7 Channel Weatheradio
(120-0249)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 40783

CONNECTING POWER

Your Weatheradio uses standard AC power for normal operation.  For back-up
power (when AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected), your 
Weatheradio requires a 9V battery (not supplied).  For the best 
performance and longest life, we recommend an alkaline battery, such as 
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.

Notes:  A fresh back-up battery will power the Weatheradio for up to 1
        hour with the weather broadcast turned on or up to 8 hours in
        alert standby mode.  For normal use, however, we recommend you
        always connect the Weatheradio to AC power.

        If you disconnect the Weatheradio from AC power and you will not
        be using the Weatheradio for several days, remove the back-up
        battery.  A battery can leak chemicals that damage your
        Weatheradio's electronic parts.

Connecting AC Power

1.  If the Weatheradio is on, turn VOLUME to the right until it clicks to
    turn the Weatheradio off.

2.  Plug the Weatheradio's power cord into a standard AC outlet.

    CAUTION:  Your Weatheradio's power cord has a polarized 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 a Back-Up Battery

Cautions:

   Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type.

   We recommend you not use a rechargeable battery.

1.  If the Weatheradio is on, turn VOLUME to the left until it clicks to
    turn the Weatheradio off.

2.  Press in the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift the cover
    up to remove it.

3.  Snap a battery onto the battery terminals inside the compartment, then
    put the battery in the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover.

When REPLACE (then) BATTERY appears, replace the battery.

Note:  REPLACE BATTERY also appears if no battery is installed and the
       Weatheradio is turned on and connected to AC power.

Caution:  Never leave a dead or weak battery in the Weatheradio.  Dispose
          of an old battery promptly and properly; do not bury or burn it.

USING THE ANTENNA

For the best reception at all times, lift up the Weatheradio's built-in
telescoping antenna so it is vertical, then fully extend it.

Connecting an External Antenna

To improve reception (in remote areas, for example), you can connect an
external antenna using an adapter cable (RadioShack Unlimited Cat. No.
11806437, not supplied) with a phono plug to the Weatheradio's EXT ANT
jack.  Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of antennas.

To connect an external antenna to the Weatheradio, connect one end of the
adapter cable to EXT ANT on the Weatheradio and connect the other end to
the phono plug on the antenna.  Then lower the Weatheradio's telescoping
antenna.

(KM/tc 06/29/98)