User manual
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9. Specifications
Dimensions: 128 x 80 x 45mm (5.04 x 3.15 x 1.77 in.)
Weight: Approximately 200g (.44 lbs)
Power Consumption (max): 1W
Radio Frequency Range: 520-1710 KHz AM; 87-108 MHz FM
WB (MHz): 1)162.400 2)162.425 3)162.450 4)162.475 5)162.500 6)162.525 7)162.550
Internal Battery: AAA 800MAh 3.5 V Ni-MH
Battery Life: Greater than 3 years and more than 500 charging cycles with 3 hours of daily use.
10. Troubleshooting Guide
If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows:
1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com
2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time)
3. Technical Support: 480-283-1644 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time)
Problem
Solution
The unit will not power up.
Fully charge the WR-099 through the USB power port.
Phone generates an error message when
plugged into the WR-099.
A lower voltage output may result in error messages on
the phone but should still charge the phone.
The Weather Band reception is poor.
Weather band reception can be poor inside a
metal building, structure or where electronic
noise is present. Try moving outside to improve
reception
Check local reception by driving to a different
location and testing the weather band reception.
Radio reception is dramatically reduced when
charging from USB. Disconnect USB power
when listening to the radio.
My smart phone connector is not
supported. Where can I purchase the
proper tip for my smart phone?
Contact Ambient Weather with your smart phone model
and connector type. The connectors included cover about
95% of the smart phone market. A female USB tip is
included, and most smart phones include USB cables.
The WR-099 will not fully charge my
smart phone.
Charging a smart phone through the Phone Charger Jack
is intended for emergency purpose only. It is not intended
for recharging fully a discharged battery. Smart phone
battery capacity significantly exceeds the battery
capacity of the WR-099.
Therefore, a fully charged WR-099 will only partially
charge a smart phone or PDA device. After the battery
stops charging the device, disconnect the device and
begin cranking if a DC power source is not available.
The display fades when placed in direct
sunlight.
If the display heats up outside the operational range, the
display will fade. For solar charging, partial sunlight or
shade is sufficient.