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mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 circuit 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 radio. 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack
may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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 un-
desired operation.

Product: 7 Channel Weatheradio

Model: 12-256

Responsible Party: RadioShack

100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: 817-415-3200

Summary of Contents for 12-256

Page 1: ...ecting Power 3 Using AC Power 3 Using Batteries 3 Installing Batteries 4 Turning On Off the Weather Broadcast 4 Receiving Alert Messages 5 Manually Testing the Alert Tone 5 Setting the Clock 6 Setting...

Page 2: ...uencies let you choose the frequency that provides the best reception Alert Mode sounds an alert tone when an emergency weather alert is detected Battery Saving Circuit prolongs battery life THE FCC W...

Page 3: ...ot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your radio Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user s authority to oper...

Page 4: ...er fails or is temporarily discon nected For the best performance and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended ty...

Page 5: ...u do not plan to use the radio for several weeks re move the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts and circuits Note When you turn on the radio the power indicator f...

Page 6: ...n with the weather broadcast off When the radio receives an alert signal the alert tone sounds for 10 seconds and the weather broadcast automatically turns on for 5 minutes Set ALERT TONE L M H to L l...

Page 7: ...SCROLL to sound the alert tone Press SET or SCROLL again to stop it SETTING THE CLOCK If the radio receives an alert signal while you are setting the clock the radio exits the clock setup mode without...

Page 8: ...ces the time including the day hour and minute you set Notes During the time announcement when the radio receives a weather alert signal the time announcement stops and an alert tone sounds CARE Keep...

Page 9: ...D OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limi...

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