7-channel weatheradio with nwr-same severe-weather alert (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Radio Shack Weather Alert Radio
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1200991 User’s Guide Weather Alert Radio with SAME Thank you for purchasing your Weather Alert Radio with SAME from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new Weather Radio.
Contents Package contents ..................... 3 Features ......................3 NOAA......................... 4 About SAME and FIPS Codes ..................4 Radio Reception ......................5 Controls Overview .................... 6 Power your Radio....................7 Basic Settings ....................8 Set the Display Language (Initial Setup Only)............... 8 Set the Clock .........................
ALARM OFF/ON EXT ANT DC 6V ALERT OUT Power your Radio DC 6V Battery Notes: when the battery level falls to new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Basic Settings SELECT EXIT Set the Display Language (Initial Setup Only): Note: After you set a language initially, the language setting is hidden unless you reset the radio (see “Reset” SET LANGUAGE on page 12). SET LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH SELECT Set the Clock SET CLOCK...
Program State and County LOCATION MEMORY LOCATION MEMORY 1 SELECT MEMORY 1 SELECT STATE SEL STATE 1 SEL STATE To receives all SAME alert SELECT STATE signals broadcast within 1 ALL about a 50-mile radius: To select your state and STATE county from a list: 1 Alabama...
Set Alert Type ALERT TYPE ALERT TYPE SELECT SEL ALERT – ALERT NORMAL SEL ALERT – WARNING ONLY ALERT – ALT REMINDER NORMAL “Alert Reminder” SELECT Alert Reminder Alert Reminder Signal Reminder If you selected , you must complete the following steps: ALT REMINDER SELECT SIG REMINDER...
Using the Weather Radio WEATHER/SNOOZE EXIT Adjust the Weather Radio Broadcast Volume broadcast alert WEATHER/SNOOZE SELECT Set the Alarm ALARM OFF/ON ON M SET ALARM SET ALARM SELECT ALARM 12:00 SELECT WEATHER/SNOOZE ALARM OFF/ON Note:...
Connecting to External Systems ALERT OUT WEATHER/SNOOZE Reset To reset your weather radio: WEATHER/SNOOZE WEATHER/SNOOZE FULL RESET WEATHER/SNOOZE SELECT FACTORY RESET NWS Alert Descriptions Event Code Level Default...
Event Code Level Default Note: selected and disabled. † denotes the test alerts you can use to ensure your area’s broadcasts are being sent. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What are FIPS codes? What is an alert? NWS Alert Descriptions Note: What are undefined or unrecognized alerts? UNRECOGNIZED How do I test my radio?
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Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WEATHER/SNOOZE? Select a Channel What is the difference between a watch and a warning? How can I adapt my weather alert radio for special needs? Connecting to External Systems Why wouldn’t I receive the test signal from NOAA?
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Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time? The weather radio is not responding properly to NWS weather alert broadcasts 10 days have lapsed since last message received. Check reception Incorrect message received. Check channel and location ”...
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