10
Prep
arat
ion
C
ONNECTING TO AN
E
XTERNAL
S
YSTEM
The Weatheradio’s
ALERT OUT
terminals let you connect an external
module interface using twin-lead 20-
gauge cable (not supplied). Then you
can set the interface to sound an
audible or visible alert on a connected
appliance when a weather emergency
alert broadcast is received.
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1. Connect the Weatheradio
©
’s
positive (+) and negative (-)
ALERT OUT
terminals to the
corresponding (+ and -) terminals
on the external system.
2. When you are finished, use a
pointed object (such as a
straightened paper clip) to press
on the orange tabs under the cable
wires, and gently pull on the wires
to remove them.
T
ESTING THE
W
EATHERADIO
In the United States, the NWS
broadcasts a test alert every week on
Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM.
To find out the specific test schedule in
your area, contact your local NOAA or
NWS office. These offices are usually
listed in the telephone book under “US
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NOTE
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Your local RadioShack
store carries a wide
selection of cable and
audible or visible alert
accessories.
