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Radio-ControlledClock

FEATURES

Your RadioShack Radio-ControlledClock combines a simple design with advanced technology. You can set the clock so It automatically sets the time and date using a radio signal it receives. The clock checks this radio signal several times each day and automatically updates the time and date, providing the most accurate time possible.

Your clock receives a 60 kHz longwave radio signal from radio station WWV to set and update the time and date, which broadcasts the time according to the U.S. government’s hyperaccurate atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.

Your clock’s features include:

Large Liquid Crystal Display — makes the clock easy to read. The current time and alarm time, the time zone you are in, and the day of the week appear on the display.

Signal Strength Meter — shows you the strength of the radio signal your clock is receiving to set the time.

Three Languages — you can view the month, date, and day of the week in English, French, or Spanish.

Time Zone Map — let you set the displayed time for Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern time zones.

Crescendo Alarm — sounds a series of beeps that gradually increase in volume.

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Snooze Control — lets you temporarily silence the alarm for about 8 minutes so you can sleep a little longer.

Low Battery Indicator — appears when the batteries are weak.

Display Backlight — lets you see all information on the display inlow-lightsituations.

Manual Clock Setting — let you manually set the clock if your radio cannot receive the necessary radio signal.

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your clock requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Cautions:

•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.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.Pull the tab on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

2.Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

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Notes:

•If the clock does not operate after you install the batteries, remove them and wait about 5 seconds until the display clears. Then reinstall them.

•The clock displays the day of the week in English. To set the clock so it displays in another language, see “Manually Setting the Time, Date, and Language” on Page 15.

•The clock is set to automatically search for a radio signal to set the time and date when you install the batteries. To set the clock manually instead, see “Manually Setting the Time, Date, and Language” on Page 15.

Immediately after you install the batteries, all of the clock’s display elements briefly appear, then and: flash. Then the clock scans for the radio signal and the map of the United States flashes for about 2 minutes. While the clock scans for the radio signal, you might see any of the following:

The clock received a radio signal strong enough to set the date and time within the last 96 hours.

The time and date were set manually.

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The clock has not received a radio signal strong enough to set the date and time within the last 96 hours. Reposition or rotate the antenna before 2, 3, 4, or 9 AM, or 3 or 9 PM, or set the date and time manually (see “Manually Setting the Time, Date, and Language” on Page 15).

The clock is receiving a radio signal, but the reception is not strong enough to set the clock. Reposition or rotate the antenna until you see before the antenna icon stops flashing.

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Notes:

•On very cloudy and stormy days, the radio signal might not be strong enough to set the clock.

•If the clock does not receive a strong signal within about 2 minutes, it stops scanning and looks for a signal again at the next preprogrammed time (see “Turning Automatic Time Setting Off/On” on Page 16).

Replacing the Batteries

When flashes, the display dims or disappears, or the clock stops working properly, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

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

•If you do not plan to use the clock for several weeks, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

PLACING THE ANTENNA

While the clock is scanning for the radio signal, place the antenna at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the clock, on a window or a wall near a window. If does not appear while the clock

is checking the time signal, reposition or rotate the antenna until the icon flashes.

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MOUNTING THE CLOCK

You can place the clock on any flat surface such as a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall using hook-and-looptape (not supplied).

Selecting a Location

Choose a location indoors near a window to mount the clock, so you can mount the antenna near the window. The clock’s antenna cord extends up to about 3 feet.

Cautions:

•Do not place the clock or antenna where it will be in direct sunlight.

•Keep the clock and antenna away from heat or cold sources such as stoves, heating and air conditioning vents, and radiators.

•Do not mount the clock near a TV, high power cable, or metal table because these could interfere with radio signal reception.

•The antenna is permanently attached to the clock. Do not cut or try to change the length of the antenna cord.

•Avoid placing the antenna’s cord where it could be pinched or cut.

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To place the clock on a flat surface, turn the base on the bottom of the clock clockwise until it stops, then place the clock on the surface.

To mount the clock on a wall using hook-and-looptape (not supplied), follow these steps.

1.Use a damp cloth to clean the back of the clock. Let the surface dry.

2.Remove the backing from one side of the tape and stick that side to the back of the clock.

Note: Do not place thehook-and-looptape over the clock’s battery compartment cover.

3.Remove the backing from the other side of the tape and press the clock firmly onto the mounting surface.

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Mounting the Antenna

After you have found the best location for reception (see “Placing the Antenna” on Page 8), attach the antenna to the mounting surface using the supplied double-sidedtape orhook-and-loop tape (not supplied).

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

The radio signal automatically adjusts for daylight saving time so the time displayed on the clock is accurate, regardless of the time of year.

Hint: If you are in an area that does not use daylight saving time, press three times to set the time zone to one zone west of where you are to compensate for daylight saving time. Then, simply select your own time zone when it is not daylight saving time.

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OPERATION

To switch between viewing the seconds display and the day of the week, press MODE/SET. To switch between viewing the month/date and the alarm time, press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET.

Note: After the clock successfully receives a good signal,appears for about 96 hours. It might change during the radio signal reception times but will return toat the end of the reception time.

To test the reception at a specific location and update the set time at any time (instead of waiting for the preprogrammed times), turn off automatic time setting, then turn it back on (see “Turning Automatic Time Setting Off/On” on Page 16).

CHANGING THE TIME ZONE

The clock automatically shows a time zone (P for Pacific,M for Mountain,C for Central, orE for Eastern). You can set it if necessary to show your time zone. To change the time zone, repeatedly press until your time zone is highlighted.

USING THE ALARM

Setting the Alarm Time

1.Hold down ALARM STOP/ALARM SET until the alarm hour digits flash.

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2.Repeatedly press or hold down +/AUTO ON to advance the hour digits.

3.Press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET. The minute digits flash.

4.Repeatedly press or hold down +/AUTO ON to advance the minute digits.

5.Press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET to store the setting. The alarm time appears.

Notes:

•To switch between viewing the alarm time and the month/ date, repeatedly press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET.

•The alarm time does not need to be displayed for the alarm to sound.

Turning the Alarm On/Off

Press ALARM ON/OFF to turn on the alarm.appears. Then, at the set alarm time, the display lights for about 14 seconds.flashes and the alarm sounds a soft beep about every 2 seconds.

After 20 seconds, 2 quick beeps sound every 2 seconds and the volume increases slightly. After 20 more seconds, 3 quick beeps sound every 2 seconds and the volume increases again to its maximum level. After another 20 seconds, the beeping becomes continuous (about 4 beeps per second) and sounds for about 1 minute.

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After 2 minutes, the alarm turns off automatically. The first time this happens, the snooze feature activates and continues to flash. In about 8 minutes, the alarm sounds again. If the alarm turns off automatically a second time,remains on the display and the alarm will not sound again until the set alarm time the next day.

To silence the alarm, press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET.remains on the display and the alarm sounds at the set alarm time the next day.

To turn off the alarm, press ALARM ON/OFF.disappears.

USING SNOOZE

When the alarm sounds, you can press SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for about 8 minutes.flashes. After about 8 minutes, the alarm sounds again. You can repeatedly use the snooze feature for up to 24 hours.

USING THE DISPLAY LIGHT

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to light the display for about 5 seconds.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

MANUALLY SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND LANGUAGE

When you turn off automatic time setting or if the clock does not receive a good radio signal, you can manually set the time and date.

Important: The clock automatically updates the time and date whenever you program it to automatically set the time and date (see “Turning Automatic Time Setting Off/On” on Page 16) and it receives a good radio signal. If you do not want this to happen, turn off automatic time setting.

1.Repeatedly press ZONE/AUTO OFF to select the desired time zone. As you pressZONE/AUTO OFF, the time zone you select is highlighted on the display and a letter (P for Pacific,M for Mountain,C for Central, orE for Eastern) appears above the time zone.

2.Hold down MODE/SET until the hour digit flashes.

3.Repeatedly press or hold down +/AUTO ON to set the hour.

Note: AM appears for AM hours andPM appears for PM hours.

4.Press MODE/SET. The minute digits flash.

5.Repeatedly press or hold down +/AUTO ON to set the minute.

6.Press MODE/SET. The year digits flash.

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7.Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON to set the year.

8.Press MODE/SET. The current hour, minute, and day of the week appear, and the month digit flashes.

9.Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON to set the month.

10.Press MODE/SET. The date digit flashes.

11.Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON to set the date.

12.Press MODE/SET. A letter representing the language used for the day of the week flashes.

13.Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON to select the desired language (E for English,F for French, orS for Spanish).

14.Press MODE/SET. The selected time, month, date, and time zone settings appear.

TURNING AUTOMATIC TIME SETTING OFF/ON

You can turn off automatic time setting. You might want to do this if you move to a different area and you are unsure if the time-settingsignal is available there.

To turn off automatic time setting, hold down ZONE/AUTO OFF for about 3 seconds.and the map of the United States disappear. The selected time zone indicator and the time and date for that zone appear.

To turn on automatic time setting, hold down +/AUTO ON for about 3 seconds.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack Radio-ControlledClock is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your clock so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the clock only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the clock away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the clock gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the clock to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your clock’s electronic parts.

Wipe the clock with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the clock.

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

RESETTING THE CLOCK

If the clock stops operating properly or locks up, you can reset it. To reset the clock, use a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to press RESET on the back of the clock.

All display segments briefly appear, then the clock starts to scan for a radio signal.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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

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Limited One-YearWarranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-ownedstores 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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-upservice 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

12-519User’s Guide

All-HazardsWeather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn

Thank you for purchasing your All-HazardsWeather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.

Package Contents

Features

•Multifunctional design: alarm clock, radio, and weather radio

•Receive FM, AM, seven NOAA weather channels, and Skywarn reports.

•Digital SAME technology.

•Programmed with all U.S. states and counties.

•Sixteen alert volume levels.

•Separate daytime and night time alert volume settings.

•Different color LEDs indicate if the alert is a warning (red), watch (orange), or advisory (yellow).

•Alert reminder lets you know if you’ve missed an incoming transmission.

•Alert notifications display as text and can sound as tone or tone with voice.

•Auxiliary input enables you to play an MP3 player or other device through the radio speakers.

•Dual alarm clock can be set for two people to wake up at different times.

•Choose an alarm to wake you up: FM, AM, or alarm tone.

•Battery indicators.

•60-hourbattery backup.

•Recharges Ni-MHrechargeable batteries.

•Bilingual display: English or Spanish.

Setup

Understanding Your Radio

Telescopic Antenna

Adjust to receive best signal reception.

SNOOZE

Pause the alarm for 15 minutes.

Alert Indicators

ADVISORY/WATCH/WARNING

•Flashes for 60 seconds when the alert begins, then lights for the duration of the alert.

•Alternating flashes indicate loss of weather signal.

ALARM1 SET/ON/OFF, ALARM2 SET/ON/OFF

Turn the alarm on /off or set alarm.

Number Buttons

Enter FIPS code or Skywarn channel frequency.

Manual/Scan/Program/Enter

Refer to “Using Skywarn” on page 10.

Setup

nNote: The power source must supply 12V DC and deliver at least 400mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit theDC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or adapter.

Power your Radio

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12 V jack and plug in to a standard household outlet.

Install Backup Batteries

•flashes when the rechargeable batteries are charging,will appear when charging is finished. Charging can take up to 30 hours.

•If the radio’s power supply is switched from AC to battery operation, the three alert LEDs will blink for 3 minutes.

bBattery Notes:

•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

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

•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 your radio for a long period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that may damage electronic parts.

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 1-800-THE-SHACK(1-800-843-7422) for more information.

Use the Antenna

Telescopic Antenna

External Antenna

For better reception, you can install an external antenna to your radio.

1. Pull out the installed telescopic antenna.

2.If needed, connect the supplied BNC-to-phonoadapter to the phono/RCA plug from your antenna.

3.Connect the external antenna (Follow the installation instructions that came with your external antenna.)

BNC-to-PhonoAdapter

Phono/RCA plug

Basic Operation

Set the Clock

1.If necessary, press CLOCK to switch to clock mode.

2.Briefly hold CLOCK until the hour digits flash. 

3.Use ,,, to set the hour, minute and AM/PM.

4.After setting clock , press CLOCK or SELECT to confirm and exit.

Set the Alarm

1.Slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to SET.

2.Press ,,, to set the alarm hour, minute, and alarm source (buzzer loudness//or FM / AM).

3.After setting the alarm, slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to ON/OFF to confirm and exit.

4.To turn the alarm on, slide ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to ON. To turn it off, slide

ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to OFF.

When the Alarm Sounds

•The alarm will sound for 2 hours at the set time.

•To pause the alarm for 15 minutes, press SNOOZE.

•When the alarm time expires, the alarm will sound again the next day at the same time.

nNote: The radio automatically exits setting mode if you do not press any button for 15 seconds while setting the alarm or clock.

Using the Radio

Press AM or FM to enter radio mode. Manual Scan – Press  or to find a station.

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Auto Scan – Briefly hold  or until the channels start to change rapidly. The radio automatically stops when it finds a station. If no station is found, the radio will continue scanning.

Set Radio Station Memory

1.Press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2. The selected band indicator appears on the left side of the display.

2.Press  or to find a station.

3.Briefly hold a memory button (M1–M5)until the selected memory indicator(M1–M5)appears on the right side of the display.

You can store up to five channels each for AM1, AM2, FM1, and FM2.

4.To listen to a preset station, press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2, then press one of memory buttons M1–M5.

Using the Weather Radio

Press WX to listen to the weather radio. The radio will select the last channel used.

Manual Scan – Press WX, then press  or.

Auto Scan – Press WX and then briefly hold  or until the channels start to change. The

radio stops when it finds the channel with strongest signal strength.

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•All seven NOAA weather channels are preprogrammed on your radio. If the radio cannot find a signal, it will keep scanning.

•If the weather signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.

•If you are having trouble finding a weather signal, try adjusting the antenna or moving the radio to a different location. You may need to install an external antenna. See “External Antenna” on page 7.

•If the radio has not received a SAME alert signal (including test or demo signals) for 10 days or longer, a warning message will scroll on the display: “10 days have lapsed since last message received. Check reception.” See “How do I test my radio?” on page 20.

Set Weather Channel Memory

While the radio is on the desired channel, press and hold M1 to M5 until the selected memory indicator (M1–M5)is displayed. You can store up to five channels.

To listen to a channel from memory, press M1–M5while in weather radio mode.

Viewing Weather Alerts

You can view the last four different weather alerts received by the radio. When an alert is received, the alert description scrolls across the display. If multiple alerts are received, press  or to view them in order. The first description is always the newest and descriptions are shown in chronological order. Example:

1)Flash Flood Watch 0:15

2)Hurricane Watch 1:15

Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas

When an emergency event happens, the National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a SAME code indicating the affected region along with the alert signal. You can program your weather radio to alert you for events in up to ten regions.

1.Press MENU, then press  or to scroll toSAME Code.

2.Press  or to selectMultiple. Press SELECT.

3.Press SELECT to choose Location #1.

4.Press SELECT to choose Edit By Name.

5.Press  or to choose your state and press SELECT.

6.Press  or to choose your county and press SELECT.

7.Press MENU to return to the location menu.

8.Press  to go to Location #2.

9.Repeat steps 4 – 8 to program additional locations.

nNotes:

•If you want to program only one location, choose Single at step 2.

•For more information see “SAME Code” on page 13 and“What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?” on page 19.

Skywarn

About Skywarn

Many areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as “Skywarn” repeaters. During times of severe weather, these repeaters are used to relay reports of severe weather directly to meteorologists at a local National Weather Service forecast office. Using the Skywarn feature in your radio, you can easily jump to your local Skywarn frequency and monitor these reports, in many cases hearing about severe weather in your area instantly as it occurs.

nNote: If you tune to a Skywarn frequency when the Skywarn net is not active, you may hear nothing, or you may hear amateur radio operators talking on a local repeater system.

Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory

Before using the Skywarn function, you must store Skywarn channels into the memory. Visit RadioReference.com to find the Skywarn

frequencies used in your area. You can store up to 20 Skywarn frequencies into memory.

Press Skywarn to enter the Skywarn mode, the radio will select the last channel used.

1.Press Program and use  or to scroll to the desired channel number(1-20).

2.Use the number keys to enter a 6-digitfrequency.

3.Press Enter to confirm.

Using Skywarn

To listen to a stored channel:

Press Manual and use  or to find desired channel. Press Enter to confirm.

Or, press Scan to auto scan the stored Skywarn channels.

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Advanced Operation

Changing Radio Settings

1. Press MENU then press orto scroll through the features menu. A feature

•If the signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.

•Press any button to mute signal loss reminder alert. If a signal is detected but lost within 10 minutes, then the reminder won’t sound.

SAME Code You can set your weather radio to alert for events affecting all regions, a single region, or multiple regions.

• All – the radio will alert for all regions within the broadcast area.

•Single – the radio will alert only for Location 1.

•Edit By Name – select your state and county.

•Edit By FIPS – use number button to key in6-digit

FIPS code.

•Delete? – clear current memory location.

•Multiple – the radio will alert for events in any of the

programmed regions.

•Edit By Name – select your state and county.

•Edit By FIPS – use number button to key in6-digit

FIPS code.

•Delete? – clear current memory location.

nNotes:

•For more information see “Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas” on page 10 and“What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?” on page 19.

•When you key in FIPS code, you can press  or to select the digit you want to change.

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* nNote: To avoid missing alerts, always set the volume level at maximum volume.

Turning Audible Alerts On or Off

•To enable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON/OFF to ON.

•To disable audible alerts, slide ALERT ON/OFF to OFF.

nNotes:

•You must slide ALERT ON/OFF to OFF while your radio is powered on, or the change will not take effect. This prevents accidentally switching off alerts.

•Even if you’ve turned off audible alerts, the backlight will still light up and the event message will scroll on the display until the effective time expires.

Connecting an External Alert

Connect a compatible external alerting device such as a pillow shaker or a flasher to the ALERT OUT jack. The external device can be up to 200mA with a 3.5mm phono plug (not supplied).

Your radio passes alerts to the external device. The alert turns off automatically when the alert period ends or is manually reset by pressing SNOOZE.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Additional Information

NWS Alert Descriptions

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nNotes:

* Alert is enabled permanently and cannot be selected or disabled.

†Test alerts you can use to ensure your local broadcasts are being received.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?

The National Weather Service (NWS) precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. The SAME signal includes aFIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) code and an event code that corresponds with the type of alert being sent.

The FIPS code format is:

Example: 048439

(0=All; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County)

To obtain the FIPS codes for your area, contact your local RadioShack store or call the NWS toll free at1-888-NWR-SAME(1-888-697-7263).You can also visit the NWS website:www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.

nNote: Your weather radio comespre-programmedwith FIPS codes sorted by state and county. Do not change your FIPS code unless you have confirmed with the NWS. See“Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas” on page 10 for more information.

What is an alert?

Your radio is preset to receive warnings, watches, and advisories from the NWS. When an alert is received, a voice or tone alert sounds, and the alert description and duration appear on the display. Alert descriptions are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by NWS. For a list of alert descriptions displayed on your Weather Alert Radio, refer to “NWS Alert Descriptions” on page 16-18.

nNote: If severe weather is imminent, do not wait for an alert tone.

What are undefined or unrecognized alerts?

The NWS occasionally broadcasts weather information intended for commercial or other non-publicuse, or creates and broadcasts new alert types. If a signal for a new alert type is received and the alert is turned on,

and the alert description (warning, watch, or advisory)

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How do I test my radio?

The NWS broadcast test alerts every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) or the NWS

(National Weather Service). These offices are listed in most telephone books or online at www.nws.noaa.gov. These test alerts are off by default. To change your alert settings see “Set Alerts” on page 14.

wImportant: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee an emergency alert will trigger your radio’s alert function. The alert function will only be triggered by an emergency alert when you program the weather radio with the FIPS code for your area.

Multiple FIPS codes are stored, but why does the radio only respond to alerts for one area?

Make sure your radio is set to MULTIPLE mode. See “SAME Code” on page 13.

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Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WX?

•Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended.

•Make sure the radio is set to the weather channel broadcast in your area. See “Select Channel” on page 12

What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

•A watch alerts you to potential severe weather approaching your area. It doesn’t mean severe weather will occur, but that the right conditions exist which could lead to severe storms. You should be prepared for deteriorating weather.

•A warning states the severe weather is imminent or present in your vicinity. You should immediately take precautions to protect yourself and your family.

How can I adapt my weather alert radio for special needs?

You can use your weather alert radio with a universal interface or modules that trigger a siren and/or flash lights when an alert is received. See “Connecting an External Alert” on page 15 for more information.