Radio Shack 240 Owner's Manual

Cat. No. 12-240OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.Weatheradio with Alert12-240.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM

10Testing Alert ReceptionThe fact that you get clear voice reception or that the si-ren sounds when you press TEST does not guaranteethat an emergency

11CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour Weatheradio is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will help youcare for your radio s

12Wipe the Weatheradio with a damp clothoccasionally to keep it looking new. Do notuse harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, orstrong detergents to clea

13SPECIFICATIONSFrequency Coverage ...Channel A: 162.400 MHzChannel B: 162.475 MHzChannel C: 162.550 MHzPower Output...

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RADIO SHACKA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 761024A6 Printed in ChinaRADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTYThis product is warranted against def

2FEATURESYour Radio Shack Weatheradio with Alert is designed toreceive National Weather Service broadcasts. Thesebroadcasts provide information about

3Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of unin-

4CONTENTSPower Sources ... 5Connecting AC Power ...

5POWER SOURCESCONNECTING AC POWERPlug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a standard ACoutlet.Caution: To prevent electric shock, the plug’s blades arep

6OPERATIONRECEIVING WEATHER BROADCASTSFollow these steps to receive National Weather Service(NWS) broadcasts.1. To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME to t

75. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.6. To turn off the radio, turn VOLUME to the left until itclicks.USING THE ALERT MODEYou can set th

8Note: We suggest you use the OFF setting when youwill be away from the radio so the siren does not dis-turb others if it sounds. When you return, the

9Testing the Alert CircuitThe TEST button lets you hear the alert siren the Weath-eradio produces, but does not guarantee your radio willreceive an em