Weatheradio with Alert
(120-0251)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 57510

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                                 Suggestions

No power.                                Make sure the Weatheradio is
                                         Connected to AC power and (if
                                         AC power has failed) a backup
                                         Battery is installed.  See 
                                         "Powering the Weatheradio" in 
                                         Faxback Doc. # 57508.

No sound.                                Adjust VOLUME or TONE.  See
                                         "Setting the Alert Volume" in 
                                         Faxback Doc. # 57509.

One or more FIPS codes are stored        Make sure the Weatheradio's all
in memory, but the radio responds        signals code (99) is not stored 
to weather alert broadcasts for          in memory.  See "Using the 
areas not covered by those codes.        Weatheradio's 'All Signals' Code"
                                         in Faxback Doc. # 57509. 

The radio is not responding              Make sure you programmed the
properly to NWS weather alert            correct FIPS code(s) into the
broadcasts.                              Weatheradio's memory.  See 
                                         Programming the Weatheradio" in 
                                         Faxback Doc. # 57508.
                                          
                                         Make sure PROGRAM/OPERATE is set 
                                         to OPERATE.

No weather broadcast when you            Make sure the telescoping antenna 
press WEATHER.                           Is fully extended.  See "Using 
                                         the Built-in Antenna" in Faxback
                                         Doc. # 57508.

                                         Make sure the Weatheradio is set 
                                         to the NOAA channel that is being 
                                         broadcast in your area.  See 
                                         "Programming the Weatheradio" in 
                                         Faxback Doc. # 57508.

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" in Faxback Doc.
                                         # 57508.

                                         Make sure the Telescoping antenna 
                                         is fully extended.  See "Using 
                                         the Built-In Antenna" in Faxback
                                         Doc. # 57508.

(BR EB 11/11/99)