Radio Shack 12-522 User Manual

Full battery power is indicated on the display as j. When
TR/HM
battery power is weak, ; appears. Further operations are
Select Travel mode or
not allowed until you replace the batteries.
Home mode.
Hold down G for 2
Use Rechargeable Batteries
seconds to turn on or off
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide the ALK/RCH switch to RCH, then
install 3 rechargeable batteries. Use the
tip of a pen if it is tricky.
3. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
MENU 4. Insert the AC/DC adapter's barrel plug into DC 6V jack.
Press to select menu
WX Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The
items.
Listen to a broadcast.
LED lights while batteries are charging, and turns off
when the adapter is unplugged.
Notes
DC 6V jack Press to navigate the
• Turn off the power and replace new batteries within 1 minute
programming menu
in order to keep the clock time set. If it takes more than 1
and adjust the volume.
CHARGE LED
minute, you may need to reset the clock time.
The LED lights when
•
Set the ALK/RCH switch to ALK if no batteries are installed, or
charging.
if you want to use AC power.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,130,600 and 7,050,784 • To read the battery level after charging, remove the adapter
and turn off the radio, then turn on, the battery level will be
shown 1 minute later.
Power Your Radio
Use AC Power
You can power your radio from one of 3 sources (none
supplied):
Your alert radio can use a 6V, 500mA AC/DC adapter with
plug size H for power.
• rechargeable batteries
• alkaline batteries
1. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
• AC-DC adapter
2. Insert the AC/DC adapter's barrel plug into DC 6V jack,
then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
When powered on for the first time, all LCD segments turn
on for one second. The device then searches for the best
Battery Notes
weather channel.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury batteries.
Use Alkaline Batteries
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
1. Remove the battery cover.
type.
2. Slide the ALK/RCH switch to ALK.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
3. Install 3 AA batteries as indicated by the (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
• If you do not plan to use the alert radio for a month or more,
4. Replace and secure the cover.
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
How Your Alert Radio Works
Traditional weather radios simply receive the National type of emergency and the specific geographic (such as a
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather country) information about the codes, so you can determine
broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius), then sound an if the emergency might affect your area. Only SAME-
alarm if any emergency code was transmitted along with compatible weather radios are able to take advantage of
the broadcast. This means that people outside an affected this technology.
area are often alerted even though their area is not affected,
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area defined
leading some to ignore weather warnings that apply to their
by the National Weather Service (NWS), so your alert radio,
own area.
sounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared
In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting signals called FIPS in that area. This helps you more efficiently track the weather
(Federal Information Processing System) codes along with conditions in and around your area.
their standard weather broadcasts. These codes identify the
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All-Hazards Weather Alert Radio
Thank you for purchasing your All- Hazards Weather Alert Radio from RadioShack. Please read this user's guide before installing, setting up, and using your new radio.
Adjust Voice and Tone Volume Select the Temperature Display Mode
1. Press MENU. Then press
1. Press Press WX to turn on the weather broadcast.
appears.
2. Press Press or to adjust the volume to the desired
2. Press
listening level. VOLUME: and the volume level appear.
3. Press
3. Press WX to turn off the weather broadcast.
The temperature is updated every 30 seconds.
4. Press or to adjust the alert tone volume to the
4. Press
desired listening level. TONE VOL: and the alert tone
level appear.
Select a Channel
1. Press MENU. Then press
Set the Alarm
appears.
1. Press MENU. Then press or until SET ALARM
2. Press
appears.
To automatically search for channels, press
2. Press . and the alarm time appear. The first time you
AUTO appears. CHANNEL and SEARCHING ...
activate the alarm, the alarm time shows 12:00 AM.
appear. If there is an available channel, CHANNEL,
and the number of the currently selected channels, and
Note: Press or to enable or disable the alarm. The
AVAILABLE appear. If there is no available channel, NO
alarm is enabled with on and disabled with flashing.
CHANNEL, AVAILABLE, BACK TO CHANNEL, and
3. Press . The hour digits flash. Press or to set the
the number of the last selected channel appear. AUTO
desired hour.
appears and the alert radio beeps.
4. Press . The minute digits flash. Press or to set the To manually search for channels, press
MANUAL appears. CHANNEL and the number of the
desired minutes.
currently selected channels appear. The alert radio
5. Press . AM or PM flashes. Press or to make your
tunes to a channel and turns on the broadcast. To select
selection.
another channel, repeatedly press
desired channel number appears.
6. Press to confirm. A long beep sounds. Press MENU to
exit. Press
the number of the currently selected channels, and SELECT
At the set alarm time, the alert radio generates an alarm.
appear. Then SELECT CH appears. Press MENU to exit.
Press any button to stop the alarm.
Notes:
Note: The alarm duration is one hour under standby mode
• If Auto mode was selected previously, AUTO appears. If
and five seconds only during an NWS alert broadcast.
Manual mode was selected previously, MANUAL appears.
• During manual channel selection, the weather broadcast turns on
Set the Clock
so that you can verify a station exists on the selected channel.
• The alert radio automatically searches for and tunes to the
1. Press Press MENU. Then press or until SET CLOCK and
strongest weather broadcast channel in your area if you
appear.
select AUTO.
2. Press . The hour digits flash. Press or to set the
About the FIPS Code
hour.
For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the
3. Press . The minute digits flash. Press or to set the
NWS has divided the United States into regions by state
minutes.
and county. A 6-digit FIPS code is used to identify each
county, parish, or part of a county. For example, the code for
4. Press . AM or PM flashes. Press or to choose the
Tarrant County, Texas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code
desired format.
identifies a portion of Tarrant County. The next two digits
5. Press again to store the time. A long beep sounds to
identify the state, and the last three digits identify the county
confirm the entry.
or parish. Your alert radio can receive all SAME alert signals
broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you program
6. Press MENU to exit.
it. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather
occurring only in particular counties within that area, you can
Note: Hold down MENU to view the clock time during NWS
program up to 10 FIPS codes into the alert radio's memory.
alert broadcast.
Note:
or until TEMPERATURE
To get all alerts for your county, enter 0 as the first digit of the
FIPS code. To be alerted only to county notices and notices for
your particular part of the county, enter your code (1–9). Your
. The current temperature reading flashes.
county or parish may not be divided.
or to select temperature display mode (ºF or ºC).
Obtain Your Area's FIPS Code
to confirm. Press MENU to exit.
To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you
programmed your alert radio, contact your local RadioShack
store or call the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME
(1-888-697-7263). You can also obtain a state/county list of all
or until SELECT CH
FIPS codes by visiting the NWS website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
.
when Choose a Location
Press MENU, then press
From there, you have three options for choosing a location:
ALL LOCATION – Receive all SAME alert signals broadcast
within about a 50-mile radius. The alert radio automatically
selects ALL LOCATION the first time you turn it on.
SINGLE LOC – Receive a SAME alert signal for one FIPS
when code programmed in memory location 1.
MULTIPLE LOC – Receive a SAME alert signal for up to
10 FIPS codes programmed in multiple locations in the
alert radio's memory.
or until the
To quickly select a state and county:
to confirm the selection. A beep sounds and CH,
1. Press from AREA SELECT and press
choose SINGLE or MULTIPLE mode. Press
(default) appears.
2. Hold down briefly. A list of states appear. Press
to scroll through the list.
3. With the correct state displayed, press
corresponding county list.
4. Press or to scroll through the county list. Press
to confirm. If your county cannot be found from the list,
please refer to "Obtain Your Area's FIPS Code" and program
the code directly.
To program a FIPS code directly:
1. Press from AREA SELECT and
LOCATION, SINGLE LOC, or MULTIPLE LOC.
2. If you select ALL LOCATION, the radio beeps and AREA
SELECT appears. You will now receive all SAME alert
signals within a 50-mile radius.
If you select SINGLE LOC or MULTIPLE LOC and have
not programmed the alert radio with a FIPS code,
LOC1--------- appears. Otherwise, LOC and FIPS codes
already programmed in that memory location appear.
User's Guide
What's Included
12-522
Radio Belt Clip User's Guide
Specifications
Power supply.............................. 6V DC 500 mA AC adapter (not supplied)
............................................................................. 3 AA battery (not supplied)
Thermometer operating range .............................................. -4 °F to 122 °F
Dimensions (HWD) ....................................................6
Weight .................................................................................................... 5.6 oz
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 are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product
may vary from the images found in this document.
RF Emissions Information
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
or until AREA SELECT appears.
connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your radio.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (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 Weather Alert Radio
Model 12-522
Responsible Party RadioShack Corporation
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone 817-415-3200
Limited Warranty
RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal
or to 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
. LOCX ----- OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse,
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts
of God (such as floods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly
or performed repairs by persons who are not a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage; (e)
transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up
service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.
to view the
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at
its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become
the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the
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remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the
product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
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ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
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300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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