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Your RadioShack MultiBand Portable Radio is ideal for monitoring transmissions between pilots and other planes or air traffic control facilities. Or, you can tune to the AM or FM radio band, or audio from a favorite TV show. Its handy size and fixed wrist strap let you enjoy news, sports, talk shows, and weather reports almost anywhere. FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Product: Model: Responsible Party: Phone: Multiband Portable Radio 12-817 RadioShack 100 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-415-3200 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 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.
• Reorient or antenna. relocate the receiving • 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 connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your radio.
Using Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install three fresh AA batteries over the ribbon in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) inside the compartment. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Never mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types. • To protect the radio from battery leakage, never leave dead, weak or old batteries in the radio.
Using AC or DC Power You can power the radio using a 4.5V, 150mA AC or DC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a (Class 2 for AC power) power source that supplies 4.5V DC and delivers at least 150 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the radio's 4.5V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or the adapter.
2. Insert the Adaptaplug’s twin connectors into the adapter cord’s smaller end so it reads TIP + POS. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the radio’s DC 4.5V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet (for AC power) or a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (for DC power). CONNECTING THE EARPHONE For private listening, insert the 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug of the supplied mono earphone (stored in the battery compartment) into the earphone jack on the side of the radio.
begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
OPERATION The radio lets you listen to AM, FM, TV1, TV2 and AIR band radio broadcasts. Playing the Radio 1. To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME toward MAX until it TUNING clicks. VOLUME Earphone Jack DC 4.5V Jack 2. Set BAND AM/FM/TV1/TV2/AIR to the desired band. 3. Adjust TUNING to the desired station. AM/FM/ TV1/TV2/ AIR Notes: • Rotate the radio (the AM antenna is built in) to the position that produces the best AM reception. • For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping antenna.
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 5. To turn off the radio, turn VOLUME towards OFF until it clicks. CARE Keep the radio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range: AM .......................................... 530 – 1710 kHz FM ............................................. 88 – 108 MHz TV1 (Channel 2 – 6) .................... 59 – 88 MHz TV2 (Channel 7 – 13) .............. 178 – 217 MHz AIR .......................................... 108 – 135 MHz Power Output (at 10% THD) ..................................... 150 mW Power Requirement ........................... DC 4.5V (3 AA batteries) or adapter Dimensions (HWD) ...................
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
