Radio Shack 12-519 User's Manual
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1. RadioShack 12 518 User s Guide All Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn Thank you for purchasing your All Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new weather radio Contents CAC SG ONS ES sesecaarnectennttenat ates sdb ees enssnnecubneciawtexsubdtdasbauecbsetetsnaennansangtt sat REEERE 3 FS IN SS E O E E tention ON E E A T ea peweynaas eeueeniuerenaers 3 CID e erasers EA E E E E aeeanceusdedep sence E E E 4 Understanding Your Radio sssssssssssessesseesessssssssssssssssrssesrrrrrereeeereesssssssssssssesseeterrrrrreete 4 Power your IR AIO ase hsinaessasnecetectndatasanaenanctceuseanisanassacecaaceopenees RE 6 Imstall Backup LETS tesnsncedsncteneanaetcuatca si stvsuncgscasotasoutsoauanaaatawahennspaumsnabetassenanoanusanes 6 Use the PS TI Scents ese ceers mnt en aceeenntetensmo seo tacausa Vann ddaatederenstuneciattesunecthal val tenheccenabebetes 7 BASIC Bei a Oie e E r E S 8 RNE GIO era aa e EE E EE OEA EGE EEEE A EE EE 8 Sarte AlI e E E E E E EEEE E TE A EENES 8 When the Alarmi SOuUndS essa clece tearnonnssinas avextontipinoup exon tals REEE ENEKEN 8 Uenig mie Rad Oce aan EE A E EE eercanca 8 Set Radio Station Mamoy ccesshsacssessnesdeeecenseded reo A E EE ET EEE 9 Using the Weather Radio diiinssecoemnsivsdharesencesdecnencceadenecsaaituansecnasnonionaunecdanoneeentnscbanedis 9 Set Weather Channel Memory2. 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 performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the 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 RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some States do not allow limitations on how long an im
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4. RA c ac ga ae teen ene rene ETAT crea E re ree enn een en et E eee eee 24 Package Contents e Radio e AC Adapter e BNC to Phono Adapter e User s Guide e Quick Start Features e Multifunctional design alarm clock radio and weather radio e Receive FM AM seven NOAA weather channels and Skywarn reports e Digital SAME technology e Programmed with all U S states and counties e Sixteen alert volume levels e Separate daytime and night time alert volume settings e Different color LEDs indicate if the alert is a warning red watch orange or advisory yellow e Alert reminder lets you know if you ve missed an incoming transmission e Alert notifications display as text and can sound as tone or tone with voice e Auxiliary input enables you to play an MP3 player or other device through the radio speakers e Dual alarm clock can be set for two people to wake up at different times e Choose an alarm to wake you up FM AM or alarm tone e Battery indicators e 60 hour battery backup e Recharges Ni MH rechargeable batteries e Bilingual display English or Spanish Setup Understanding Your Radio Telescopic Antenna Adjust to receive best signal reception SNOOZE Pause the alarm for 15 minutes Alert Indicators ADVISORY WATCH WARNING e Flashes for 60 seconds when the alert begins then lights for the duration of the alert e Alternating flashes indicate loss of weather signal Righ
5. an alert is received a voice or tone alert sounds and the alert description and duration appear on the display Alert descriptions are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by NWS For a list of alert descriptions displayed on your Weather Alert Radio refer to NWS Alert Descriptions on page 16 18 gt pee amp Ls 5 h Note If severe weather is imminent do not wait for an alert tone What are undefined or unrecognized alerts The NWS occasionally broadcasts weather information intended for commercial or other non public use or creates and broadcasts new alert isle Te a a signal for a new alert type is received and the alert is turned on WMEECOGMLZED and the alert description warning watch or advisory acces 19 o L SC lt 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 or the NWS National Weather Service These offices are listed in most telephone books or online at www nws noaa gov These test alerts are off by default To change your alert settings see Set Alerts on page 14 Important Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee an emergency alert will trigger your radio s alert function The alert function will only be triggere
6. sound for 10 seconds then an audio broadcast for 5 minutes Alert If no key is pressed when the radio receives an alert the Reminder radio will sound a reminder message every 30 seconds until the effective alert time expires e ri turns on the alert reminder 12 Signal When a weather channel is not detected and there is no key Reminder pressed the radio will sound a reminder message et Ur turns on the signal reminder When the signal reminder sounds you can press any button to mute it 1 Notes e Ifthe signal is lost WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately and WATCH indicator lights Press any button to mute signal loss reminder alert If a signal is detected but lost within 10 minutes then the reminder won t sound SAME Code _ You can set your weather radio to alert for events affecting all regions a single region or multiple regions e HII the radio will alert for all regions within the broadcast area nale the radio will alert only for Location 1 Wh Ba Hame select your state and county use number button to key in 6 digit fanl i a r un eletet clear current memory location Muliirle the radio will alert for events in any of the programmed becca e Eck By Hame select your state and county e Edit E FIFS use number button to key in 6 digit FIPS code Delete clear current memory location uo1 e1ado podueApy
7. the change will not take effect This prevents accidentally switching off alerts e Even if you ve turned off audible alerts the backlight will still light up and the event message will scroll on the display until the effective time expires Connecting an External Alert Connect a compatible external alerting device such as a pillow shaker or a flasher to the ALERT OUT jack The external device can be up to 200mA with a 3 5mm phono plug not supplied Your radio passes alerts to the external device The alert turns off automatically when the alert period ends or is manually reset by pressing SNOOZE Restoring Factory Default Settings 1 Unplug the AC adapter and remove the backup batteries 2 While holding down MENU aa ae a a into an voute Keep holding MENU until Reset t Le Led is shown on the display 3 Unplug and then plug in the AC adapter again and install batteries gt D D 2 5 L o E 15 Additional Information NWS Alert Descriptions Default On On On On On On On On On On On Oft On On On On On On On On On O O O O 5 On nk ff On e O 16 Fire Waring Warning On Flash Freeze Warning Waming On Freeze Warning Warning On Hurricane Statement Advisory On High Wind Warning Waming On Iceberg Warning Warning On Industrial Fire Warning Waming Or Local Area Emergency Advis
8. CA plug from your antenna 3 Connect the external antenna Follow the installation instructions that came with your external antenna BNC to Phono Adapter J D ils T 5 D 9 5 J c lt b gt S 7e 10 aa Basic Operation Set the Clock 1 If necessary press CLOCK to switch to clock mode 2 Briefly hold CLOCK until the hour digits flash 3 Use A V lt P to set the hour minute and AM PM 4 After setting clock press CLOCK or SELECT to confirm and exit Set the Alarm 1 Slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to SET 2 Press A V lt P to set the alarm hour minute and alarm source buzzer loudness did da di or FM AM 3 After setting the alarm slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to ON OFF to confirm and exit 4 To turn the alarm on slide ALARM 1 ALARM 2 to ON To turn it off slide ALARM 1 ALARM 2 to OFF When the Alarm Sounds e The alarm will sound for 2 hours at the set time e To pause the alarm for 15 minutes press SNOOZE e When the alarm time expires the alarm will sound again the next day at the same time Note The radio automatically exits setting mode if you do not press any button for 15 seconds while setting the alarm or clock Using the Radio Press AM or FM to enter radio mode Manual Scan Press A or W to find a station Auto Scan Briefly hold A or W until the channels start to change rapidly The radio automatically s
9. NOAA is a national organization test alerts are sent locally Some local services send test signals out once a month instead of once a week Other local services do not send out any test alerts other than seasonal alerts hurricane tornado etc Check with your local weather service to find out their testing frequency If you are on the right frequency and a signal was sent you might need to try a different location for the radio such as near a window and away from any other audio equipment or you may need an external antenna Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time The weather service broadcasts constantly If you cannot pick up any weather broadcasts check the NWS website at www nws noaa gov to be sure you are on the right frequency If you are on the correct frequency and do not get a signal try moving your weather radio If you are in a metal building or in a weak signal area you may need to use an external antenna See Connect Antenna on page 7 for more information What is SCYWARN SKYWARN is a nationwide program sponsored by the National Weather Service which consists of specifically trained volunteers by the NWS to observe and report on developing or occurring severe weather How do I know the Skywarn channels available in my area gt pee amp Ls 5 h You can check the Skywarn channels available at your area online at www radioreference com Why is the radi
10. d by an emergency alert when you program the weather radio with the FIPS code for your area Multiple FIPS codes are stored but why does the radio only respond to alerts for one area Make sure your radio is set to MUL TIFLE mode See SAME Code on page 13 Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WX e Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended e Make sure the radio is set to the weather channel broadcast in your area See Select Channel on page 12 What is the difference between a watch and a warning e A watch alerts you to potential severe weather approaching your area It doesn t mean severe weather will occur but that the right conditions exist which could lead to severe storms You should be prepared for deteriorating weather e A warning states the severe weather is imminent or present in your vicinity You should immediately take precautions to protect yourself and your family How can adapt my weather alert radio for special needs You can use your weather alert radio with a universal interface or modules that trigger a siren and or flash lights when an alert is received See Connecting an External Alert on page 15 for more information 20 Why can t 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 Set Alerts on page 14 When programming alerts keep in mind that although
11. d operation Product All Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn Responsible RadioShack Party 300 RadioShack Cir Fort Worth TX 76102 D gt amp Ls 5 h 23 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 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 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 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
12. e For more information see Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas on page 10 and What are FIPS codes and SAME signals on page 19 e When you key in FIPS code you can press 4 or Pto select the digit you want to change 13 Feature Options _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Set Alert You can turn off audio alert for specific alert events Press A or W to scroll through the events and press SELECT to turn the alert tone on or off See NWS Alert Descriptions on page 16 for a list of alert events Note Some events cannot be turned off Set Select either Enalish or SF Language Alert Vol Day Press A or W to adjust volume level for the hours between 6 AM to 10 PM Alert Vol e Press A or W to adjust volume level for the hours Night between 10 PM to 6 AM Backlight Select from three brightness levels High Mid or Low Note If the radio is powered by the AC adapter the backlight will stay on all the time But if radio is powered by battery the backlight will turn off automatically after 10 seconds A Note To avoid missing alerts always set the volume level at maximum volume 2 a lt b amp EZ lt b gt EZ lt x 14 Turning Audible Alerts On or Off e To enable audible alerts slide ALERT ON OFF to ON e To disable audible alerts slide ALERT ON OFF to OFF Notes e You must slide ALERT ON OFF to OFF while your radio is powered on or
13. ele Press SELECT Press SELECT to choose Location 1 Press SELECT to choose Edit B4 Harme Press A or W to choose your state and press SELECT Press A or W to choose your county and press SELECT Press MENU to return to the location menu Press A to go to Location 2 Repeat steps 4 8 to program additional locations Notes If you want to program only one location choose Sinale at step 2 A ee fF SPN OH PF wD Bb For more information see SAME Code on page 13 and What are FIPS codes and SAME signals on page 19 10 Skywarn About Skywarn Many areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as Skywarn repeaters During times of severe weather these repeaters are used to relay reports of severe weather directly to meteorologists at a local National Weather Service forecast office Using the Skywarn feature in your radio you can easily jump to your local Skywarn frequency and monitor these reports in many cases hearing about severe weather in your area instantly as it occurs Aog C Note If you tune to a Skywarn frequency when the Skywarn net is not active you may hear nothing or you may hear amateur radio operators talking on a local repeater system Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory WATCH WEL AG Before using the Skywarn function you must store Skywarn channels into the memory Visit RadioReterence com to find the Skywarn frequencies used in your a
14. ived a SAME alert signal including test or demo signal ls for 10 7 or Hcl ae a hee Aca bd a PO on n the n Pecer Lion r Soa How do I esta my y radio c on meee gt 20 A o D it T D D r J c lt b gt S 7e 10 aa Set Weather Channel Memory While the radio is on the desired channel press and hold M1 to M5 until the selected memory indicator 11473 is displayed You can store up to five channels To listen to a channel from memory press M1 M5 while in weather radio mode Viewing Weather Alerts You can view the last four different weather alerts received by the radio When an alert is received the alert description scrolls across the display If multiple alerts are received press lt or P to view them in order The first description is always the newest and descriptions are shown in chronological order Example H H ones aon 5 E a GE s Gf a H E nin soni muma E E nin nun nnn amoi n n amoa nn ama a A H H mma G G Gumi ee a E E E ate noe umia G am a n umaa an ann E Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas When an emergency event happens the National Weather Service NWS broadcasts a SAME code indicating the affected region along with the alert signal You can program your weather radio to alert you for events in up to ten regions Press MENU then press lt 4 or P to scroll to SHME Cogis Press A or W to select MulLi
15. o silent when turn on the Skywarn mode A muting function is implemented for Skywarn operation to avoid excessive noise to be heard When no signal is available at the Skywarn frequency selected nothing will be heard How do charge the batteries To charge the rechargeable batteries the unit should be powered by AC Adapter and the RCH ALK switch inside the battery compartment should be switched to RCH Please note that RCH must NOT be selected when alkaline batteries are used 21 o L SC lt Specifications Weather Radio Bands RF Te TEE EA EEA EEE 162 400 MHz T REA EE EAE SE A EA AEE A AE E 162 425 MHz E S 162 450 MHz Channie Maesen ra A A E EE 162 475 MHz Paaa Ee EENE E E A ee see aa EE A T 162 500 MHz E E ETIE S AA ATIA A N AE A AN 162 525 MHz wa FEE E EA E A AEA EA AE 162 550 MHz Skywarn Bands a a E e E EAEE EE 144 390 148 000 MHz P E e oe A AS 441 000 452 000 MHz Radio Frequency Range ANE O e E EAE ETA E E 530 1710 kHz PE E eer EAEE 87 5 108 1 MHz Receiver Sensitivity SIV ie iy Ms NM teeta tae E one arse E coarse E dan ears er cee cose 0 3 uV AIG Mises cesses cc tacccs aes can ty eset E E 0 3 uV PIS sg e See eee a A eee a eee nee ee ee eee 2200 uV m EE i e EEA EEA EANA EAE un eereadieeenmasacoeent 6 uV alaetee s A EE AIAN A NOE AE E T 0 3 uV Others Audio uput F OWE esr eee ee Eero meee een emer ee entre See ener ee ener eee eater 2 x 200 mW Dimensions WxHXD os sic ac
16. ory Onr SES a a Special Marine Warning Warning On Special Weather Statement Advisory On Shelter In Place Warning Warning Or 17 am Notes Alert is enabled permanently and cannot be selected or disabled an i lt x t Test alerts you can use to ensure your local broadcasts are being received 18 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What are FIPS codes and SAME signals The National Weather Service NWS precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded SAME Specific Area Message Encoding signal then a 1050 Hz tone The SAME signal includes a FIPS Federal Information Processing Standard code and an event code that corresponds with the type of alert being sent The FIPS code format is 0 9 01 50 XXX O entire area OO all states 000 all counties Example 048439 O All 48 Texas 439 Tarrant County To obtain the FIPS codes for your area contact your local RadioShack store or call the NWS toll free at 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 You can also visit the NWS website www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm Note Your weather radio comes pre programmed with FIPS codes sorted by state and county Do not change your FIPS code unless you have confirmed with the NWS See Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas on page 10 for more information What is an alert Your radio is preset to receive warnings watches and advisories from the NWS When
17. otes e L flashes when the rechargeable batteries are charging 88 will appear when charging is finished Charging can take up to 30 hours e Ifthe radio s power supply is switched from AC to battery operation the three alert LEDs will blink for 3 minutes Battery Notes e When or displays replace the batteries e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type e Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities e Ifyou do not plan to use your radio for a long period remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that may damage electronic parts Recycle Rechargeable Batteries RECICLA RBRC TA Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment Instead N Rnd recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge R RadioShack participates in the RBRC battery recycling program and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources Call 1 800 THE SHACK 1 800 843 7422 for more information Use the Antenna Telescopic Antenna External Antenna For better reception you can install an external antenna to your radio 1 Pull out the installed telescopic antenna 2 If needed connect the supplied BNC to phono adapter to the phono R
18. plied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State You may contact RadioShack at RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth TX 76102 04 08 Protect the environment by recyclying your used electronics Go to we E CyclingCentral com to find an electronic recycling center near you 2009 RadioShack Corporation AQ0357ABA1 All rights reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are Printed 07A09 trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation in China 12 519
19. rea You can store up to 20 Skywarn frequencies into memory o D it T D c Press Skywarn to enter the Skywarn mode the radio will select the last channel used 1 Press Program and use A or to scroll to the desired channel number 1 20 Use the number keys to enter a 6 digit frequency Press Enter to confirm Using Skywarn To listen to a stored channel Press Manual and use A or W to find desired channel Press Enter to confirm Or press Scan to auto scan the stored Skywarn channels 11 2 a sb amp EZ lt b gt lt Advanced Operation Changing Radio Settings 1 Press MENU then press lt or P to scroll through the features menu A feature and one of its options appears Feature Press A or W to view the feature s options Press SELECT at the feature you want An asterisk appears next to the selected feature Press MENU to exit or return to a Feature option previous level Feature Options _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Select e Hula the radio will scan for the best weather channel Channel strongest signal strength automatically after power on e Maral the radio will return to the current weather radio channel after power on Alert Mode Lorne when an alert is received an alert tone will sound for 5 minutes Pressing any key stops the alert Lice when an alert is received an alert tone will
20. s These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation 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 eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 equipment 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 undesire
21. sacsacncesantinsacsdeiaunctasediaiaiacniassacss 8 7 X 2 6 X 5 8 inches 220 x 66 x 147 mm NSS OU aE 1S E E tons E E ac ars ote ene eeeeeaeeea 1 3 Ibs 600 g Power Requirement AC Adapter ics ccacarecesencesicdeahecueatontecneeaushaednebnensahaeeessiehctpnedeatebeahineachbeawedas DC12V 400mA Center positive FEM captain nestor cheese ai n rE EEA RE E EEEE EEEE NENE SEIE EEE EEE REER Eie 6 AA Batteries Specifications above show the typical values Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Actual product may vary from the images found in this document Care Keep the dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments Handle the radio carefully do not drop it Keep the radio away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Service and Repair If your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance To locate your nearest RadioShack use the store locator feature at www radioshack com or call 1 800 The Shack 1 800 843 7422 and follow the menu options Modifying or tampering with the radio internal 22 components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it FCC 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 Rule
22. t Panel Back Panel ALERT ON OFF DC 12V Turn audible alerts Connect the AC adapter ALERT OUT AUX INPUT ALARM1 SET ON OFF Connect to a Connect to an ALARM2 SET ON OFF compatible external external audio Turn the alarm on oft or set alert device with a SOUTCe alarm 3 5mm phono plug Number Buttons Enter FIPS code or Skywarn channel frequency Manual Scan Program Enter Refer to Using Skywarn on page 10 CLOCK FM AM WX gt aq Press and hold SKYWARN Increase decrease to set the clock Select a band volume T a AUX M1 M5 Menu and SELECT Listen to an Radio station A gt Fa Confirm external audio memory eSet time and settings source QU locations choose radio appears stations e Navigate and adjust menu items Note The power source must supply 12V DC and deliver at least 400mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the DC 12V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or adapter Power your Radio Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12 V jack and plug into a standard household outlet Install Backup Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Slide the RCH ALK switch to RCH for rechargeable or ALK for alkaline backup batteries 3 Install six AA alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable batteries neither supplied Insert batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside RCH ALK 1 N
23. tops when it finds a station If no station is found the radio will continue scanning Set Radio Station Memory 1 Press AM or FM to toggle between AM1 AM2 FM1 or FM2 The selected band indicator appears on the left side of the display 2 Press A or W to find a station 3 ae hold a memory button M1 M5 until the selected memory indicator appears on the right side of the display You can store up to five channels each for AM1 AM2 FM1 and FM2 ADVISORY WATCH WARNING 4 To listen to a preset station press AM or FM to toggle between AM1 AM2 FM1 or FM2 then press one of memory buttons M1 M5 Using the Weather Radio Press WX to listen to the weather radio The radio will select the last channel used Manual Scan Press WX then press A or V ADVISORY WATCH WARNING Auto Scan Press WX and then briefly hold A or V until the channels start to change The radio stops when it finds the channel with strongest signal strength C Notes e All seven NOAA weather channels are preprogrammed on your radio If the radio cannot find a signal it will keep scanning e Ifthe weather signal is lost WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately and WATCH indicator lights e Ifyou are having trouble finding a weather signal try adjusting the antenna or moving the radio to a different location You may need to install an external antenna See External Antenna on page 7 e Ifthe radio has not rece
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