Radio Shack 12-521 User Manual

All-Hazards Desktop Weather Alert Radio

Quick Start Guide 12-521

Step 1: Power your radio

Insert the AC adapter to the DC 9V jack to power your radio.

Install 6 AA batteries (not included) for backup power.

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) inside.

3. Replace the battery cover.

DC 9V

Step 4: Set the radio

Step 2: Place the radio

Keyhole Slots

Place the radio on a ﬂat surface where it receives alerts clearly. Avoid placing it near large obstructions or metal surfaces (such as a refrigerator).

Optionally, use the keyhole slots on the radio’s back to mount the radio on a wall.

Step 5: Receive alerts and understand indicators

Press WEATHER/SNOOZE to listen to the broadcast (see “NWS Alert Descriptions“ on page 12 of the User’s Guide for a list of alert descriptions).

Step 3: Use the antenna

Telescoping Antenna

Fully extend the telescoping antenna.

For better reception, connect an external antenna to the EXT ANT jack using an optional adapter cable with a phono plug (not supplied).

Flip up or down to change the display’s angle

EXT ANT

During broadcasting, press or to adjust the volume.

Understanding the Alert Indicators

Alerts are indicated with differently colored LEDs: Red – WARNING

1. Press MENU to go to the menu mode.

2. Use , , ,  to select menu items and

change the settings; use SELECT to conﬁrm each setting.

3. After setting, press MENU to exit.

Orange – WATCH Yellow – ADVISORY Green – READY

When an alert is in effect, the corresponding alert indicator ﬂashes for 60 seconds and then lights for the duration the alert is in effect.

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