Model: 810-163TWR Instruction Manual DC: 090314 NOAA WEATHER RADIO RELIABLE EMERGENCY INFORMATION | AM/FM ONE BUTTON TORNADO ALERTS* Telescoping Antenna LCD LED Flashlight Alert Type Indicator Flashlight ON/OFF Button Blue Armed Light Earphone Jack 6V AC Power Jack Battery compartment 3 “AAA” Buttons Auto-Selects Local Weather Info | No Programming Different from other weather alert radios: One easy button activates the TORNADO ONLY OPTION.* No programming required.
GET STARTED Step 1: Insert the included 6-volt AC power adapter into the wall outlet then into the weather radio. Step 2: Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included) into the radio. Observe the correct polarity. Step 3: The radio turns on automatically and searches for the first available weather band channel for 30 seconds. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm the channel. Note: If the radio does not immediately turn on, press button 3 (POWER) one time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOAA Weather Radio Auto-selects Local Weather Information Get Started Easy One-button Selection Table of Contents Features Active Tornado Only Alerts Active All Alerts Alert Type Status Indicator Optional Professional Settings Weather Band Stay Safe and informed AM Radio FM Radio 6” Protected Telescopic Antenna Volume Light Button (Flashlight) Power Button Power up the NOAA Weather Radio Optional Earphone Jack Specifications Maintenance and Care Warranty 1-Year Limited Disclaimer FCC State
ACTIVE TORNADO ONLY ALERTS The radio will alert you to Tornado watches and warnings only.* Other types of alerts will be ignored. Backlight flashes red for watches and warnings. The alert message will scroll across the top of the LCD. The volume level will increase to level 16 (the maximum sound) automatically. Press the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume as needed. The radio will stop broadcasting when the final tone of the message is received.
When an alert happens, the radio will unmute and play the alert message. The message will scroll across the top of the LCD. ALERT TYPE STATUS INDICATOR (Advisory, Watch, Warning) During an active advisory, watch or warning the corresponding status indicator will be lit until the alert time expires. YELLOW ORANGE RED OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS (Scroll Speed, FIPS Codes, Alerts) The Pro-Settings provide the option to select specific alerts only. These prosettings are optional.
13. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to view the first alert. ON will flash. 14. Use the –VOL+ button to change to NO if you do not want that alert. 15. Press the TUN> button to move to the next alert. Repeat steps 13-15 to view and select all the alerts. Note: Some alerts are mandatory and cannot be turned off. 16. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm your selections. 17. Press the POWER button once to exit the setting menu.
6” PROTECTED TELESCOPIC ANTENNA For best reception extend the 6” telescopic antenna and place radio in open area. When radio is not in use retract the antenna to the protective cover. Telescoping Antenna VOLUME In any radio mode, press and release the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume to a desired level. Levels 1-16 are available. Hold the –VOL+ button to change faster. LIGHT BUTTON (Flashlight) Press the LIGHT button ( ) on the side of the radio to operate the very bright 0.
OPTIONAL EARPHONE JACK The NOAA Weather Radio has a 3.5mm earphone jack above the AC power jack. Earphones not included. SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 3.04 L x 5.89 H x 1 D (in) 77.3 L x 149.8 H x 25 D (mm) Weather Band 162.4000 - 162.5500MHz AM 82dB 520-1710 KHz FM 10dB 87.
WARRANTY: 1-Year Limited Warranty La Crosse McCormick, LLC warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 1-year from the original retail purchase, La Crosse McCormick, LLC will, at La Crosse McCormick, LLC ’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be made). CONDITIONS: 1.
8. SERVICE TIMELINE: Please allow approximately 2-4 weeks for the radio to be serviced under warranty. Support: www.lacrosseclock.com/support Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610 Product Registration: www.lacrosseclock.com/register DISCLAIMER * Disclaimer: La Crosse McCormick, LLC. (“La Crosse”) provides various alert options to aid users. La Crosse shall not be liable for accuracy, usefulness or availability of information transmitted via the service.
Event Codes ADR AVA AVW BHW BWW BZW CAE CDW CEM CFA CFW CHW CWW DBA DBW DEW DMO DSW EAN EAT EQW EVI EVA FCW FFA FFS FFW FLA FLS FLW FRW FSW FZW HLS HMW HUA HUW HWA HWW IBW IFW LAE LEW LSW NAT NIC NMN NPT NST NUW POS RHW Description Administrative message Avalanche Watch Avalanche Warning Biological Hazard Warning Boil Water Warning Blizzard Warning Child Abduction Emergency Civil Danger Warning Civil Emergency Message Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Flood Warning Chemical Hazard Warning Contaminated Water Warn
Event Codes RMT RWT SMW SPS SPW SVA SVR SVS TOA TOE TOR TRA TRW TSA TSW TXB TXF TXO TXP VOL WFA WFW WSA WSW Description Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test Special Marine Warning Special Weather Statement Shelter-in-Place Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement Tornado Watch 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Tornado Warning Tropical Storm Watch Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Watch Tsunami Warning Transmitter Backup On Transmitter Carrier Off Transmitter Ca
