Radio-shack Weather Radio User Manual

Owner’s ManualPlease read before using this equipment.Wireless Weather Stationwith Software

10Installationanemometer solar transmitter are bothlabeled with a red tag.3. Install two AA batteries in the compart-ment according to the polarity sy

11InstallationINSTALLING THE ANEMOMETERSelecting a LocationSelect a mounting location for the anemome-ter that is:• outdoors, within 10 feet of its so

12InstallationINSTALLING THE RAIN GAUGESelecting a LocationSelect a mounting location for the rain gaugethat is:• a flat, level surface• outdoors, wit

13Installation1. Hold the base of the rain gauge flatagainst the mounting surface then use alevel to make sure the rain gauge (as itrests on the mount

14InstallationMounting the Outdoor Thermo/Hygro Sensor1. Hold the sensor’s mounting bracket flatagainst the mounting surface and tracethe inside of th

15InstallationINSTALLING THE MONITORSelecting a LocationYou should set the monitor indoors on a flatsurface (such as a desk or counter), ormount it on

16Operationits plug must fit the monitor’s DC 12Vjack. The supplied adapter meets thesespecifications. Using an adapter thatdoes not meet these specif

17Operation= English, )))) = French, '''' = German, ,,,,=Italian, 6666 = Spanish).6. Press SET. The hour digit flashes.7. Repe

18OperationREADING THE WEATHER FORECAST DISPLAYYour weather station is designed to forecastthe weather conditions, from 12–24 hours inadvance, for an

19OperationSetting the Sea LevelBarometric PressureNo matter where you are, barometric pres-sure is measured using the current sea levelbarometric pre

2ContentsThe FCC Wants You to Know ... 3FCC Declaration

20OperationUSING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE WINDOWThe weather station samples the indoor airtemperature about every 38 seconds. Themonitor shows both the

21OperationClearing a HI/LOW Temperature Alarm SettingTo clear the conditions for a high or low tem-perature alarm so the alarm does not sound,repeate

22Operationthe last memory reset), press OUT . Thenrepeatedly press 0(025<0(025<0(025<0(025<.0$;0$;0$;0$; or 0,10,10,10,1 appearswhen the

23OperationEach time the outdoor wind chill temperaturechanges and meets or drops below the settemperature, 287287287287 and the current readingsflash

24OperationTo view the current high or low indoor or out-door relative humidity alarm conditions,press the desired %RH, then repeatedlypressALARM unti

25Operationwas last reset and 6,1&(6,1&(6,1&(6,1&( appear simulta-neously.• Yesterday’s rainfall amount is calcu-lated from 12:00 AM o

26OperationViewing and Resetting theMax Wind Speed RecordTo view the maximum wind speed recordedsince the last memory reset, press MEMORY.0$;0$;0$;0$;

27Special FeaturesSpecial FeaturesNote: If the recorded conditions are out ofthe operating range listed in the specifica-tions, ++++++++++++ or /////

28Special Featureswise sense (north to northwest to west, forexample).barometer — an instrument that measuresatmospheric pressure. The two most com-mo

29Special Featuresshort the growing season, it is a killingfreeze. freezing rain/drizzle — rain or drizzle thatfalls in liquid form and then freezes u

3The FCC Wants You to KnowThe FCC Wants You to KnowFCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subje

30Special Featuresmillibar (mb) — a unit for expressing atmo-spheric pressure. Sea level pressure is nor-mally close to 1013 mb.northeaster — a name g

31Special Featuresaverage speed or kinetic energy of the atomsand molecules in a substance.thermograph — an instrument that mea-sures and records air

32Special FeaturesCloud Classification ChartClouds can float from a few feet above the earth (fog) all the way up to 40,000 feet and higher.There are

33CareCareKeep the weather station’s indoor compo-nents dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry im-mediately. Use and store the weatherstation’s indoor c

34SpecificationsRelative HumidityOperating Measurement ...

35SpecificationsAccuracy and Range: 2–56 m/s ... ±16°F (±

63-101609A01Printed in Hong KongRadioShack CorporationFort Worth, Texas 76102Limited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against

4Featurestion is ideal for anyone who relies on know-ing local weather conditions, such asgardeners, farmers, or anyone who worksoutdoors. It can also

5Preparationstore some or all of the weather data record-ed by your weather station.Easy Data Access — lets you recall thestored data at any time, pri

6PreparationRain GaugeOutdoor Thermo/Hygro SensorIndoor Thermo/Hygro/Baro SensorSolar Transmitter for AnemometerSolar Transmitter for Rain Gauge/Outdo

7Preparation•level• two screws (if you plan to mount themonitor on a wall) •mast, 1–11/4 inches (2.54–3.18 cm) indiameter (to mount the anemometer)• b

8InstallationInstallationINSTALLATION TIPSAlthough the solar transmitters for the ane-mometer, outdoor thermo/hygro sensor, andrain gauge contain a b

9Installation4. Install all components, then connect allrelated components. 5. Connect the anemometer, outdoorthermo/hygro sensor and rain gauge tothe