Radio Shack 12-519 User Manual

12-519

User’s Guide

All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn

Thank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.

Contents

Package Contents ........................................................................................................3

Features .........................................................................................................................3

Contents

Setup .................................................................................................................. 4

Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................ 4

Power your Radio .......................................................................................................... 6

Install Backup Batteries .............................................................................................6

Use the Antenna ............................................................................................................ 7

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................8

Set the Clock ................................................................................................................. 8

Set the Alarm................................................................................................................. 8

When the Alarm Sounds ........................................................................................... 8

Using the Radio ............................................................................................................. 8

Set Radio Station Memory ........................................................................................ 9

Using the Weather Radio ......................................................................................... 9

Set Weather Channel Memory ..................................................................................9

Viewing Weather Alerts .......................................................................................... 10

Receiving Alerts for Speciﬁc Areas ......................................................................... 10

Using Skywarn ............................................................................................................. 10

Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ......................................................11

Advanced Operation ........................................................................................12

Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................12

Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF ............................................................................. 15

Connecting an External Alert ...................................................................................... 15

Restoring Factory Default Settings .............................................................................15

Additional Information ..................................................................................... 16

NWS Alert Descriptions ..............................................................................................16

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................................... 19

Speciﬁcations............................................................................................................... 22

Care ............................................................................................................................. 22

Service and Repair .......................................................................................................22

FCC Information .......................................................................................................... 23

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24

Package Contents

• Radio • AC Adapter

• BNC-to-Phono Adapter

• User’s Guide • Quick Start

Features

• Multifunctional design: alarm clock, radio, and weather radio

• Receive FM, AM, seven NOAA weather channels, and Skywarn reports.

• Digital SAME technology.

• Programmed with all U.S. states and counties.

• Sixteen alert volume levels.

• Separate daytime and night time alert volume settings.

• Different color LEDs indicate if the alert is a warning (red), watch (orange), or advisory (yellow).

• Alert reminder lets you know if you’ve missed an incoming transmission.

• Alert notiﬁcations display as text and can sound as tone or tone with voice.

• Auxiliary input enables you to play an MP3 player or other device through the radio speakers.

• Dual alarm clock can be set for two people to wake up at different times.

• Choose an alarm to wake you up: FM, AM, or alarm tone.

• Battery indicators.

• 60-hour battery backup.

• Recharges Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

• Bilingual display: English or Spanish.

Setup

Understanding Your Radio

Telescopic Antenna

Adjust to receive best signal reception.

SNOOZE

Pause the alarm for 15 minutes.

Alert Indicators ADVISORY/WATCH/WARNING

• Flashes for 60 seconds when the alert begins, then lights for the duration of the aler

• Alternating ﬂashes indicate loss of weather signal.

Right Panel Back Panel

ALERT ON/OFF

Turn audible alerts on or off.

ALARM1 SET/ON/OFF, ALARM2 SET/ON/OFF

Turn the alarm on /off or set alarm.

DC 12V

Connect the AC adapter.

ALERT OUT

Connect to a compatible external alert device with a

3.5mm phono plug.

AUX INPUT

Connect to an external audio source.

Number Buttons

Enter FIPS code or Skywarn channel frequency.

Manual/Scan/Program/Enter

Refer to “Using Skywarn” on page 10.

Setup

CLOCK

Press and hold to set the clock.

AUX

Listen to an external audio source. appears.

AUX

FM/AM/ WX SKYWARN

Select a band.

M1 – M5

Radio station memory locations.

Menu and

,,,

• Set time and choose radio stations.

• Navigate and adjust menu items.

Increase /decrease volume.

SELECT

Conﬁrm settings.

n Note: The power source must supply 12V DC and deliver at least 400mA. Its

center tip must be set to positive and its plug must ﬁt the DC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these speciﬁcations could damage the radio or adapter.

Power your Radio

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12 V jack and plug in to a standard household outlet.

Install Backup Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Slide the RCH/ALK switch to RCH for

rechargeable or ALK for alkaline backup batteries.

Setup

3. Install six AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries (neither supplied). Insert batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

n Notes:

•

• If the radio’s power supply is switched from AC to battery operation, the

ﬂashes when the rechargeable batteries are charging, will appear when charging is ﬁnished. Charging can take up to 30 hours.

three alert LEDs will blink for 3 minutes.

b Battery Notes:

• When

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use your radio for a long period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that may damage electronic parts.

displays, replace the batteries.

RCH/ALK

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge.

preserving the environment and conserving natural resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-

7422) for more information.

RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to

Use the Antenna

Telescopic Antenna

External Antenna

For better reception, you can install an external antenna to your radio.

1. Pull out the installed telescopic antenna.

Basic Operation

2. If needed, connect the supplied BNC-to-phono adapter to the phono/RCA

plug from your antenna.

3. Connect the external antenna (Follow the installation instructions that came with your external antenna.)

BNC-to-Phono Adapter

Phono/RCA plug

Basic Operation

Set the Clock

1. If necessary, press CLOCK to switch to clock

mode.

2. Brieﬂy hold CLOCK until the hour digits ﬂash.

3. Use

4. After setting clock , press

Set the Alarm

1. Slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to SET.

2. Press ,,,  to set the alarm hour, minute, and alarm source (buzzer

3. After setting the alarm, slide

4. To turn the alarm on, slide

When the Alarm Sounds

• The alarm will sound for 2 hours at the set time.

• To pause the alarm for 15 minutes, press

• When the alarm time expires, the alarm will sound again the next day at the

,,, to set the hour, minute and AM/PM.

CLOCK or SELECT to conﬁrm and exit.

loudness / / or FM / AM).

ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to ON/OFF to conﬁrm

and exit.

ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to ON. To turn it off, slide

ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to OFF.

SNOOZE.

same time.

n Note: The radio automatically exits setting mode if you do not press any

button for 15 seconds while setting the alarm or clock.

Using the Radio

Press AM or FM to enter radio mode.

Manual Scan – Press  or  to ﬁnd a station.

Auto Scan – Brieﬂy hold  or  until the channels start to change rapidly. The

radio automatically stops when it ﬁnds a station. If no station is found, the radio will continue scanning.

Set Radio Station Memory

1. Press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2,

FM1 or FM2. The selected band indicator appears on the left side of the display.

2. Press  or  to ﬁnd a station.

3. Brieﬂy hold a memory button (M1–M5) until the selected memory indicator

(M1–M5) appears on the right side of the display.

You can store up to ﬁve channels each for

4. To listen to a preset station, press

AM2, FM1 or FM2, then press one of memory buttons M1–M5.

AM or FM to toggle between AM1,

AM1, AM2, FM1, and FM2.

Using the Weather Radio

Press WX to listen to the weather radio. The radio will select the last channel used.

Manual Scan – Press WX, then press  or .

Auto Scan – Press WX and then brieﬂy hold

 or  until the channels start to change. The radio stops when it ﬁnds the channel with strongest signal strength.

n Notes:

•

All seven NOAA weather channels are preprogrammed on your radio. If the radio cannot ﬁnd a signal, it will keep scanning.

• If the weather signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators ﬂash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.

• If you are having trouble ﬁnding a weather signal, try adjusting the antenna or moving the radio to a different location. You may need to install an external antenna. See “External Antenna” on page 7.

• If the radio has not received a SAME alert signal (including test or demo signals) for 10 days or longer, a warning message will scroll on the display: “10 days have lapsed since last message received. Check

reception.” See “How do I test my radio?” on page 20.

Basic Operation

Set Weather Channel Memory

While the radio is on the desired channel, press and hold M1 to M5 until the selected memory indicator (M1–M5) is displayed. You can store up to ﬁve channels.

To listen to a channel from memory, press mode.

M1–M5 while in weather radio

Viewing Weather Alerts

You can view the last four different weather alerts received by the radio. When an alert is received, the alert description scrolls across the display. If multiple alerts are received, press  or  to view them in order. The ﬁrst description is always the newest and descriptions are shown in chronological order. Example:

1) Flash Flood Watch 0:15

2) Hurricane Watch 1:15

Receiving Alerts for Speciﬁc Areas

When an emergency event happens, the National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a SAME code indicating the affected region along with the alert signal. You can program your weather radio to alert you for events in up to ten regions.

1. Press MENU, then press  or  to scroll to SAME Code.

2. Press  or  to select Mul tip le. Press SELECT.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press  or  to choose your state and press SELECT.

6. Press

7. Press

8. Press

9. Repeat steps 4 – 8 to program additional locations.

SELECT to choose Location #1.

SELECT to choose Edit By Name.

 or  to choose your county and press SELECT.

MENU to return to the location menu.

 to go to Location #2.

n Notes:

• If you want to program only one location, choose

• For more information see “

and SAME signals?” on page 19.

SAME Code” on page 13 and “What are FIPS codes

Single at step 2.

Skywarn

About Skywarn

Many areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as “Skywarn” repeaters. During times of severe weather, these repeaters are used to relay reports of severe weather directly to meteorologists at a local National Weather Service forecast ofﬁce. Using the Skywarn feature in your radio, you can easily jump to your local Skywarn frequency and monitor these reports, in many cases hearing about severe weather in your area instantly as it occurs.

n Note: If you tune to a Skywarn frequency when the Skywarn net is not

active, you may hear nothing, or you may hear amateur radio operators talking on a local repeater system.

Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory

Before using the Skywarn function, you must store Skywarn channels into the memory. Visit RadioReference.com to ﬁnd the Skywarn frequencies used in your area. You can store up to 20 Skywarn frequencies into memory.

Skywarn to enter the Skywarn mode, the radio will select the last channel

Press used.

1. Press Program and use  or  to scroll to the desired channel number (1-20).

2. Use the number keys to enter a 6-digit frequency.

3. Press

Enter to conﬁrm.

Basic Operation

Using Skywarn

To listen to a stored channel:

Manual and use  or  to ﬁnd desired channel. Press Enter to conﬁrm.

Press

Or, press Scan to auto scan the stored Skywarn channels.

Advanced Operation

Changing Radio Settings

1. Press MENU then press  or  to scroll through the features menu. A feature

and one of its options appears.

2. Press  or  to view the feature’s

options.

3. Press

Press MENU to exit or return to a

Select Channel

Alert Mode • Tone – when an alert is received, an alert tone will sound

Alert Reminder

SELECT at the feature you want.

An asterisk (*) appears next to the selected feature.

previous level.

Feature Options

• Auto – the radio will scan for the best weather channel

(strongest signal strength) automatically after power on.

• Manual – the radio will return to the current weather

radio channel after power on.

for 5 minutes. Pressing any key stops the alert.

• Voice – when an alert is received, an alert tone will

sound for 10 seconds, then an audio broadcast for 5 minutes.

If no key is pressed when the radio receives an alert, the radio will sound a reminder message every 30 seconds until the effective alert time expires.

•

On – turns on the alert reminder.

• Off – turns off the alert reminder.

Feature

Feature option

Feature Options

Signal Reminder

When a weather channel is not detected and there is no key pressed, the radio will sound a reminder message.

• On – turns on the signal reminder.

• Off – turns off the signal reminder.

When the signal reminder sounds, you can press any button to mute it.

n Notes:

• If the signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators ﬂash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.

• Press any button to mute signal loss reminder alert. If a signal is detected but lost within 10 minutes, then the reminder won’t sound.

SAME Code You can set your weather radio to alert for events affecting

all regions, a single region, or multiple regions.

•

All – the radio will alert for all regions within the

broadcast area.

• Single – the radio will alert only for Location 1.

• Edit By Name – select your state and county.

• Edit By FIPS – use number button to key in 6-digit

FIPS code.

• Delete? – clear current memory location.

•

Multiple – the radio will alert for events in any of the

programmed regions.

• Edit By Name – select your state and county.

• Edit By FIPS – use number button to key in 6-digit

FIPS code.

• Delete? – clear current memory location.

Advanced Operation

n Notes:

• For more information see “Receiving Alerts for Speciﬁc Areas” on page 10 and “What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?” on page 19.

• When you key in FIPS code, you can press  or to select the digit you want to change.

Advanced Operation

Feature Options

Set Alert You can turn off audio alert for speciﬁc alert events.

Press

 or  to scroll through the events and press SELECT

to turn the alert tone on or off. See “NWS Alert Descriptions” on page 16 for a list of alert events.

n Note: Some events cannot be turned off.

Set Language

Alert Vol-Day

Alert VolNight

Backlight Select from three brightness levels: High, Mid, or Low

Select either English or Spanish.

• Press  or  to adjust volume level for the hours

between 6 AM to 10 PM. *

• Press  or  to adjust volume level for the hours

between 10 PM to 6 AM.*

n Note: If the radio is powered by the AC adapter, the

backlight will stay on all the time. But if radio is powered by battery, the backlight will turn off automatically after 10 seconds.

* n Note: To avoid missing alerts, always set the volume level at maximum volume.

Turning Audible Alerts On or Off

• To enable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON/OFF to ON.

• To disable audible alerts, slide

ALERT ON/OFF to OFF.

n Notes:

• You must slide or the change will not take effect. This prevents accidentally switching off alerts.

• Even if you’ve turned off audible alerts, the backlight will still light up and the event message will scroll on the display until the effective time expires.

ALERT ON/OFF to OFF while your radio is powered on,

Connecting an External Alert

Connect a compatible external alerting device such as a pillow shaker or a ﬂasher to the ALERT OUT jack. The external device can be up to 200mA with a

3.5mm phono plug (not supplied).

Your radio passes alerts to the external device. when the alert period ends or is manually reset by pressing SNOOZE.

The alert turns off automatically

Restoring Factory Default Settings

1. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the backup batteries.

2. While holding down MENU, plug the AC adapter into an outlet. Keep

holding MENU until “Reset to default Completed” is shown on the display.

3. Unplug and then plug in the AC adapter again and install batteries.

Advanced Operation

Advanced OperationAdditional Info

Additional Information

NWS Alert Descriptions

Event Code Level Default

Administrative message

Avalanche Watch Watch On

Avalanche Warning

Biological Hazard Warning Warning On*

Boil Water Warning

Blizzard Warning Warning On

Child Abduction Emergency

Civil Danger Warning Warning On*

Civil Emergency Message

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Warning Warning On

Chemical Hazard Warning

Contaminated Water Warning Warning On*

Dam Watch

Dam Break Warning Warning On*

Contagious Disease Warning

Practice/Demo Advisory Off

Dust Storm Warning

Emergency Action Notiﬁcation

Emergency Action Termination Advisory On*

Earthquake Warning

Immediate Evacuation Warning On*

Evacuation Watch

Food Contamination Warning Warning On*

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Statement Advisory On

Flash Flood Warning

Flood Watch Watch On

Flood Statement

Advisory Off

Warning On

Advisory On

Warning On*

Watch On

Warning On*

Watch On

Warning On*

Warning On

Warning On*

Watch On

Warning On

Advisory On

Event Code Level Default

Flood Warning Warning On

Fire Warning

Warning On

Flash Freeze Warning Warning On

Freeze Warning

Warning On

Hurricane Statement Advisory On

Hazardous Materials Warning

Warning On*

Hurricane Watch Watch On

Hurricane Warning

Warning On*

High Wind Watch Watch On

High Wind Warning

Warning On

Iceberg Warning Warning On

Industrial Fire Warning

Local Area Emergency

Warning On*

Advisory On*

Law Enforcement Warning Warning On*

Land Slide Warning

Warning On*

National Audible Test Advisory Off

National Information Center

Advisory Off

Network Notiﬁcation Message Advisory Off

National Periodic Test

Advisory Off

National Silent Test Advisory Off

Nuclear Power Plant Warning

Power Outage Advisory

Warning On*

Advisory On

Radiological Hazard Warning Warning On*

Required Monthly Test

Required Weekly Test Advisory Off

Advisory Off

†

Special Marine Warning Warning On

Special Weather Statement Advisory On

Shelter In-Place Warning

Warning On*

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Watch On

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Warning On

Severe Weather Statement Advisory On

Tornado Watch

Watch On

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Event Code Level Default

911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory On

Tornado Warning

Tropical Storm Watch Watch On

Tropical Storm Warning

Tsunami Watch Watch On*

Tsunami Warning

Transmitter Backup On Advisory Off

Transmitter Carrier Off

Transmitter Carrier On Advisory Off

Transmitter Primary On

Volcano Warning Warning On*

Wild Fire Watch

Wild Fire Warning

Winter Storm Watch Watch On

Winter Storm Warning

Unrecognized Watch Watch On

Unrecognized Emergency

Unrecognized Statement Advisory On

Unrecognized Warning

Warning On*

Advisory Off

Watch On

Warning On*

Warning On

Advisory On

Warning On*

n Notes:

* Alert is enabled permanently and cannot be selected or disabled.

† Test alerts you can use to ensure your local broadcasts are being

received.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?

The National Weather Service (NWS) precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded Hz tone. The SAME signal includes a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) code and an event code that corresponds with the type of alert being sent.

The FIPS code format is:

Subdivisions State County

0-9

(0=entire area)

(0=All; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County)

To obtain the FIPS codes for your area, contact your local RadioShack store or call the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). You can also visit the NWS website: www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.

n Note: Your weather radio comes pre-programmed with FIPS codes sorted

by state and county. Do not change your FIPS code unless you have conﬁrmed with the NWS. See “Receiving Alerts for Speciﬁc Areas” on page 10 for more information.

SAME (Speciﬁc Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050

01-50

(00=all states)

Example: 048439

XXX

(000=all counties)

Advanced OperationAdditional Info

What is an alert?

Your radio is preset to receive warnings, watches, and advisories from the NWS. When an alert is received, a voice or tone alert sounds, and the alert description and duration appear on the display. Alert descriptions are based on a list of speciﬁc weather alert types published by NWS. For a list of alert descriptions displayed on your Weather Alert Radio, refer to “

Descriptions” on page 16-18.

NWS Alert

n Note: If severe weather is imminent, do not wait for an alert tone.

What are undeﬁned or unrecognized alerts?

The NWS occasionally broadcasts weather information intended for commercial or other non-public use, or creates and broadcasts new alert types. If a signal for a new alert type is received and the alert is turned on,

UNRECOGNIZED and the alert description (warning, watch, or advisory)

displays.

Advanced OperationAdditional Info

How do I test my radio?

The NWS broadcast test alerts every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. To ﬁnd out the speciﬁc test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) or the NWS (National Weather Service). These ofﬁces are listed in most telephone books or online at your alert settings see “Set Alerts” on page 14.

www.nws.noaa.gov. These test alerts are off by default. To change

w Important: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not

guarantee an emergency alert will trigger your radio’s alert function. The alert function will only be triggered by an emergency alert when you program the weather radio with the FIPS code for your area.

Multiple FIPS codes are stored, but why does the radio only respond to alerts for one area?

Make sure your radio is set to

13.

Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WX?

• Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended.

• Make sure the radio is set to the weather channel broadcast in your area. See “

Select Channel” on page 12

What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

• A watch alerts you to potential severe weather approaching your area. It doesn’t mean severe weather will occur, but that the right conditions exist which could lead to severe storms. You should be prepared for deteriorating weather.

• A warning states the severe weather is imminent or present in your vicinity. You should immediately take precautions to protect yourself and your family.

How can I adapt my weather alert radio for special needs?

You can use your weather alert radio with a universal interface or modules that trigger a siren and/or ﬂash lights when an alert is received. See External Alert” on page 15 for more information.

MULTIPLE mode. See “SAME Code” on page

“Connecting an

Why can’t I receive the test signal from NOAA?

By default your weather alert radio does not receive test alerts. For information about turning on test alerts, see “

When programming alerts, keep in mind that although NOAA is a national organization, test alerts are sent locally. Some local services send test signals out once a month instead of once a week. Other local services do not send out any test alerts other than seasonal alerts (hurricane, tornado, etc.). Check with your local weather service to ﬁnd out their testing frequency.

If you are on the right frequency and a signal was sent, you might need to try a different location for the radio, such as near a window and away from any other audio equipment, or you may need an external antenna.

Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time?

The weather service broadcasts constantly. If you cannot pick up any weather broadcasts, check the NWS website at on the right frequency.

If you ar weather radio. If you are in a metal building or in a weak signal area, you may need to use an external antenna. See “Connect Antenna” on page 7 for more information.

e on the correct frequency and do not get a signal, try moving your

Set Alerts” on page 14.

www.nws.noaa.gov to be sure you are

What is SKYWARN?

SKYWARN is a nationwide program, sponsored by the National Weather Service, which consists of speciﬁcally trained volunteers by the NWS to observe and report on developing or occurring severe weather.

How do I know the Skywarn channels available in my area?

You can check the Skywarn channels available at your area online at www.radioreference.com.

Why is the radio silent when I turn on the Skywarn mode?

A muting function is implemented for Skywarn operation to avoid excessive noise to be heard. When no signal is available at the Skywarn frequency selected, nothing will be heard.

How do I charge the batteries?

To charge the rechargeable batteries, the unit should be powered by AC Adapter and the switched to RCH. Please note that RCH must NOT be selected when alkaline batteries are used.

RCH/ALK switch inside the battery compartment should be

Advanced OperationAdditional Info

Speciﬁcations

Weather Radio Bands

Channel 1 ................................................................................................................................162.400 MHz

Channel 2 ................................................................................................................................162.425 MHz

Channel 3 ................................................................................................................................162.450 MHz

Channel 4 ................................................................................................................................162.475 MHz

Channel 5 ................................................................................................................................162.500 MHz

Channel 6 ................................................................................................................................162.525 MHz

Channel 7 ................................................................................................................................162.550 MHz

Skywarn Bands

VHF Band ...............................................................................................................144.390 – 148.000 MHz

UHF Band ...............................................................................................................441.000 – 452.000 MHz

Radio Frequency Range

AM Band ............................................................................................................530 – 1710 kHz

FM Band ........................................................................................................ 87.5 – 108.1 MHz

Receiver Sensitivity

Weather Radio Band .........................................................................................................................0.3 µV

Skywarn Band ......................................................................................................................... ………0.3 uV

AM Band ..................................................................................................................................... 2200 uV/m

FM Band ................................................................................................................................................ 6 uV

FIPS codes sensitivity ........................................................................................................................0.3 µV

Others

Audio Output Power ................................................................................................................2 x 200 mW

Dimensions (W×H×D) .............................................................8.7

Weight (without batteries) ...................................................................................................1.3 lbs (600 g)

Power Requirement

AC Adapter ............................................................................................ DC12V, 400mA (Center positive)

Batteries ...............................................................................................................................6 AA Batteries

Speciﬁcations above show the typical values. Speciﬁcations are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product may vary from the images found in this document.

2.6 x 5.8 inches (220 x 66 x 147 mm)

Care

Keep the dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Service and Repair

If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature at www.radioshack.com, or call 1-800-The Shack (1-800-843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the radio internal

components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your equipment. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Advanced OperationAdditional Info

Product All-Hazards Weather Alert

Clock Radio with Skywarn

Model 12-519

Responsible Party

Phone 817-415-3200

RadioShack 300 RadioShack Cir. Fort Worth, TX 76102

Limited Warranty

RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for one (1) year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as ﬂoods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.

Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.

EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. You may contact

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