Radio Shack Weather Radio 12 251 User Guide

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Cat. No. 12-251  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
®
Weatheradio  
with Alert  
 
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FCC DECLARATION OF  
CONFORMITY  
FCC Rules  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-  
ceived, including interference that may cause un-  
desired operation.  
Product:  
Model:  
Weatheradio with Alert  
12-251  
Responsible Party:  
RadioShack  
100 Throckmorton  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
Phone:  
817-415-3200  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-  
FCC Rules  
. These limits are  
ant to Part 15 of the  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
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accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-  
ful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-  
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-  
aged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-  
cuit 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 Weath-  
eradio.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by RadioShack may cause interference and void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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FEATURES  
Your RadioShack Weatheradio with Alert is the next  
generation of weather alert technology. Your Weath-  
eradio uses SAME (Specific Area Message Encod-  
ing) circuitry to provide more complete information  
about weather conditions in your immediate area,  
letting you avoid hearing alerts for geographical ar-  
eas that do not interest you.  
Your Weatheradio’s features include:  
SAME Operation — lets you program as many as  
two different geographical codes into the Weathera-  
dio’s memory, so the Weatheradio sounds an alert  
only when a weather emergency is declared in any  
of those locations.  
Audible Alert — the Weatheradio sounds a built-in  
siren when it detects emergency weather situations.  
7 Weather Channels — let you select the frequen-  
cy for your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric  
Administration (NOAA) weather broadcasts.  
Selectable Alert Function — lets you set the  
Weatheradio so it sounds an alert then automatical-  
ly sounds the accompanying NOAA broadcast when  
it receives a weather emergency broadcast. You  
can also set the Weatheradio so it sounds only the  
alert, letting you manually tune the NOAA broad-  
cast.  
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Alert Indicator Lights — the Weatheradio’s display  
clearly shows whether a received alert is a state-  
ment, watch, warning, or emergency.  
Battery Backup — the Weatheradio uses a 9-volt  
battery (not supplied) for backup power if AC power  
fails or is temporarily disconnected.  
Alert Volume Control — lets you adjust the volume  
of the siren so you will be sure to hear it.  
We recommend you record your Weatheradio’s seri-  
al number here. The number is on the bottom of the  
radio.  
Serial Number:  
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CONTENTS  
How Your Radio Works ....................................... 8  
When a Weather Alert Occurs ....................... 9  
Understanding FIPS Codes ........................... 9  
Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) .... 11  
Preparation ........................................................ 12  
Powering the Weatheradio ........................... 12  
Connecting AC Power .......................... 12  
Installing the Backup Battery  
................ 13  
Using the Built-In Antenna ........................... 14  
Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio ... 15  
Programming the Weatheradio .................... 16  
Selecting a Broadcast Frequency ........ 17  
Storing/Changing FIPS Codes ............. 19  
Testing the Weatheradio .............................. 21  
Operation ........................................................... 22  
Listening to a Weather Broadcast ............... 22  
Using the Alert Function .............................. 23  
Setting the Alert Volume ....................... 24  
Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern ... 24  
Using the Weatheradio’s  
‘All Signals’ Code ................................. 25  
When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs ...... 26  
Troubleshooting ................................................ 28  
Care .................................................................... 31  
Specifications ................................................... 32  
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HOW YOUR RADIO WORKS  
Traditional weather radios simply receive NOAA’s  
weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius)  
then sound an alarm if any emergency code was  
transmitted along with the broadcast. This means  
that people who live outside an affected area are of-  
ten alerted even when their area is not affected,  
causing many of them to ignore potentially real  
weather warnings that can save lives.  
In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-  
ministration (NOAA) began broadcasting coded sig-  
nals called FIPS (Federal Information Processing  
System) codes along with their standard weather  
broadcasts from stations in your area. These codes  
identify the type of emergency and the specific geo-  
graphic area (such as a county) affected by the  
emergency. Your Weatheradio receives, interprets,  
and displays information about the codes so you  
can determine if the emergency might affect your ar-  
ea. Only SAME-compatible weather radios (such  
as this Weatheradio) are able to take advantage  
of this new technology.  
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic  
area (defined by the National Weather Service), so  
your Weatheradio sounds an alert only when a  
weather emergency is declared in that area. This  
helps you more efficiently track the weather condi-  
tions in and around your area.  
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WHEN A WEATHER ALERT  
OCCURS  
When the Weatheradio receives a weather alert:  
• it sounds the built-in siren  
• an indicator on the front of the Weatheradio  
lights  
Warning: The NWS uses sophisticated weather  
models to determine an alert’s effective time. How-  
ever, the end of an alert does not necessarily mean  
that the related weather emergency is over.  
UNDERSTANDING FIPS CODES  
For the purpose of broadcasting weather informa-  
tion, the NWS has divided the United States into re-  
gions 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.  
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The first digit in a FIPS  
code identifies the  
State  
county  
subdivision,  
the next two digits  
identify the state, and  
the last three digits  
identify the county or  
parish.  
048439  
County/  
Parish  
County Subdivision  
Note: Most FIPS codes begin with 0, which means  
the code represents an entire county. The NWS,  
however, plans to eventually subdivide some large  
counties. When that happens, each subdivision will  
be assigned a digit from 1–9, resulting in codes  
such as 148439, 248439, and so on.  
Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert sig-  
nals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of  
where you installed it. To receive SAME alerts and  
broadcasts about weather occurring only in particu-  
lar counties within that area, you can program up to  
two FIPS codes into the Weatheradio’s memory. For  
example, this lets you avoid hearing an alert that ap-  
plies to an area within a 50-mile radius but not nec-  
essarily to your county or parish.  
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Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)  
To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you  
installed your Weatheradio, contact your local Ra-  
dioShack store or call the NWS toll free at 1-888-  
NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). If you call the NWS,  
follow the instructions you hear.  
Note: If you are close to a county or parish line, you  
might want to obtain the codes for the nearby coun-  
ties or parishes.  
Hint: Since you can program up to two FIPS codes  
into the Weatheradio’s memory, you might want to  
obtain the code for another local area that you fre-  
quently travel through (as long as both areas are  
within a 50 mile radius of your location and within an  
area covered by your local NWS broadcast station).  
That way, you can program the code into the  
Weatheradio and receive broadcasts covering that  
location, too.  
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PREPARATION  
POWERING THE WEATHERADIO  
Your Weatheradio uses standard AC power for nor-  
mal operation and requires one 9-volt battery (not  
supplied) for backup power when AC power fails or  
is temporarily disconnected. For the best perfor-  
mance and longest life, we recommend a Ra-  
dioShack alkaline battery.  
Cautions:  
• Use only a fresh battery of the required size  
and recommended type.  
• Do not use a rechargeable battery in your  
Weatheradio.  
Connecting AC Power  
If the Weatheradio’s display is on, rotate VOLUME  
toward OFF until it clicks to turn off the Weatheradio.  
Then plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into a stan-  
dard AC outlet.  
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Caution: Your Weatheradio’s power cord has a po-  
larized plug (one blade is wider than the other). If  
you have difficulty inserting the plug into the outlet,  
do not force it! Turn the plug over and try again.  
Installing the Backup Battery  
1. If the Weatheradio’s display is on, rotate VOL-  
UME toward OFF until it clicks to turn off the  
Weatheradio.  
2. Press the tab on the battery compartment  
cover, then lift up the cover to remove it.  
3. Snap a 9V battery onto the battery terminals  
inside the compartment, then place the battery  
inside.  
4. Replace the cover.  
When the LOW BATT indicator on the front of the  
Weatheradio lights, replace the battery.  
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Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and  
properly. Do not burn or bury them.  
Caution: If you do not plan to use the Weatheradio  
for several months, remove the battery. Batteries  
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.  
Note: The Weatheradio maintains all settings for up  
to (please add) minutes if the battery is removed or  
dead and AC power is disconnected. If power is re-  
moved for a longer period of time, you must re-enter  
all settings.  
USING THE BUILT-IN ANTENNA  
The Weatheradio’s built-in telescoping antenna lets  
you receive strong local signals. To use the built-in  
antenna, lift it up so it is vertical, then fully extend it.  
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CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR  
THE WEATHERADIO  
You can set your Weatheradio on a flat surface  
(such as a shelf or counter top).  
For the best reception, place your Weatheradio  
where:  
• it can receive alert signals (see “When a Test or  
Demo Alert Occurs” on Page 26)  
• you can hear its alert tone (see “Setting the  
Alert Volume” on Page 24)  
Once you determine a location that meets these two  
conditions, leave the Weatheradio there for the best  
protection.  
Note: Make sure the Weatheradio is away from ob-  
structions such as metal cabinets or bookshelves.  
(Higher frequencies are noticeably affected by ob-  
structions.) Do not place the Weatheradio near any  
metal surface such as a refrigerator, a metal door or  
wall, or a water pipe hidden behind a wall. This  
greatly reduces the Weatheradio’s ability to receive  
signals.  
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PROGRAMMING THE  
WEATHERADIO  
Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed to receive  
broadcasts for all FIPS codes, and is prepro-  
grammed with the seven national NOAA broadcast  
frequencies (Channels 1–7).  
The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is auto-  
matically set to use the NOAA weather broadcast  
frequency 162.400 MHz (Channel 1) and receive all  
SAME alert signals broadcast within a 50-mile radi-  
us of where you installed it.  
Depending on your location, you might need to se-  
lect a different channel and enter one or two FIPS  
codes into the Weatheradio.  
Notes:  
To stop programming the Weatheradio at any  
time during the steps described in this section,  
set PROGRAM/OPERATE to OPERATE. The  
Weatheradio saves any valid entries you made.  
• The Weatheradio will not receive a weather  
alert while you program it.  
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Selecting a Broadcast Frequency  
1. To turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to the  
right until it clicks.  
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2. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE to PROGRAM.  
and  
the current radio channel setting flash.  
3. Repeatedly press SCROLL to select the channel  
you want, then rotate VOLUME as needed so  
you can hear the current weather broadcast as  
you make your selections. As you press  
SCROLL, the currently selected weather broad-  
1
7
cast channel ( through ) lights.  
Repeat this step until you find the channel  
broadcasting in your area..  
Frequency  
Channel  
(MHz)  
1
2
162.400  
162.425  
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Frequency  
Channel  
(MHz)  
3
4
5
6
7
162.450  
162.475  
162.500  
162.525  
162.550  
Note: If you receive a NOAA broadcast on  
more than one channel, the one with the best  
might not  
reception  
be the one broadcasting  
information for your location. Contact your local  
RadioShack store or the NWS to find out which  
frequency NOAA is using to broadcast from the  
station nearest your location, then select that  
channel.  
4. When you hear the channel you want, press  
CONFIRM. The weather broadcast stops, the  
L 1  
, , , and the FIPS  
Weatheradio beeps, and  
code stored in the first memory location flash.  
5. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE to OPERATE.  
Note: If you do not press a button for 45 sec-  
onds, the Weatheradio automatically switches  
to operate mode. Set PROGRAM/OPERATE  
back to OPERATE and start over at Step 2.  
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Storing/Changing FIPS Codes  
You can store or change FIPS codes in the Weath-  
eradio’s memory (to narrow the area for which you  
receive SAME alerts). Your Weatheradio has two  
memory locations for FIPS codes.  
1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Selecting a Broadcast  
Frequency” on Page 17.  
2. To change the FIPS code in the first memory  
location, press SCROLL. The first digit of the  
first FIPS code stored in the Weatheradio  
appears.  
Or, hold down CONFIRM for about 2 seconds to  
skip the FIPS code in the first memory location,  
then skip to Step 5.  
3. Repeatedly press or hold down SCROLL until  
the first digit of the FIPS code changes to the  
one you want, then press CONFIRM. A dash ()  
appears.  
If you enter the wrong digit, press CLEAR to  
clear it.  
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4. Repeat Step 3 to change each digit of the FIPS  
code. When you have entered the last digit of  
the FIPS code, the Weatheradio sounds a con-  
firmation tone and saves the new FIPS code.  
5. If you just saved the FIPS code in the first mem-  
L 2  
, , , and the FIPS code stored  
ory location,  
in the second memory location flash. If neces-  
sary, repeat Steps 2–4 to enter a FIPS code in  
the second memory location.  
6. When you have stored both FIPS codes, the  
Weatheradio sounds a confirmation tone. Then,  
codes appear that confirm the Weatheradio’s  
current settings.  
For example, if you previously set the Weath-  
eradio to use Channel 4 and stored a FIPS  
code of 413540 in the first memory location and  
a FIPS code of 425763 in the second memory  
location, the following characters appear in  
sequence:  
C 4 L 1 4 1 3 5 4 0 L 2 4 2 5 7 6 3  
When you finish, set PROGRAM/OPERATE to  
OPERATE.  
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TESTING THE WEATHERADIO  
For your Weatheradio to be effective, you must  
place it where it can receive an emergency alert  
broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone.  
In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test  
alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM  
and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in  
your area, contact your local NOAA or NWS office.  
These offices are usually listed in the telephone  
book under “US Government, Department of Com-  
merce.”  
Important: The fact that you get clear reception of a  
not  
weather broadcast signal does  
guarantee that  
an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your  
Weatheradio’s alert function. Be sure you choose  
the proper location for the Weatheradio (see  
“Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio” on  
Page 15) and regularly check the Weatheradio to be  
sure it is operating properly (see “When a Test or  
Demo Alert Occurs” on Page 26).  
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OPERATION  
To turn on the Weatheradio, turn VOLUME to the  
right until it clicks.  
Note: VOLUME also controls the Weatheradio’s au-  
dio broadcast volume. To set the alert volume, see  
“Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24.  
To listen to a weather broadcast  
Weather Broadcast.”  
, see “Listening to a  
To adjust the tone you hear when the Weatheradio  
sounds an alert  
, see “Setting the Alert Volume” on  
Page 24.  
To change the way in which the Weatheradio re-  
sponds to an alert  
, see “Changing/Checking the  
Alert Pattern” on Page 24.  
To turn off the Weatheradio, rotate VOLUME to the  
left until it clicks.  
LISTENING TO A WEATHER  
BROADCAST  
Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed with the seven  
NOAA weather broadcast frequencies (Channels 1–  
7). To select a frequency broadcast in your area, fol-  
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low the steps in “Selecting a Broadcast Frequency”  
on Page 17.  
To listen to a weather broadcast,  
make sure PROGRAM/OPERATE is  
set to OPERATE, press WEATHER,  
then adjust VOLUME to the desired  
listening level. To turn off the  
weather broadcast, press WEATH-  
ER again.  
USING THE ALERT FUNCTION  
When the NWS broadcasts a warning, watch, or  
statement, the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone,  
and the STATEMENT (if the broadcast is a state-  
ment), WATCH (if the broadcast is a watch), or  
WARNING (if the broadcast is a warning or emer-  
gency) indicators light.  
Warning: If severe weather threatens, do not wait  
for an alert tone; turn on the weather broadcast and  
monitor the weather information.  
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Setting the Alert Volume  
To set your Weatheradio’s alert volume, rotate  
TONE toward HIGH to increase the volume or toward  
LOW to decrease it.  
We recommend you set the alert volume to the high-  
est volume setting, then decrease it as needed.  
Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern  
You can set TONE/VOICE (on the back) to have the  
Weatheradio respond to an NWS alert broadcast in  
one of two ways.  
VOICE — the Weatheradio sounds an alert for  
about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the  
weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes or until the  
NWS transmits an ending sequence, whichever  
comes first. An alert could be in effect for several  
hours.  
To turn off the alert and continue to listen to the  
NWS broadcast, press WEATHER.  
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TONE — the Weatheradio sounds an alert. To turn  
off the alert and turn on the NWS broadcast, press  
WEATHER.  
Notes:  
• The STATEMENT, WATCH, or WARNING indi-  
cators on the front of the Weatheradio light in  
either alert pattern setting.  
• See “Setting the Alert Volume” on Page 24 for  
more information about adjusting the Weathera-  
dio’s alert tone.  
Using the Weatheradio’s ‘All Signals’  
Code  
Your Weatheradio is preset to use a default “all sig-  
nals” code of 99, which lets it receive any weather  
alert broadcast within the Weatheradio’s reception  
range (about a 50-mile radius in most locations).  
This code is preset in the Weatheradio’s first memo-  
ry location.  
To set the Weatheradio to respond only to specific  
NWS FIPS codes you select, choose the codes (as  
many as two) you want to program (see “Under-  
standing FIPS Codes” on Page 9 and “Obtaining  
Your Area’s FIPS Code(s)” on Page 11), then pro-  
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gram those codes into the first and second memory  
locations (see “Storing/Changing FIPS Codes” on  
Page 19).  
When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs  
The NWS sends out weekly test signals you can use  
to confirm that your Weatheradio is working proper-  
ly. To find out the specific test schedule in your area,  
contact your local NOAA or NWS office. Those offic-  
es are usually listed in the telephone book under  
US Government, Department of Commerce  
.
When the Weatheradio’s alert function is turned on  
and the Weatheradio receives a test broadcast for a  
FIPS code you programmed into its memory, it re-  
sponds in one of these ways.  
NWS Alert Type  
You Hear  
Demo Message  
No sound  
(sent at random times)  
Required Weekly SAME Test  
Required Monthly SAME Test  
Beeps  
Beeps  
Note: The Weatheradio does not turn on an indica-  
tor during a test/demo broadcast.  
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If your Weatheradio is turned on and properly set  
but it does not respond to a test broadcast, see  
“Troubleshooting” on Page 28.  
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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.  
Problems  
No power.  
Suggestions  
Make sure the Weatheradio is  
connected to AC power and (if  
AC power has failed) a backup  
battery is installed. See “Pow-  
ering the Weatheradio” on  
Page 12.  
No sound.  
Adjust VOLUME or TONE. See  
“Setting the Alert Volume” on  
Page 24.  
One or more FIPS  
codes are stored in  
memory, but the  
radio responds to  
weather alert broad-  
casts for areas not  
covered by those  
codes.  
Make sure the Weatheradio’s  
all-signals code (99) is not  
stored in memory. See “Using  
the Weatheradio’s ‘All Signals’  
Code” on Page 25.  
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Problems  
Suggestions  
The radio is not  
responding properly  
Make sure you programmed  
the correct FIPS code(s) into  
to NWS weather alert the Weatheradio’s memory.  
broadcasts.  
See “Programming the Weath-  
eradio” on Page 16.  
Make sure PROGRAM/OPER-  
ATE is set to OPERATE.  
No weather broad-  
cast when you press  
WEATHER.  
Make sure the telescoping  
antenna is fully extended. See  
“Using the Built-In Antenna” on  
Page 14.  
Make sure the Weatheradio is  
set to the NOAA channel that is  
being broadcast in your area.  
See “Programming the Weath-  
eradio” on Page 16.  
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Problems  
Suggestions  
C-OP  
(check operation)  
appears.  
The Weatheradio has not  
received any type of SAME  
alert signal (including test or  
demo signals) for about 192  
hours. Make sure the FIPS  
code(s) stored in memory are  
correct. See “Programming the  
Weatheradio” on Page 16.  
Make sure the telescoping  
antenna is fully extended. See  
“Using the Built-In Antenna” on  
Page 14.  
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CARE  
To enjoy your Weatheradio for a long time:  
• 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 gently and carefully.  
Don’t drop it.  
• Keep the Weatheradio away from dust and dirt.  
• Wipe the Weatheradio with a damp cloth occa-  
sionally to keep it looking new.  
Modifying or tampering with the Weatheradio’s inter-  
nal components can cause a malfunction and invali-  
date its warranty. If your Weatheradio is not  
performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-  
dioShack store for assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Frequency Coverage (MHz):  
Channel 1 .............................................162.400  
Channel 2 ............................................ 162.425  
Channel 3 ............................................ 162.450  
Channel 4 ............................................ 162.475  
Channel 5 ............................................ 162.500  
Channel 6 ............................................ 162.525  
Channel 7 ............................................ 162.550  
Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) ........ 0.3 µV  
FIPS Code Sensitivity  
@ ± 3 kHz Deviation/90% Success Rate ..... 0.3 µV  
Signal to Noise Ratio ..................................... 40 dB  
Dual Tone Detection Range ............. 1.2 to 2.4 kHz  
Channel Selectivity ........................ ± 25 kHz, 60 dB  
Power Output (Maximum) .......................... 250 mW  
Power Supply ............ 120 Volts, 60 Hz, 5 Watts AC  
Battery Backup .......................... One 9-Volt Battery  
Antenna .......................... Telescoping Rod Antenna  
Dimensions (HWD) ............. 71/5 × 51/2 × 14/5 Inches  
(183 × 140 × 46 mm)  
Weight ......................................................... 18.3 oz  
(520 g)  
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Specifications are typical; individual units might  
vary. Specifications are subject to change and im-  
provement without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma-  
terial 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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack  
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-  
CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-  
LAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE  
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PRO-  
VIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBIL-  
ITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT  
TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY  
BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY  
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,  
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or  
the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or  
exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and  
the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack  
store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:  
(a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) re-  
place the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the pur-  
chase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is  
made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and  
products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or re-  
placed parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original war-  
ranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made  
after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to  
acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to fol-  
low instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or  
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those  
provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insur-  
ance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjust-  
ment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor,  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
04/99  
811082190A  
Printed in China  
08A99  
 

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