200093 User’s Guide Weather Radio Alarm Clock Thank you for purchasing your Weather Radio Alarm Clock from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.
Package contents • Weather Radio Alarm Clock • AC Adapter • User’s Guide Features • • • • Receives local NOAA Weather Radio channels Provides audible alerts Dual-powered Auto channel-scan 1 Mount Your Weather Radio Place your weather radio on a flat surface, such as a desk, shelf, or table or mount it on the wall. To mount it on the wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the weather radio. 1.
2 Power Your Weather Radio Use the supplied 6V, 300mA AC adapter for power or an AC/DC adapter (not included) to connect in your vehicle. You can also install four AA batteries (not supplied) in case AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. AC Power Connection 1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the weather radio’s DC 6V jack. 2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 3. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief on the radio. Install Batteries 1.
Signal Strength Indicator WEATHER/SNOOZE Press to start and stop the weather broadcast or to enable the alarm or snooze feature. ) and ( Press to adjust the broadcast and alert volume, or to set the channel number, clock time, and alarm time values. ALARM ON/OFF/SNOOZE DC 6V Connect the supplied AC adapter or a car adapter.
Alarm Time Clock Time SET Hold for 2 seconds to enter function setup mode and press to confirm selections. ALERT ON/OFF SWITCH The weather radio responds to National Weather Service (NOAA) alert broadcasts in two ways: ON When ALERT is set to ON and an alert broadcast is received, an alert sounds for five minutes. To stop the alert and listen to the broadcast, press WEATHER/ SNOOZE. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE again to turn off the weather broadcast.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • 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 the weather radio with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
Set Channel 1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7 (current channel number) flashes. 2. Press SET to enable channel selection. nOAA appears. 3. Press ) or ( to manually change the channel and turn on broadcast audio. Hold down ) or ( to automatically search for the strongest channel. 4. Press SET to confirm the selected channel number. The alarm time flashes. 5. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET to proceed and set the alarm time (see next section). Set the Alarm Time 1.
4. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the hour. 5. Press SET to confirm. The minute digits flash. 6. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the clock minutes. 7. Press SET to confirm. % and the current signal loss reminder setting (On or OFF) appear. 8. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET to enable or disable the signal loss reminder (proceed to step 4 in the next section). Enable/Disable the Signal Loss Reminder 1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep.
n Notes: • PM appears to indicate PM hours in alarm and clock setting modes and disappears to indicate AM hours. • The signal loss reminder beep does not sound while listening to a NWS broadcast. • The backlight is always on when operating with AC power. When operating on battery power, the backlight turns on only when you press a button. • The signal strength indicator (Ê) shows the power of the received signal.
Specifications Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1..............................................................................162.400 Channel 2..............................................................................162.425 Channel 3..............................................................................162.450 Channel 4..............................................................................162.475 Channel 5..............................................................................162.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your equipment.
mance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.