Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To
reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
this unit to rain or moisture.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way
other than as detailed by this Reference Guide, could void
your authority to operate this product.
The installation, possession, or use of this radio in a motor
vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in
certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Your local
law enforcement officials should be able to provide this
information regarding the laws in your community.
Traditional weather radios receive NOAA’s weather broadcast (usually within a
50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was
transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside
an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing
many of them to ignore potentially real weather warnings that can save lives.
In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began
broadcasting coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information Processing
System) codes along with their standard weather broadcasts from stations in
your area. These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic area
(such as a county) affected by the emergency. The WX100 was developed with
the S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology. This allows your
radio to receive, interpret, and display the information about the codes so you
can determine if the emergency might affect your area. Only S.A.M.E.
compatible weather radios are able to take advantage of this new technology.
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the National
Weather Service), so your radio sounds an alert only when a weather
emergency is declared in those locations. This helps you more efficiently track
the weather conditions in and around your area.
Your new radio is equipped with the following features:
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PLL Control 7 Preprogrammed Weather Channels
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Programmable Weather Alert with S.A.M.E. Technology
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Liquid Crystal Display for Alert Description
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Alert Type Indicators
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Broadcast Volume Control
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Alarm Clock
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Backlight Display
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External Antenna Connector
■
External Speaker Connector
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External Alert System Terminals
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About Weather Alert
When the WX100 receives a weather alert:
• It sounds an alert siren.
• A description of the alert appears.
• An indicator on the front of the radio lights.
If the radio receives more than one weather alert at the same
time, it displays information about each alert.
The alert descriptions your radio can display are based on a list of specific
weather alert types published by the NWS. For a list of all the alert descriptions
that your radio can display, see NWS Weather Alert Event Code Descriptions on
Page 20 - 21.
Caution: The NWS uses sophisticated weather models to determine an alert’s
effective time. However, the end of an alert does not necessarily
mean that the related weather emergency is over.
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About FIPS Codes
For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS has divided the
United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable)
then assigned a 6-digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. For
example, the code for Tarrant County, Texas, is 048439.
The first digit in a FIPS code identifies
the county subdivision, the next two
digits identify the state, and the last
three digits identify the county or
parish.
Most FIPS codes begin with 0, which means that FIPS code
represents an entire county. The NWS, however, eventually
plans to subdivide some large counties. When that happens,
each subdivision will be assigned a digit from 1-9, resulting
in codes such as 148439, 248439, and so on.
Your radio can receive all S.A.M.E. alert signals broadcasted within about a
50-mile radius of where you installed it. To receive S.A.M.E. alerts and
broadcasts about weather occurring only in particular counties within that
area, you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radio’s memory. For
example, this lets you avoid hearing an alert that applies to an area within a
50-mile radius but not necessarily to your county or parish.
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Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)
To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you installed your radio,
contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
Visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you hear.
If you are close to a county or parish line, you might want to
obtain the codes for the nearby counties or parishes.
Hint: Since you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radio’s memory,
you might want to obtain the codes for other local areas (as long as
those areas are within a 50 mile radius of your local NWS broadcast
station). That way, you can program those codes into the radio and
receive broadcasts covering those locations, too.
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Taking Proper Care of Your Radio
■
Do not use the radio in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen
or bathroom.
■
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, near heating elements,
or vents.
■
Do not plug the radio into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as
prolonged periods without power causes the clock to reset.
Unpacking
Carefully check the contents against this list:
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WX Radio WX100 with built-in telescopic antenna
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AC Adapter (Model AD-100W)
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Wall Mount Adaptor with Screws
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This Reference Guide and other printed material
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Complete and mail your Registration Form immediately.
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Read this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating
the radio.
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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Battery
Before using your WX100 for the first time, be sure to install a 9V Alkaline
battery (not included). It provides backup power when the AC power fails or is
temporarily disconnected. Typical backup power will last for up to 8 hours if
the radio is in standby and the batteries are fresh. If the radio is on and you
are listening to the broadcast, the backup power will only last for about
an hour.
1.Make sure the volume control is set to off.
2.Open the battery compartment cover
on the bottom of the WX100, and snap
the battery onto the battery terminals.
3.Put the battery into the compartment,
and replace the cover.
Replace the battery with a new one whenever “BATT LOW”
appears on the LCD with alert beeps.
Use only the type of battery specified, 9V Alkaline Battery
(6LR61).
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Mounting on the Wall
The WX100 can be mounted on a wall using the wall mount adapter.
1.Insert two mounting screws into the
wall with their appropriate anchoring
device 3 inches apart. Allow about 2/16
of an inch between the wall and
screwheads for mounting the WX100.
2.Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the bottom of the radio.
3.Insert the small plug of the AC adapter cord into the jack on the back of the
radio marked
4.Plug the AC adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not plug into
an outlet controlled by a switch. It could cause clock reset.
5.Place the cord inside the molded channel cord holder.
6.Align the mounting slots on the adapter with the screws on the wall. Push in
and down until the WX100 is firmly seated.
7.Extend the antenna to it full height.
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USE AD-100W ONLY.
Using External Devices
If you choose to use an external speaker, antenna, or alert system, use the
external jacks on the back of the radio (ie: EXT SP jack, EXT ANT jack, or
ALERT terminals respectively). You may purchase these devices at any local
electronics store.
To connect the external devices, do the following:
1) Plug an optional external speaker (16-ohm) into the
2) Plug an external antenna using an RCA pin connector or adapter into the
EXT ANT jack.
3) Plug the external alert system into the
a. To open the terminal holes, press in on the two buttons in the middle of
ALERTterminals.
the
b. Insert the two leads into the holes observing correct polarity of the external
device. Make sure the leads are stripped to expose the wire.
c. Release the buttons to secure the leads.
ALERTterminals.
EXT SP jack.
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Controls & Functions
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1. LCD DisplayDisplays time, channel, frequency, and functions.
Green Indicator Indicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in
2.
Yellow Indicator Indicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in
3.
Red IndicatorIndicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in
4.
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
5. select KeyPress to select the data of the Menu Mode into memory.
Numeric KeysPress for time and FIPS Code entries.
6.
▲KeySteps up the data in Menu Mode.
7.
▼KeySteps down the data in Menu Mode.
8.
menu KeyPress to switch the Menu Mode.
9.
alert KeyDisplays the S.A.M.E. message information.
10.
weather KeySelects Broadcast ON/OFF in Weather Radio mode.
11.
volume/offTurn clockwise to increase the volume or turn on the
12.
Weather Radio. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the
volume or turn off the Weather Radio.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
There are six menu options that you must set up prior to proper operation.
To do this, press menukey. Toggle ▲/▼ keys to change the six menu
options.
1.
TIME
CHANNEL
2.
FIPS
3.
ALT TYPE
4.
ALARM
5.
6.
LIGHT
To exit menu mode, press
Each of these options are described in more detail following this introduction.
Clock Setting
When you first apply power or if there is a power outage, you must set the
current time on the display. Otherwise, the display continues to flash 12:00 AM.
To set the current time:
1.Press
2.Press
3.Press select.
4.When power is initially applied,
: Refers to Clock Setting.
: Refers to Weather Channel Setting
: Refers to FIPS Code Setting
: Refers to the Alert Type Setting
: Refers to the Alarm Time Setting.
: Refers to Backlight Setting.
menu.
▲/▼until
on display.
the display flashes
TIME
12:00 AM
menu repeatedly until WX100 displays.
appears
.
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5.Then enter the time directly by
pressing the numeric keys.
OR
Enter the time by pressing the
▲/▼keys. To scroll more quickly
(in 15 minute increments), press
▲/▼ keys more than 5
and hold
seconds.
6.Press alert to select the desired
setting, either a.m. or p.m.
select to complete the
7.Press
entry. The display goes back to the
Menu mode.
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Weather Channel Setting
Your radio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast
frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you may be able to
receive more than one channel with clear reception.
The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is automatically
set as your weather channel. Depending on your location, you may be able to
receive this channel.
To check or change channels, perform the following steps.
1.Turn
volume/off control clockwise until it clicks.
the display.
weather.
2.Press
3.Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level. You may hear the
weather broadcast on the initially selected channel. If not or if you wish to
select another channel, continue on. Otherwise stop here. Your channel
is set.
menu.
4.Press
▲/▼ keys until
5.Press
select.
6.Press
▲/▼ key to scroll through the list of channels, or press the number
7.Press
key to select the desired channel. The channel number and corresponding
frequency appear alternately in the display. If you receive more than one
channel, select the one that has the clearest audio.
select again to complete the entry.
8.Press
During operation, when the channel information is flashing
on the display, you can change the channel using the ▲/▼
key. Then press selectto complete the entry.
CHANNEL
appears.
WX100
appears in
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FIPS Code Setting
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by
the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United
States. Programming FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about
weather occurring in a particular area.
To set FIPS codes:
1. Press
menu and toggle ▲/▼until
2.Press select.
3.Press
▲/▼to select
• If you select
The display returns to menu mode.
• If you select
a) Press
monitoring.
b) Press
• If you select
a) Press select.
appear if entered previously. If no associated FIPS codes appear, none
were previously entered in that location.
b) Press
indicating that the code is ready to be edited or entered. A blank
display appears if there were no previous FIPS codes entered.
c) Press the numeric keys to enter the code and press
d) Repeat the above steps in any or all memory locations using the
▲/▼ to select another location.
e) To exit this mode, press
Option Description:
ANY FIPSWhen this option is selected, your radio receives the alert
SINGLEWhen this option is selected, your radio only receives the alert
MULTIPLE When this option is selected, your radio receives the alert
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ANY FIPS, SINGLE
ANY FIPS
SINGLE
select . Then enter the FIPS code that you want to be
select and the display returns to menu mode.
MULTIPLE
FIPS 01
select again and the digits of FIPS code start flashing,
signals of any FIPS codes whether you have programmed
them or not.
signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you enter.
signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you program in
any of the 20 memory locations.
FIPS
appears in the display.
, or
, press select. This completes the entry.
,
,
and the associated FIPS code alternately
menu key until
MULTIPLE
FIPS
.
select again
appears.
Alert Type Setting
You can change the Alert Type to one of two options.
VOICE: WX100 sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns
on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. Then the voice
broadcast is turned off and returns to standby mode.
TONE: WX100 sounds an alert continuously for 15 minutes until any key
is pressed.
No broadcast will be heard until you disable the tone and turn the
broadcast on.
The WX100 automatically selects the TONE Alert Type the first time you turn it
on. To change the Alert Type setting, see the following steps.
menu key and toggle
1.Press
▲/▼ keys until
appears in the display. Then press
select key.
2.Press
TONE
3.Press
ALT TYPE
▲/▼ key to choose
or
VOICE
.
select again.
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Alarm Time Setting
As an additional feature, the WX100 has an audible alarm clock.
Before setting this feature, set the clock to the current time. (See page 10)
menu key and toggle ▲/▼
1.Press
keys until
ALARM
select key for setting the Alarm
Time and
Alarm Time Setting on or off. If you
do not want to set the Alarm Time,
select Alarm off. The display goes
back to the menu mode.
2.If you select ON;
enter the alarm time directly by pressing the numeric keys.
enter the time by pressing the ▲/▼ keys. To scroll more quickly (in 15
minute increments), press and hold
3.Press
alert to select the desired setting, either a.m. or p.m.
select to complete the entry.
4.Press
5.The alarm icon ( ) appears.
6.To exit the menu mode, press
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menu key.
appears. Press
▲/▼ keys to change the
OR
▲/▼more than 5 sec.
Backlight Setting
The initial setting for the display backlight is
backlight stays on continuously. You can change this setting to
or
OFF
.
In
SAVE
, the backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off. Then
when any key is pressed, backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches
off. In
OFF
, the backlight is turned off.
1.Press menu key and toggle
▲/▼key until the
appears in the display. And press
select key for the Backlight
Settings.
2.Press ▲/▼ key to select
CONSTANT, SAVE
and then press select key.
3.To exit the menu mode, press
menu.
LIGHT
, or
OFF
CONSTANT
, which means the
SAVE
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OPERATION
Using the Radio
Your radio functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially
useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions any time of day.
It emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a
severe weather emergency tone. You have the option of listening to the weather
broadcast or not. Even though you may not be listening to the broadcast, the
radio still responds to the emergency tones from the local weather station.
To turn on the weather alert radio:
1.Turn the
2.Press weather until you hear the weather broadcast.
3.Make sure you adjust your volume control to a comfortable listening level.
volume/off control clockwise until it clicks. WX100, CH No. and
frequency appear in the display respectively.
If you do not want to listen to the weather broadcast, press weather again.
The receiver is actually still on but the audio is muted.
If you have set the Alert Type to
broadcast, when it comes on, will be set correctly.
The volume control only adjusts the audio of the
broadcast, not the siren volume.
OR
VOICE
, the volume level of the voice
4.If the Alert Type icon ( ) or ( ) is not present, press and hold
turn on the audible weather alert. The selected Alert Type icon appears.
When the emergency tone is broadcasted, the siren sounds and the external
Alert terminals are activated. If you press and hold
Type icon disappears. When the emergency tone is broadcasted, the siren
and the external Alert terminals are disabled. The message and the
corresponding indicator will still appear.
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alert again, the Alert
alert to
When the WX100 receives the S.A.M.E.
message, the EVENT message and
expiration time appear in the display.
The corresponding indicator of the
S.A.M.E. message turns on, and the
corresponding siren tone sounds.
You can choose between the S.A.M.E.
message information with the
▲/▼.
keys
If you press the alert key, the current
time and the number of S.A.M.E.
messages displays alternately every
second.
Messages are deleted if the volume/off control is
turned off.
Depending on the Alert Type setting
you selected, will determine the Alert
Type icon on the display. If you
selected the
TONE
the following icon will be displayed.
Alert Type alert,
If you selected the
alert, the following icon will be
displayed.
Voice
Alert Type
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5.To silence the siren, press any key.
6.To turn off the radio, turn the
it clicks. Your radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock. The
selected settings remain for the next time the radio is turned on.
volume/off control counterclockwise until
Helpful Hints
If you programmed more than one FIPS code, make sure the menu option is
set to MULTIPLE or ANY FIPS mode.
Otherwise, the radio will only receive broadcasts for the FIPS code you entered
in the SINGLE mode.
User Shortcut Keys
The following are few shortcut keys to allow you to change options without
going back to the menu mode.
Select key – press and hold the select key to toggle the Alarm clock on and
•
off. The alarm icon appears when the alarm clock is on. This functions
whether the
• Weather key – Press and hold the weather key to toggle between the tone
• Alert key – Press and hold the alert key to toggle the audible weather alert
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volume/off control is either set to on or off.
or voice Alert type. The corresponding icon appears. This functions only when
the
volume/off control is set to on.
mode on or off. When the audible weather alert mode is on, the siren and the
external alert terminals are enabled. The Alert Type indicator appears in
display. When the audible weather alert mode is off, the siren and the external
alert terminals are disabled. The Alert Type indicator does not appear in
display, but the messages and corresponding indicator appear when an
emergency code is received.
When using either the weather or alert shortcut keys while
the display is flashing, you can change to another channel
▲/▼key and then press select to complete
by pressing
the entry.
The following is a list of Event codes transmitted by the National Weather
Service. When a specific Event code is received, this chart indicates the displays
as they alternately appear on the display with the corresponding Alert Type
indicator, and the Alert Type tone of the siren.
Your local NOAA weather station regularly schedules testing periods.
Contact them to find out the exact date and time to test your siren.
Testing your radio is very important because an emergency alert broadcast
might not trigger your radio alert tone, even if it receives the audio broadcast
clearly. If you are in a fringe area, you might be able to receive the alert tone
in one part of your house but not another. Make sure you test it in the location
you want to leave it.
The Alert indicators on the radio do not turn on during a
test broadcast. Only the statement siren sounds and the
message displays.
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Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators
To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the
alarm clock tone, perform the following steps:
1.Turn the
2.Press and hold 1until you hear the alarm clock tones.
3.Press and hold 2until you hear the Statement Alert siren.
4.Press and hold 3until you hear the Watch Alert siren.
5.Press and hold 4until you hear the Warning Alert siren.
Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to. If not,
optional accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for
emergency broadcasts. See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.
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volume/off control clockwise until it clicks.
the display.
on the display.
on the display and the Statement indicator turns on.
ALERt
the display and the Watch indicator turns on.
the display and the Warning indicator turns on.
The samples of the test only last for a few seconds.
You may need to test each siren several times to be sure
you recognize the different sirens and tones.
Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed.
If you have an external alert system connected to the ALERT
terminals, it turns on during the Alert Siren and Indicators
test. (Steps 3-5)
WX100
ALARM
ALERt
ALERt
appears in
appears
appears
appears on
appears on
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your WX100 radio is not performing properly, try the following steps. If you
are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your place of purchase or call
customer service at (800) 297-1023.
ProblemSolution
■
WX100 won’t power up.■Check the connections at both ends of the AC
■
Poor reception.
Adapter.
■
Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could
be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
■
Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
■
Check antenna connection.
■
Move the antenna.
■
Relocate the radio.
■
You may be in a fringe area. This could require
an optional multi-band antenna. Check with
your dealer or local electronics store.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1: 162.550
Receiving Sensitivity
(at 12 dB SINAD):0.35
FIPS Decode Sensitivity @Dev. ±4.5 kHz
Deviation/90 % Success Rate:0.4
Signal & Noise Ratio:40 dB
Channel Selectivity:60 dB
Audio Output Power (Maximum):300 mW
Power Requirements:Use AD-100W (adapter included)
Battery Back-up:One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
ALERT terminal output
(w/3.9 K ohm load):2.4 V DC
Antenna:Telescopic Rod Antenna (built-in)
Dimensions:180 (W) x 130.5 (D) x 45 (H) mm
Weight:350 g without AC ADAPTER and
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to
the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from
defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION : This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further effect one year after the date of
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)
damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)
modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)
improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or
malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction
with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured
by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than
as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY : In the event that the product does
not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in
effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the
defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred
by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace
the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
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A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not
allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the reference
guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The
Product should include all parts and accessories originally
packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.
The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable
means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 554-3988, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Time, Monday
through Friday