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Version 1.4  

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18  Mini USB DC Input Port (under the 

Rubber Dust Cover) 

23  Reset button (under the Rubber Dust Cover) 

19  Charging  Indicator  (under  the 

Rubber Dust Cover) 

24  Telescopic Antenna 

20  USB  Charging  Port  (under  the 

Rubber Dust Cover) 

25  Crank Handle 

21  Headphone  Jack  (under  the  Rubber 

Dust Cover) 

26  AAA battery compartment   

22  Audio Input   

27  Rechargeable battery compartment 

Figure 2 

 

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Cables and Converters 

There are two cables included: 

1.

 

Power Input (from USB, AC or DC converter) to charge the ADVENTURER2 

2.

 

Power Output (10-in-1 smart phone connector) to charge smart phone and PDA devices. 

Summary of Contents for WR-335 ADVENTURER2

Page 1: ...y Siren with Light Flasher 10 8 3 Power Outage Light Flasher 10 8 4 Radio Operation 10 8 5 Time 11 8 6 Radio Band Mode 11 8 6 1 AM FM SW Radio Tuning 12 8 6 2 Preset Channels 12 8 6 3 Weather Band Tuning 12 8 6 4 Shortwave Radio 12 8 6 5 Weather Alert Mode 15 8 7 Smart Phone and PDA Operation 16 8 8 Low Battery Indication 16 8 9 Audio Output Head Phones 16 8 10 Audio Input 16 8 11 Resetting the AD...

Page 2: ...set hole Maintenance 1 Plug the ADVENTURER2 into a power source computer USB or AC until fully charged Disconnect after fully charged to extend the battery life Do not leave plugged into the charger indefinitely 2 Periodically charge the ADVENTURER2 every few weeks This will extend the battery life and provide a fully charged radio when an emergency occurs The solar collector will not fully charge...

Page 3: ... PDA Problems Call support 480 346 3380 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Email support ambientweather com Chat www AmbientWeather com chat html 2 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR 335 Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio Flashlight with AM FM NOAA Weather Band Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone Portable Device Charger To download the latest full size manual for easy vi...

Page 4: ...Mode Select and Clock Set button 2 LCD Display 9 Volume Down button 3 Flashlight 10 Volume Up button 4 Flashlight ON OFF button Emergency Siren Flasher Light button 11 Solar Panel 5 Clock Radio Tune Down button 12 16 Station Preset buttons 1 5 6 Clock Radio Tune Up button 17 Speaker 7 Power On Standby Smart Phone Portable Device On Figure 1 ...

Page 5: ...Dust Cover 24 Telescopic Antenna 20 USB Charging Port under the Rubber Dust Cover 25 Crank Handle 21 Headphone Jack under the Rubber Dust Cover 26 AAA battery compartment 22 Audio Input 27 Rechargeable battery compartment Figure 2 4 Cables and Converters There are two cables included 1 Power Input from USB AC or DC converter to charge the ADVENTURER2 2 Power Output 10 in 1 smart phone connector to...

Page 6: ...wer output port 5 Warnings When used in the directed manner this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before use and keep these instructions handy for future reference Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructio...

Page 7: ...pply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device Do not overload wall outlet 14 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same battery type 15 Do not attempt to dismantle open or repair this product yourself If a fault occurs seek advice from Ambient Weather support only Only the rechargeable battery can be replaced or serv...

Page 8: ...r will not completely charge your unit and is intended to extend the existing battery charge 7 2 DC and AC Power Prior to using the WR 335 we recommend you fully charge the rechargeable battery through the USB Power Input Figure 2 This may take up to four hours Connect the power input cable Figure 3 to the USB mini jack and the other end to the USB or AC power source The red battery charge indicat...

Page 9: ...tes of continuous radio usage subject to volume or approximately 3 5 minutes of talk time on the smart phone your results may vary due to phone variation 7 5 Dry Smart Battery AAA Battery Power The WR 335 also includes the option to power from 3 x AAA power as a back up to the rechargeable battery source This is convenient if you have drained the rechargeable battery source and you wish to avoid h...

Page 10: ...adio Emergency or remote use Low Solar Hand Crank AAA Batteries Weather Alert Continuous monitoring 1 High AC USB from computer Smart phone charging Short term emergency use 2 High AC USB from computer Hand Crank 1 The weather alert mode consumes a significant amount of power because it is constantly scanning for the emergency 1050 Hz tone from the National Weather Service We recommend fully charg...

Page 11: ...he hour up or down Hold the TUN button to change rapidly Press the MODE button to proceed to the next step 3 Set Minute Press the TUN or TUN to adjust the minute up or down Hold the TUN button to change rapidly Press the MODE button to exit the time setting mode 8 6 Radio Band Mode NOTE Radio reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB Disconnect USB power when listening to the radio ...

Page 12: ...oice of the National Weather Service and automated voice that provides forecast information weather statements watches and warnings 8 6 4 Shortwave Radio 8 6 4 1 Shortwave Introduction The shortwave radio receives frequencies between 2 300 and 23 000 MHz The primary advantage of shortwave is their ability to propagate for long distances by bouncing off of the ionosphere making it possible to liste...

Page 13: ...real Canada 5 980 Radio RSA Johannesburg South Africa 6 005 CFCX Montreal Canada 6 045 Radio Australia Lyndhurst Australia 6 090 Radio Luxembourg Ville Louvigny Luxembourg 6 095 Polskie Radio Warsaw Poland 6 105 Radio New Zealand Wellington New Zealand 7 140 Trans World Radio Monte Carlo Monaco 7 300 Radio Noumea Tirana Albania 9 475 Radio Cairo Cairo Egypt 9 515 Voice of Greece Athens Greece 9 52...

Page 14: ...a Bulgaria 11 745 Voice of Free China Taipei Taiwan 11 815 Radio Japan Tokyo Japan 11 835 4VEH Cap Haitien Haiti 11 845 Radio Canada Montreal Canada 11 850 Deutsche Welle Cologne Germany 11 890 Voice of Chile Santiago Chile 11 900 Radio RSA Johannesburg South Africa 11 910 BBC London England 11 930 Radio Havana Cuba Havana Cuba 11 935 Radio Portugal Lisbon Portugal 11 945 Radio Beijing Beijing Chi...

Page 15: ...n as defined in the previous section Press the MODE button until the ALT symbol will be displayed The ALT symbol will continue to be displayed until there is a weather statement watch or warning In the event of an alert the alert light will flash and the radio will sound with the voice of the National Weather Service To disable the alert light press any key To disable the alert light but continue ...

Page 16: ...This will extend the crank life NOTE You may receive a charging compatibility error on your smart phone but your device may still charge and it will not harm your device 8 8 Low Battery Indication When the battery voltage is less than 3 0V the low battery indication will be displayed The ADVENTURER2 will not operate in a low battery condition If the battery drains quickly or the charging LED flash...

Page 17: ... default and all of your previous settings will be erased CAUTION Do not use a sharp or pointed object to press the reset button It may damage the reset switch inside the ADVENTURER2 Figure 7 9 Care and Maintenance 9 1 Battery Maintenance To maintain the battery Periodically charge the battery to extend battery life Do not leave the radio plugged into the charger indefinitely Switch off power afte...

Page 18: ...attery Power 3 7V 2200 mAh lithium ion rechargeable battery replaceable or 3 x AAA UM 4 batteries Radio Bands AM 525 KHz to 1710 KHz FM 88 MHz to 108 MHz WeatherBand 162 400 to 162 550 MHz Shortwave 2 300 to 23 000 MHz Flashlight 35 lumens Flashlight Siren 125 db Size and Dimensions Dimensions 6 0 x 3 5 x 2 0 Weight appx one lb Temperature Range Working temperature range 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C Stor...

Page 19: ...er with your smart phone model and connector type The connectors included cover about 95 of the smart phone market You can also use the female USB cable to connect to the USB cable included with most smart phones The WR 335 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 disc...

Page 20: ...loud cover 12 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for the WR 335 at www AmbientWeather com Accessory Image Description Ambient Weather WR 355 BATT 3 7V 2200 mAh Rechargeable Battery for Weather Alert Radios Replaces rechargeable battery after end of life LR18650 rechargeable 13 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return ...

Page 21: ...p or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances 15 FCC Statement 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 c...

Page 22: ...ed Page 22 16 Battery Recycle Statement Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection sites in the U S and Canada To find the site nearest you visit www call2recycle org or call toll free 1 877 2 RECYCLE ...

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