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If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you
eliminate the problem. If the Weatheradio still does not operate properly, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
Suggestion
No power.
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the Weatheradio
or a backup battery is installed. See “Using the
Weatheradio for the First Time” on Page 9.
No sound.
If the backup battery becomes weak, your Weatheradio
might not sound a tone when an alert is broadcast. Test
your Weatheradio’s reception periodically (see “Testing the
Weatheradio’s Tone” on Page 12), and replace the battery
if the tone does not sound.
Adjust the volume.
flashes slowly.
The backup battery is low. Replace the battery.
flashes quickly and
the AC adapter is connected
to power.
The backup battery is not installed or dead. Install or
replace the battery.
Multiple FIPS codes are
stored, but the Weatheradio
only responds to weather
alert broadcasts for one
code.
Make sure the Weatheradio is set to its
MULTIPLE LOC
mode. See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.
Make sure the FIPS code(s) stored in memory are correct.
See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.
One or more FIPS codes
are stored, but the
Weatheradio responds to
weather alert broadcasts for
areas not covered by those
codes.
Make sure the Weatheradio is not set to its
ALL LOCATION
mode. See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.
The Weatheradio’s
continuous alert tone
sounds intermittent or
seems to warble.
The Weatheradio constantly monitors the channel you set
it to, even while it is sounding a continuous alert. Each time
the Weatheradio receives a signal on the channel, it
pauses very briefly to compare the signal against those
stored in its memory. If the Weatheradio pauses frequently
(depending on how often it receives a signal), it might
make the continuous alert tone sound intermittent. This is
not a malfunction.
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