2-240.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM Cat. No. 12-240 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
12-240.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack Weatheradio with Alert is designed to receive National Weather Service broadcasts. These broadcasts provide information about weather conditions and forecasts 24 hours a day. Your radio receives these transmissions from up to 50 miles away. Its features include: Alert Mode — monitors weather broadcasts and sounds an alert siren in emergency weather situations. Optional Siren Lock — sets the siren to sound until you turn it off.
12-240.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
12-240.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM CONTENTS Power Sources ............................................................ 5 Connecting AC Power ............................................ 5 Installing a Backup Battery ..................................... 5 Operation ..................................................................... 6 Receiving Weather Broadcasts .............................. 6 Using the Alert Mode .............................................. 7 Testing Alert Operation .....
12-240.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM POWER SOURCES CONNECTING AC POWER Plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. Caution: To prevent electric shock, the plug’s blades are polarized and fit only one way. If the plug will not fit easily, turn it over and try again. Do not force it. INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY The radio automatically switches to battery power if AC power fails. Follow these steps to install a 9-volt battery (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. 1.
12-240.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM OPERATION RECEIVING WEATHER BROADCASTS Follow these steps to receive National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts. 1. To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks. The alert indicator lights. When you turn on the radio, it is set to the alert mode. 2. Press WEATHER to set the radio to receive weather broadcasts. The alert indicator turns off. 3. Set ANTENNA to LINE. Note: If the signal is broken or noisy, set ANTENNA to ROD .
12-240.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM 5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 6. To turn off the radio, turn VOLUME to the left until it clicks. USING THE ALERT MODE You can set the Weatheradio to alert you when the National Weather Service broadcasts an emergency signal, without having to listen to continuous weather updates. Follow these steps to set the radio to the alert mode. 1. To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks.
12-240.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM Note: We suggest you use the OFF setting when you will be away from the radio so the siren does not disturb others if it sounds. When you return, the radio’s alert indicator flashes to let you know that the radio received an alert signal broadcast. 3. When the radio receives an alert signal and sounds the alert siren, press WEATHER. The siren stops (if it is still sounding), the alert indicator stops flashing, and you hear the current weather broadcast. 4.
12-240.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM Testing the Alert Circuit The TEST button lets you hear the alert siren the Weatheradio produces, but does not guarantee your radio will receive an emergency alert broadcast (see “Testing Alert Reception”). Follow these steps to sound the alert siren. 1. Turn on the Weatheradio. 2. Press ALERT. The alert indicator lights. 3. Press and hold TEST. The siren sounds. If ALERT LOCK is set to ON , press WEATHER to stop the siren.
12-240.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM Testing Alert Reception The fact that you get clear voice reception or that the siren sounds when you press TEST does not guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your Weatheradio’s alert siren. Also, if you are in a fringe area, your radio might be triggered by an alert broadcast in one area, but not be triggered if you place it somewhere else (even close by).
12-240.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Weatheradio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your radio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments.
-240.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM CLEANER Wipe the Weatheradio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the radio. Modifying or tampering with the Weatheradio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your radio’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
12-240.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage ................Channel A: 162.400 MHz Channel B: 162.475 MHz Channel C: 162.550 MHz Power Output...................................... Maximum 440 mW Power Supply...................... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, 5 watts AC Battery Backup Power ....9-Volt Battery (Cat. No. 23-553) Antenna .............................Line Cord or Telescoping Rod Dimensions (HWD) ....................
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12-240.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 3:08 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.
