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1.
Choosing a place for your radio
Your WX-200 is designed for desktop or wall mount installation. Place the unit where it
can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or
see the message indicator lights. The best location to install the WX-200 is:
- Clear of any obstructions.
- Near windows or large openings.
- Near an AC power outlet
- Near where the user(s) would normally stay, such as a bedroom, living room or office.
• Keep the receiver away from interference sources e.g. motors, computers, TV or
microwave ovens.
The WX-200 has a
18” telescopic antenna. Fully extend the antenna.
Adjust by moving.
Setting up your Public Alert
TM
radio
Chapter 1 - Basic Operation
2. Connecting the Power
USING A STANDARD 120V AC OUTLET
1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the 12V DC
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” setting is
selected. Keep the unit plugged in at all
times. The unit will be ready to use in the
event of a power failure.
* Do not charge alkaline batteries.
VEHICLE USE (12V DC)
Use an optional 12V DC car adapter (not included). Plug the adapter cord into the 12V DC
input jack on the back of the unit. Plug the other end into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or
accessory outlet.
When the radio is powered up: the green “Ready” LED indicator will light
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Adding Alerts
The WX-200 provides the ability to add up to 4 new alerts. This feature allows you to
update your WX-200 in the event that NOAA changes or adds alerts to the message
menu in the future.
The alerts you add must have the same exact 3 letter code used
by NOAA for your radio to respond properly
.
To add a new alert:
1.
Press and hold the
MENU
button for 3 seconds. The radio will
display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE.
2.
Press the
UP
(
) button 4 times to scroll up through the main
menu list to the ADD ALERTS menu.
3.
Press the
NEXT
button to enter the ADD ALERTS menu. The
words NEW EVENT followed by a new event number and a
3 letter code (dashes) will be displayed. The event number
will be flashing. Use the
UP/DOWN (
/
) buttons to select
the new event (1-4) you want to add.
4.
Press the
NEXT
button. The first letter of the 3 letter code will
begin flashing. Use the
UP/DOWN (
/
) buttons to assign
the code letter. For example: The 3 letter code for Tornado
Warning is “TOR”. Once you have selected the first letter,
press the
NEXT
button and follow the same sequence to set
the second and third letters respectively.
5.
Upon completion of the 3 letter code, press the
NEXT
button
to create the message that will accompany the warning. You
can insert a 15 character letter/number text string. Use the
UP/DOWN (
/
) buttons to assign a letter or number to
each of the 15 spaces. Press the
PREV
or
NEXT
buttons to
advance or retreat within the text string.
5.
Upon completion of the message you must assign a warning
level to the new alert. Press the
UP/DOWN (
/
) buttons to
select one of the following 3 levels: WARNING, WATCH or
ADVISORY.
A AAA AAAAA 1
NEW EVENT 1 AAA
NEW EVENT 1 - - -
ADD ALERTS
ALERT MODE
LEVEL ADVISORY
