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Connecting Power ...................... 2

Using Internal Battery Power .. 2

Using AC or DC Power ........... 2

Setting the Clock ........................ 3

Using Earphones or

Headphones ............................... 3

Listening Safely ....................... 3

Traffic Safety ...................... 4

Using the Stand .......................... 4

Tuning the Radio ........................ 4

Using the Station Memory ....... 5

Using LOCK ............................... 5

Using the Backlight .................... 5

Using the Sleep Timer ................ 5

Setting the Alarm Time ............... 6

Turning the Alarm On and Off . 6

Care ........................................... 6

Service and Repair ..................... 6

The FCC Wants You to Know .... 7

Specifications ............................. 8

Parts and Accessories ............... 8

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OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack AM/FM Portable
Radio. Your radio is perfect for your active lifestyle. Its
portable, lightweight design lets you listen to music, sports,
or news on the AM and FM bands almost anywhere you go.
The alarm clock and sleep timer features make this radio
really useful.

PLL Tuning — digital phase locked
loop synthesizer provides drift-free
frequency tuning with the highest
degree of accuracy and stability.

20 Station Memory —

lets you store ten stations
from each band into
memory for easy access.

Dual Timer — lets you
keep track of the time in a
different time zone.

Lock Switch —
prevents you from
accidentally changing
the tuned frequency.

DX/LOC (Sensitivity) —

lets you set the radio for
the best reception of
distant or local stations.

Three Power Sources — lets you power your radio
from internal batteries, your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket (using an optional DC adapter), or AC power
(using an optional AC adapter).

2002 RadioShack Corporation.

©

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

All Rights Reserved.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

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VOLUME
MAX/MIN

TONE
HI/LO

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DC 6V

Connecting Power

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Using Internal Battery Power

• Always use fresh batteries of
the required size and
recommended type.

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

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Using AC Power

• You must use (Class
2 for AC) power
source that supplies
at least 6V DC and
delivers at least 300 mA. Its
center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit
the radio’s DC 6V jack. The
recommended adapter meets
these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet
these specifications could
damage the radio or the
adapter.

• Always connect the adapter to
the radio before you plug it into
the power source . Always
unplug the adapter from the
power source before you
unplug it from the radio.

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When you use batteries, your radio requires four AA
batteries for operation. It also uses two AAA batteries for
clock and memory station backup. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

2. Put the two AAA batteries into the lower level of the

3. Put the four AA batteries into the battery compartment

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4. Replace the cover.

If the radio operates erratically or does not receive strong
FM signals, replace the AA batteries. Replace the AAA
batteries about every six months.

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the arrow and remove the cover.

battery compartment on top of the attached ribbon, as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.

as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
outside and above the compartment.

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To power the radio from an AC outlet or your vehicle’s
battery power, you need an AC adapter and a size M
Adaptaplug
RadioShack store or online at RadioShack.com).

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V.

2. Attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter, with the tip set to

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(neither supplied, available at your local

negative (–).

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If the radio does not operate when
you turn it on, remove the DC
adapter from your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket and check
the socket for debris. Also check
the fuse in your adapter and your
vehicle’s fuse block.

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3. Insert the barrel plug into
the radio’s
disconnects the internal
batteries.

4. Plug the other end of the
adapter into the power
source. ±

DC 6V

jack. This

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You can use Time 1 and Time 2 to keep track of the time in
two different time zones.

1. Turn off the radio, then press
or Time 2.

2. Press

3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press or hold down
to set the hour.

4. Repeatedly press or hold down

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5. To view both time zones while the radio is on, hold
down
displayed appears.

6. Press

or

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MEM/TIME

TIME 1/2

TIME 1/2

appears.

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. The display flashes.

for 3 seconds. The time zone last

again to view the other time zone.

TIME 1/2

to select Time 1

to set the minute.

MIN

HOUR

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You can use the built-in speaker, or stereo earphones or
headphones (not supplied, available from RadioShack) with

1

/8-inch plug to listen privately to the radio.

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To listen to the radio using earphones or headphones, insert

the earphones/headphones’ plug into the radio’s
This disconnects the built-in speaker.

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jack.

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FC

FC appears at a PM hour. 7C

FCFC

appears at an AM hour.

• When you change the minute
setting for one time zone, it
automatically changes for both.

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Setting the Clock

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To protect your hearing, following these guidelines when
you use earphones or headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin
listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended
high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing
loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time,
your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level
that does not cause discomfort might still damage your
hearing.

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SENS
DX/LOC

BAND
AM/FM

Do not wear earphones/headphones while operating a
motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic
hazard and could be illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones/headphones let you hear
some outside sounds when listening at normal volume
levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

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You can use the radio’s stand to set the radio at an angle so
you can easily see the display. Simply lift the stand away
from the back of the radio and set the radio on a flat surface.

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1. Turn

VOLUME

extend the antenna.

to its lowest setting, then lift and fully

Tuning the Radio

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SENS only works for FM reception.

2. Press

3. Slide

4. Press

5. Rotate

6. Slide

POWER

frequency appears.

BAND AM/FM

desired band.
If you selected the FM

band, set
(Sensitivity) to

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LOC

(distant) – to receive

DX

weak (distant) signals

(local) – to receive

LOC

strong (local) signals

TUNING + or

tune up or down to the
desired station.

To automatically tune the
radio to the next strong
signal, hold down

TONE

to turn on the radio. The last tuned

SENS

DX

VOLUME

to a comfortable level.

to HI or LO to suit your listening preference.

to the

or

to

–

TUNING + or

for about 2 seconds.

–

7. To turn off the radio, press

POWER

again.

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You can store up to 20 stations (10 FM and 10 AM) in
memory.

1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see “Tuning the
Radio” on Page 4).

2. Press

3. Press

4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press

5. Press

To tune to a stored station,

repeatedly press
desired memory location appears.

To replace a stored station,

location.

TUNING

store.

MEM/TIME

number for the desired memory location (
You can also press a number button (
station in a memory location from 1 through 5. The
memory number appears.

MEM/TIME

+ or – to tune to the station you want to

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flashes.

C;CE

C;CE

C;CEC;CE

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) to store a

1– 5

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until the

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SELECT

again to store the station. ±

press a number button, or

SELECT

until the number (

store a different station in its

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To avoid accidentally changing any front panel settings, set

LOCK

to Ò.

appears above the frequency.

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BE9A

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Hold down
light situations.

to illuminate the display for viewing in low

LIGHT

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If you do not store a station
within 5 seconds,
disappears. Repeat Steps 3-5.

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C;CE

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Using LOCK

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The sleep timer lets you fall asleep with the radio playing.
The radio plays for up to 90 minutes, then turns off
automatically.

1. Tune to the desired station.

2. Press

3. Press
on.

POWER

SLEEP

(if necessary) to turn off the radio.

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and

IB;;F

IB;;F

IB;;FIB;;F

appear and the radio turns

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4. To have the radio play for less then 90 minutes,
repeatedly press
number by increments of 10 minutes.

to decrease the displayed

SLEEP

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5. To turn off the radio sooner, press

POWER

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1. Press

2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press or hold down
to set the alarm hour.

3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press or hold down
set the alarm minute. The alarm time is set and
appears.

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1. Turn on the radio and tune to the station you want to
hear at the set alarm time. ±

2. Adjust the volume to the desired level.

3. Turn off the radio.

4. Repeatedly press
the alarm. At the set alarm time, the radio turns on and
plays until you turn it off.

5. T o turn of f the alarm so it does not sound again the next
day, repeatedly press

. The display flashes and ™ appears.

ALARM

until ™ appears to turn on

ALARM

until ™ disappears.

ALARM

HOUR

MIN

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to

Setting the Alarm Time

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Keep the radio 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.

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If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or
tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it.

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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

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.

. These limits are designed to provide

The FCC Wants You to Know

• 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.

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from
the date of purchase from RadioShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchi­sees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABIL­ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR­RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE
NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUS­TOMER 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, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR 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.
In the event of a product defect during the war­ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra­dioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a)correct the
defect by product repair without charge for parts
and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the
same or similar design; 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.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or fail­ure caused by or attributable to acts of God,
abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal
usage, failure to follow instructions, improper in­stallation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b)
any repairs other than those provided by a Ra­dioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consum­ables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic
damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation,
set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor

Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

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Frequencies

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

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

Power Sources ..........................................................4 AA Batteries

2 AAA Batteries (for backup)

DC Adapter
AC Adapter

Dimensions (HWD) ................................ 4

3

/8 × 75/8 × 111/16 Inches

×

(111

193 × 42 mm)

Weight (without Batteries) ................................ 15 oz. (425.25 gm)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications
are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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Parts and accessories are available at your local
RadioShack store. Accessories are also available online at
www.radioshack.com. Parts and accessories are available
but not limited to the following. Visit your local RadioShack
store or obtain a RadioShack catalog for a more complete
listing of available accessories.

RadioShack
carries a wide
selection of
headphones
and
earphones so
you can listen
in comfort at
home, or on
the go!

So you can
power your
radio using AC
or DC power,
RadioShack
carries just the
right adapter.

RadioShack
has a battery
(alkaline or
rechargeable)
to suit your
every need.

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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