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RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

12-256

AO0044AAA1

01A01

Printed in China

SPECIFICATIONS 

Frequency Coverage (Channel 1–7)  ........................... 162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz

Power Output: 

AC Adapter (Maximum) .................................................................................  250 mW

220 mW (at 10% THD)

Internal Batteries (Maximum)  .........................................................................  220mW

200mW (at 10% THD)

Power Supply  ................................................  AC Adapter (supplied, 6V DC 200 mA)

or 3 AA Batteries (not supplied, 4.5V)

Antenna  .............................................................................  Telescoping Rod Antenna

Dimensions (HWD)  .........................................................  2

9

/

16

 

× 

4

1

/

2

 

×

 4

13

/

16

 

inches 

(65.5 

×

 114 

×

 123 mm)

Weight (without batteries) ...................................................................  11.3 oz (320 g) 

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY
USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REV-
ENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED 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 limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of pur-
chase 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) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund
the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of
RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or re-
placed parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or re-
placement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper
or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of
excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consum-
ables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product
removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

12/99

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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