Sima WX-39 User Manual
Weather Radio
User’s Manual - Model WX-39
Emergency Alert
Weather Radio
with AM/FM/Weather Band and Alarm Clock
©2002 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved
First Alert® is a registered trademark of
The First Alert Trust used under license
SPC Corporation
140 Pennsylvania Ave.
Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139
800-391-3650 412-828-3700
www.simacorp.com
Model WX-39
User’s Manual
Weather Radio
User’s Manual - Model WX-39
Congratulations on your purchase of a
First Alert® brand Weather Alert Radio –
Model WX-39. This product is designed to
exacting standards, which provide reliability,
long life and outstanding performance.
This unit is designed to receive National
Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts, by
NOAA Weather Radio which provide
information about weather conditions,
forecasts and other hazard information 24
hours a day.
With its built-in siren and flashing light,
your Weather Alert Radio will notify you
about emergency warnings, watches and
alerts issued by NOAA.
In the package you will find:
One (1) Model WX-39 Weather Alert Radio
One (1) User’s Manual
If you find any of the above missing,
contact SPC Corporation at 1-800-391-3650.
Please read this manual carefully and heed
the following cautions:
90 Day Limited Warranty
SPC Corporation warrants that its Weather Alert System
Receivers, and the component parts thereof, will be free of
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 90 days
from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be
enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the
product is utilized within the U.S.A.
SPC Corporation will, without charge, repair or replace, at
it’s option, Weather Alert System Receivers products or
component parts upon delivery to the SPC’s Customer Service
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer
purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
The consumer must pay any charges required to ship the
product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at
SPC Corporation expense, if the product is repaired or replaced
under warranty.
Exclusions: this limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any
product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product in as a result of unauthorized alterations or
repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or
removed; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the
U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length
of this warranty.
SPC Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or other damages; including, without limitation,
damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental of consequential damages, so the above limitation may
not apply to the consumer.
WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE
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Copyright
© Copyright SPC Corporation 2002
This document contains proprietary information
protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
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Weather Channel Freq.
Channel 1……………………..162.400 MHz
Channel 2……………………..162.425MHz
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
AM/FM Channel Freq.
FM …………………...........…...87-109 MHz
AM ..........…………………...530 - 1700 KHz
WX-39 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements:
120VAC 60 Hz, 6 Watts AC
9V alkaline battery (not included) for power
backup approximately 8 hrs. backup power
Integrated Antenna - ferrite core AM radio
Telescopic Rod Antenna - Weather channel
Integrated Power Cord Antenna - FM radio
Size: 5-1/2”(L) X8-3/4” (WX2-1/2” (D)
Weight: 28 oz. (without Battery)
CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR AUDIO PRODUCTS.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT
1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - Follow all operating and use instructions.
5. Water and Moisture - the appliance should not be used near water -
for example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
6. Ventilation - The appliance should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with proper ventilation. For example: the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.
7. Heat - the appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, registers, stoves or other heat-producing appliances .
8. Power sources - the appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
9. Grounding or polarization. - Precautions should be taken so that the
polarization or grounding means of the appliance is not defeated.
Caution: To prevent elecric shock, match the wide blade of this plug
to the wide slot, fully insert. Do not use this polarized plug with an
extention cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.
10. Power cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and where they exit from the appliance.
11. Cleaning - Only clean the appliance as recommended by SPC.
12. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
13. Object and Liquid entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. Damage requiring service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified personnel when: the power cord has been damaged, objects
have fallen or liquids spilled into the appliance, the appliance has been
exposed to rain, does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance or the unit has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
15. Service - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
that described in the operating manual. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
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SET THE TIME
While holding down the
TIME button, use the
Hour and Minute buttons
to set the correct time.
Note: To use sleep function, press SLEEP button,
radio will play up to 1 hour then turn off. Press
SNOOZE button to cancel.While holding down the
SLEEP button, use the Hour and Minute buttons to
set the sleep timer.
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STANDBY MODE
Press the red button to
set radio into Standby
Mode. Green Standby
light will be lit. AM/FM
radio can be played.
Weather warnings will
interrupt AM/FM radio.
Note: Use the ALERT CHANNEL dial to select the
weather band frequency for your location.
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In STANDBY MODE, the WX-39 will sound a loud
siren and flash a bright red light when a weather
warning is received. Press the red button to tune to
the weather band to hear the warning information.
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SET THE ALARM
While holding down the
ALARM button, use the
Hour and Minute buttons
to set the alarm time.
WEATHER BAND
Press the red button again
to hear weather band.
Green Standby light will
not be lit. Alert siren and
lights disabled.
REMEMBER – FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO BE
EFFECTIVE, YOU MUST PLACE THE RADIO IN A
LOCATION THAT CAN RECEIVE AN EMERGENCY
ALERT SIGNAL AND WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE
ALERT SIREN OR SEE THE FLASHING LIGHTS.
Notice to Users
The system may cause interference to a TV or radio
even when it is operating properly. To determine whether
the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If the
interference goes away, the system is causing the
interference.
NOTE: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 deter-mined 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 needed.
Contact your dealer for help.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
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