Radio Shack 120-0243 User's Manual
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1. PLL Synthesized Weather Radio 120 0243 Features Faxback Doc 18408 Your Radio Shack Weatheradio is designed to receive National Weather Service broadcasts These broadcasts provide information about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day Other features include the following One Touch On Off Weather Button gives you instant weather information at the touch of a button Seven Channels give you a choice of frequencies for the best reception Telescoping Antenna extends for the best reception PLL Synthesized gives precise tuning PLL Synthesized Weather Radio 120 0243 Power Sources Faxback Doc 18410 You can power the radio from a 9 volt battery or a standard AC outlet USING BATTERY POWER To use battery power you need a 9 volt battery such as Radio Shack Cat No 23 553 not supplied Follow these steps to install the battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing down on the cover and sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Snap the battery connector over the battery contacts 3 Place the battery in the battery compartment and replace the cover NOT E Remove the battery if you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more or if you use AC power Weak batteries can leak chemicals and damage the radio USING AC POWER To power your radio from a standard AC outlet you need an AC adapter not supplied such as2. Wea GD Gio A A ww vies a Stee eee Sore seco tae aes A AS A to Se al Pass OEE Sete DY OZ NOTE Limit specifications represent worse case conditions br 10 23 95 LN 03 04
3. Cat No 273 1650 CAUTION You must use an adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 50 milliamps Its plug must correctly fit the radio s DC 9V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or the adapter 1 Insert the adapter s 3 32 inch plug tip into the radio s DC 9V jack Be sure the tip is set to negative 2 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet PLL Synthesized Weather Radio 120 0243 Operation Faxback Doc 18409 Follow these steps to use the radio 1 Extend the antenna to its full length 2 Set VOLUME halfway between MIN and MAX 3 Press WEATHER to turn on the radio The power indicator lights NOTE If the indicator does not light replace the battery 4 Set CHANNEL to the frequency that provides the clearest reception Then swivel the antenna to the position that provides the best reception NOTE If the signal is intermittent or noisy try placing the radio near an outside wall or window for improved reception e 5 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level To turn off the radio press WEATHER PLL Synthesized Weather Radio 120 0243 Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc 18941 Your Realistic Weatheradio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the radio so you can enjoy it for ye
4. ars Keep the radio dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Some liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments Temperatur xtremes can shorten the life of electronic circuits damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Handle the radio gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and can cause the radio to work improperly Keep the radio away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals Cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the radio Use only a fresh battery of the required size and type Always remove an old or weak battery It can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the radio s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate the radio If your radio is not operating as it should take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance PLL Synthesized Weather Radio 120 0243 Specifications Faxback Doc 7497 Standard Test Conditions PREGUENCY Channels dd hd Meld a ort iy La Sut ane betes ety bees BA 62 400 MHz DARA AA BROS eel a a gid goede Seas ete ghee 62 425 MHz Sd Bray ae a M
5. eth ahead Bea T BD we None aad Beale yay ol 62 450 MHz Dee apes Be doin sleet A Baan SE Sucre AS Mae eee 62 475 MHz Deb ey O na ee ne rd detal 62 500 MHz IR e Biase RES a A ee duel 62 525 MHz Mi A A tesa Slee gies ERE Hee 62 550 MHz Output Tevere ei lets A A A A A GONE eee 50 mW Speaker TMPS danCe x vie e a A ere See A E eae 32 ohms Rudio Mod ulatrons achd lt dred a a Beko BU bee e ees 100Hz 3 3 kHz FM Receiver Sensitivity at 12 dB sinad cee eee ee eee eee lt 1 2 MicroV De EMpRasIS i asend eee di A A A Be es We i 6 3dB Total Harmonie DISEDLELOA os pads A A A Bee Dees 2a See aw lt 7 WAN Weighted Signal to NoiSe e science swe a a e a aid gt 40dB Maximum Power Odteput at 108 THD eie ie Bas e ub Boas elon ee Rae de ead ias gt 200mW Maximum Operating Voltages eere esa mai Seles Scoble Gales EE Sates Sel ea w Goel AS lt 6 0V DE Current DL ai DA oats eee ered A eae A eee eS Sie See eS lt 60mA Intermediate FrEGUEN CY ro Me Sie AA we OE DP BPS ES 455 kHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 3325 ected o weate 0 5 microV Typical sugnal to Notse RAED Orsi os das dos tis esd Be ee do RAL a aia da 50 dB Typical Audio OUEPUE AA A eel Reece er ridin A eee 290 mW Antenas daa at AS Maes Gules Noe Aled Bie eae DIA VEE as Telescoping Rod Power REGULTEMENE Stacey is esas Seid is a Mee Ed ae oie 8 8 9 volt Battery AC Adapter Cat No 273 1662 Dimensi ns e bids Bee bos Sw ea A AA A 11 8 x 5 11 16 x 3 1 2 Inches HxWxD
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