Radio Shack Genex MK 2000 Owner's Manual

Cat. No. 12-251OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.Weatheradio®with Alert12-251.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 14, 2000 12:40 PM

10The first digit in a FIPScode identifies thecounty subdivision,the next two digitsidentify the state, andthe last three digitsidentify the county or

11Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)To obtain the FIPS code for the location where youinstalled your Weatheradio, contact your local Ra-dioShack store

12PREPARATION POWERING THE WEATHERADIO Your Weatheradio uses standard AC power for nor-mal operation and requires one 9-volt battery (notsupplied) for

13Caution: Your Weatheradio’s power cord has a po-larized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Ifyou have difficulty inserting the plug into the

14Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly andproperly. Do not burn or bury them.Caution: If you do not plan to use the Weatheradiofor several month

15CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE WEATHERADIOYou can set your Weatheradio on a flat surface(such as a shelf or counter top).For the best reception, place

16PROGRAMMING THE WEATHERADIOYour Weatheradio is preprogrammed to receivebroadcasts for all FIPS codes, and is prepro-grammed with the seven national

17Selecting a Broadcast Frequency1. To turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to theright until it clicks. 2. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE to PROGRAM. C andthe c

18Note: If you receive a NOAA broadcast onmore than one channel, the one with the bestreception might not be the one broadcastinginformation for your

19Storing/Changing FIPS CodesYou can store or change FIPS codes in the Weath-eradio’s memory (to narrow the area for which youreceive SAME alerts). Yo

2WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire orshock hazard, do not expose this productto rain or moisture.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.CAUTION:

204. Repeat Step 3 to change each digit of the FIPScode. When you have entered the last digit ofthe FIPS code, the Weatheradio sounds a con-firmation

21TESTING THE WEATHERADIOFor your Weatheradio to be effective, you mustplace it where it can receive an emergency alertbroadcast and where you can hea

22OPERATIONTo turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to theright until it clicks.Note: VOLUME also controls the Weatheradio’s au-dio broadcast volume. T

23low the steps in “Selecting a Broadcast Frequency”on Page 17.To listen to a weather broadcast,make sure PROGRAM/OPERATE isset to OPERATE, press WEAT

24Setting the Alert VolumeTo set your Weatheradio’s alert volume, rotateTONE toward HIGH to increase the volume or towardLOW to decrease it. We recomm

25TONE — the Weatheradio sounds an alert. To turnoff the alert and turn on the NWS broadcast, pressWEATHER.Notes: • The STATEMENT, WATCH, or WARNING i

26gram those codes into the first and second memorylocations (see “Storing/Changing FIPS Codes” onPage 19).When a Test or Demo Alert OccursThe NWS sen

27If your Weatheradio is turned on and properly setbut it does not respond to a test broadcast, see“Troubleshooting” on Page 28.12-251.fm Page 27 Tu

28TROUBLESHOOTINGIf your Weatheradio is not working as it should,these suggestions might help you eliminate theproblem. If the Weatheradio still does

29The radio is not responding properly to NWS weather alert broadcasts.Make sure you programmed the correct FIPS code(s) into the Weatheradio’s memory

3FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device

30Problems SuggestionsC-OP(check operation) appears.The Weatheradio has not received any type of SAME alert signal (including test or demo signals) fo

31CARE To enjoy your Weatheradio for a long time:• Keep the Weatheradio dry. If it gets wet, wipe itdry immediately.• Use and store the Weatheradio on

32SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage (MHz):Channel 1 ...162.400Channel 2 ...

33Specifications are typical; individual units mightvary. Specifications are subject to change and im-provement without notice.12-251.fm Page 33 Tue

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811082190A08A99 Printed in ChinaLimited Ninety-Day WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma-terial and work

4accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot o

5FEATURESYour RadioShack Weatheradio with Alert is the nextgeneration of weather alert technology. Your Weath-eradio uses SAME (Specific Area Message

6Alert Indicator Lights — the Weatheradio’s displayclearly shows whether a received alert is a state-ment, watch, warning, or emergency.Battery Backup

7CONTENTSHow Your Radio Works ... 8When a Weather Alert Occurs ... 9Understanding FIPS Codes

8HOW YOUR RADIO WORKSTraditional weather radios simply receive NOAA’sweather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius)then sound an alarm if any eme

9WHEN A WEATHER ALERT OCCURSWhen the Weatheradio receives a weather alert:• it sounds the built-in siren• an indicator on the front of the Weatheradio