all-hazards weather alert clock radio with skywarn
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12-519User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.
All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn
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s ContentsPackage Contents ........................................................................................................ 3
Features ......................................................................................................................... 3
Setup ..................................................................................................................4Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................ 4
Power your Radio .......................................................................................................... 6Install Backup Batteries ............................................................................................. 6
Use the Antenna ............................................................................................................ 7
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................8Set the Clock ................................................................................................................. 8
Set the Alarm................................................................................................................. 8When the Alarm Sounds ........................................................................................... 8
Using the Radio ............................................................................................................. 8Set Radio Station Memory ........................................................................................ 9Using the Weather Radio ......................................................................................... 9Set Weather Channel Memory .................................................................................. 9Viewing Weather Alerts .......................................................................................... 10Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas ......................................................................... 10
Using Skywarn ............................................................................................................. 10Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ...................................................... 11
Advanced Operation ........................................................................................12Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................ 12
Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF ............................................................................. 15
Connecting an External Alert ...................................................................................... 15
Restoring Factory Default Settings ............................................................................. 15
Additional Information .....................................................................................16NWS Alert Descriptions .............................................................................................. 16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................................... 19
Specifications............................................................................................................... 22
Care ............................................................................................................................. 22
Service and Repair ....................................................................................................... 22
FCC Information .......................................................................................................... 23
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24
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Package Contents • Radio • ACAdapter
• BNC-to-PhonoAdapter
• User’sGuide • QuickStart
Features• Multifunctionaldesign:alarmclock,radio,andweatherradio
• ReceiveFM,AM,sevenNOAAweatherchannels,andSkywarnreports.
• DigitalSAMEtechnology.
• ProgrammedwithallU.S.statesandcounties.
• Sixteenalertvolumelevels.
• Separatedaytimeandnighttimealertvolumesettings.
• DifferentcolorLEDsindicateifthealertisawarning(red),watch(orange),oradvisory(yellow).
• Alertreminderletsyouknowifyou’vemissedanincomingtransmission.
• Alertnotificationsdisplayastextandcansoundastoneortonewithvoice.
• AuxiliaryinputenablesyoutoplayanMP3playerorotherdevicethroughtheradiospeakers.
• Dualalarmclockcanbesetfortwopeopletowakeupatdifferenttimes.
• Chooseanalarmtowakeyouup:FM,AM,oralarmtone.
• Batteryindicators.
• 60-hourbatterybackup.
• RechargesNi-MHrechargeablebatteries.
• Bilingualdisplay:EnglishorSpanish.
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Understanding Your Radio
DC 12VConnecttheACadapter.
ALERT OUTConnecttoacompatibleexternalalertdevicewitha3.5mmphonoplug.
AUX INPUTConnecttoanexternalaudiosource.
ALERT ON/OFFTurnaudiblealertsonoroff.
ALARM1 SET/ON/OFF, ALARM2 SET/ON/OFFTurnthealarmon/offorsetalarm.
Right Panel Back Panel
SNOOZEPausethealarmfor15minutes.
Telescopic AntennaAdjusttoreceivebestsignalreception.
Alert IndicatorsADVISORY/WATCH/WARNING•Flashesfor60secondswhenthealert
begins,thenlightsforthedurationofthealert.
•Alternatingflashesindicatelossofweathersignal.
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Menu and ,,,•Settimeand
chooseradiostations.
•Navigateandadjustmenuitems.
Number ButtonsEnterFIPScodeorSkywarnchannelfrequency.
SELECTConfirmsettings.
AUXListentoanexternalaudiosource. AUX appears.
M1 – M5Radiostationmemorylocations.
Manual/Scan/Program/EnterReferto“Using Skywarn”onpage10.
CLOCKPressandholdtosettheclock.
/ Increase/decreasevolume.
FM/AM/ WX SKYWARNSelectaband.
n Note: The power source must supply 12V DC and deliver at least 400mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the DC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or adapter.
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Power your RadioConnectthesuppliedACadaptertotheDC 12 V jackandplugintoastandardhouseholdoutlet.
Install Backup Batteries1. Openthebatterycompartmentcover.
2. SlidetheRCH/ALKswitchtoRCHforrechargeableorALKforalkalinebackupbatteries.
�. InstallsixAAalkalineorNi-MHrechargeablebatteries(neithersupplied).Insertbatteriesasindicatedbythepolaritysymbols(+and–)markedinside.
n Notes:
• flashes when the rechargeable batteries are charging, will appear when charging is finished. Charging can take up to 30 hours.
• If the radio’s power supply is switched from AC to battery operation, the three alert LEDs will blink for 3 minutes.
b Battery Notes:
• When or displays, replace the batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use your radio for a long period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that may damage electronic parts.
RCH/ALK
Recycle Rechargeable BatteriesPlacingrechargeablebatteriesinthetrashcanbeharmfultotheenvironment.Instead,recycleoldrechargeablebatteriesatyourlocalRadioShackstorefreeofcharge.RadioShackparticipatesintheRBRC©batteryrecyclingprogram,andiscommittedto
preservingtheenvironmentandconservingnaturalresources.Call1-800-THE-SHACK(1-800-843-7422)formoreinformation.
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Use the Antenna
2. Ifneeded,connectthesuppliedBNC-to-phonoadaptertothephono/RCAplugfromyourantenna.
�. Connecttheexternalantenna(Followtheinstallationinstructionsthatcamewithyourexternalantenna.)
Forbetterreception,youcaninstallanexternalantennatoyourradio.
1. Pullouttheinstalledtelescopicantenna.
Telescopic Antenna
External Antenna
BNC-to-Phono Adapter
Phono/RCA plug
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Basic Operation
Set the Clock1. If necessary, press CLOCK to switch to clock
mode.
2. BrieflyholdCLOCKuntilthehourdigitsflash.
�. Use,,,tosetthehour,minuteandAM/PM.
�. Aftersettingclock,pressCLOCKorSELECTtoconfirmandexit.
Set the Alarm1. SlideALARM 1orALARM 2toSET.
2. Press,,,tosetthealarmhour,minute,andalarmsource(buzzerloudness / / orFM/AM).
�. Aftersettingthealarm,slideALARM 1orALARM 2 to ON/OFF toconfirmandexit.
�. Toturnthealarmon,slideALARM 1/ALARM 2toON.Toturnitoff,slideALARM 1/ALARM 2 toOFF.
When the Alarm Sounds• Thealarmwillsoundfor2hoursatthesettime.
• Topausethealarmfor15minutes,pressSNOOZE.
• Whenthealarmtimeexpires,thealarmwillsoundagainthenextdayatthesametime.
n Note: The radio automatically exits setting mode if you do not press any button for 15 seconds while setting the alarm or clock.
Using the RadioPressAM or FMtoenterradiomode.
Manual Scan–Pressortofindastation.
Auto Scan–Brieflyholdoruntilthechannelsstarttochangerapidly.Theradioautomaticallystopswhenitfindsastation.Ifnostationisfound,theradiowillcontinuescanning.
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Set Radio Station Memory1. PressAMorFMtotogglebetweenAM1,AM2,
FM1orFM2.Theselectedbandindicatorappearsontheleftsideofthedisplay.
2. Pressortofindastation. �. Brieflyholdamemorybutton(M1–M5)untiltheselectedmemoryindicator
(M1–M5)appearsontherightsideofthedisplay.
YoucanstoreuptofivechannelseachforAM1, AM2, FM1, and FM2.
�. Tolistentoapresetstation,pressAMorFMtotogglebetweenAM1,AM2,FM1orFM2,thenpressoneofmemorybuttonsM1–M5.
Using the Weather Radio PressWX to listentotheweatherradio.Theradiowillselectthe lastchannel
used. Manual Scan–PressWX,thenpressor.
Auto Scan–PressWXandthenbrieflyholdoruntilthechannelsstarttochange.Theradiostopswhenitfindsthechannelwithstrongestsignalstrength.
n Notes:
• All seven NOAA weather channels are preprogrammed on your radio. If the radio cannot find a signal, it will keep scanning.
• If the weather signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.
• If you are having trouble finding a weather signal, try adjusting the antenna or moving the radio to a different location. You may need to install an external antenna. See “External Antenna” on page 7.
• If the radio has not received a SAME alert signal (including test or demo signals) for 10 days or longer, a warning message will scroll on the display: “10 days have lapsed since last message received. Check
reception.” See “How do I test my radio?” on page 20.
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Set Weather Channel Memory
Whiletheradioisonthedesiredchannel,pressandholdM1toM5untiltheselectedmemoryindicator(M1–M5)isdisplayed.Youcanstoreuptofivechannels.
Tolistentoachannelfrommemory,pressM1–M5whileinweatherradiomode.
Viewing Weather Alerts
Youcanviewthelastfourdifferentweatheralertsreceivedbytheradio.Whenanalertisreceived,thealertdescriptionscrollsacrossthedisplay.Ifmultiplealertsarereceived,pressortoviewtheminorder.Thefirstdescriptionisalwaysthenewestanddescriptionsareshowninchronologicalorder.Example:
1)Flash Flood Watch 0:15
2)Hurricane Watch 1:15
Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas
Whenanemergencyeventhappens,theNationalWeatherService(NWS)broadcastsaSAMEcodeindicatingtheaffectedregionalongwiththealertsignal.Youcanprogramyourweatherradiotoalertyouforeventsinuptotenregions.
1. PressMENU,thenpressortoscrolltoSAME Code.
2. Pressor toselectMultiple.PressSELECT.
�. PressSELECTtochooseLocation#1.
�. PressSELECTtochooseEdit By Name.
5. PressortochooseyourstateandpressSELECT.
�. PressortochooseyourcountyandpressSELECT.
7. PressMENUtoreturntothelocationmenu.
�. PresstogotoLocation#2.
9. Repeatsteps4–8toprogramadditionallocations.
n Notes:
• If you want to program only one location, choose Single at step 2.
• For more information see “SAME Code” on page 13 and “What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?” on page 19.
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Skywarn
About Skywarn
Manyareasofthecountryhaveamateurradiorepeatersthathavebeendesignatedas“Skywarn”repeaters.Duringtimesofsevereweather,theserepeatersareusedtorelayreportsofsevereweatherdirectlytometeorologistsatalocalNationalWeatherServiceforecastoffice.UsingtheSkywarnfeatureinyourradio,youcaneasilyjumptoyourlocalSkywarnfrequencyandmonitorthesereports,inmanycaseshearingaboutsevereweatherinyourareainstantlyasitoccurs.
n Note:IfyoutunetoaSkywarnfrequencywhentheSkywarnnetisnotactive,youmayhearnothing,oryoumayhearamateurradiooperatorstalkingonalocalrepeatersystem.
Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory
BeforeusingtheSkywarnfunction,youmuststoreSkywarnchannelsintothememory.VisitRadioReference.comtofindtheSkywarnfrequenciesusedinyourarea.Youcanstoreupto20Skywarnfrequenciesintomemory.
PressSkywarntoentertheSkywarnmode,theradiowillselectthelastchannelused. 1. PressProgramanduseortoscrolltothedesiredchannelnumber
(1-20).
2. Usethenumberkeystoentera6-digitfrequency.
�. PressEntertoconfirm.
Using SkywarnTolistentoastoredchannel:
PressManualanduseortofinddesiredchannel.PressEntertoconfirm.
Or,pressScan toautoscanthestoredSkywarnchannels.
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Changing Radio Settings 1. PressMENUthenpressortoscrollthroughthefeaturesmenu.Afeature
andoneofitsoptionsappears. Feature
Feature option
2. Pressor toviewthefeature’soptions.
�. PressSELECTatthefeatureyouwant.Anasterisk(*)appearsnexttotheselectedfeature.
�. Press MENUtoexitorreturntoapreviouslevel.
Feature Options
Select Channel
• Auto –theradiowillscanforthebestweatherchannel(strongestsignalstrength)automaticallyafterpoweron.
• Manual–theradiowillreturntothecurrentweatherradiochannelafterpoweron.
Alert Mode • Tone–whenanalertisreceived,analerttonewillsoundfor5minutes.Pressinganykeystopsthealert.
• Voice–whenanalertisreceived,analerttonewillsoundfor10seconds,thenanaudiobroadcastfor5minutes.
Alert Reminder
Ifnokeyispressedwhentheradioreceivesanalert,theradiowillsoundaremindermessageevery30secondsuntiltheeffectivealerttimeexpires.
• On –turnsonthealertreminder.• Off –turnsoffthealertreminder.
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Feature Options
Signal Reminder
Whenaweatherchannelisnotdetectedandthereisnokeypressed,theradiowillsoundaremindermessage.
• On–turnsonthesignalreminder.• Off–turnsoffthesignalreminder.
Whenthesignalremindersounds,youcanpressanybuttontomuteit.
n Notes:• If the signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert
indicators flash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.• Press any button to mute signal loss reminder alert. If a
signal is detected but lost within 10 minutes, then the reminder won’t sound.
SAME Code Youcansetyourweatherradiotoalertforeventsaffectingallregions,asingleregion,ormultipleregions.
• All –theradiowillalertforallregionswithinthebroadcastarea.
• Single–theradiowillalertonlyforLocation1.• Edit By Name–selectyourstateandcounty.• Edit By FIPS–usenumberbuttontokeyin6-digit
FIPScode.• Delete?–clearcurrentmemorylocation.
• Multiple –theradiowillalertforeventsinanyoftheprogrammedregions.• Edit By Name–selectyourstateandcounty.• Edit By FIPS–usenumberbuttontokeyin6-digit
FIPScode.• Delete?–clearcurrentmemorylocation.
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• For more information see “Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas” on page 10 and “What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?” on page 19.
• When you key in FIPS code, you can press orto select the digit you want to change.
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Set Alert Youcanturnoffaudioalertforspecificalertevents.
PressortoscrollthroughtheeventsandpressSELECTtoturnthealerttoneonoroff.See“NWS Alert Descriptions”onpage16foralistofalertevents.
n Note: Some events cannot be turned off.
Set Language
SelecteitherEnglishorSpanish.
Alert Vol-Day • Pressortoadjustvolumelevelforthehoursbetween6AMto10PM.*
Alert Vol-Night
• Pressortoadjustvolumelevelforthehoursbetween10PMto6AM.*
Backlight Selectfromthreebrightnesslevels:High, Mid, or Low
n Note: If the radio is powered by the AC adapter, the backlight will stay on all the time. But if radio is powered by battery, the backlight will turn off automatically after 10 seconds.
* n Note: To avoid missing alerts, always set the volume level at maximum volume.
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Turning Audible Alerts On or Off• Toenableaudiblealerts,slideALERT ON/OFFtoON.
• Todisableaudiblealerts,slideALERT ON/OFFtoOFF.
n Notes:
• You must slide ALERT ON/OFF to OFF while your radio is powered on, or the change will not take effect. This prevents accidentally switching off alerts.
• Even if you’ve turned off audible alerts, the backlight will still light up and the event message will scroll on the display until the effective time expires.
Connecting an External AlertConnectacompatibleexternalalertingdevicesuchasapillowshakeroraflashertotheALERT OUTjack.Theexternaldevicecanbeupto200mAwitha3.5mmphonoplug(notsupplied).
Yourradiopassesalertstotheexternaldevice. ThealertturnsoffautomaticallywhenthealertperiodendsorismanuallyresetbypressingSNOOZE.
Restoring Factory Default Settings1. UnplugtheACadapterandremovethebackupbatteries.
2. WhileholdingdownMENU,plugtheACadapterintoanoutlet.KeepholdingMENUuntil“Reset to defaultCompleted”isshownonthedisplay.
�. UnplugandthenplugintheACadapteragainandinstallbatteries.
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Additional Information
NWS Alert Descriptions
Event Code Level Default
Administrativemessage Advisory Off
AvalancheWatch Watch On
AvalancheWarning Warning On
BiologicalHazardWarning Warning On*
BoilWaterWarning Warning On
BlizzardWarning Warning On
ChildAbductionEmergency Advisory On
CivilDangerWarning Warning On*
CivilEmergencyMessage Warning On*
CoastalFloodWatch Watch On
CoastalFloodWarning Warning On
ChemicalHazardWarning Warning On*
ContaminatedWaterWarning Warning On*
DamWatch Watch On
DamBreakWarning Warning On*
ContagiousDiseaseWarning Warning On*
Practice/Demo Advisory Off
DustStormWarning Warning On
EmergencyActionNotification Warning On*
EmergencyActionTermination Advisory On*
EarthquakeWarning Warning On*
ImmediateEvacuation Warning On*
EvacuationWatch Watch On
FoodContaminationWarning Warning On*
FlashFloodWatch Watch On
FlashFloodStatement Advisory On
FlashFloodWarning Warning On
FloodWatch Watch On
FloodStatement Advisory On
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Event Code Level Default
FloodWarning Warning On
FireWarning Warning On
FlashFreezeWarning Warning On
FreezeWarning Warning On
HurricaneStatement Advisory On
HazardousMaterialsWarning Warning On*
HurricaneWatch Watch On
HurricaneWarning Warning On*
HighWindWatch Watch On
HighWindWarning Warning On
IcebergWarning Warning On
IndustrialFireWarning Warning On*
LocalAreaEmergency Advisory On*
LawEnforcementWarning Warning On*
LandSlideWarning Warning On*
NationalAudibleTest Advisory Off
NationalInformationCenter Advisory Off
NetworkNotificationMessage Advisory Off
NationalPeriodicTest Advisory Off
NationalSilentTest Advisory Off
NuclearPowerPlantWarning Warning On*
PowerOutageAdvisory Advisory On
RadiologicalHazardWarning Warning On*
RequiredMonthlyTest Advisory Off
RequiredWeeklyTest Advisory Off†
SpecialMarineWarning Warning On
SpecialWeatherStatement Advisory On
ShelterIn-PlaceWarning Warning On*
SevereThunderstormWatch Watch On
SevereThunderstormWarning Warning On
SevereWeatherStatement Advisory On
TornadoWatch Watch On
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Event Code Level Default
911TelephoneOutageEmergency Advisory On
TornadoWarning Warning On*
TropicalStormWatch Watch On
TropicalStormWarning Warning On*
TsunamiWatch Watch On*
TsunamiWarning Warning On*
TransmitterBackupOn Advisory Off
TransmitterCarrierOff Advisory Off
TransmitterCarrierOn Advisory Off
TransmitterPrimaryOn Advisory Off
VolcanoWarning Warning On*
WildFireWatch Watch On
WildFireWarning Warning On*
WinterStormWatch Watch On
WinterStormWarning Warning On
UnrecognizedWatch Watch On
UnrecognizedEmergency Advisory On
UnrecognizedStatement Advisory On
UnrecognizedWarning Warning On*
n Notes:
* Alert is enabled permanently and cannot be selected or disabled.
† Test alerts you can use to ensure your local broadcasts are being received.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are FIPS codes and SAME signals?
TheNationalWeatherService(NWS)precedeseachweatheralertwithadigitallyencodedSAME(SpecificAreaMessageEncoding)signal,thena1050Hztone.TheSAMEsignalincludesaFIPS(FederalInformationProcessingStandard)codeandaneventcodethatcorrespondswiththetypeofalertbeingsent.
TheFIPScodeformatis:
Subdivisions State County
0-9(0=entirearea)
01-50(00=allstates)
XXX(000=allcounties)
Example:048439(0=All;48=Texas;439=TarrantCounty)
ToobtaintheFIPScodesforyourarea,contactyourlocalRadioShackstoreorcalltheNWStollfreeat1-888-NWR-SAME(1-888-697-7263).YoucanalsovisittheNWSwebsite:www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
n Note: Your weather radio comes pre-programmed with FIPS codes sorted by state and county. Do not change your FIPS code unless you have confirmed with the NWS. See “Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas” on page 10 for more information.
What is an alert?
Yourradioispresettoreceivewarnings,watches,andadvisoriesfromtheNWS.Whenanalertisreceived,avoiceortonealertsounds,andthealertdescriptionanddurationappearonthedisplay.AlertdescriptionsarebasedonalistofspecificweatheralerttypespublishedbyNWS.ForalistofalertdescriptionsdisplayedonyourWeatherAlertRadio,referto“NWS Alert Descriptions”onpage16-18.
n Note: If severe weather is imminent, do not wait for an alert tone.
What are undefined or unrecognized alerts?
TheNWSoccasionallybroadcastsweatherinformationintendedforcommercialorothernon-publicuse,orcreatesandbroadcastsnewalerttypes.Ifasignalforanewalerttypeisreceivedandthealertisturnedon,UNRECOGNIZEDandthealertdescription(warning,watch,oradvisory)displays.
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How do I test my radio?
TheNWSbroadcasttestalertseveryweekonWednesdaybetween11AMand1PM.Tofindoutthespecifictestscheduleinyourarea,contactyourlocalNOAA(NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration)ortheNWS(NationalWeatherService).Theseofficesarelistedinmosttelephonebooksoronlineatwww.nws.noaa.gov.Thesetestalertsareoffbydefault.Tochangeyouralertsettingssee“Set Alerts”onpage14.
w Important: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not guarantee an emergency alert will trigger your radio’s alert function. The alert function will only be triggered by an emergency alert when you program the weather radio with the FIPS code for your area.
Multiple FIPS codes are stored, but why does the radio only respond to alerts for one area?
MakesureyourradioissettoMULTIPLEmode.See“SAME Code”onpage13.
Why is there no weather broadcast when I press WX?
• Makesurethetelescopingantennaisfullyextended.
• Makesuretheradioissettotheweatherchannelbroadcastinyourarea.See“Select Channel”onpage12
What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
• Awatchalertsyoutopotentialsevereweatherapproachingyourarea.Itdoesn’tmeansevereweatherwilloccur,butthattherightconditionsexistwhichcouldleadtoseverestorms.Youshouldbepreparedfordeterioratingweather.
• Awarningstatesthesevereweatherisimminentorpresentinyourvicinity.Youshouldimmediatelytakeprecautionstoprotectyourselfandyourfamily.
How can I adapt my weather alert radio for special needs?
Youcanuseyourweatheralertradiowithauniversalinterfaceormodulesthattriggerasirenand/orflashlightswhenanalertisreceived.See“Connecting an External Alert”onpage15formoreinformation.
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Why can’t I receive the test signal from NOAA?
Bydefaultyourweatheralertradiodoesnotreceivetestalerts.Forinformationaboutturningontestalerts,see“Set Alerts”onpage14.
Whenprogrammingalerts,keepinmindthatalthoughNOAAisanationalorganization,testalertsaresentlocally.Somelocalservicessendtestsignalsoutonceamonthinsteadofonceaweek.Otherlocalservicesdonotsendoutanytestalertsotherthanseasonalalerts(hurricane,tornado,etc.).Checkwithyourlocalweatherservicetofindouttheirtestingfrequency.
Ifyouareontherightfrequencyandasignalwassent,youmightneedtotryadifferentlocationfortheradio,suchasnearawindowandawayfromanyotheraudioequipment,oryoumayneedanexternalantenna.
Should the radio pick up a weather broadcast all of the time?
Theweatherservicebroadcastsconstantly.Ifyoucannotpickupanyweatherbroadcasts,checktheNWSwebsiteatwww.nws.noaa.govtobesureyouareontherightfrequency.
Ifyouareonthecorrectfrequencyanddonotgetasignal,trymovingyourweatherradio.Ifyouareinametalbuildingorinaweaksignalarea,youmayneedtouseanexternalantenna.See“Connect Antenna”onpage7formoreinformation.
What is SKYWARN?
SKYWARNisanationwideprogram,sponsoredbytheNationalWeatherService,whichconsistsofspecificallytrainedvolunteersbytheNWStoobserveandreportondevelopingoroccurringsevereweather.
How do I know the Skywarn channels available in my area?
YoucanchecktheSkywarnchannelsavailableatyourareaonlineatwww.radioreference.com.
Why is the radio silent when I turn on the Skywarn mode?
AmutingfunctionisimplementedforSkywarnoperationtoavoidexcessivenoisetobeheard.WhennosignalisavailableattheSkywarnfrequencyselected,nothingwillbeheard.
How do I charge the batteries?
Tochargetherechargeablebatteries,theunitshouldbepoweredbyACAdapterandtheRCH/ALKswitchinsidethebatterycompartmentshouldbeswitchedtoRCH.PleasenotethatRCHmustNOTbeselectedwhenalkalinebatteriesareused.
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SpecificationsWeather Radio BandsChannel1................................................................................................................................162.400MHzChannel2................................................................................................................................162.425MHzChannel3................................................................................................................................162.450MHzChannel4................................................................................................................................162.475MHzChannel5................................................................................................................................162.500MHzChannel6................................................................................................................................162.525MHzChannel7................................................................................................................................162.550MHz
Skywarn BandsVHFBand...............................................................................................................144.390–148.000MHzUHFBand...............................................................................................................441.000–452.000MHz
Radio Frequency RangeAMBand............................................................................................................530–1710kHzFMBand........................................................................................................87.5–108.1MHz
Receiver SensitivityWeatherRadioBand.........................................................................................................................0.3µVSkywarnBand......................................................................................................................... ………0.3uVAMBand..................................................................................................................................... 2200uV/mFMBand................................................................................................................................................6uVFIPScodessensitivity........................................................................................................................0.3µV
OthersAudioOutputPower................................................................................................................2x200mWDimensions(W×H×D).............................................................8.7x2.6x5.8inches(220x66x147mm)Weight(withoutbatteries)................................................................................................... 1.3lbs(600g)
Power RequirementACAdapter............................................................................................ DC12V,400mA(Centerpositive)Batteries...............................................................................................................................6AABatteriesSpecifications above show the typical values. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product may vary from the images found in this document.
CareKeepthedry.Ifitgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.Useandstoretheradioonlyinnormaltemperatureenvironments.Handletheradiocarefully;donotdropit.Keeptheradioawayfromdustanddirt,andwipeitwithadampclothoccasionallytokeepitlookingnew.
Service and RepairIfyourradioisnotperformingasitshould,takeittoyourlocalRadioShackstoreforassistance.TolocateyournearestRadioShack,usethestorelocatorfeatureatwww.radioshack.com,orcall1-800-TheShack(1-800-843-7422)andfollowthemenuoptions.Modifyingortamperingwiththeradiointernal
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componentscancauseamalfunctionandmightinvalidateitswarrantyandvoidyourFCCauthorizationtooperateit.
FCC InformationThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstal-lation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
thereceiverisconnected.•ConsultyourlocalRadioShackstoreoranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor
help.
Ifyoucannoteliminatetheinterference,theFCCrequiresthatyoustopusingyourequipment.ChangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyRadioShackmaycauseinterferenceandvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Product All-HazardsWeatherAlertClockRadiowithSkywarn
Model 12-519
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Phone 817-415-3200
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Limited WarrantyRadioShackwarrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipundernormalusebytheoriginalpurchaserforone (1) year afterthedateofpurchasefromaRadioShack-ownedstoreoranauthorizedRadioShackfranchiseeordealer.RADIOSHACKMAKESNOOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIES.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:(a)damageorfailurecausedbyorattributabletoabuse,misuse,failuretofollowinstructions,improperinstallationormaintenance,alteration,accident,ActsofGod(suchasfloodsorlightning),orexcessvoltageorcurrent;(b)improperorincorrectlyperformedrepairsbypersonswhoarenotaRadioShackAuthorizedServiceFacility;(c)consumablessuchasfusesorbatteries;(d)ordinarywearandtearorcosmeticdamage;(e)transportation,shippingorinsurancecosts;(f)costsofproductremoval,installation,set-upservice,adjustmentorreinstallation;and(g)claimsbypersonsotherthantheoriginalpurchaser.
Shouldaproblemoccurthatiscoveredbythiswarranty,taketheproductandtheRadioShacksalesreceiptasproofofpurchasedatetoanyRadioShackstoreintheU.S.RadioShackwill,atitsoption,unlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw:(a)repairtheproductwithoutchargeforpartsandlabor;(b)replacetheproductwiththesameoracomparableproduct;or(c)refundthepurchaseprice.Allreplacedpartsandproducts,andproductsonwhicharefundismade,becomethepropertyofRadioShack.Neworreconditionedpartsandproductsmaybeusedintheperformanceofwarrantyservice.Repairedorreplacedpartsandproductsarewarrantedfortheremainderoftheoriginalwarrantyperiod.Youwillbechargedforrepairorreplacementoftheproductmadeaftertheexpirationofthewarrantyperiod.
RADIOSHACKEXPRESSLYDISCLAIMSALLWARRANTIESANDCONDITIONSNOTSTATEDINTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESTHATMAYBEIMPOSEDBYLAW,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYAND,IFAPPLICABLE,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,SHALLEXPIREONTHEEXPIRATIONOFTHESTATEDWARRANTYPERIOD.
EXCEPTASDESCRIBEDABOVE,RADIOSHACKSHALLHAVENOLIABILITYORRESPONSIBILITYTOTHEPURCHASEROFTHEPRODUCTORANYOTHERPERSONORENTITYWITHRESPECTTOANYLIABILITY,LOSSORDAMAGECAUSEDDIRECTLYORINDIRECTLYBYUSEORPERFORMANCEOFTHEPRODUCTORARISINGOUTOFANYBREACHOFTHISWARRANTY,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,ANYDAMAGESRESULTINGFROMINCONVENIENCEANDANYLOSSOFTIME,DATA,PROPERTY,REVENUE,ORPROFITANDANYINDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,EVENIFRADIOSHACKHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGES.
SomeStatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsortheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromStatetoState.YoumaycontactRadioShackat:
RadioShackCustomerRelations300RadioShackCircle,FortWorth,TX76102 04/08