12-240
Cat. No. 12-240
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Weatheradio with Alert
FEATURES
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Your Radio Shack Weatheradio with Alert is designed to
receive National Weather Service broadcasts. These
broadcasts provide information ab out weather conditions
and forecasts 24 hours a day. Your radio receives these
transmissions from up to 50 miles away. Its features include:
Alert Mode
— monitors weather broadcast s and sounds
an alert siren in emergency weather situations.
Optional S ir e n Lock
— sets the siren to sound until you
turn it off.
Siren Test Button
— lets you check the alert siren to
make sure the alert circuit is operating.
Two Anten na s
— give you the option of using the power
cord or the telescoping antenna for the best reception.
Batter
Backup
— automatically switches to internal
battery power if AC power is interrupted.
Three Channels
— let you choose the frequency that
provides the best reception.
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1996 Tandy Corporation.
Radio Shack and Weatheradio are registered trademarks
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used by Tandy Corporation.
— provides accurate tuning.
Warning
: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
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CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure
that might be of sufficient ma gnitude to con stitute a risk of
electr ic shock. Do not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the litera-
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ture accompanying this product.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
The graphical symbols with supplemental markings are
located on the bottom of the unit.
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CONTENTS
Power Sources ............................................................ 5
Connecting AC Power .................................. ....... .. . 5
Installing a Backup Battery ..................................... 5
Operation ..................................................................... 6
Receiving Weather Broadcasts .............................. 6
Using the Alert Mode .............................................. 7
Testi ng Alert Operation ................ .......... ......... ........ 8
Testing the Alert Circuit .................................... 9
Testing Alert Reception .................................. 10
Care and Maintenance .............................................. 11
FCC Statement ..................................................... 12
Specifications ............................................................ 13
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POWER SOURCES
CONNECTING AC POWER
Plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a standard AC
outlet.
Caution:
polarized and fit only one way. If the plug will not fit easily, turn it over and try again. Do not force it.
To prevent electric shock, the plug’s blades are
INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY
The radio automatically swi tches to battery power if AC
power fails. Follow these steps t o install a 9-volt battery
(not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
1. Remove the battery compartm ent cover by pressing
the tab in the direction of the arrow and lifting u p the
cover.
2. Snap the battery connector onto the battery contacts.
3. Place the battery in the compartment and replace the
compartment cover.
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