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12-522
12A08
What’s Included
Radio Belt Clip User’sGuide
Specifications
Power supply..............................6V DC 500 mA AC adapter (not supplied)
.............................................................................3 AA battery (not supplied)
Thermometer operating range.............................................. -4 °F to 122 °F
Dimensions (HWD).................................................... 6
9
/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.
Weight.................................................................................................... 5.6 oz
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
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product
may vary from the images found in this document.
RF Emissions 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 radio.
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.
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 RadioShackowned 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 RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables such as fuses or 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.
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INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE
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INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
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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 RadioShack at:
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04
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Product All-Hazards Weather Alert Radio
Model 12-522
ResponsibleParty RadioShackCorporation
300RadioShack Circle
FortWorth, TX 76102
Phone 817-415-3200
Traditional weather radios simply receive the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather
broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius), then sound an
alarm if any emergency code was transmitted along with
the broadcast. This means that people outside an affected
area are often alerted even though their area is not affected,
leading some to ignore weather warnings that apply to their
own area.
In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting signals called FIPS
(Federal Information Processing System) codes along with
their standard weather broadcasts. These codes identify the
type of emergency and the specific geographic (such as a
country) information about the codes, so you can determine
if the emergency might affect your area. Only SAMEcompatible weather radios are able to take advantage of
this technology.
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area defined
by the National Weather Service (NWS), so your alert radio,
sounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared
in that area. This helps you more efficiently track the weather
conditions in and around your area.
How Your Alert Radio Works
Full battery power is indicated on the display as j. When
battery power is weak, ; appears. Further operations are
not allowed until you replace the batteries.
Use Rechargeable Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide the ALK/RCH switch to RCH, then
install 3 rechargeable batteries. Use the
tip of a pen if it is tricky.
3. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
4. Insert the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into DC 6V jack.
Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The
LED lights while batteries are charging, and turns off
when the adapter is unplugged.
ZW
Notes
• Turnoff the power and replace new batteries within 1 minute
in order to keep the clock time set. If it takes more than 1
minute, you may need to reset the clock time.
• Set the ALK/RCH switch to ALK if no batteries are installed, or
if you want to use AC power.
• Toread the battery level after charging, remove the adapter
and turn off the radio, then turn on, the battery level will be
shown 1 minute later.
Use AC Power
Your alert radio can use a 6V, 500mA AC/DC adapter with
plug size H for power.
1. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
2. Insert the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into DC 6V jack,
then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Select the Temperature Display Mode
1. Press MENU. Then press or until TEMPERATURE
appears.
2. Press . The current temperature reading flashes.
3. Press or to select temperature display mode (ºF or ºC).
The temperature is updated every 30 seconds.
4. Press to confirm. Press MENU to exit.
Select a Channel
1. Press MENU. Then press or until SELECT CH
appears.
2. Press .
To automatically search for channels, press when
AUTO appears. CHANNEL and SEARCHING …
appear. If there is an available channel, CHANNEL,
and the number of the currently selected channels, and
AVAILABLE appear. If there is no available channel, NO
CHANNEL, AVAILABLE, BACK TO CHANNEL, and
the number of the last selected channel appear. AUTO
appears and the alert radio beeps.
To manually search for channels, press when
MANUAL appears. CHANNEL and the number of the
currently selected channels appear. The alert radio
tunes to a channel and turns on the broadcast. To select
another channel, repeatedly press or until the
desired channel number appears.
Press to confirm the selection. A beep sounds and CH,
the number of the currently selected channels, and SELECT
appear. Then SELECT CH appears. Press MENU to exit.
ZWNotes:
• If Auto mode was selected previously,AUTO appears. If
Manual mode was selected previously,MANUAL appears.
• During manual channel selection, the weather broadcast turns on
so that you can verify a station exists on the selected channel.
• The alert radio automatically searches for and tunes to the
strongest weather broadcast channel in your area if you
select AUTO.
About the FIPS Code
For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the
NWS has divided the United States into regions by state
and county. A 6-digit FIPS code is used to identify each
county, parish, or part of a county. For example, the code for
Tarrant County, Texas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code
identifies a portion of Tarrant County. The next two digits
identify the state, and the last three digits identify the county
or parish. Your alert radio can receive all SAME alert signals
broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you program
it. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather
occurring only in particular counties within that area, you can
program up to 10 FIPS codes into the alert radio’s memory.
ZWNote:
Toget all alerts for your county, enter 0 as the first digit of the
FIPS code. Tobe alerted only to county notices and notices for
your particular part of the county,enter your code (1–9). Your
county or parish may not be divided.
Obtain Your Area’s FIPS Code
To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you
programmed your alert radio, contact your local RadioShack
store or call the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME
(1-888-697-7263). You can also obtain a state/county list of all
FIPS codes by visiting the NWS website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
Choose a Location
Press MENU, then press or until AREA SELECT appears.
From there, you have three options for choosing a location:
ALL LOCATION – Receive all SAME alert signals broadcast
within about a 50-mile radius. The alert radio automatically
selects ALL LOCATION the first time you turn it on.
SINGLE LOC – Receive a SAME alert signal for one FIPS
code programmed in memory location 1.
MULTIPLE LOC –Receive a SAME alert signal for up to
10 FIPS codes programmed in multiple locations in the
alert radio’s memory.
To quickly select a state and county:
1. Press from AREA SELECT and press or to
choose SINGLE or MULTIPLE mode. Press .LOCX -----
(default) appears.
2. Hold down briefly. A list of states appear. Press or
to scroll through the list.
3. With the correct state displayed, press to view the
corresponding county list.
4. Press or to scroll through the county list. Press
to confirm. If your county cannot be found from the list,
please refer to “Obtain Your Area’s FIPS Code” and program
the code directly.
To program a FIPS code directly:
1. Press from AREA SELECT and or to select ALL
LOCATION,SINGLE LOC, or MULTIPLE LOC.
2. If you select ALL LOCATION, the radio beeps and AREA
SELECT appears. You will now receive all SAME alert
signals within a 50-mile radius.
If you select SINGLE LOC or MULTIPLE LOC and have
not programmed the alert radio with a FIPS code,
LOC1--------- appears. Otherwise, LOC and FIPS codes
already programmed in that memory location appear.
Adjust Voice and Tone Volume
1. PressPress WX to turn on the weather broadcast.
2. PressPress or to adjust the volume to the desired
listening level. VOLUME: and the volume level appear.
3. Press WX to turn off the weather broadcast.
4. Press or to adjust the alert tone volume to the
desired listening level. TONE VOL: and the alert tone
level appear.
Set the Alarm
1. Press MENU. Then press or until SET ALARM
appears.
2. Press .
( and the alarm time appear. The first time you
activate the alarm, the alarm time shows 12:00 AM.
ZWNote: Press or to enable or disable the alarm. The
alarm is enabled with
( on and disabled with ( flashing.
3. Press . The hour digits flash. Press or to set the
desired hour.
4. Press . The minute digits flash. Press or to set the
desired minutes.
5. Press . AM or PM flashes. Press or to make your
selection.
6. Press to confirm. A long beep sounds. Press MENU to
exit.
At the set alarm time, the alert radio generates an alarm.
Press any button to stop the alarm.
ZWNote: The alarm duration is one hour under standby mode
and five seconds only during an NWS alert broadcast.
Set the Clock
1. PressPress MENU. Then press or until SET CLOCK and
+ appear.
2. Press . The hour digits flash. Press or to set the
hour.
3. Press . The minute digits flash. Press or to set the
minutes.
4. Press . AM or PM flashes. Press or to choose the
desired format.
5. Press again to store the time. A long beep sounds to
confirm the entry.
6. Press MENU to exit.
ZWNote: Hold down MENU to view the clock time during NWS
alert broadcast.
Battery Notes
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
• 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 the alert radio for a month or more,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
Power Your Radio
You can power your radio from one of 3 sources (none
supplied):
• rechargeable batteries
• alkaline batteries
• AC-DC adapter
When powered on for the first time, all LCD segments turn
on for one second. The device then searches for the best
weather channel.
Use Alkaline Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide the ALK/RCH switch to ALK.
3. Install 3 AA batteries as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
4. Replace and secure the cover.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,130,600 and 7,050,784
User’s Guide
12-522
All-Hazards Weather Alert Radio
Thank you for purchasing your All- Hazards Weather Alert Radio from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new radio.
Over
Hold down G for 2
seconds to turn on or off
TR/HM
Select Travel mode or
Home mode.
MENU
Press to select menu
items.
Press to navigate the
programming menu
and adjust the volume.
DC 6V jack
WX
Listen to a broadcast.
CHARGE LED
The LED lights when
charging.
The alert radio automatically sounds an alert tone during
specific types of weather alerts. You can turn the alert tone
on or off for each of these alerts. For example, you can turn
off the alert tone for a volcano warning if you do not live near
a volcano.
1. Press MENU, then press or until TONE DEFEAT
appears.
2. Press .
3. Press or until the type of alert you want to enable or
disable—WARNING, WATCH, or ADVISORY—appears.
4. Press .
5. If you select WARNING, press or to select one of
the following specific alerts:
avalanche warning flood warning
blizzard warning high wind warning
boil water warning fire warning
flash freeze warning special marine warning
freeze warning flash flood warning
coastal flood warning iceberg warning
dust storm warning winter storm warning
severe thunderstorm warning
If you select WATCH, press or to select one of the
following specific alerts:
avalanche watch hurricane watch
coastal flood watch severe thunderstorm watch
dam watch evacuation watch
flash flood watch tropical storm watch
flood watch wild fire watch
high wind watch winter storm watch
tornado watch unrecognized watch
If you select ADVISORY, press or to select one of
the following specific alerts:
administrative message child abduction emergency
practice/demo national audible test
national information center network notification message
national periodic test national silent test
power outage advisory required monthly test
required weekly test 911 telephone outage
emergency
transmitter backup on transmitter carrier off
transmitter carrier on transmitter primary on
flash flood statement severe weather statement
flood statement special weather statement
hurricane statement unrecognized emergency
unrecognized statement
6. Press or to select TONE ON or TONE OFF for the
specific alert you selected. Then press .
7. To select another alert type and specific alert, press .
Then repeat steps 3-6. Otherwise, press MENU or wait
about 45 seconds without pressing any key.
Receive Weather Alerts
The alert radio generates an alert when the FIPS code
matches the pre-programmed location code. The
corresponding alert type icon appears at the top of the
display.
ZWNote:
When more than one alert message (maximum four messages
can be stored and displayed) is received, press or to review
the alerts.
In Voice mode, a siren sounds for about 8 seconds, followed
by a vocal weather broadcast for 5 minutes or until End of
Message (EOM) is received.
In Tone mode, a siren sounds for 5 minutes or until the End
of Message (EOM) is received.
View Signal Strength
The alert radio can monitor signal availability, which is
indicated by ). When a signal is available, ) is on. When the
signal is lost, SIGNAL LOSS appears and ) flashes. If a signal
loss occurs and signal reminder is enabled, the alert radio
produces a series of beeps. The beeps terminate when a
signal is detected again or if a key is pressed.
ZWNote:
When SIGNAL LOSS appears, press and hold MENU. The clock
time appears. Release MENU, and the alert radio returns to
SIGNAL LOSS display.
Lock the Keys
1. Press MENU once.
2. Press within two seconds. A long beep sounds
and appears.
3. The keypad of the alert radio is now locked.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to unlock the keypad.
ZWNote:
When the keypad is locked, the alert radio will not respond to
any key operation. Unlock the keypad first to terminate alarm or
alert sounds.
Attach the Belt Clip
Insert the clip into the hole at the back of the alert radio until
it clicks. To remove the belt clip, press the button on the top
of the clip and pull it out.
Attach a Wrist Strap (not supplied)
Slide the wrist strap’s small loop under the bar at the back of
the alert radio, then pull the strap’s large loop through the
small loop and fasten it.
Select Travel/Home Mode
Press and hold TR/ HM for two seconds to switch between
Travel and Home modes. “
TRAVEL
” appears when Travel is
selected and disappears when Home is selected.
When in Home mode, the alert radio uses your default
selections for channel selection, alert mode, missed alert
reminder, and response location. The alert radio does not
perform auto re-scan.
When in Travel mode, the radio searches for the best
channel. If signal loss occurs and no channel is detected
for 10 seconds, the radio switches back to the channel last
selected, whether it was in Home mode or Travel mode. In
Travel mode, the alert radio is configured with the following
defaults:
Channel Selection — Auto
Alert Mode — Tone
Missed Alert Reminder — Off
Response Location — All Locations
Reset
To reset your alert radio to default settings:
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect AC power.
2 While holding down WX, install batteries or connect
to AC power. Keep WX held down until USER SETUP
appears and a short beep sounds.
3. Release WX and press MENU. DEFAULT ON appears
briefly, then USER SETUP appears and a short beep
sounds.
4. Remove batteries and/or disconnect AC power. Reinsert
to use the alert radio with default settings.
ZWNote:
The backlight turns on during an alert message or when a button
is pressed.
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. RadioShack participates in the RBRC
©
battery recycling program, and is committed to preserving
the environment and conserving natural resources. Call 1800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for more information.
Troubleshooting
If your alert radio is not working properly, these suggestions
might help you eliminate the problem. If it still does not
operate properly, take it to your local RadioShackstore for
assistance.
No Power.
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the alert radio or
the backup batteries are installed.
No sound.
If the backup batteries becomes weak, your alert radio might
not sound a tone when an alert is broadcast. Test your alert
radio’s reception periodically, and replace the batteries if the
tone does not sound.
Radio only responds to weather alert broadcasts for one
code even though multiple FIPS codes are stored.
• Make sure the alert radio is set to MULTIPLE LOC mode.
• Make sure the FIPS codes stored in memory are correct.
One or more FIPS codes are stored, but the alert radio
responds to weather alert broadcasts for areas not covered
by those codes.
• Make sure the alert radio is not set to ALL LOCATION
• Make sure the alert radio is not set to TRAVEL mode.
The alert radio’s continuous alert tone sounds intermittently
or seems to warble.
The alert radio constantly monitors the channel you set it
to, even while it is sounding a continuous alert. Each time
a signal is received on the channel, it pauses briefly to
compare the signal against those stored in its memory. If
the alert radio pauses frequently (depending on how often
it receives a signal), it might make the continuous alert tone
sound intermittent. This is not a malfunction.
No weather broadcast when you press WX.
• Make sure your hand is not holding the antenna.
• Adjust the volume.
The alert radio is not responding properly to NWS weather
alert broadcasts.
• Make sure the correct FIPS code(s) are programmed into
the memory.
• You might be out of the broadcast range. Move the alert
radio closer to the broadcast source, if possible.
• Make sure the alert radio is set to the NOAA channel
that is being broadcast in your area.
• If the backup battery becomes weak, your alert radio
might not sound a tone when an alert is broadcast. Test
your alert radio’s reception periodically, and replace the
battery if the tone does not sound.
CHECK OPERATION appears.
The alert radio is broadcasting and has not received a SAME
alert signal for about 10 days. Make sure the FIPS code(s)
stored in memory are correct.
3. For SINGLE LOC, go to step 5. Otherwise, press or
to select a memory location to store a FIPS code.
4. To add or change a FIPS code, press . The FIPS code’s
first digit flashes.
5. Press or to move the cursor to the digit you want
to change, then press or until the desired digit
appears. Press .
ZWNote:
Toerase the FIPS code, press or to select the first digit and
press to confirm.
7. Repeat step 6 for each digit you want to change or add.
Press when the last digit flashes. The radio beeps and
saves the FIPS code. If the code is not in the alert radio’s
database, NEW CODE? appears. Press again to save
the FIPS code.
8. If you select MULTIPLE LOC in step 4, the FIPS code
stored in the next memory location appears. Repeat
steps 5–7 for each additional FIPS code.
9. When finished, press MENU or wait about 45 seconds
without pressing any keys.
Select the Alert Mode
You can set the alert radio to respond to an NWS alert
broadcast in one of two ways:
TONE – The alert radio sounds an alert for 5 minutes or until
End of Message is received and an alert description appears
until the alert’s effective time expires. To turn off the alert
sooner, press WX.
ZWNote:
The alert radio automatically selects TONE for the first time you
turn it on.
VOICE – The alert radio sounds an alert for about 8
seconds, and then automatically turns on the weather (voice)
broadcast for 5 minutes. It also displays the alert description
(such as TORNADO WARNING) until the alert’s effective
time, received as part of the NWS broadcast code, expires.
1. Press MENU. Then repeatedly press or until ALERT
MODE appears.
2. Press .
3. Press or to select TONE or VOICE.
4. Press to confirm, or press to return without
changes.
5. Press MENU to exit.
Missed Alert Reminder
The alert radio beeps about every 10 seconds after a specific
weather alert broadcast ends and until the weather alert
expires. This is called a missed alert reminder.
1. Press MENU. Then press or until ALT REMINDER
appears.
2. Press . , (off) or % (on) appears.
3. Press or to select , or %. When the desired mode
appears, press to select. Press to return without
changes.
4. Press MENU to exit.
The following weather alert messages will generate a missed
alert reminder:
avalanche warning hurricane warning
blizzard warning immediate evacuation
biological hazard warning boil water warning
chemical hazard warnning law enforcement warning
civil danger warning dam break warning
coastal flood warning contagious disease warning
dust storm warning nuclear power plant warning
emergency action notification radiological hazard warning
food contamination warning flash freeze warning
earthquake warning severe thunderstorm warning
freeze warning shelter in-place warning
fire warning special marine warning
flash flood warning wild fire warning
flood warning tornado warning
hazardous material warning iceberg warning
high wind warning industrial fire warning
civil emergency message land slide warning
tropical storm warning volcano warning
tsunami warning winter storm warning
Set the Signal Loss Reminder
1. Press MENU, then press or until SIG REMINDER
appears.
2. Press . ,(off) or % (on) appears.
3. Press or to select , or %. When the desired mode
appears, press to select. Press to return without
changes.
4. Press MENU to exit.
ZWNote:
When SIG REMINDER is on, and signal loss is detected, a
reminder alert will be generated at intervals of 30 seconds, 1
minute, 1.5 minutes, 2 minutes, and so on up to 5 minutes. If
no signal is recovered, the reminder continues to beep every 5
minutes and can be terminated with any key pressed.
Set Alert Tones
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