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1.    Speaker 

2.    LCD Display – 

Displays time and alert messages. Also used to display different options when 

       programming.

3.    LED Indicator  Lights - “Warning” (Red), “Watch” (Orange), “Advisory ” (Yellow), Power  

       (Green) 

4.    Alarm ON/OFF- 

Press to turn Alarm1 and Alarm 2 off and on.

5.    Listen - 

Press to listen to NOAA weather broadcast

6.    Snooze Button - 

Silences wake-up alarm for a period of 9 minutes.

7.    Save  

 - Press to exit and save changes in programmable menus.

8.    Menu - 

Press and hold to enter programmable menus

9.    PREV(ious)  Button – 

Use to scroll back through previous menu options while programming.

10.  Vol Down - 

Use to turn volume down and to scroll down through menu lists

11.  NEXT Button – 

Use to scroll forward through menu options while programming.

12.  Vol Up - 

Use to turn volume up and to scroll up through menu lists

13.  18” Integrated Telescopic Antenna – 

Fully extend the antenna and orient it for best reception.

14.  Hang holes 

- for wall mounting

15.  Battery Selection Switch – 

Select “Alkaline” or “Charge” according to back-up battery type. 

 See  

       battery installation instructions on page 11 for diagram.

16. 

 

Polarity markings

 - indicates and - alignment of battery.

17.  DC Power Jack – 

Connect AC Adapter or 12V DC from car cigarette adapter (not included)

18.  Remote Alert (3.5 mm Jack) – 

 Provides contact closure to activate external devices.

19.  Alert audio output -

 Use 1/4” jack to connect remote speaker or PA system

20.  Extrernal antenna 

- Remove telescopic antenna and use F-connector to connect external antenna

 

Description of controls and functions

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Handicapped Accessories  - Appendix B

The WX-200 Public Alert radio is equipped to connect a variety of special needs 

accessory devices including strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and remote sirens.

 Once connected, these devices will automatically be activated when the radio 

receives an advisory, watch or warning for the duration of the radio siren or until you 

press the Radio OFF button.

To connect a  special needs accessory, plug 

the device into the Remote Alert jack on the 

rear panel of the radio shown in Fig. 1. This jack 

requires a 3.5 mm connector.

Note

: If an alert is blocked, the accessory will 

not be activated. The Alert Volume switch does 

not affect devices connected to the remote alert 

ouput.

 Wall Mount Installation

1. Use the mounting template from the back of this manual to position the radio on the 

desired wall.

2. Drill two screw holes as indicated on the template and fix the screws onto the wall, 

using drywall anchors if necessary.  Leave a space of about 3mm (1/8”) between the 

head of the screw and the wall. 

4. Hang the radio onto the two screws on the wall, make sure the installation is secure.  

Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet to activate the radio.

Note: Be sure to install batteries before wall mounting

Fig. 1

Summary of Contents for PUBLIC ALERT WX-200

Page 1: ...ic AlertTM Radio www simaproducts com 2008 Sima Products Corporation all rights reserved 2008 First Alert all rights reserved First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license PN 21785 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...3 1 4 SETTING EVENT LANGUAGE 13 1 5 SETTING THE WEATHER CHANNEL 14 CHAPTER 2 PROGRAMMING SETTING SAME LOCATION 15 17 CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SET ALERT MODE 18 SET BACKLIGHT 18 SET KEYTONE 19 SET ALARM CLOCK 19 SET SIREN VOLUME 20 SIREN TEST 20 ADDING ALERTS 21 SET SIREN MODE 22 USING ALARM CLOCK 23 APPENDIX A NOTES AND TIPS 23 APPENDIX B HANDICAPPED ACCESSORIES 24 WALL MOUNTING 24 ALERT DEC...

Page 3: ...our local authority for information concerning reclamation and disposal of rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Cadmium is a chemical identified by Proposition 65 in the State of California to cause cancer CAUTION This product has a built in circuit for charging four 4 1 5V AA rechargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries When regular alkaline batteries are used as a backup power source set the selection ...

Page 4: ... together with the original bill of sale and this limited warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to Sima Products Corporation Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 2 This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse misuse negligence or unauthorized repairs 3 All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded Some states do ...

Page 5: ... actual reception and alert response your unit must receive a test or emergency alert signal broadcast The National Weather Service NWS broadcasts a test alert every week typically on Wednesday between 11AM and 12PM noon The radio will warn you if it has not received an alert within 10 days To find out the specific test schedule in your area contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admi...

Page 6: ...al settings which you can use such as Defeat Siren and Add Alerts to customize the response of your radio For up to date information on NOAA and weather frequencies used in your area check the NOAA web site at http www nws noaa gov nwr or call 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 27 WX 200 Specifications WEATHER BAND CHANNELS Channel 1 162 400 MHz Channel 2 162 425 MHz Channel 3 162 450 MHz Channel 4 162...

Page 7: ...ver 50 hrs of operation while rechargeable NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide over 12 hours See battery installation section page 11 for more information English and Spanish language The radio can be programmed to display the text messages in either English or Spanish The main features of the WX 200 Public Alert Radio include 26 Trouble Shooting Problem POWER light does not come on POWER light ...

Page 8: ... Watch UB Food Contamination Warning Flash Flood Watch Flash Flood Statement Flash Flood Warning Flood Watch Flood Statement Flood Warning Fire Warning Flash Freeze Warning Freeze Warning Hurricane Statement UB Hazardous Mat Warning Hurricane Watch UB Hurricane Warning High Wind Watch High Wind Warning Iceberg Warning UB Industrial Fire Warning UB Local Area Emergency UB Law Enforcement Warning UB...

Page 9: ...tivate external devices 19 Alert audio output Use 1 4 jack to connect remote speaker or PA system 20 Extrernal antenna Remove telescopic antenna and use F connector to connect external antenna Description of controls and functions 24 Handicapped Accessories Appendix B The WX 200 Public Alert radio is equipped to connect a variety of special needs accessory devices including strobe lights pillow vi...

Page 10: ... up the built in telescopic antenna and fully extend it vertically The Weather Band channel that gives you the best reception may not be the one that broadcasts weather information for your own location or county To improve reception move the radio location To Review Alert Messages The WX 200 will store up to 17 alert messages in its memory When theeffective time for an event expires the alerts is...

Page 11: ...hrough the main menu list to the SIREN MODE menu 3 Press the NEXT button to enter the Siren Mode menu The words ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE will scroll across the top of the screen This is the first alert on the list of alerts that NOAA can broadcast You have the option to turn the siren OFF to block this alert or ON to receive it Note Some alerts are not blockable Use the Alert Table on Page 25 to hel...

Page 12: ...he ability to add up to 4 new alerts This feature allows you to update your WX 200 in the event that NOAA changes or adds alerts to the message menu in the future The alerts you add must have the same exact 3 letter code used by NOAA for your radio to respond properly To add a new alert 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE 2 Pr...

Page 13: ...er will be displayed The volume setting will be blinking Press the UP DOWN buttons to select the desired volume setting With each setting the radio will sound a sample of the appropriate siren volume Press the SAVE button to save the Siren Volume setting and exit to the main menu list Press the MENU button to return to normal operation Note if you exit the SIREN VOLUME menu by pressing the MENU bu...

Page 14: ...e WX 200 has two wakeup alarms as well as a snooze button to provide maximum control over your alarm clock The unit will alarm for 59 minutes unless stopped by pressing the SNOOZE or ALARM ON OFF buttons Pressing the SNOOZE button silences the alarm for 9 minutes To set the either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds 2 Press the DOWN button 4 times to select the ALARM2...

Page 15: ...ht is always on except when operating on battery power When operating on battery power the backlight is activated only when a button is pressed or an alert is received ALERT MODE SET BACKLIGHT To set the backlight 1 Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE 2 Press the DOWN button 2 times to scroll down through the main menu list to t...

Page 16: ... will be flashing Press the UP button to select ADD which will begin flashing Press the NEXT button to add another programmed location Repeat steps 5 8 in the programming menu When finished press the SAVE or NEXT button to save your changes EDIT ADD DEL EDIT ADD DEL To delete a programmed SAME location enter the COUNTY CODE menu 1 Press the NEXT button EDIT ADD and DELETE will appear on the screen...

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