Radio Shack 120-0246 User's Manual
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1. your Weatheradio will automatically sound an set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to WEATHER mergency information To ensure your Weatheradio will sound the alert tone when it receives an times If sev E weather threatens your Weatheradio and monitor th Becaus switch to WEAT th then th alert is broadcast for 10 seconds merg mergency signal keep the antenna fully extended at all do not wait for an alert tone turn on latest weather information if you set the ER immediately after the siren starts to sound you hear the broadcast tone for the remainder of the 10 seconds ncy information and The radio sounds the alert siren at full power regardless of the volume setting 4 Adjust VOLUME OFF to comfortable listening level 5 Return WEATHER ALERT LOCK to ALERT if you want to monitor the radio for further emergency broadcasts USING THE ALERT LOCK If you are out of the room or away from your Weatheradio you might miss an emergency broadcast When you will be out of hearing range of the alert siren leave WEATHER ALERT LOCK set to LOCK In this mode the alert siren stays on until you change the mode setting Use the WEATHER setting to turn off the siren and listen for more emergency information TESTING ALERT OPERATION For your Weatheradio to b ffect2. Keep the Weatheradio away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the Weatheradio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the Weatheradio Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type Always remove old or weak batteries They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits Modifying or tampering with the Weatheradio s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the Weatheradio s warranty If your Weatheradio is not performing as it should take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance Weatheradio Alert 120 0246 Specifications Faxback Doc 19122 Frequency Coverage Channel iss ii oe A AAA a AAA AE ii aba 162 400 MHz Channel 2s eee Mud Goats he Mek 2c de the ed da sd 3 162 425 MHz Channel Bish sie A AS SARA ge eee er Ge ere due ee Sie eet ete 162 450 MHz Chanel Ast 522 3 i vtec hve Ria eta Shere Suey ahead AI hoe w Seed A a 162 475 MHz channel ii a See aiid adc A we Sale wal vad aioe AA AS A 162 500 MHz Channel Dias a Buds nes A se Ie anes see se ed 162 525 MHz CHARMS Ti a held a a Bow se US ss a ely a eal ad 162 550 MHz POWE QUEUES sees ces ae paea elec dice a cde lel decane aa 240 mW Max PONE A ie Woes Ge Soe it BS te eine se ais A ena Eee tone sete ge tle 3 AA Batteries RR es Telescoping Rod Antenna
3. Size HIND a GY 5 1 2 x 2 5 8 x 15 16 Inches ERA E yd Mebane NR NR 4 2 Oz Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice PH al1 02 15 96 LN 03 04
4. Weatheradio Alert 120 0246 Features Faxback Doc 1 91 19 Your Radio Shack Weatheradio Alert is designed to receive National Weather Service broadcasts which provide information about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day The Weatheradio receives these transmissions from up to 50 miles away The Weatheradio sounds an alarm when a weather station broadcasts a special trigger alert signal indicating a weather emergency Your Weatheradio includes the following features Seven Channels 1 7 let you choose the frequency that provides the best reception Alert Mode sounds the siren when it detects an emergency weather situation Siren Test Button lets you check the alert siren Battery Saving Circuit minimizes power consumption in the alert mode Lightweight Compact Design lets you carry the radio anywhere Weatheradio Alert 120 0246 Batteries Faxback Doc 19120 Your radio uses three AA batteries for power We recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack Cat No 23 552 Follow these steps to install the batteries NOT E Do not use rechargeable batteries in your Weatheradio 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding if off in the direction of the arrow 2 Install three AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover NOTES If reception becomes weak or the so
5. ive the following two conditions must be met You must place the Weatheradio where it can receive an emergency alert broadcast see Testing Alert Reception You must place the Weatheradio where you Can hear its alert tone Once you determine a location that meets the above two conditions leave the radio there for best protection Testing Alert Reception The fact that you get clear voice reception or that the tone sounds when you press TEST does not guarantee that an emergency signal will trigger your Weatheradio s alert tone Also if you are in a fringe area your Weatheradio might be triggered by a in one area but not be triggered if you place it somewher lse even close by To test for actual reception your radio must receive a test or emergency alert broadcast The National Weather Service NWS broadcasts a test alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 Noon To find out the specific test schedule in your area contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or National Weather Service office These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under US Government Department of Commerce To verify that your Weatheradio receives the test alert properly set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to ALERT or LOCK during the time when the test alert is broadcast in your local area If the test alert broadcast does not trigger your radio
6. s tone you are either out of range of the broadcast or your radio s batteries are weak Note If you use your Weatheradio when you travel you cannot guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast will trigger the radio USING THE H EST BUTTON The TEST button lets you hear the tone the Weathradio produces but does not test the radio s receiver or guarantee you will receive an emergency alert See Testing Alert Reception Follow these steps to hear the tone 1 Turn on the Weatheradio 2 Set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to ALERT or LOCK 3 Press and hold TEST until the alert sounds Tf you set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to ALERT the alert sounds only while you hold down TEST If you set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to LOCK the tone sounds until you set the switch to WEATHER or ALERT or turn off the radio While the tone sounds walk around the area where you keep the Weatheradio to determine from where you can hear the tone T Weatheradio Alert 120 0246 Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc 19118 Your Radio Shack Weatheradio Alert is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the Weatheradio so you can enjoy it for years Keep the Weatheradio dry Use and store the Weatheradio only in normal temperature environments Handle the Weatheradio gently and carefully Don t drop it
7. und becomes distorted replace the batteries Never leave weak or dead batteries in the radio They can leak chemicals that can damage the radio If you do not plan to use your radio for several weeks remove th batteries If your radio s batteries become weak your radio might not sound a tone when an emergency or test alert is broadcast Test your radio s reception periodically see Testing Alert Reception and replace the batteries if the tone does not sound Weatheradio Alert 120 0246 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Follow these steps to receive a National Weather Servic Operation ntil it clicks Faxback Doc 19121 broadcast and adjust it to the he telescoping antenna 1 7 that produces th clearest signal can set the radio to alert you only when it detects a weather that so you do not have to continuously listen to the National produces th clearest signal Vi Set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to WEATHER 2 Turn VOLUME OFF clockwise u desired sound level 3 Fully extend t 4 Set CHANNEL to the position USING THE ALERT ALARM You emergency Weather Service broadcasts 1 Turn on the radio 2 Set CHANNEL to the position 3 Set WEATHER ALERT LOCK to ALERT In an emergency situation alert siren for 10 seconds NOTE S After hearing the alert siren to hea E th
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