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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

. Then unsnap the telescoping antenna and

extend it to its full length. If reception is still not clear,
try locating the radio near an outside wall or window.

4. Set 

CHANNEL

 to the frequency that provides the best

reception.

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Summary of Contents for 12-240

Page 1: ...Cat No 12 240 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Weatheradio with Alert...

Page 2: ...ren Lock sets the siren to sound until you turn it off Siren Test Button lets you check the alert siren to make sure the alert circuit is operating Two Antennas give you the option of using the power...

Page 3: ...ectric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operat ing and maintenance instructions are included in the litera ture accompanying this product The g...

Page 4: ...ower 5 Installing a Backup Battery 5 Operation 6 Receiving Weather Broadcasts 6 Using the Alert Mode 7 Testing Alert Operation 8 Testing the Alert Circuit 9 Testing Alert Reception 10 Care and Mainten...

Page 5: ...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 5...

Page 6: ...adio 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...

Page 7: ...set the radio to the alert mode 1 To turn on the radio turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks The radio is in the alert mode and the alert indicator lights Then set VOLUME to its center posi tion N...

Page 8: ...r stops flashing and you hear the current weather broadcast 4 To turn off the radio turn VOLUME to the left until it clicks Caution If severe weather threatens do not wait for an alert turn on your ra...

Page 9: ...ve 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 sir...

Page 10: ...y week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 noon To find out the specific test schedule in your area contact your local Na tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or National Weather Service o...

Page 11: ...uits Use and store the radio only in normal tem perature environments Temperature ex tremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the radio away from dust a...

Page 12: ...r radio is not performing as it should take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance FCC STATEMENT Your Weatheradio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To...

Page 13: ...0 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 13 4 61 16 41 8 Inches 45 153 104 mm Weight 15 5 oz 4...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES...

Page 15: ...15...

Page 16: ...to any Radio Shack store War ranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRA...

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