Weatheradio Alert
(120-0140)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 47649

Weather Broadcast Reception

1.  Uncoil the power cable and plug it into a source of 120 volts, 60 Hz
    AC power.  Rotate the VOLUME control toward the rear of the unit to
    turn the unit on.  Set to about mid position.

2.  Set the ANTENNA switch (on the bottom) to LINE.

3.  Press the WEATHER bar.

4.  Set the CHANNEL switch (on the bottom) to the position that produces
    the loudest voice signal.  Adjust VOLUME for a comfortable listening
    level.

Note:  If you are in a fringe reception area, the signal may be broken or
       noisy.  In such a case, set the ANTENNA switch (on the bottom) to
       ROD. Grasp the black and end cap of the antenna, unsnap it from its
       holder and rotate the antenna to the vertical position. Then extend
       the antenna to its full length by gently pulling upward on the cap.
       If reception is still not clear, try locating the unit near an
       outside wall or window for improved reception.

Alert Operation

1.  Follow the steps above.  This ensures that the unit is adjusted
    properly for the local National Weather Service frequency and
    positioned for best reception.

2.  Check the red LED.  Whenever the unit is plugged into an operating AC
    outlet and the VOLUME is on, the red standby LED will be on.  This LED
    tells you the unit is ready to be triggered by the National Weather
    Service.  In the event of a weather emergency, the National Weather
    Service will broadcast a special electronic triggering signal that
    causes the standby LED to flash and turns on a powerful siren alarm
    inside your Weatheradio Alert.  This warns you that emergency weather
    information is being broadcast.

3.  Push the WEATHER bar to hear emergency information; adjust VOLUME for
    a comfortable listening level.  Pressing the WEATHER bar stops the
    siren alarm (until another alert is broadcast).  The trigger signal is
    broadcast for 10 seconds, so if you push the WEATHER bar after the
    siren starts sounding, you'll hear the trigger signal first, and then
    the emergency information.

4.  Push the ALERT bar to return the unit to the standby condition.  The
    standby LED will come on again.  (You don't need to adjust VOLUME. The
    siren alarm comes on at full power automatically, regardless of VOLUME
    setting.)

Note:  If the ALERT LOCK is on, the siren alarm sounds continuously when
       the trigger signal is broadcast, until you press the WEATHER bar.
       If the ALERT LOCK is off, the siren alarm sounds only while the
       trigger signal is broadcast for the normal 10 seconds.  The red
       standby LED flashes in both settings when a trigger signal is
       broadcast.

When the ALERT LOCK is on, once an alert is broadcast the siren alarm
stays on until you press the WEATHER bar.  So, if you come in from a
shopping trip, the alarm will still be sounding if there was an alert
broadcast while you were out.  Press the WEATHER bar to turn off the
siren and listen for more emergency information; push the ALERT bar
again to return the unit to standby condition to receive another alert.

Alarm Test

Anytime the unit is ON and in the standby condition, you can test the
alarm by pushing the TEST bar and holding it down one or two seconds.  The
Alarm will continue sounding after you stop pushing the button until you
push the WEATHER bar if the ALERT LOCK is on.  After testing the Alarm, be
sure to push the ALERT bar again to return the unit to the Standby
condition.

Battery Operation

Your WEATHERADIO ALERT is designed so if AC power fails, operation
switches to battery power automatically.

Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the compartment release
bar at the bottom of the unit and lifting the cover from the back.  Snap
the battery contacts over the 9-volt battery (not included).  Install the
battery and replace the cover.

We recommend that you use only an alkaline-type 9 volt battery, such as
RadioShack's catalog number 23-553.  Never leave a weak or dead battery in
your unit; never store the unit with the battery installed (a weak or dead
battery can leak damaging chemicals.)

Periodically check the battery by disconnecting AC power with the VOLUME
turned on.  If the standby LED remains at the same brightness, the battery
is OK.  If the LED glows dimmer, replace the battery with a fresh alkaline
type.

IMPORTANT Note:  Since battery power is automatically applied whenever AC
                 power is disconnected (and the power switch is on), be
                 sure to turn off power when not in use or when the line
                 cord is disconnected (otherwise the battery will run
                 down).

(LB/eb 5/14/98)