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Why.wouldn’t.I.receive.the.test.signal.from.NOAA?..................................................16
Should.the.radio.pick.up.a.weather.broadcast.all.of.the.time?..............................16
What.does.0H29M.(or.similar).on.the.display.mean?..............................................16
What.does.CHECK.OP.on.the.display.mean?.............................................................16

Additional Information ............................................................................ 17

Specifications..................................................................................................................17
Care..................................................................................................................................17
Service.and.Repair.........................................................................................................17
FCC.Notice.......................................................................................................................18
Limited.Warranty............................................................................................................19

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Summary of Contents for 12-521

Page 1: ...channels and notifies you of weather information broadcast on these channels Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new radio User s Guide 12 521 www RadioShack com...

Page 2: ...ry Default Settings 10 Using Your Radio 10 Viewing Alerts 10 Connecting to an External System 11 Turning Audible Alerts On or Off 11 Using the Alarm and Snooze 11 NWS Alert Descriptions 12 Frequent As...

Page 3: ...hould the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time 16 What does 0H29M or similar on the display mean 16 What does CHECK OP on the display mean 16 Additional Information 17 Specifications 17 C...

Page 4: ...alarm time shows press and hold to start setting the alarm WEATHER SNOOZE Press to listen to the broadcasts stop the alarm or enable snooze when the alarm sounds Alert Indicators Red WARNING Orange W...

Page 5: ...y the polarity symbols and inside nBattery Notes When flashes replace the batteries Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or...

Page 6: ...the previously selected channel number X displays 4 Press MENU to exit nNote If you receive NOAA broadcasts on more than one channel the one with the best reception may not be the best one for your l...

Page 7: ...mute the reminder Setting the Signal Loss Reminder 1 Press MENU and then or to select SIG REMINDER 2 Press or to select either signal loss reminder enabled signal loss reminder disabled 3 Press MENU...

Page 8: ...U and then or to select BACKLIGHT 2 Press SELECT and then or to select AUTO Backlight turns on for 10 seconds when a button is pressed an alert is received or the AC adapter is plugged in ON Backlight...

Page 9: ...ELECT and then MENU to exit In MULTIPLE mode press SELECT to select memory location 1 In SINGLE mode only one memory location can be selected and edited 4 Press SELECT again and then or to select EDIT...

Page 10: ...gs 1 Unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries 2 Press and hold WEATHER SNOOZE and at the same time plug the AC adapter in or install the batteries When USER SETUP displays release WEATHER SNOOZE...

Page 11: ...ATHER SNOOZE twice Turning Audible Alerts On or Off Alerts are always shown on the display but they can be audible or silent To enable audible alerts slide ALERT ON OFF to ON displays To disable audib...

Page 12: ...tice Demo Advisory Off Dust Storm Warning Warning On Emergency Action Notification Warning On Emergency Action Termination Advisory On Earthquake Warning Warning On Immediate Evacuation Warning On Eva...

Page 13: ...ing On Severe Weather Statement Advisory On Tornado Watch Watch On 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory On Tornado Warning Warning On Tropical Storm Watch Watch On Tropical Storm Warning Warning On...

Page 14: ...the state and the last three digits identify the county or parish Obtaining FIPS Codes To obtain the FIPS codes contact your local RadioShack store or call the NWS toll free at 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 6...

Page 15: ...PLE mode See Programming Locations and SAME Codes on page 9 Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WEATHER SNOOZE Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended Make sure the radio is set...

Page 16: ...or you may need an external antenna Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time The weather service broadcasts constantly If you cannot pick up any weather broadcasts check the NWS w...

Page 17: ...y vary from the images found in this document Care Keep the Weather Alert Radio dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments Handle the ra...

Page 18: ...e 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 fr...

Page 19: ...RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty...

Page 20: ...E CyclingCentral com to find a recycling location near you 12A08 12 521 AO0325AAA1 Printed in China 2008 RadioShack Corporation All rights reserved RadioShack and www RadioShack com are trademarks us...

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