Radio Shack 120-0615 User Manual

AM/FM Aircraft Radio
(120-0615) Features Faxback Doc. # 17253

The Radio Shack AM/FM Aircraft Radio is ideal for aviation enthusiasts ­you can monitor transmissions between pilots and other planes or air
traffic control facilities. Or, you can tune to the AM or FM radio band
and enjoy news, sports, talk shows, and weather reports almost anywhere.

Other features include a built-in speaker so you can share the broadcasts
with friends, and a supplied earphone so you can listen in privacy.

AM/FM Aircraft Radio
(120-0615) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 17254

You can power your radio from any of these power sources:

Internal battery power

Standard AC power (using an AC adapter)

Vehicle battery power (using a DC adapter)

USING INTERNAL BATTERY POWER

You can power the radio from three AA batteries (not supplied). For the
best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 23-552 or 23-557.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it open.

2. Install three fresh AA batteries, as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and -) inside the battery compartment.

CAUTION: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Never mix fresh and old batteries, or different battery
types.

NOTE: To make it easier to replace the batteries when needed, place
them over the ribbon.

3. Replace the cover.

NOTES: If the sound gets distorted or weak, replace the batteries.

If you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more, remove the
batteries from the battery compartment.

USING STANDARD AC POWER

You can power the radio from standard AC power using an optional AC
adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1650 (not supplied).

CAUTION: The recommended AC adapter supplies 4.5 volts, delivers 300
milliamps, and its plug correctly fits the radio's DC 4.5V jack.

Its center tip is set to negative. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or
the adapter.

Be sure you connect the AC adapter to the radio before you
connect it to the AC outlet, and then disconnect it from the AC
outlet before you disconnect it from the AC outlet before you
disconnect it from the radio. Otherwise, the unconnected plug
might touch some metal and damage the adapter.

Follow these steps to power the radio from a standard AC outlet.

1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

2. Insert the green-tipped Adaptaplug's black end into the AC adapter's
cord so it reads TIP NEG.

3. Insert the Adaptaplug's other end into the radio's DC 4.5V jack.

NOTE: Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects internal
battery power.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power the radio from a vehicle's battery using an optional DC
adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. 270-1560 (not supplied)

CAUTIONS: The vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical
system.

The recommended DC adapter supplies 4.5 volts, delivers 300
milliamps, and its plug correctly fits the radio's DC 4.5V
jack. Its center tip is set to negative. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage
the radio or the adapter.

Be sure you connect the DC adapter to the radio before you con­ nect it to the cigarette-lighter socket, and then disconnect it
from the radio. Otherwise, the unconnected plug might touch
some metal and damage the adapter.

Follow these steps to power the radio from a vehicle's battery.

1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.