Radio Shack 7-Channel Weatheradio Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualPlease read before using this equipment.7-Channel Portable SAME Weatheradio®with Alert

10How Your Radio WorksNote: If you are close to a county or parish line, youmight want to obtain the codes for the nearby coun-ties or parishes.Hint:

11PreparationˆPreparationINSTALLING BATTERIESYour radio uses three AA batteries for power. For thebest performance and longest life, we recommendRadio

12Preparation1. Turn off the radio by rotatingVOLUME counterclockwise untilit clicks. 2. Remove the battery compart-ment cover by sliding it off inthe

13ProgrammingˆProgramming The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is presetto use NOAA weather broadcast frequency 162.400MHz (Channel 1), and to

14Programming• The Weatheradio sounds an error tone if youmake an invalid entry.1. Turn on the Weatheradio by rotating VOLUMEclockwise until it clicks

15Programmingfrom the station nearest your location, thenselect that channel.5. Press YES to confirm the selected channel. TheWeatheradio beeps and 72

16Programming7. Press YES twice to confirm your choice. $//$//$//$// /2&/2&/2&/2&appears.Select one of three FIPS code modes:•$//# /2&

17Programming10. If you chose 08/7,3/(08/7,3/(08/7,3/(08/7,3/( mode, /2&/2&/2&/2& 4444 appears, alter-nating with 33333333333333333333

18Programming4. Press NO to keep the reminder beep on.5. Press YES to store your selection.Note: The reminder beep only operates once thebroadcast has

19ProgrammingYou can set the Weatheradio so it does not sound analert tone during only the following types of alerts:1. Set PROGRAM/ALERT to PROGRAM.

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20Programming4. If desired, repeat Step 3 for all 27 alert types.5.6(/(&76(/(&76(/(&76(/(&7 then &+(&.&+(&.&+(&

21Programmingdio’s alert function. Be sure you choose the proper lo-cation for the Weatheradio and regularly check theWeatheradio to be sure it is ope

22Programming1. Turn off the Weatheradio.2. Hold down WEATHER and turn VOLUME clock-wise to turn on the Weatheradio. 7(6702'(7(6702'(7(6702&

23OperationThe first time you program the Weatheradio, you re-place the $//# /2&$//# /2&$//# /2&$//# /2& mode with a specific NWS FIPS

24OperationLISTENING TO BROADCASTS1. Set PROGRAM/ALERT to ALERT ON or ALERTOFF.2. Press WEATHER then adjust VOLUME as desired.3. To turn off the weath

25OperationTo set the Weatheradio so it does not sound an alert,set PROGRAM/ALERT to ALERT OFF. The Weathera-dio beeps twice and :($7+(5:($7+(5:($7+(5

26Operationa slower speed than initially predicted, the storm-re-lated activity might continue after the alert ends. Theend of an alert does not neces

27OperationWhen a Test or Demo Alert OccursThe NWS sends out daily and weekly test signals youcan use to confirm that your Weatheradio is workingprope

28Alert DescriptionsˆAlert DescriptionsYour Weatheradio can display these NWS weatheralert descriptions (shown in alphabetical order).Weather/ Alert Y

29Alert DescriptionsEvacuate immediately(9$&8$7(#,00(',$7(9$&8$7(#,00(',$7(9$&8$7(#,00(',$7(9$&8$7(#,00(',$7Fire w

3Reviewing Overlapping Alerts ... 26When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs ... 26Alert Descriptions ...

30Alert DescriptionsLocal area emergency/2&$/#$5($#/2&$/#$5($#/2&$/#$5($#/2&$/#$5($#(0(5*(1&<(0(5*(1&<(0(5*(1&<(0

31Alert DescriptionsTsunami warning7681$0,#:$51,1*7681$0,#:$51,1*7681$0,#:$51,1*7681$0,#:$51,1*Tsunami watch7681$0,#:$7&+7681$0,#:$7&+7681$0,#

32TroubleshootingˆTroubleshootingIf your Weatheradio is not working as it should, thesesuggestions might help you eliminate the problem.Problem(s) Sug

33TroubleshootingNo weather broadcast when you press WEATHER.Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended.Make sure the Weatheradio is set to t

34TroubleshootingCAREKeep the Weatheradio dry. Use and store the Weath-eradio only in normal temperature environments.Handle the Weatheradio carefully

35SpecificationsˆSpecificationsFrequency Coverage (MHz):Channel 1 ... 162.400Channel 2 ..

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4This equipment has been testedand found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursu-ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are

5FeaturesˆFeaturesYour RadioShack Weatheradio represents the latestgeneration of weather alert technology. Your Weath-eradio uses SAME (Specific Area

6How Your Radio WorksˆHow Your Radio WorksTraditional weather radios simply receive the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)weather b

7How Your Radio WorksWeatheradio sounds an alert only when a weatheremergency is declared in that area. This helps youmore efficiently track the weath

8How Your Radio WorksNew Alert TypesYour Weatheradio is designed to recognize all com-mon weather alert types currently used by the NWS.However, the N

9How Your Radio Worksever, plans to eventually subdivide some large coun-ties. When that happens, each subdivision will beassigned a digit from 1–9, r