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WX-167 Specifications

FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS

Channel 1............................... 162.400 MHz
Channel 2............................... 162.425 MHz
Channel 3............................... 162.450 MHz
Channel 4............................... 162.475 MHz
Channel 5............................... 162.500 MHz
Channel 6............................... 162.525 MHz
Channel 7............................... 162.550 MHz

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements:

9V AC or 12V DC 200mA (120V: 9V - AC  power  adapter)
5 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NImH Batteries (not included)
Integrated Antenna: 21” Telescopic Rod Antenna
External Antenna (not included):50 Ohms
External Antenna Connector: F type jack
Remote Alert Connector: 3.5mm mono audio jack
Remote Alert Output Rating: 1.0A@30VDC
Audio Output Power: 200mW (max)
Size: 5-1/2”(L) X 8-1/4” (W) X 1-3/4” (D)
Weight: 13.5 oz. (without batteries)

ACCESSORIES

- AC Power Adapter (Included)
- Mounting Bracket (Included)
- Car Power Adapter (Optional – Not Included)
- External Antenna (Not included)
- Handicapped accessories (not included)

Содержание Public Alert WX-167

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Страница 2: ...VENT BLOCKING 14 BATTERY INSTALLATION 15 WALL MOUNTING 16 BASIC OPERATION 16 HANDICAPPED ACCESSORIES 17 NOAA MESSAGE MENU 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 SERVICE PROCEDURE 21 WARRANTY 22 Contents in product package In this package you will find One Public AlertTM Radio WX 167 One AC Power Adapter 120VAC 9VAC One User s Manual this document One Wall Mounting Kit 1 bracket 2 screws 2 wall an...

Страница 3: ...ocal authority for information concerning reclamation and disposal of rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Cadmium is a chemical identified by Proposition 65 in the State of California to cause cancer CAUTION This product has a built in circuit for charging five 5 1 5V AA rechargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries When regular alkaline batteries are used as a backup power source set the selection switc...

Страница 4: ...s can change color in extreme temperatures If the unit is exposed to temperatures below 20ºC 5ºF or above 60ºC 140ºF the display may temporarily cease to function properly or could result in permanent damage CAUTION You should understand the danger of lightning striking an external antenna and make appropriate measures to protect yourself from injury and fire hazard resulted from a lightning strik...

Страница 5: ...om that to which the receiver is needed Contact your dealer for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved...

Страница 6: ...o 20 locations for your radio to respond to NOTE You must select the correct weather channel to receive warnings for the state county codes that you have programmed How it works When NOAA broadcasts a message the WX 167 decodes the message and displays it on the LCD screen One of three color coded LED lights will light up identifying the message as an Advisory yellow Watch orange or Warning red Ex...

Страница 7: ...ored in non volatile memory even when AC and battery power is removed The main features of the WX 167 Public Alert Radio include Remote Alert This feature can be used to control external handicapped accessible devices such as strobe lights pillow vibration modules and external sirens Alert Audio Output Allows connection of the siren and audio signal to a Public Address system amplifier un amplifie...

Страница 8: ...ume OFF Switch 13 Volume Knob 14 Speaker 15 PREV Button Denoted as 16 SAVE Button 17 PROGRAM Button 18 NEXT Button Denoted as 19 Radio OFF Button 20 Radio ON Button 21 Battery type switch 22 PC programming switch 23 PC connection jack LCD Screen 1 Time of Day with AM PM indicator 2 Alert siren setting 3 Number of stored alerts that are active 4 Scrolling text for messages and program menus date 2 ...

Страница 9: ...o will still receive alerts but will not sound the siren Use the event blocking feature to reduce unwanted alerts 13 Volume Control Controls listening volume and remote output volume level This control will not affect the volume level of the alert siren 14 Speaker 15 Prev Button Use to scroll back through menu options while programming 16 Save Button Allows you to confirm the menu selections made ...

Страница 10: ...s All LCDs have a preferred viewing angle when the display contrast is at maximum Adjust LCD flip door for best viewing angle 2 Connecting the Power USING A STANDARD 120V AC OUTLET 1 Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9V AC input jack on the back of the unit 2 Plug the adapter into the wall outlet Note The internal battery charger will automatically begin to charge the batteries if the Rechargeable...

Страница 11: ... be displayed on the LCD screen Press the NEXT key to enter the SET DATE TIME menu 3 SET YEAR will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the current year 4 Press the NEXT key and SET MONTH will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the desired month 5 Press the NEXT key and SET DAY will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the corr...

Страница 12: ...ww nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm The table on the NOAA website includes the correct weather band channel for your area the SAME code and the location of the broadcast tower Look for the state in which you live and then search the list for your county Use the channel listed for your county when programming the radio If you are unable to access the NOAA website you can select a weather channel by lis...

Страница 13: ... key to enter the SETUP LOCATIONS menu 3 SET LOCATION 01 will be displayed on the screen Press the NEXT key to enter the SELECT STATE menu 4 Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired state Press the NEXT key to enter the SELECT COUNTY menu 5 Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired county Press the NEXT key to enter the SELECT SUBDIVISION menu 6 Turn the FUNCTION knob to scrol...

Страница 14: ... Press the SAVE key to save the option you selected 8 Event Blocking To reduce unwanted alerts such as weekly tests the WX 167 features the ability to block specific alerts The WX 167 is programmed at the factory with some events blocked See the alert list on page 18 for more information To set event blocking options 1 Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE TIME is displayed on the screen 2 Tu...

Страница 15: ...eries Using the NiCad setting with alkaline batteries may cause a fire hazard To install or replace the batteries Turn the unit upside down Locate the battery compartment door tab Fig 2 press down on the door tab and lift cover up to open Insert the batteries into the battery compartment Be sure to follow the polarity markings Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 3 Fig 2 NiCad Alkaline Place the batteries in the batte...

Страница 16: ...e Radio ON button To Turn off the weather channel press the Radio OFF button To turn the siren or voice off when an alert is received press the OFF button To Review Alert Messages The WX 167 will store up to 10 currently active alert messages in its memory Alerts are removed automatically when the time for the event expires Upon receiving a new alert the oldest inactive alert will be deleted If al...

Страница 17: ... unit and there is no battery back up power To reset the clock upon restoring power follow the Clock Calendar setting instuctions on pages 11 12 Note The WX 167 will automatically notify you if it has not received a test message in the previous 10 days by lighting all four LED indicators and displaying 10 DAY ALERT SENTRY on the LCD screen Handicapped Accessories Appendix B The WX 167 Public Alert...

Страница 18: ...lood Advisory FloodWarning FireWarning FlashFreezeWarning FreezeWarning UB HazardousMaterialsWarning Hurricane Advisory HurricaneWatch UB HurricaneWarning HighWindWatch HighWindWarning IcebergWarning UB Industrial FireWarning UB LocalAreaEmergency UB Law EnforcementWarning UB LandSlideWarning B National AudibleTest B NationalInformationCenter B Network Notification Message B NationalPeriodicTest B...

Страница 19: ... Unblock alert see Event Blocking instructions on page 14 Problem All 4 LED indicator lights are on and 10 Day ALert Sentry is displayed on the LCD screen No sound from the radio s speaker There is only static when I press the radio ON button Possible Cause and Solution Your radio has not received an alert for 10 days or more Weather chan nel or S A M E location programming may be incorrect Re pro...

Страница 20: ...e Ni Cad or NImH Batteries not included Integrated Antenna 21 Telescopic Rod Antenna External Antenna not included 50 Ohms External Antenna Connector F type jack Remote Alert Connector 3 5mm mono audio jack Remote Alert Output Rating 1 0A 30VDC Audio Output Power 200mW max Size 5 1 2 L X 8 1 4 W X 1 3 4 D Weight 13 5 oz without batteries ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Included Mounting Bracket Inclu...

Страница 21: ...it 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 Corporation Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 The Manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if the package h...

Страница 22: ...if any defects are caused by abuse misuse negligence or unauthorized repairs 3 All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary ...

Страница 23: ...23 Notes ...

Страница 24: ... 1999 2002 2004 First Alert all rights reserved First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license PN21703 Printed in China ...

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