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12-522
12A08
What’s Included
Radio
Belt Clip User’s Guide
Specifications
Power supply.............................. 6V DC 500 mA AC adapter (not supplied)
............................................................................. 3 AA battery (not supplied)
Thermometer operating range .............................................. -4 °F to 122 °F
Dimensions (HWD) ....................................................6
9
/
16
x 2
13
/
16
x 1
7
/
16
in.
Weight .................................................................................................... 5.6 oz
Channel 1 ...................................................................................162.400 MHZ
Channel 2 ...................................................................................162.425 MHZ
Channel 3 ...................................................................................162.450 MHZ
Channel 4 ...................................................................................162.475 MHZ
Channel 5 ...................................................................................162.500 MHZ
Channel 6 ...................................................................................162.525 MHZ
Channel 7 ...................................................................................162.550 MHZ
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product
may vary from the images found in this document.
RF Emissions Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant 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 accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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.
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 undesired operation.
Limited Warranty
RadioShack
warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use by the original purchaser for
one (1) year
after the date of purchase from a
RadioShack
-
owned store or an authorized
RadioShack
franchisee or dealer.
RADIOSHACK
MAKES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse,
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts
of God (such as floods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly
performed repairs by persons who are not a
RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage; (e)
transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up
service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the
RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any
RadioShack
store in the U.S.
RadioShack
will, at
its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable product; 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 replaced parts and products are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the
product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
RADIOSHACK
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED
IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE
EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.
EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE,
RADIOSHACK
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR
RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT 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 AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE,
OR PROFIT AND 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 consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from State to State. You may contact
RadioShack
at:
RadioShack
Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102
04/04
www.RadioShack.com
Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com
to find a recycle location near you.
Product
All- Hazards Weather Alert Radio
Model
12-522
Responsible Party
RadioShack Corporation
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone
817-415-3200
Traditional weather radios simply receive the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather
broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius), then sound an
alarm if any emergency code was transmitted along with
the broadcast. This means that people outside an affected
area are often alerted even though their area is not affected,
leading some to ignore weather warnings that apply to their
own area.
In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting signals called FIPS
(Federal Information Processing System) codes along with
their standard weather broadcasts. These codes identify the
type of emergency and the specific geographic (such as a
country) information about the codes, so you can determine
if the emergency might affect your area. Only SAME-
compatible weather radios are able to take advantage of
this technology.
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area defined
by the National Weather Service (NWS), so your alert radio,
sounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared
in that area. This helps you more efficiently track the weather
conditions in and around your area.
How Your Alert Radio Works
Full battery power is indicated on the display as
j
. When
battery power is weak,
;
appears. Further operations are
not allowed until you replace the batteries.
Use Rechargeable Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide the
ALK/RCH
switch to
RCH
, then
install 3 rechargeable batteries. Use the
tip of a pen if it is tricky.
3. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
4. Insert the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into
DC 6V
jack.
Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The
LED lights while batteries are charging, and turns off
when the adapter is unplugged.
ZW
Notes
•
Turn off the power and replace new batteries within 1 minute
in order to keep the clock time set. If it takes more than 1
minute, you may need to reset the clock time.
•
Set the
ALK/RCH
switch to
ALK
if no batteries are installed, or
if you want to use AC power.
• To read the battery level after charging, remove the adapter
and turn off the radio, then turn on, the battery level will be
shown 1 minute later.
Use AC Power
Your alert radio can use a 6V, 500mA AC/DC adapter with
plug size H for power.
1. Open the rubber DC 6V jack cover.
2. Insert the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into
DC 6V
jack,
then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Select the Temperature Display Mode
1. Press
MENU
. Then press
or
until
TEMPERATURE
appears.
2. Press
. The current temperature reading flashes.
3. Press
or
to select temperature display mode (ºF or ºC).
The temperature is updated every 30 seconds.
4. Press
to confirm. Press
MENU
to exit.
Select a Channel
1. Press
MENU
. Then press
or
until
SELECT CH
appears.
2. Press
.
To automatically search for channels, press
when
AUTO
appears.
CHANNEL
and
SEARCHING …
appear. If there is an available channel,
CHANNEL
,
and the number of the currently selected channels, and
AVAILABLE
appear. If there is no available channel,
NO
CHANNEL, AVAILABLE, BACK TO CHANNEL
, and
the number of the last selected channel appear.
AUTO
appears and the alert radio beeps.
To manually search for channels, press
when
MANUAL
appears.
CHANNEL
and the number of the
currently selected channels appear. The alert radio
tunes to a channel and turns on the broadcast. To select
another channel, repeatedly press
or
until the
desired channel number appears.
Press
to confirm the selection. A beep sounds and
CH
,
the number of the currently selected channels, and
SELECT
appear. Then
SELECT CH
appears. Press
MENU
to exit.
ZW
Notes:
• If Auto mode was selected previously,
AUTO
appears. If
Manual mode was selected previously,
MANUAL
appears.
• During manual channel selection, the weather broadcast turns on
so that you can verify a station exists on the selected channel.
• The alert radio automatically searches for and tunes to the
strongest weather broadcast channel in your area if you
select
AUTO
.
About the FIPS Code
For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the
NWS has divided the United States into regions by state
and county. A 6-digit FIPS code is used to identify each
county, parish, or part of a county. For example, the code for
Tarrant County, Texas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code
identifies a portion of Tarrant County. The next two digits
identify the state, and the last three digits identify the county
or parish. Your alert radio can receive all SAME alert signals
broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you program
it. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather
occurring only in particular counties within that area, you can
program up to 10 FIPS codes into the alert radio’s memory.
ZW
Note:
To get all alerts for your county, enter 0 as the first digit of the
FIPS code. To be alerted only to county notices and notices for
your particular part of the county, enter your code (1–9). Your
county or parish may not be divided.
Obtain Your Area’s FIPS Code
To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you
programmed your alert radio, contact your local
RadioShack
store or call the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME
(1-888-697-7263). You can also obtain a state/county list of all
FIPS codes by visiting the NWS website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
Choose a Location
Press
MENU
, then press
or
until
AREA SELECT
appears.
From there, you have three options for choosing a location:
ALL LOCATION –
Receive all SAME alert signals broadcast
within about a 50-mile radius. The alert radio automatically
selects
ALL LOCATION
the first time you turn it on.
SINGLE LOC –
Receive a SAME alert signal for one FIPS
code programmed in memory location 1.
MULTIPLE LOC –
Receive a SAME alert signal for up to
10 FIPS codes programmed in multiple locations in the
alert radio’s memory.
To quickly select a state and county:
1. Press
from
AREA SELECT
and press
or
to
choose
SINGLE
or
MULTIPLE
mode. Press
.
LOCX -----
(default) appears.
2. Hold down
briefly. A list of states appear. Press
or
to scroll through the list.
3. With the correct state displayed, press
to view the
corresponding county list.
4. Press
or
to scroll through the county list. Press
to confirm. If your county cannot be found from the list,
please refer to “
Obtain Your Area’s FIPS Code
” and program
the code directly.
To program a FIPS code directly:
1. Press
from
AREA SELECT
and
or
to select
ALL
LOCATION
,
SINGLE LOC
, or
MULTIPLE LOC
.
2. If you select
ALL LOCATION
, the radio beeps and
AREA
SELECT
appears. You will now receive all SAME alert
signals within a 50-mile radius.
If you select
SINGLE LOC
or
MULTIPLE LOC
and have
not programmed the alert radio with a FIPS code,
LOC1---------
appears. Otherwise, LOC and FIPS codes
already programmed in that memory location appear.
Adjust Voice and Tone Volume
1. Press
Press
WX
to turn on the weather broadcast.
2. Press
Press
or
to adjust the volume to the desired
listening level.
VOLUME:
and the volume level appear.
3. Press
WX
to turn off the weather broadcast.
4. Press
or
to adjust the alert tone volume to the
desired listening level.
TONE VOL:
and the alert tone
level appear.
Set the Alarm
1. Press
MENU
. Then press
or
until
SET ALARM
appears.
2. Press
.
(
and the alarm time appear. The first time you
activate the alarm, the alarm time shows
12:00 AM
.
ZW
Note:
Press
or
to enable or disable the alarm. The
alarm is enabled with
(
on and disabled with
(
flashing.
3. Press
. The hour digits flash. Press
or
to set the
desired hour.
4. Press
. The minute digits flash. Press
or
to set the
desired minutes.
5. Press
.
AM
or
PM
flashes. Press
or
to make your
selection.
6. Press
to confirm. A long beep sounds. Press
MENU
to
exit.
At the set alarm time, the alert radio generates an alarm.
Press any button to stop the alarm.
ZW
Note:
The alarm duration is one hour under standby mode
and five seconds only during an NWS alert broadcast.
Set the Clock
1. Press
Press
MENU
. Then press
or
until
SET CLOCK
and
+
appear.
2. Press
. The hour digits flash. Press
or
to set the
hour.
3. Press
. The minute digits flash. Press
or
to set the
minutes.
4. Press
.
AM
or
PM
flashes. Press
or
to choose the
desired format.
5. Press
again to store the time. A long beep sounds to
confirm the entry.
6. Press
MENU
to exit.
ZW
Note:
Hold down
MENU
to view the clock time during NWS
alert broadcast.
Battery Notes
•
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury batteries.
•
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
•
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.
•
If you do not plan to use the alert radio for a month or more,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
Power Your Radio
You can power your radio from one of 3 sources (none
supplied):
• rechargeable batteries
• alkaline batteries
• AC-DC adapter
When powered on for the first time, all LCD segments turn
on for one second. The device then searches for the best
weather channel.
Use Alkaline Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide the
ALK/RCH
switch to
ALK
.
3. Install 3 AA batteries as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
4. Replace and secure the cover.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,130,600 and 7,050,784
User’s Guide
12-522
All-Hazards Weather Alert Radio
Thank you for purchasing your All- Hazards Weather Alert Radio from
RadioShack
. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new radio.
Over
Hold down
G
for 2
seconds to turn on or off
TR/HM
Select
Travel
mode or
Home
mode.
MENU
Press to select menu
items.
Press to navigate the
programming menu
and adjust the volume.
DC 6V
jack
WX
Listen to a broadcast.
CHARGE LED
The LED lights when
charging.
