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6.5
Time
When first powered up, the time will default to 12:00 AM.
1.
Set 12Hr/24Hr Mode.
Press and hold the
MODE
button for two seconds to enter the time
setting mode. 12 Hr will begin flashing. Press the
TUN+
button to switch between 12 hour
and 24 hour time mode. Press the
MODE
button to proceed to the next step.
2.
Set Hour.
Press the
TUN+
or
TUN-
to adjust the hour up or down. Hold the
TUN
button to
change rapidly. Press the
MODE
button to proceed to the next step.
3.
Set Minute.
Press the
TUN+
or
TUN-
to adjust the minute up or down. Hold the
TUN
button
to change rapidly. Press the
MODE
button to exit the time setting mode.
6.6
Radio Band Mode
NOTE
: Radio reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB. Disconnect USB power
when listening to the radio.
Press the
POWER
button to turn the radio on and transition from the time mode.
The radio will default to
FM
band (or the last radio band since power up). Press the
MODE
button to
change to the
AM
band. Press the
MODE
button to change to the Weather Band (
WB
). While
displaying the Weather Band, press the
MODE
button again to change to Weather Band Alert mode
(
ALT
).
Figure 5
NOTE:
Radio interference will be present while charging the WR-112. For best reception, there is a
telescoping antenna. Extend the antenna and change the position if the reception is weak.
6.6.1
AM/FM Radio Tuning
When the radio is turned on, press the
TUN+
button to increase the frequency and press the
TUN-
button to decrease the frequency.
To tune quickly, press and hold the
TUN
(+ or -) key for at least one second. When you let go, the
radio will automatically tune to next radio station with sufficient reception.
6.6.2
Weather Band Tuning
There are seven distinct weather channels. The frequencies are 162.400 MHz, 162.425 MHz, 162.450
MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz and 162.550 MHz.
For a complete list of weather radio broadcasting stations, please visit the National Weather Service
website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
Our recommendation is to tune to the station with the best reception using the
TUN+
button. You will
hear the “voice of the National Weather Service”, and automated voice that provides forecast
information, weather statements, watches and warnings.
