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Controls & Functions 

1.   

LCD Display

Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions.

2.   

Green Indicator

Indicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in 

effect. Refer to the alert table for details.

3.   

Yellow Indicator

Indicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in effect. 

Refer to the alert table for details.

4.   

Red Indicator

Indicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in effect. 

Refer to the alert table for details.

5.  

Antenna

6.   

5 6

Key

With more than one NWR Alert active, forces a change of 

the display to the next active Alert. During Menu 

operation, changes the current Menu item.

7.   

34

Key

While setting the Clock time, the Alarm time, or a SAME 

code during Menu operation, moves to the previous/next 

field (for example, moving from Minutes to AM/PM).

8.   

menu

Key

Enters and exits the Main Menu. Returns to a previous 

menu while using Sub-menus.

9.   

select

Key

During Menu operations, selects the current menu or 

accepts the current setting.

10. 

weather/snooze

Turns the NWR broadcast (speaker) ON and OFF. 

When Alarm Clock tones are being heard, stops the tones 

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Summary of Contents for WX500

Page 1: ...REFERENCE GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...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 electrical shock DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture ...

Page 3: ...p 8 Controls Functions 9 Initial Settings 11 Clock Setting 12 Alarm Clock Setting 13 NWS Broadcast Channel Setting 14 FIPS Code Setting 15 Alert Type Setting 17 Backlight Setting 19 Operation 20 Using the All Hazards Weather Radio 20 Testing the Weather Alert Radio 24 Troubleshooting 25 Technical Specifications 26 One Year Extended Warranty 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Getting Started Operati...

Page 4: ...weather broadcasts from stations in your area These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic area such as a county affected by the emergency The WX500 was 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...

Page 5: ... It sounds an alert tone A description of the alert appears An indicator on the front of the radio illuminates The alert descriptions your radio can display are based on a list of specific emergency weather alert types published by the NWS For a list of all the alert descriptions that your radio can display see NWS Emergency Weather Alert Event Code descriptions on pages 22 23 Caution The NWS uses...

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 emergencies 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...

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: ...cking Carefully check the contents against this list WX500 Radio with built in telescopic antenna AC Adaptor Model AC500 Cigarette Lighter Adaptor Model DC500 This Reference Guide and other printed materials 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 unide...

Page 9: ... 3 If you would like to program your radio to receive Alerts only for certain areas determine the SAME codes you need SAME codes for your area can be found using the National Weather Service toll free phone number or the NOAA website Phone 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 Web http 205 156 54 206 nwr indexnw htm a branch from http www nws noaa gov nwr NOTE If the radio will be located close to a count...

Page 10: ...205 156 54 206 nwr nwrbro htm Or you can turn the Emergency Weather Radio and NWR broadcast ON enter the Menu and change the CHANNEL until you find the broadcast with the best reception 5 Enter the Menu menu key and use the 3 4 5 6 and select key if you would like to change the user programmed settings Channel Number NOAA Frequency MHz 1 162 550 2 162 400 3 162 475 4 162 425 5 162 450 6 162 500 7 ...

Page 11: ...F will conserve the battery Remove the battery if the WX500 will not be plugged in for an extended period of time Without AC or Battery Backup power the Clock time will be lost but all other programmed information will be kept WX500 will sound a Low Battery tone at the time that a low battery condition is detected After the tone the Low Battery Icon will turn ON to indicate that the Backup Battery...

Page 12: ...ls 5 Antenna 6 5 6 Key With more than one NWR Alert active forces a change of the display to the next active Alert During Menu operation changes the current Menu item 7 34 Key While setting the Clock time the Alarm time or a SAME code during Menu operation moves to the previous next field for example moving from Minutes to AM PM 8 menu Key Enters and exits the Main Menu Returns to a previous menu ...

Page 13: ...tions Instead they stop the Alert tones 1 14 Segment Characters Displays Time Alert information and Menus 2 Low Battery Icon Indicates when the Backup Battery needs to be changed 3 Menu Icon Indicates Menu programming is active 4 NOAA Icon Shown when the Weather Radio receiver is ON extinguished when the Weather Radio is OFF 5 Tone Icon Indicates that the Alert Method is set to TONE 6 Voice Icon I...

Page 14: ... the 5 6 keys to change the six menu options Setting Default Clock Time TIME 12 00 AM Alarm ALARM OFF Channel CHANNEL 1 162 550 MHz SAME code SAME SET ANY Alert type ALT TYPE VOICE Backlight mode LIGHT SAVE To exit the menu mode press menu repeatedly Each of these options are described in more detail following this introduction ...

Page 15: ...out the battery backup the current time on the display will not be correct To set the current time 1 Press menu 2 TIME appears on the display 3 Press select 4 Enter the time by pressing the 3 4 5 and 6 keys 5 Press select to complete the entry The display goes back to the Menu mode ...

Page 16: ... appears 3 Press select for setting the Alarm Clock 4 Press 5 6 to choose the Alarm Clock Setting If you do not want to set the Alarm Clock select OFF The display goes back to the menu mode 5 If you select ON enter the time by pressing the 5 6 keys To scroll more quickly in 15 minute increments press and hold 5 6 for more than 5 seconds 6 To move to the next digit press 3 4 7 To exit press the men...

Page 17: ...clicks The NOAA icon will appear in the display 2 Press weather snooze 3 Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level You may hear the emergency 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 5 6 until CHANNEL appears 6 Press select 7 Press 5 6 to scroll throu...

Page 18: ...ry The display returns to menu mode If you select SINGLE a Press select Then enter the FIPS code that you want to be monitoring b Press select and the display returns to menu mode If you select MULTIPLE a Press select SAME 1 appears in the display If you do not want to see or change the first FIPS caode use 5 6to choose another location b Press select again and the first digit of the FIPS code sta...

Page 19: ... the alert signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you enter MULTIPLE When this option is selected your radio receives the alert signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you program in any of the 20 memory locations 6 To turn OFF the radio turn the on off volume control until it clicks Your radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock The selected settings remain for the next time the ...

Page 20: ...ot be heard unless you press the weather snooze key VOICE Upon receiving a screened NWR Alert an alert tone will sound for about 8 seconds After the alert tone the WX500 will automatically turn ON the emergency weather broadcast speaker You will hear the broadcast until the NWR End of Message code is received or until you turn the broadcast OFF The WX500 automatically selects the VOICE Alert Type ...

Page 21: ...ss the select key again 6 Press menu to exit 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 If you selected the DISPLAY Alert Type alert the following icon will be displayed To silence the tone press an...

Page 22: ... illuminated SAVE The LCD backlight will turn on bright for 10 seconds following a new NWR Alert or following a user key press CONST LO The backlight will stay on dimly most of the time but will switch to bright for 10 seconds following a new NWR Alert or following a key press CONST HI The backlight will always stay on brightly 4 Press the select key 5 To exit the menu mode press menu The CONST LO...

Page 23: ...ency tones from the local weather station To turn ON the emergency weather alert radio 1 Turn the on off volume until it clicks The NOAA icon appears in the display 2 Press weather snooze until you hear the weather broadcast OR If you do not want to listen to the emergency weather broadcast press weather snooze again The receiver is actually still ON but the audio is muted 3 Make sure you adjust y...

Page 24: ...ce the WX500 to quickly skip to the previous next Alert by using the 5 6 keys Stop Alert tones by pressing any key The NWS uses sophisticated models to determine an Alert s expiration time The expiration of an Alert however does not necessarily mean that the related emergency is over This is particularly true for longer duration Alerts because Alert expiration times are limited to 6 hours in the N...

Page 25: ...Warning Siren CFW COASTAL FLOOD Red Warning Siren CFA COASTAL FLOOD Yellow Watch Siren EAN EMERGENC ACTION Red Warning Siren EAT EMERGENC ACTION TERMINAT Red Warning Siren EVI EVACUATE IMMEDIAT Red Warning Siren FRW FIRE Red Warning Siren FFS FLASH FLOOD Green Statement Siren FFW FLASH FLOOD Red Warning Siren FFA FLASH FLOOD Yellow Watch Siren FLS FLOOD Green Statement Siren FLW FLOOD Red Warning ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...n can be contacted to find out exact dates and times of tests You should make sure your WX500 receives these Test Alerts in its installed location This is very important because an emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your radio even when it seems to be receiving broadcasts fairly clearly If broadcast signals are too weak you might be able to receive Alerts in one part of a building but not...

Page 28: ...Turn on the wall switch of your room You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet Move the antenna Relocate the radio Check if a stronger station is available in your area You may be in a fringe area Check reception Make sure the on off volume dial is turned ON If you have programmed a S A M E FIPS code check that it is correct Make sure tha...

Page 29: ...dB Channel Selectivity 45 dB Audio Output Power 10 THD 250 mW Power Requirements Use AC500 adaptor included with 120 V AC 10 60 Hz or DC cigarette lighter adaptor Battery Back up One 9 Volt Alkaline Battery not included Antenna Telescopic Rod Antenna built in Dimensions 127 W x 126 D x 48 H mm Weight 245 g without AC ADAPTOR and 9 V Battery Specifications are typical individual units might vary Sp...

Page 30: ...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 any other cost except shipping...

Page 31: ...INING 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 caused you to return it The Pro...

Page 32: ...CT 2002 Uniden America Corporation OMWX500 All rights reserved Printed in China 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 THANK YOU ...

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