7 Channel Weatheradio
(120-0249)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 40786

If your Weatheradio is not working as it should, these suggestions might
help you eliminate the problem.  If it still does not operate normally,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem                      Suggestion

No power.                    Ensure the Weatheradio is properly connected
                             to AC power, and that a fresh back-up battery
                             is installed (if AC power has failed).

No sound.                    Adjust VOLUME or ALERT TONE.

Multiple FIPS codes are      Ensure SINGLE/MULTIPLE is set to MULTIPLE.
stored in memory, but the
radio only responds to the
weather alert broadcasts
for one code.

No weather broadcast when    Ensure that the telescoping antenna is fully
you press WEATHER.           extended.

                             If you connected an external antenna, ensure
                             that it is connected properly and the
                             telescoping antenna is lowered.

                             Ensure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA
                             channel that is being broadcast in your area.

One or more FIPS codes       Ensure the Weatheradio's all-signals code
are stored in memory, but    (99) is not stored in memory.
the radio responds to
weather alert broadcasts
for areas not covered by 
those codes.

The radio is not             Ensure you programmed the correct FIPS
responding to NWS weather    code(s) into the Weatheradio's memory.
alert broadcasts.
                             Ensure the display shows WEATHER ALRT ON.  If
                             not, press ALERT.

                             Ensure PROGRAM/OPERATE is set to OPERATE.

                             Ensure the Weatheradio is set to receive new
                             alert types.

CHECK OP (check operation)   The Weatheradio has not received any type of
appears.                     SAME alert signal (including test or demo
                             signals) for about one week.  Ensure the FIPS
                             code(s) stored in memory are valid/correct.

                             Ensure the telescoping antenna is fully
                             extended or the external antenna (if any) is
                             properly connected.

(KM/tc 06/29/98)