Model WX-167 - UUser ser ser’’s Manual P ublic Aler Alertt TM Radio
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -----------------CARE AND MAINTENANCE ------------------FCC NOTICE TO USERS ---------------------INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------MAIN FEATURES --------------------------------LOCATION OF CONTROLS ------------------CONNECTING POWER ------------------------LANGUAGE SELECTION ---------------------SETTING THE CLOCK -------------------------SETTING ALERT VOLUME -------------------SETTING WEATHER CHANNEL ------------SETTING SAME LOCATION -----------------SET AL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. CAUTION! The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water. CAUTION! This product has the capability to operate with five (5) 1.
Care and Maintenance 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 strike on an external antenna. - When an external antenna is used, make sure that there is sufficient lightning protection on the antenna and its cable feed. Make sure all the ground connections are sound and fit. Do not get close to the unit when it is operating during a thunderstorm.
FCC NOTICE TO USERS The system may cause interference to a TV or radio even when it is operating properly. To determine whether the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, the system is causing the interference. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the First Alert® brand Public AlertTM Radio, Model WX-167. This product complies with the exacting standards for Public AlertTM devices as set by CEA -2009, and will provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. The WX-167 receives both audio and digitally encoded civil and weather emergency alert messages transmitted from NOAA broadcast towers. NOAA has more than 900 towers in the 50 states and near adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.
The main features of the WX-167 Public Alert Radio include: Alert Function Your Public AlertTM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency broadcast from NOAA. Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes into memory. Each code identifies a specific geographic area typically a county (defined by NWS). Setting the S.A.M.E. helps reduce unnecessary alerts.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 WX-167 2 3 4 5 11 12 7 6 8 9 10 20 19 14 15 13 22 23 18 17 16 1 21 4 8 LCD Screen 2 3 1. IntegratedTelescopic Antenna 2. Remote Alert Jack (3.5 mm) 3. Alert Audio Out Jack (6.2 mm) 4. External Antenna Jack (F Connector) 5. DC Power Jack 6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7. Warning Indicator (red) LED 8. Watch Indicator (orange) LED 9. AdvisoryIndicator (yellow) LED 10. Power Indicator (green) LED 11. Function Knob 12. ALERT Volume/OFF Switch 13.
Description of controls and functions 1. Integrated Telescopic Antenna – Fully extend the antenna and orient it for best reception. 2. Remote Alert (3.5 mm Jack) – provides contact closure to activate external devices. 3. Alert Audio Out (6.2 mm Jack) – Mono jack allows connection to a Public Address system or two-way radios for special applications. 4. External Antenna (F Connector) – F connector allows you to connect to optional external antenna (not included). 5.
Setting up your Public AlertTM radio 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-167 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-167 is: - Clear of any obstructions. - Near windows or large openings for best reception.
Note: The radio will beep when choosing programming options. To adjust the volume of the beeping, set the Alert Volume switch to the desired position. Reset the Alert Volume switch when done. 4. Setting the Clock/Calendar 1. When powering up the radio, you will be prompted to HOLD PROGRAM TO SETUP RADIO. Press 3. Set-up and Language Selection and hold the PROGRAM key as prompted. 2.
8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select between the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems. 9. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be displayed on the screen. Use the FUNCTION knob to scroll to the current time. 10. Press the SAVE key to save all of the settings for your clock/calendar and return to normal operation. 5.
5. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct channel for your area, as identified by NOAA. Adjust antenna to ensure clear reception. 6. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation. 7. Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) location The WX-167 features a built-in database of the 3,000 locations identified by NOAA in the United States. Your Public AlertTM radio is programmed at the factory to receive alerts for the entire county.
8. Selecting Between Alerting Options 8. Event Blocking The WX-167 offers four different alerting options for you to select from. Each choice will make the WX-167 respond differently when an alert is received. Your radio is set at the factory to Option 1 - Voice/Message. To reduce unwanted alerts, such as weekly tests, the WX167 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.
9. Battery Installation The WX-167 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power. It can run on non-rechargeable alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) to select the battery type. To select “Alkaline” when alkaline batteries are installed, push the switch to the right. To select “Ni-Cad” when using rechargeable batteries, push the switch to the left. (See Fig. 1).
10. Wall Mount Installation Note: Be sure to install batteries before wall mounting 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the package. Hold the bracket at the mounting location with the narrow edge at the top. Use it as a template to mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces. Basic Operation After programming your WX-167, you are ready to use it . Place the radio where it gets the best reception. To listen to the weather channel press the Radio ON button.
Notes and Tips - Appendix A Handicapped Accessories - Appendix B Setting Daylight Saving - This setting allows the radio to convert UTC time used by NOAA to your local time of day. It does not automatically set your clock to adjust for daylight savings time. Be sure to set the daylight savings time to ON and OFF in accordance with time changes in your area.
Alert Description Table: The table below lists the alerts broadcast by NOAA. At the factory, your radio has been programmed with some alerts Blocked (B) as noted below. In addition, some NOAA alerts are Unblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the Event Blocking instructions on page 14.
Trouble Shooting Problem POWER light does not come on Possible Cause and Solution AC power may not be connected. Make sure AC adaper is properly plugged into the radio and the wall outlet POWER light is blinking AC power has been removed. Unit is running on backup battery power. Check AC adapter connections to restore power. Language selection is incorrect. To Text is in the wrong language reset language selection, follow instructions on page 11 Siren does not sound 1.
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.
SERVICE PROCEDURE To send the radio in for service, call 800-345-7462. You may be asked to send your unit in for service. It will be necessary to furnish the following, in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-ofpurchase. 2. You must include the Public Alert System Receiver unit and power adapter. 3. Enclose a description of the problem with the unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name, address, and phone number where you can be contacted.
90-Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the Company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be made). Conditions 1.
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