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IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.

MODEL WX-17 — User’s Manual

Emergency Alert Radio with AM/FM

WX-17 Manual 3/7/02 11:25 AM Page 1

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Summary of Contents for WX-17

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT MODEL WX 17 User s Manual Emergency Alert Radio with AM FM WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Safeguards This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the AC wall adapter that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the adapter This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying the product 2 Warning To prevent fire ...

Page 3: ...unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user This product is designed to operate primarily from four 4 AA Alkaline batteries not included in portable use An AC 120V to DC Wall Adapter is included for use in a household application Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons walking near could damage the co...

Page 4: ... provides NOAA Weather Radio as a public service NOAA has more than 550 stations in the 50 states and near adjacent coastal waters Puerto Rico the U S Virgin Islands and the U S Pacific Territories The WX 17 Emergency Alert Radio receives all of the seven NOAA channels NOTE You have to select the correct weather channel in order to receive warnings for the state county in which you are located The...

Page 5: ...T mode to receive the NOAA Alert signal Choosing A Location For Installation The WX 17 is designed for portable operation In portable and non portable operations the best location is the one that can clearly receive the NOAA weather broadcast The best location to install the unit is Clear of any obstructions or metal surface Near windows of large openings for best radio reception Near an AC Power ...

Page 6: ...ry types Use alkaline batteries AC Operation Using the AC to DC adapter supplied with the unit will disconnect the batteries automatically Plug in the wall adapter into a 120V AC outlet and plug into jack 6 Volt DC Only use the adapter supplied with the unit Antenna Extend the antenna and rotate the radio for best reception Location Of Controls 1 Carrying Handle Lift to carry radio 2 Weather Band ...

Page 7: ...Indicator Lights to show ON 13 Battery Low LED Indicator Lights to show that batteries need replacing 14 Battery Door Slide down to replace batteries Operation TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO The Band switch selects AM FM Weather or Alert AM In this position an AM radio station can be selected with the Tuning knob FM In this position an FM radio station can be selected with the Tuning knob WB In this posit...

Page 8: ... previous sections and set the radio to ALERT to receive Test Alert Broadcasts from the NWS station The National Weather Service NWS broadcasts a Test Alert every week on Wednesday between 11AM and 12Noon To find out the specific test schedule in your area contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or National Weather Service NWS office These offices are listed in the ...

Page 9: ...n 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 needed Contact your dealer for h...

Page 10: ...Channel 4 162 475 MHz Channel 5 162 500 MHz Channel 6 162 525 MHz Channel 7 162 550 MHz SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Backup Power 120V AC 60 Hz 250 mA Audio output Power 500mW Size 4 1 2 H x 7 W x 1 1 2 D 114 mm H x 178 mm W x 38 mm D Weight 0 96 LB 43 kg 10 WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship the unit prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier to avoid loss in transit such as United Parcel Service UPS Roadway Parcel Service RPS or First Class Insured Mail to Sima Products Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 The manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if...

Page 12: ...sequential dam ages is specifically excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita tion or exclusion may not apply to you This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to lo...

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