Cat. No. 12-248
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
7-Channel ² Digital
Pocket Weatheradio® Alert
FEATURES
Your RadioShack Sports 7-Chan- nel Digital Pocket Weatheradio Alert is designed to receive National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts, which provide information about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day.
You can set the Weatheradio so it sounds a loud alert siren when it receives a special alert signal, broadcast by weather stations during a weather emergency.
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All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a trademark used by
Tandy Corporation. Weatheradio is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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Your Weatheradio receives weather transmissions from up to 50 miles away, and includes the following features:
Seven Weather Frequencies — you can choose the frequency that provides the best reception.
Siren Test Button — lets you test the radio’s alert siren at any time.
Low Battery Indicator — lets you know when it is time to replace the batteries.
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Battery-Saving Circuit — minimizes power consumption in the alert mode, to save battery power.
Lightweight Compact Design — lets you carry the radio anywhere.
Rugged Construction — helps protect your radio from harsh conditions, so you can use it almost anywhere.
Note: This radio is resistant to water damage. However, it is not waterproof and should not be submerged in water or put directly in front of shower spray.
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CONTENTS |
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Batteries .................................. |
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Operation............................... |
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Listening to National Weather |
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Service |
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Broadcasts....................... |
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Using Alert ....................... |
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Using Alert Lock .............. |
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Testing Alert Operation .... |
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Testing the Alert Siren ..... |
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Care........................................ |
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FCC Statement............... |
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Specifications ....................... |
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BATTERIES
Your radio uses three AA batteries for power. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552.
Cautions:
•Do not use rechargeable batteries to power the radio.
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
•Never leave dead or weak batteries in the radio.
•Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.
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•If you do not plan to use the radio for several weeks, remove the batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
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1.Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover, then slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow.
Note: The screw is attached to the battery compartment cover. Do not try to remove it.
2.Install three AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment.
3.Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.
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Note: If the LOW BATT indicator lights, your radio might not sound the alert siren when an emergency or test alert is broadcast. Replace the batteries.
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OPERATION
LISTENING TO NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BROADCASTS
1. Set WX/ALERT/LOCK to WX.
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