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WX100

7 C H A N N E L W E A T H E R R A D I O

Reference Guide

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Page 1: ...WX100 7 C H A N N E L W E A T H E R R A D I O Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...nforcement officials should be able to provide this information regarding the laws in your community Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Reference Guide could void your authority to operate this product Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire or elect...

Page 3: ...tial Setting 10 Clock Setting 10 Weather Channel Setting 12 FIPS Code Setting 13 Alert Type Setting 14 Alarm Time Setting 15 Backlight Setting 16 Operation 17 Using the Radio 17 Helpful Hints 19 User Shortcut Keys 19 Testing the Weather Alert Radio 22 Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical Specifications 25 One Year Extended Warranty 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductio...

Page 4: ... developed with the S A M E Specific Area Message Encoding technology This allows your radio to receive interpret and display the information about the codes so you can determine if the emergency might affect your area Only S A M E compatible weather radios are able to take advantage of this new technology Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area defined by the National Weather Service...

Page 5: ...alert types published by the NWS For a list of all the alert descriptions that your radio can display see NWS Weather Alert Event Code Descriptions on Page 20 21 Caution The NWS uses sophisticated weather models to determine an alert s effective time However the end of an alert does not necessarily mean that the related weather emergency is over If the radio receives more than one weather alert at...

Page 6: ... all S A M E alert signals broadcasted within about a 50 mile radius of where you installed it To receive S A M E alerts and broadcasts about weather occurring only in particular counties within that area you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radio s memory For example this lets you avoid hearing an alert that applies to an area within a 50 mile radius but not necessarily to your county or ...

Page 7: ... instructions you hear Hint Since you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radio s memory you might want to obtain the codes for other local areas as long as those areas are within a 50 mile radius of your local NWS broadcast station That way you can program those codes into the radio and receive broadcasts covering those locations too If you are close to a county or parish line you might want...

Page 8: ...packing Carefully check the contents against this list WX Radio WX100 with built in telescopic antenna AC Adapter Model AD 100W Wall Mount Adaptor with Screws This Reference Guide and other printed material If any items are missing or damaged contact the Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988 Hours are from 7 00a m to 5 00p m Monday through Friday Central Time We may also be reached at www uniden...

Page 9: ...fresh If the radio is on and you are listening to the broadcast the backup power will only last for about an hour 1 Make sure the volume control is set to off 2 Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the WX100 and snap the battery onto the battery terminals 3 Put the battery into the compartment and replace the cover GETTING STARTED Replace the battery with a new one whenever BATT LOW...

Page 10: ...to the notches on the bottom of the radio 3 Insert the small plug of the AC adapter cord into the jack on the back of the radio marked USE AD 100W ONLY 4 Plug the AC adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a switch It could cause clock reset 5 Place the cord inside the molded channel cord holder 6 Align the mounting slots on the adapter with the screw...

Page 11: ...he following 1 Plug an optional external speaker 16 ohm into the EXT SP jack 2 Plug an external antenna using an RCA pin connector or adapter into the EXT ANT jack 3 Plug the external alert system into the ALERT terminals a To open the terminal holes press in on the two buttons in the middle of the ALERT terminals b Insert the two leads into the holes observing correct polarity of the external dev...

Page 12: ...s in effect Refer to the alert table for details 5 select Key Press to select the data of the Menu Mode into memory 6 Numeric Keys Press for time and FIPS Code entries 7 Key Steps up the data in Menu Mode 8 Key Steps down the data in Menu Mode 9 menu Key Press to switch the Menu Mode 10 alert Key Displays the S A M E message information 11 weather Key Selects Broadcast ON OFF in Weather Radio mode...

Page 13: ...rm Time Setting 6 LIGHT Refers to Backlight Setting To exit menu mode press menu repeatedly until WX100 displays Each of these options are described in more detail following this introduction Clock Setting When you first apply power or if there is a power outage you must set the current time on the display Otherwise the display continues to flash 12 00 AM To set the current time 1 Press menu 2 Pre...

Page 14: ... OR Enter the time by pressing the keys To scroll more quickly in 15 minute increments press and hold keys more than 5 seconds 6 Press alert to select the desired setting either a m or p m 7 Press select to complete the entry The display goes back to the Menu mode ...

Page 15: ... level You may hear the weather broadcast on the initially selected channel If not or if you wish to select another channel continue on Otherwise stop here Your channel is set 4 Press menu 5 Press keys until CHANNEL appears 6 Press select 7 Press key to scroll through the list of channels or press the number key to select the desired channel The channel number and corresponding frequency appear al...

Page 16: ...ppear if entered previously If no associated FIPS codes appear none were previously entered in that location b Press select again and the digits of FIPS code start flashing indicating that the code is ready to be edited or entered A blank display appears if there were no previous FIPS codes entered c Press the numeric keys to enter the code and press select again d Repeat the above steps in any or...

Page 17: ... mode TONE WX100 sounds an alert continuously for 15 minutes until any key is pressed No broadcast will be heard until you disable the tone and turn the broadcast on The WX100 automatically selects the TONE Alert Type the first time you turn it on To change the Alert Type setting see the following steps 1 Press menu key and toggle keys until ALT TYPE appears in the display Then press select key 2 ...

Page 18: ...arm Time Setting on or off If you do not want to set the Alarm Time select Alarm off The display goes back to the menu mode 2 If you select ON enter the alarm time directly by pressing the numeric keys OR enter the time by pressing the keys To scroll more quickly in 15 minute increments press and hold more than 5 sec 3 Press alert to select the desired setting either a m or p m 4 Press select to c...

Page 19: ... stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off Then when any key is pressed backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches off In OFF the backlight is turned off 1 Press menu key and toggle key until the LIGHT appears in the display And press select key for the Backlight Settings 2 Press key to select CONSTANT SAVE or OFF and then press select key 3 To exit the menu mode press menu ...

Page 20: ...If you do not want to listen to the weather broadcast press weather again The receiver is actually still on but the audio is muted 3 Make sure you adjust your volume control to a comfortable listening level If you have set the Alert Type to VOICE the volume level of the voice broadcast when it comes on will be set correctly 4 If the Alert Type icon or is not present press and hold alert to turn on...

Page 21: ...ormation with the keys If you press the alert key the current time and the number of S A M E messages displays alternately every second Depending on the Alert Type setting you selected will determine the Alert Type icon on the display If you selected the TONE Alert Type alert the following icon will be displayed If you selected the Voice Alert Type alert the following icon will be displayed Messag...

Page 22: ...ck is on This functions whether the volume off control is either set to on or off Weather key Press and hold the weather key to toggle between the tone or voice Alert type The corresponding icon appears This functions only when the volume off control is set to on Alert key Press and hold the alert key to toggle the audible weather alert mode on or off When the audible weather alert mode is on the ...

Page 23: ...ed Warning Siren FFA FLASH FLOOD Yellow Watch Siren FLS FLOOD Green Statement Siren FLW FLOOD Red Warning Siren FLA FLOOD Yellow Watch Siren HMW HAZARD MATERIAL Red Warning Siren HMA HAZARD MATERIAL Yellow Watch Siren HWW HIGH WIND Red Warning Siren HWA HIGH WIND Yellow Watch Siren HLS HURRICAN Green Statement Siren HUW HURRICAN Red Warning Siren HUA HURRICAN Yellow Watch Siren IEW IMMEDIAT EVACUA...

Page 24: ...ER Red Warning Siren SVA SEVERE THUNDER Yellow Watch Siren SVS SEVERE WEATHER Green Statement Siren SPW SHELTER IN PLACE Red Warning Siren SMW SPECIAL MARINE Red Warning Siren SPS SPECIAL WEATHER Green Statement Siren TOR TORNADO Red Warning Siren TOW TORNADO Red Warning Siren TOA TORNADO Yellow Watch Siren TSW TSUNAMI Red Warning Siren TSA TSUNAMI Yellow Watch Siren VOW VOLCANO Red Warning Siren ...

Page 25: ...n emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your radio alert tone even if it receives the audio broadcast clearly If you are in a fringe area you might be able to receive the alert tone in one part of your house but not another Make sure you test it in the location you want to leave it The Alert indicators on the radio do not turn on during a test broadcast Only the statement siren sounds and th...

Page 26: ...pears on the display and the Watch indicator turns on 5 Press and hold 4 until you hear the Warning Alert siren ALERt appears on the display and the Warning indicator turns on Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to If not optional accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for emergency broadcasts See your dealer or local electronics store for accesso...

Page 27: ...ll outlet Poor reception Check antenna connection Move the antenna Relocate the radio You may be in a fringe area This could require an optional multi band antenna Check with your dealer or local electronics store 24 TROUBLESHOOTING If your WX100 radio is not performing properly try the following steps If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your place of purchase or call customer s...

Page 28: ...Selectivity 60 dB Audio Output Power Maximum 300 mW Power Requirements Use AD 100W adapter included with 120 V AC 10 60 Hz Battery Back up One 9 Volt Alkaline Battery not included ALERT terminal output w 3 9 K ohm load 2 4 V DC Antenna Telescopic Rod Antenna built in Dimensions 180 W x 130 5 D x 45 H mm Weight 350 g without AC ADAPTER and 9 V Battery Specifications are typical individual units mig...

Page 29: ...of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or...

Page 30: ... of America PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the reference guide you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has c...

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Page 32: ... U N I D E N P R O D U C T 2000UnidenAmericaCorporation UBZZ01900ZZ Allrightsreserved PrintedinChina Covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 597 104 4 627 100 5 438 688 5 448 256 5 530 296 5 548 832 5 598 430 5 600 223 5 642 424 ...

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