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FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ˆ Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 Weather Alerts ............................................................................................ 5 Locking Out Undefined Weather Descriptions .................................... 5 NWS Weather Alert Descriptions ........................................................ 6 Understanding the FIPS Codes ..................................................................
ˆ Introduction Your RadioShack 7 Channel SAME Weatheradio represents the latest generation of weather alert technology. Your Weatheradio uses SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) circuitry to provide complete information about weather conditions in your immediate area, so you are not bothered by alerts that do not affect you. Your Weatheradio includes an indoor thermometer, wireless outdoor thermometer and digital clock.
WEATHER ALERTS When the Weatheradio receives a weather alert: • it sounds an alert (siren or beep) • it displays a description of the alert and the alert duration • an indicator lights Note: If the Weatheradio receives more than one weather alert at the same time, it displays information for each alert in sequence. The alert descriptions your Weatheradio can display are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by the NWS.
4. Press MENU to reset all the setting to default. '()$8/7 21 then 86(5#6(783 appears. 5. Turn off the Weatheradio. NWS Weather Alert Descriptions Your Weatheradio can display these NWS weather alert descriptions. For easy reference, this list also shows the type of alert (siren or beep) that sounds during each alert.
Weather/Alert Description Hurricane Warning Hurricane Watch Immediate Evacuation Warning Law Enforcement Warning Local Area Emergency National Hazard Warning National Information Center National Periodic Test Practice/Demo Radiological Hazard Warning Radiological Hazard Watch Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Weather Statement Shelter In-Place Warning Special Marine Warning Special Weather Statement Tornado Warning Tornado Watch Tsunami W
Note: If the Weatheradio displays a warning (emergency) alert message, the WARNING indicator lights. If the Weatheradio displays a Watch alert message, the WATCH indicator lights. If the Weatheradio displays a Statement alert message, the STATEMENT indicator lights.
ˆ A Quick Look at Your Weatheradio Antenna WEATHER CLOCK Directional Controls MENU VOLUME ALERT ALERT VOLUME WARNING Indicator WATCH Indicator STATEMENT Indicator ˆ Preparation CONNECTING POWER Your Weatheradio uses the supplied AC adapter for normal operation, and one 9V battery (not supplied) for backup power when AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. The remote sensor uses three AA batteries (not supplied) for power.
• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. compartment, then place the battery inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Notes: • Always connect the Weatheradio to AC power for normal use. • If the backup battery becomes weak, your Weatheradio might not sound a tone when an emergency or test alert is broadcast. Test your radio’s reception periodically, and replace the battery if the tone does not sound. Connecting the Weatheradio to AC Power 1.
5. Press >. $0 or 30 appears. Press ∧ or ∨ to select 7C or FC. 4. Install three AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. 6. Press >. A beep sounds. 5. Replace the cover and secure it with the screws. 7. Press MENU to return to the clock display. Notes: • At temperatures below –4 °F (–20 °C), we suggest using RadioShack lithium batteries in the remote sensor.
metal door or wall, or a water pipe hidden behind a wall. Choose a location for the remote sensor that is within 20–30 yards of the Weatheradio, either indoors or outdoors. The construction of your home or office might affect the transmission range between the Weatheradio and the remote sensor. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance. Note: The remote sensor is resistant to water damage.
• If you do not press a key for 45 seconds, the Weatheradio stores all valid entries and exits the programming mode. location, then select that channel. Automatic Channel Setup: When 7KJE appears, press >. 9>7DD;B, I;7H9>?D=°ýappears. • If you make an invalid entry, an error tone sounds. If there is an available channel, • If you press MENU during programming, the Weatheradio stores all valid entries (except the clock settings) and exits the programming mode.
7. Press ∧ or ∨ to toggle between H;C?D:;H ED (beep on) and H;C?D:;HýE<< (beep off), then press > to confirm. A beep sounds and H;C?D:;H appears. Note: If you enable the Missed Alert Reminder beep, the tone sounds every 10 seconds after the broadcast ends until the alert time expires. 8. Press ∧ or ∨ until H;IFEDI;ýBE9 appears, then press >. Press ∧ or ∨ to toggle between I?D=B;ý BE9, CKBJ?FB;ýBE9 and 7BBý BE97J?ED.
Test or Demo Alerts telephone book under “US Government, Department of Commerce.” Important: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your Weatheradio’s alert function. Be sure you choose the proper location for the Weatheradio and regularly check the Weatheradio to be sure it is operating properly. Manually Testing the Alert Tone 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the 9V battery. 2.
1. While the clock appears, press MENU. J;CF;H7JKH; appears. Press >. 2. Press ∧ or ∨ to select ?D:EEH, EKJ:EEH, °9/°<, or H;CEJ;ý 9>7DD;B. Then press >. 1. When °9/°< appears, press >. °9 appears. 2. Press ∧ or ∨ to select the °9 or °< format, then press >. Both indoor and outdoor temperatures appear in the selected format, and a beep sounds. Resetting Indoor/Outdoor In INDOOR mode, you can reset the minimum and maximum temperatures for the Weatheradio’s location.
VIEWING THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Note: If the Weatheradio loses power, all stored temperatures are lost. The remote sensor sends temperature data to the Weatheradio every 30 seconds. The Weatheradio’s internal sensor updates the indoor temperature every 10 seconds. Press ∧ or ∨#to view the maximum or minimum, indoor and outdoor temperatures for 10 seconds.
CKBJ?FB;ýBE9 or 7BBýBE97J?ED (such as JEHD7:E M7HD?D=) until the alert’s effective time received as part of the NWS broadcast code expires. An alert could be in effect for several hours. mode. Otherwise, the Weatheradio only receives broadcasts for the FIPS code you stored in the first memory position. • If severe weather threatens, do not wait for an alert tone. Turn on the weather broadcast and monitor the weather information.
Enabling/Disabling Alert Tones You can turn on or off some types of alert tones received by your Weatheradio. For example, you can turn off the alert tone for a volcano warning if you do not live near a volcano. 1. To enable or disable alert tones, while the clock appears, press MENU then ∧ or ∨ until M;7J>;H7:?E appears. Then press >. 2. Repeatedly press ∧ or ∨ until JED; :;<;7J appears. Then press >. 3. Repeatedly press ∧ or ∨ until M7HD?D=, J;IJ, IJ7J;C;DJ, or M7J9>ýappears.
š š š š >KHH?97D; I;L;H;ýM;7J>;H IF;9?7BýM;7J>;H KDADEMD while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert description and sounds the corresponding tone. When J;IJ appears, you can select: Note: While an alert is in effect, the corresponding alert indicator lights. š :;CEýC;II7=; š CEDJ>BOýJ;IJ 1. Press > to review the next message or < to review the previous message. Note: If you disable '(02# 0(66$*(, no Demo message appears and no Demo alert sounds. 2.
The green statement indicator lights. 5th message 6th message 1st message 2nd message 3rd message 4th message IF;9?7B M;7J>;H IJ7J;C;DJ ,>h&&C_d )ý;L;DJI IF;9?7B While reviewing warning messages, if you do not press > or < for 10 seconds, the display returns to the most recently displayed message. ˆ Troubleshooting If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem.
Problem Suggestion The Weatheradio’s continuous alert tone sounds intermittent or seems to warble. The Weatheradio constantly monitors the channel you set it to, even while it is sounding a continuous alert. Each time the Weatheradio receives a signal on the channel, it pauses very briefly to compare the signal against those stored in its memory. If the Weatheradio pauses frequently (depending on how often it receives a signal), it might make the Weatheradio’s continuous alert tone sound intermittent.
ˆ Specifications Frequency Coverage Channel 1 ...................................................................................................... Channel 2 ...................................................................................................... Channel 3 ...................................................................................................... Channel 4 ...................................................................................................... Channel 5 ..............
Antenna ..................................................................................... Telescoping Rod Antenna Dimensions (HWD): Weatheradio .................................................. 51/2 × 4 × 29/16 inches (140 × 101 × 65 mm) Remote Sensor ............................................ 4 × 23/4 × 15/16 inches (101.6 × 70 × 24 mm) Weight: Main Unit .................................................................................................... 12.7 oz (361 g) Remote Sensor ................
