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Cat. No. 12-251

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Weatheradio

with Alert

12-251.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 14, 2000 12:40 PM

Summary of Contents for 12-251

Page 1: ...Cat No 12 251 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Weatheradio with Alert 12 251 fm Page 1 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 2: ...erous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product The graphical symbols with supplemental mark ings are located on the bottom of the product 1999 ...

Page 3: ...his equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in Product Weatheradio with Alert Model 12 251 Re...

Page 4: ... of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your...

Page 5: ...ory so the Weatheradio sounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared in any of those locations Audible Alert the Weatheradio sounds a built in siren when it detects emergency weather situations 7 Weather Channels let you select the frequen cy for your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA weather broadcasts Selectable Alert Function lets you set the Weatheradio so ...

Page 6: ...dio uses a 9 volt battery not supplied for backup power if AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected Alert Volume Control lets you adjust the volume of the siren so you will be sure to hear it We recommend you record your Weatheradio s seri al number here The number is on the bottom of the radio Serial Number 12 251 fm Page 6 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 7: ...ocation for the Weatheradio 15 Programming the Weatheradio 16 Selecting a Broadcast Frequency 17 Storing Changing FIPS Codes 19 Testing the Weatheradio 21 Operation 22 Listening to a Weather Broadcast 22 Using the Alert Function 23 Setting the Alert Volume 24 Changing Checking the Alert Pattern 24 Using the Weatheradio s All Signals Code 25 When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs 26 Troubleshooting 28 Ca...

Page 8: ...along with their standard weather broadcasts from stations in your area These codes identify the type of emergency and the specific geo graphic area such as a county affected by the emergency Your Weatheradio receives interprets and displays information about the codes so you can determine if the emergency might affect your ar ea Only SAME compatible weather radios such as this Weatheradio are abl...

Page 9: ... How ever the end of an alert does not necessarily mean that the related weather emergency is over UNDERSTANDING FIPS CODES For the purpose of broadcasting weather informa tion the NWS has divided the United States into re gions by state and county or parish where applicable then assigned a 6 digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish For example the code for Tarrant County Texas is 048439 ...

Page 10: ...resulting in codes such as 148439 248439 and so on Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert sig nals broadcast within about a 50 mile radius of where you installed it To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather occurring only in particu lar counties within that area you can program up to two FIPS codes into the Weatheradio s memory For example this lets you avoid hearing an alert that a...

Page 11: ...ght want to obtain the codes for the nearby coun ties or parishes Hint Since you can program up to two FIPS codes into the Weatheradio s memory you might want to obtain the code for another local area that you fre quently travel through as long as both areas are within a 50 mile radius of your location and within an area covered by your local NWS broadcast station That way you can program the code...

Page 12: ... mance and longest life we recommend a Ra dioShack alkaline battery Cautions Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type Do not use a rechargeable battery in your Weatheradio Connecting AC Power If the Weatheradio s display is on rotate VOLUME toward OFF until it clicks to turn off the Weatheradio Then plug the Weatheradio s power cord into a stan dard AC outlet 12 251 fm Pa...

Page 13: ...he Weatheradio s display is on rotate VOL UME toward OFF until it clicks to turn off the Weatheradio 2 Press the tab on the battery compartment cover then lift up the cover to remove it 3 Snap a 9V battery onto the battery terminals inside the compartment then place the battery inside 4 Replace the cover When the LOW BATT indicator on the front of the Weatheradio lights replace the battery 12 251 ...

Page 14: ...Weatheradio maintains all settings for up to please add minutes if the battery is removed or dead and AC power is disconnected If power is re moved for a longer period of time you must re enter all settings USING THE BUILT IN ANTENNA The Weatheradio s built in telescoping antenna lets you receive strong local signals To use the built in antenna lift it up so it is vertical then fully extend it 12 ...

Page 15: ... Once you determine a location that meets these two conditions leave the Weatheradio there for the best protection Note Make sure the Weatheradio is away from ob structions such as metal cabinets or bookshelves Higher frequencies are noticeably affected by ob structions Do not place the Weatheradio near any metal surface such as a refrigerator a metal door or wall or a water pipe hidden behind a w...

Page 16: ...l 1 and receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within a 50 mile radi us of where you installed it Depending on your location you might need to se lect a different channel and enter one or two FIPS codes into the Weatheradio Notes To stop programming the Weatheradio at any time during the steps described in this section set PROGRAM OPERATE to OPERATE The Weatheradio saves any valid entries you ma...

Page 17: ... press SCROLL to select the channel you want then rotate VOLUME as needed so you can hear the current weather broadcast as you make your selections As you press SCROLL the currently selected weather broad cast channel 1 through 7 lights Repeat this step until you find the channel broadcasting in your area Channel Frequency MHz 1 162 400 2 162 425 12 251 fm Page 17 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 18: ...select that channel 4 When you hear the channel you want press CONFIRM The weather broadcast stops the Weatheradio beeps and L 1 and the FIPS code stored in the first memory location flash 5 Set PROGRAM OPERATE to OPERATE Note If you do not press a button for 45 sec onds the Weatheradio automatically switches to operate mode Set PROGRAM OPERATE back to OPERATE and start over at Step 2 3 162 450 4 ...

Page 19: ...e the FIPS code in the first memory location press SCROLL The first digit of the first FIPS code stored in the Weatheradio appears Or hold down CONFIRM for about 2 seconds to skip the FIPS code in the first memory location then skip to Step 5 3 Repeatedly press or hold down SCROLL until the first digit of the FIPS code changes to the one you want then press CONFIRM A dash appears If you enter the ...

Page 20: ... a FIPS code in the second memory location 6 When you have stored both FIPS codes the Weatheradio sounds a confirmation tone Then codes appear that confirm the Weatheradio s current settings For example if you previously set the Weath eradio to use Channel 4 and stored a FIPS code of 413540 in the first memory location and a FIPS code of 425763 in the second memory location the following character...

Page 21: ... These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under US Government Department of Com merce Important The fact that you get clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your Weatheradio s alert function Be sure you choose the proper location for the Weatheradio see Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio on Page 15 and regu...

Page 22: ...e you hear when the Weatheradio sounds an alert see Setting the Alert Volume on Page 24 To change the way in which the Weatheradio re sponds to an alert see Changing Checking the Alert Pattern on Page 24 To turn off the Weatheradio rotate VOLUME to the left until it clicks LISTENING TO A WEATHER BROADCAST Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast frequencies Channels ...

Page 23: ...ain USING THE ALERT FUNCTION When the NWS broadcasts a warning watch or statement the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone and the STATEMENT if the broadcast is a state ment WATCH if the broadcast is a watch or WARNING if the broadcast is a warning or emer gency indicators light Warning If severe weather threatens do not wait for an alert tone turn on the weather broadcast and monitor the weather info...

Page 24: ... can set TONE VOICE on the back to have the Weatheradio respond to an NWS alert broadcast in one of two ways VOICE the Weatheradio sounds an alert for about 8 seconds then automatically turns on the weather voice broadcast for 5 minutes or until the NWS transmits an ending sequence whichever comes first An alert could be in effect for several hours To turn off the alert and continue to listen to t...

Page 25: ... All Signals Code Your Weatheradio is preset to use a default all sig nals code of 99 which lets it receive any weather alert broadcast within the Weatheradio s reception range about a 50 mile radius in most locations This code is preset in the Weatheradio s first memo ry location To set the Weatheradio to respond only to specific NWS FIPS codes you select choose the codes as many as two you want ...

Page 26: ...ose offic es are usually listed in the telephone book under US Government Department of Commerce When the Weatheradio s alert function is turned on and the Weatheradio receives a test broadcast for a FIPS code you programmed into its memory it re sponds in one of these ways Note The Weatheradio does not turn on an indica tor during a test demo broadcast NWS Alert Type You Hear Demo Message sent at...

Page 27: ...27 If your Weatheradio is turned on and properly set but it does not respond to a test broadcast see Troubleshooting on Page 28 12 251 fm Page 27 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 28: ...ted to AC power and if AC power has failed a backup battery is installed See Pow ering the Weatheradio on Page 12 No sound Adjust VOLUME or TONE See Setting the Alert Volume on Page 24 One or more FIPS codes are stored in memory but the radio responds to weather alert broad casts for areas not covered by those codes Make sure the Weatheradio s all signals code 99 is not stored in memory See Using ...

Page 29: ...e 16 Make sure PROGRAM OPER ATE is set to OPERATE No weather broad cast when you press WEATHER Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended See Using the Built In Antenna on Page 14 Make sure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA channel that is being broadcast in your area See Programming the Weath eradio on Page 16 Problems Suggestions 12 251 fm Page 29 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 30: ...alert signal including test or demo signals for about 192 hours Make sure the FIPS code s stored in memory are correct See Programming the Weatheradio on Page 16 Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended See Using the Built In Antenna on Page 14 12 251 fm Page 30 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 31: ...carefully Don t drop it Keep the Weatheradio away from dust and dirt Wipe the Weatheradio with a damp cloth occa sionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the Weatheradio s inter nal components can cause a malfunction and invali date its warranty If your Weatheradio is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance 12 251 fm Page 31 Tuesday Mar...

Page 32: ... Code Sensitivity 3 kHz Deviation 90 Success Rate 0 3 µV Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB Dual Tone Detection Range 1 2 to 2 4 kHz Channel Selectivity 25 kHz 60 dB Power Output Maximum 250 mW Power Supply 120 Volts 60 Hz 5 Watts AC Battery Backup One 9 Volt Battery Antenna Telescoping Rod Antenna Dimensions HWD 7 1 5 5 1 2 1 4 5 Inches 183 140 46 mm Weight 18 3 oz 520 g 12 251 fm Page 32 Tuesday March ...

Page 33: ...33 Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and im provement without notice 12 251 fm Page 33 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES 12 251 fm Page 34 Tuesday March 14 2000 12 40 PM ...

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Page 36: ...he product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b re place the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the pur chase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made beco...

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