2-258.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM SAME Weatheradio www.radioshack.com™ OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment. 12-258 ! IMPORTANT ! © 2003 RadioShack Corporation. If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information. o — WarningÓ — Hint! — ImportantÔ — Note — Caution All Rights Reserved. RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Weatheradio are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
12-258.fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM CONTENTS Introduction Introduction ....................... 2 Computer System Requirements ................ 3 Supplied Accessories .... 4 FCC Declaration of Conformity ..................... 4 The FCC Wants You to Know ......................... 5 A Quick Look at Your Weatheradio ..................... 6 How Your Weatheradio Works ............................... 7 When a Weather Alert Occurs ........................... 8 Understanding FIPS Codes ...............
12-258.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM 12-Character Liquid Crystal Display — the Weatheradio’s large, easy-to-read display clearly shows a description of the type of alert in progress (such as a tornado warning, flood watch, and so on), setup and programming information, the currently selected alert type and FIPS mode, and notifications about how the Weatheradio is working.
12-258.fm Page 4 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM • at least 60 MB free hard disk space (for installing supplied software) Introduction SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure you have all of the following accessories as you take the Weatheradio out of its box. • AC adapter • Weatheradio software CD • USB low-speed detachable cable • Wall-mount bracket FCC DECLARATION CONFORMITY OF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
12-258.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Introduction 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.
12-258.fm Page 6 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR WEATHERADIO /Ý /Þ ßLet/ Ü you navigate WEATHER Press to hear a weather broadcast (see “Listening to a Weather Broadcast” on Page 20). You can also press WEATHER to help set up your Weatheradio (see “Testing the Weatheradio’s Tone” on Page 12). programming menus (see “Using the Weatheradio for the First Time” on Page 9 and “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13).
12-258.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM HOW YOUR WEATHERADIO WORKS In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting coded signals called SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) codes along with their standard weather broadcasts. These codes identify the type of emergency and the specific geographic area (such as a county or parish and one or more separate areas within a county called a subcounty) affected by the emergency.
12-258.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Ô NOTE Ô • • • If the Weatheradio receives more than one weather alert at the same time, it displays information about each alert. If you are close to a county line, NWSassigned subcounty line, or parish line, you might want to obtain the codes for the adjacent counties, sub-counties, or parishes.
12-258.fm Page 9 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of where you install it. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather occurring only in particular counties within that area, you can program up to 15 FIPS codes into the Weatheradio’s memory. This lets you avoid hearing alerts that pertain to areas within a 50-mile radius but not within your immediate vicinity.
12-258.fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM o WARNING o Preparation Dispose of an old battery promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. CAUTION Connecting the Weatheradio to AC Power You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Weatheradio's DC 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.
12-258.fm Page 11 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM MOUNTING THE WEATHERADIO You can place your Weatheradio on a flat surface, such as a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount the Weatheradio on a wall, you need to attach the supplied mounting bracket to it. You also need two screws (not supplied) that fit the keyhole slots on the back of the mounting bracket. For the best reception, place your Weatheradio where it can receive alert signals and you hear its alert tone.
-258.fm Page 12 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM ! IMPORTANT ! • Preparation • • • An emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your Weatheradio’s alert tone, even if it receives voice transmissions clearly or the alert tone sounds when you manually test it. Also, if you are in a fringe area, your Weatheradio might be triggered by a broadcast when it is placed in one location, but not be triggered if placed somewhere else (even close by).
12-258.fm Page 13 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Ô NOTE Ô • The Weatheradio does not receive alert signals while you program it. • 5. Press MENU to clear the Weatheradio’s memory and restore the factory settings. DEFAULT ON then USER SETUP appear. Ô If you press MENU or do not press a key for about 45 seconds while programming the Weatheradio, it saves any valid entries you made and exits programming. • 6.
12-258.fm Page 14 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM ! IMPORTANT ! • • Write down the FIPS codes you want to program (see “Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)” on Page 9) before you start to program your Weatheradio. Programming the Weatheradio When you set up the Weatheradio using your PC, make sure the Weather Reporter software (supplied with your Weatheradio) is not running before you start to program your Weatheradio. the steps in subsequent sections to program your Weatheradio. ! 1.
12-258.fm Page 15 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM alert's effective time, received as part of the NWS broadcast code, expires. 1. When ALERT MODE appears, pressÞ . The currently selected alert type (TONE or VOICE) appears. 2. To change the alert pattern, repeatedly pressß or Ü to select TONE or VOICE. Programming the Weatheradio 3. PressÞ when the option you want appears. The Weatheradio beeps, then TONE MODE or VOICE MODE appears. 4.
12-258.fm Page 16 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM SELECTING/CHANGING A FIPS CODE You can set the Weatheradio to work with FIPS codes in one of three ways. ALL LOCATION — the Weatheradio receives all SAME alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius. The Weatheradio automatically selects ALL LOCATION the first time you turn it on. SINGLE LOC — the Weatheradio receives a SAME alert signal for one FIPS code programmed in memory location 1.
12-258.fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM then repeatedly pressß or Ü until the desired digit appears. Then pressÞ . For example, if 155300 appears and you want to change it to 153300, pressÞ twice then press Ü twice. To erase a displayed FIPS code, hold down Ý for about 1 second. The cursor returns to the first digit. Programming the Weatheradio 6. Repeat Step 5 for each digit you want to change or add. Then pressÞ when the last digit flashes. The radio beeps and saves the FIPS code. 7.
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12-258.fm Page 19 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM • If you selected TEST, pressÞ to select one of the following specific alerts: ALL TEST DEMO MESSAGE MONTHLY TEST WEEKLY TEST 4. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select TONE ON or TONE OFF for the specific alert you selected, then pressÞ . 5. To select another alert type and specific alert, press Ý then repeat Steps 2–4. Otherwise, press MENU or wait about 45 seconds without pressing any key.
12-258.fm Page 20 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM selected channel appear. Then, AUTO appears and the Weatheradio beeps. To manually search for channels, pressÞ when MANUAL appears. CHANNEL and the number of the currently selected channel appears and the Weatheradio tunes the channel and turns on the broadcast so you can hear it. To select another channel, repeatedly pressß or Ü until the desired channel number appears. Programming the Weatheradio 3. PressÞ to confirm the selection.
SIGNAL LOSS The Weatheradio is receiving a very weak signal. Ô NOTE Ô The received signal is extremely weak or lost its carrier. Turning the Alert Tone On/Off • If you programmed more than one FIPS code into the Weatheradio’s memory, be sure the Weatheradio is set to its MULTIPLE LOC or ALL LOCATION mode. Otherwise, the Weatheradio only receives broadcasts for the FIPS code you stored in the first memory location. • If severe weather threatens, do not wait for an alert tone.
12-258.fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Ô NOTE Ô Reviewing Overlapping Alerts (continued) • Programming the Weatheradio The Weatheradio stores and displays up to three alert messages in the order it receives them. Older alert messages might not appear, even if their effective time has not yet expired. Ô NOTE Ô • • 22 For more information about using your Weatheradio with a PC (including detailed operating instructions), refer to the Operating Guide ReadMe .
12-258.fm Page 23 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the Weatheradio still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem No power. No sound. Suggestion Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the Weatheradio or a backup battery is installed. See “Using the Weatheradio for the First Time” on Page 9.
12-258.fm Page 24 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Problem Suggestion Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended. See “Using the Built-In Antenna” on Page 10. No weather broadcast when you press WEATHER. Make sure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA channel that is being broadcast in your area. See “Selecting a Channel” on Page 19. Adjust the volume. Your computer might be interfering with the Weatheradio’s reception.
12-258.fm Page 25 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM CARE SERVICE AND Specifications Keep the Weatheradio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the Weatheradio only in normal temperature environments. Handle the Weatheradio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the Weatheradio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. REPAIR If your Weatheradio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
12-258.fm Page 26 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Weight (not including 9V Battery and Wall Mount) ........... 9.14 oz (260 g) Supplied Accessories ............ AC-to-DC (9V DC, 300 mA) AC Adapter, CD-ROM Software 6 ft. (1.82 m) USB Low-Speed Detachable Cable Wall-Mount Bracket Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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12-258.fm Page 29 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Most of the accessories listed here can be used with your Weatheradio to sound an external alarm when it receives a weather alert, warning you from almost anywhere in your home when bad weather approaches. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Parts and accessories are available at your local RadioShack store. Accessories are also available online at www.radioshack.com. Parts and accessories are available but not limited to the following.
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12-258.fm Page 32 Tuesday, March 18, 2003 2:47 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
