio is pre-programmed with seven weather broadcast frequencies (channels 1-7). When you use the radio for the first time, it automatically scans for the strongest channel and receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within a radius of up to 50-mile (80-km). -
Page 10: Programming.alerts
Using Your Radio • The radio updates the location based on the FIPS code programmed and shows the location name. If the new FIPS code does not match any county, displays followed by the code programmed instead of a county name. FOUND Programming Alerts Your radio has a large number of alerts turned on by default. -
Page 11: Connecting.to.an.external.system
Using Your Radio Flash Flood 3H15M 3—EVENT Hurricane 0H15M 3—EVENT Fire 6H00M 3—EVENT Where means 3 hours 15 minutes, the forecast duration of the weather 3H15M condition; means three weather alerts are received. 3—EVENT Note: While reviewing warning alerts, if you do not press ... -
Page 12: Nws.alert.descriptions
Using Your Radio NWS Alert Descriptions Event Code Level Default Administrative message Advisory Avalanche Watch Watch Avalanche Warning Warning Biological Hazard Warning Warning Boil Water Warning Warning Blizzard Warning Warning Child Abduction Emergency Advisory Civil Danger Warning Warning Civil Emergency Message Warning Coastal Flood Watch Watch... - Page 13 Using Your Radio Event Code Level Default Law Enforcement Warning Warning Land Slide Warning Warning National Audible Test Advisory National Information Center Advisory Network Notification Message Advisory National Periodic Test Advisory National Silent Test Advisory Nuclear Power Plant Warning Warning Power Outage Advisory Advisory Radiological Hazard Warning...
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Page 14: Frequent Asked Questions (Faq)
Frequent Asked Questions Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) What are FIPS codes? Your weather alert radio can receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within a radius of up to 50-miles (80-km). To receive alerts about weather occurring only in particular counties within that area, you can program up to nine locations into your radio and the FIPS codes are automatically set into memory. -
Page 15: How.do.i.test.my.radio
Frequent Asked Questions How do I test my radio? The NWS broadcast test alerts every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and, NWS. These offices are listed in most telephone books or online at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm. -
Page 16: Why.wouldn't.i.receive.the.test.signal.from.noaa
Frequent Asked Questions Why wouldn’t I receive the test signal from NOAA? By default your weather alert radio does not receive test alerts. For information about turning on test alerts, see “Programming Alerts” on page 10. When programming alerts, keep in mind that although NOAA is a national organization, test alerts are sent locally. -
Page 17: Additional Information
Additional Information Additional Information Specifications Channel 1 .........................162.400MHz Channel 2 .........................162.425MHz Channel 3 .........................162.450MHz Channel 4 .........................162.475MHz Channel 5 .........................162.500MHz Channel 6 .........................162.525MHz Channel 7 .........................162.550MHz Receiving sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) ................0.3µV FIPS codes sensitivity @ ±3 KHz deviation / 90% success rate ........0.3µV Signal to noise ratio ......................45dB Channel selectivity .....................+/–25kHz, 50dB Dimensions (W×H×D) .......... -
Page 18: Fcc.notice
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio Model 12-521 RadioShack Responsible Party 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone... -
Page 19: Limited.warranty
Additional Information Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for one (1) year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. - Page 20 Protect the environment. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find a recycling location near you. 12A08 12-521 ©2008. RadioShack Corporation. AO0325AAA1 All rights reserved. RadioShack and www.RadioShack.com Printed in China are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.