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wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page iii Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Reference Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About FIPS Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) . . . . . 4 Taking Proper Care of Your Radio . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 1 INTRODUCTION About Your Radio Traditional weather radios receive NOAA’s weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real weather warnings that can save lives.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 2 About Weather Alert When the WX100 receives a weather alert: • It sounds an alert siren. • A description of the alert appears. • An indicator on the front of the radio lights. If the radio receives more than one weather alert at the same time, it displays information about each alert. The alert descriptions your radio can display are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by the NWS.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 3 About FIPS Codes For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6-digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. For example, the code for Tarrant County, Texas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code identifies the county subdivision, the next two digits identify the state, and the last three digits identify the county or parish.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 4 Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you installed your radio, contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you hear. If you are close to a county or parish line, you might want to obtain the codes for the nearby counties or parishes.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 5 Taking Proper Care of Your Radio ■ ■ ■ Do not use the radio in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, near heating elements, or vents. Do not plug the radio into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to reset.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 6 GETTING STARTED Installing the Battery Before using your WX100 for the first time, be sure to install a 9V Alkaline battery (not included). It provides backup power when the AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. Typical backup power will last for up to 8 hours if the radio is in standby and the batteries are fresh. If the radio is on and you are listening to the broadcast, the backup power will only last for about an hour. 1.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 7 Mounting on the Wall The WX100 can be mounted on a wall using the wall mount adapter. 7 1. Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 inches apart. Allow about 2/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the WX100. 2. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the bottom of the radio. 3. Insert the small plug of the AC adapter cord into the jack on the back of the radio marked USE AD-100W ONLY. 4.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 8 Using External Devices If you choose to use an external speaker, antenna, or alert system, use the external jacks on the back of the radio (ie: EXT SP jack, EXT ANT jack, or ALERT terminals respectively). You may purchase these devices at any local electronics store. To connect the external devices, do the following: 1) Plug an optional external speaker (16-ohm) into the EXT SP jack.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 9 Controls & Functions 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 1. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. 2. Green Indicator Indicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the alert table for details. 3. Yellow Indicator Indicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the alert table for details. 4. Red Indicator Indicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in effect.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 10 INITIAL SETTINGS There are six menu options that you must set up prior to proper operation. To do this, press menu key. Toggle ▲/▼ keys to change the six menu options. 1. TIME : Refers to Clock Setting. 2. CHANNEL : Refers to Weather Channel Setting 3. FIPS : Refers to FIPS Code Setting 4. ALT TYPE : Refers to the Alert Type Setting 5. ALARM : Refers to the Alarm Time Setting. 6. LIGHT : Refers to Backlight Setting.
wx100.qxd 11 7/26/00 11:47 AM 5. Then enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▲/▼ keys. To scroll more quickly (in 15 minute increments), press and hold ▲/▼ keys more than 5 seconds. 6. Press alert to select the desired setting, either a.m. or p.m. 7. Press select to complete the entry. The display goes back to the Menu mode.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 12 Weather Channel Setting Your radio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you may be able to receive more than one channel with clear reception. CH No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is automatically set as your weather channel.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 13 FIPS Code Setting The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in a particular area. To set FIPS codes: 1. Press menu and toggle ▲/▼ until FIPS appears in the display. 2. Press select. 3. Press ▲/▼ to select ANY FIPS , SINGLE , or MULTIPLE .
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 14 Alert Type Setting You can change the Alert Type to one of two options. VOICE: WX100 sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. Then the voice broadcast is turned off and returns to standby mode. TONE: WX100 sounds an alert continuously for 15 minutes until any key is pressed. No broadcast will be heard until you disable the tone and turn the broadcast on.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 15 Alarm Time Setting As an additional feature, the WX100 has an audible alarm clock. Before setting this feature, set the clock to the current time. (See page 10) 15 1. Press menu key and toggle ▲/▼ keys until ALARM appears. Press select key for setting the Alarm Time and ▲/▼ keys to change the Alarm Time Setting on or off. If you do not want to set the Alarm Time, select Alarm off. The display goes back to the menu mode. 2.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 16 Backlight Setting The initial setting for the display backlight is CONSTANT , which means the backlight stays on continuously. You can change this setting to SAVE or OFF . In SAVE , the backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off. Then when any key is pressed, backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches off. In OFF , the backlight is turned off. 1. Press menu key and toggle ▲/▼ key until the LIGHT appears in the display.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 17 OPERATION Using the Radio Your radio functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions any time of day. It emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a severe weather emergency tone. You have the option of listening to the weather broadcast or not.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 18 When the WX100 receives the S.A.M.E. message, the EVENT message and expiration time appear in the display. The corresponding indicator of the S.A.M.E. message turns on, and the corresponding siren tone sounds. You can choose between the S.A.M.E. message information with the keys ▲/▼. If you press the alert key, the current time and the number of S.A.M.E. messages displays alternately every second. Messages are deleted if the volume/off control is turned off.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 19 5. To silence the siren, press any key. 6. To turn off the radio, turn the volume/off control counterclockwise until it clicks. Your radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock. The selected settings remain for the next time the radio is turned on. Helpful Hints If you programmed more than one FIPS code, make sure the menu option is set to MULTIPLE or ANY FIPS mode.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 20 The following is a list of Event codes transmitted by the National Weather Service. When a specific Event code is received, this chart indicates the displays as they alternately appear on the display with the corresponding Alert Type indicator, and the Alert Type tone of the siren.
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wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 22 Testing the Weather Alert Radio Your local NOAA weather station regularly schedules testing periods. Contact them to find out the exact date and time to test your siren. Testing your radio is very important because an emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your radio alert tone, even if it receives the audio broadcast clearly. If you are in a fringe area, you might be able to receive the alert tone in one part of your house but not another.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 23 Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the alarm clock tone, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the volume/off control clockwise until it clicks. WX100 appears in the display. 2. Press and hold 1 until you hear the alarm clock tones. ALARM appears on the display. 3. Press and hold 2 until you hear the Statement Alert siren.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING If your WX100 radio is not performing properly, try the following steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your place of purchase or call customer service at (800) 297-1023. Problem ■ ■ WX100 won’t power up. Poor reception. Solution ■ Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. ■ Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1: Channel 2: Channel 3: Channel 4: Channel 5: Channel 6: Channel 7: Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD): FIPS Decode Sensitivity @Dev. ±4.5 kHz Deviation/90 % Success Rate: Signal & Noise Ratio: Channel Selectivity: Audio Output Power (Maximum): Power Requirements: Battery Back-up: ALERT terminal output (w/3.9 K ohm load): Antenna: Dimensions: Weight: 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 26 ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 27 A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page i THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS UNIDEN PRODUCT! © 2000 Uniden America Corporation UBZZ01900ZZ All rights reserved • Printed in China Covered under one or more of the following U.S.
