Radio Shack 12-519 User Manual

12-519User’s GuideThank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide befo

10Basic OperationSet Weather Channel MemoryWhile the radio is on the desired channel, press and hold M1 to M5 until the selected memory indicator (M1–

11Basic OperationSkywarnAbout SkywarnMany areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as “Skywarn” repeaters. During t

12Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationChanging Radio Settings 1. Press MENU then press  or  to scroll through the features menu. A feature and one

13Advanced OperationFeature OptionsSignal ReminderWhen a weather channel is not detected and there is no key pressed, the radio will sound a reminder

14Advanced OperationFeature OptionsSet Alert You can turn off audio alert for specific alert events. Press  or  to scroll through the events and pres

15Advanced OperationTurning Audible Alerts On or Off• To enable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON/OFF to ON.• To disable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON

16Advanced OperationAdditional InfoAdditional InformationNWS Alert DescriptionsEvent Code Level DefaultAdministrative messageAdvisory OffAvalanche Wat

17Advanced OperationAdditional InfoEvent Code Level DefaultFlood Warning Warning OnFire WarningWarning OnFlash Freeze Warning Warning OnFreeze Warning

18Advanced OperationAdditional InfoEvent Code Level Default911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory OnTornado WarningWarning On*Tropical Storm Watch Wa

19Advanced OperationAdditional InfoFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?The National Weather Service (NWS) precedes e

2ContentsContentsPackage Contents ... 3Features

20Advanced OperationAdditional InfoHow do I test my radio?The NWS broadcast test alerts every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the

21Advanced OperationAdditional InfoWhy can’t I receive the test signal from NOAA?By default your weather alert radio does not receive test alerts. For

22Advanced OperationAdditional InfoSpecificationsWeather Radio BandsChannel 1 ...

23Advanced OperationAdditional Infocomponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

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3Package Contents • Radio • AC Adapter• BNC-to-Phono Adapter• User’s Guide • Quick StartFeatures• Multifunctional design: alarm clock, radio,

4SetupSetupUnderstanding Your RadioDC 12VConnect the AC adapter.ALERT OUTConnect to a compatible external alert device with a 3.5mm phono plug.AUX INP

5SetupMenu and ,,,• Set time and choose radio stations.• Navigate and adjust menu items. Number ButtonsEnter FIPS code or Skywarn channel frequenc

6SetupPower your RadioConnect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12 V jack and plug in to a standard household outlet.Install Backup Batteries1. Open

7Basic OperationUse the Antenna2. If needed, connect the supplied BNC-to-phono adapter to the phono/RCA plug from your antenna. 3. Connect the exte

8Basic OperationBasic OperationSet the Clock1. If necessary, press CLOCK to switch to clock mode.2. Briefly hold CLOCK until the hour digits fl

9Basic OperationSet Radio Station Memory1. Press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2. The selected band indicator appears on the left sid