7-Channel Portable SAME Weatheradio w/Alert
(120-0254)                 Programming                Faxback Doc. # 59662

The first time you use your Weatheradio, it is preset to use NOAA weather 
broadcast frequency 162.400 MHz (Channels 1), and to receive all SAME 
alert signals broadcast within a 50-mile radius. 

Your Weatheradio is programmed with the seven NOAA broadcast frequencies
(Channels 1-7).  Depending on your location, you might need to select a 
different channel.

Follow these steps to select a NOAA weather frequency, set the Alert 
Pattern, and enter FIPS codes in the Weatheradio's memory.

Notes: The Weatheradio will not receive a warning signal while it is in 
       the programming mode.

       If you do not press a key for 45 seconds, the Weatheradio stores 
       all valid entries and exits the programming mode. Set the PROGRAM/
       ALERT switch to ALERT OFF or ALERT ON and then to PROGRAM and begin
       again.

       The Weatheradio sounds an error tone if you make an invalid entry.

1.  Turn on the Weatheradio by turning VOLUME away from OFF until it
    clicks.

2.  Set PROGRAM/ALERT to PROGRAM.  The preset weather channel number
    flashes on the display.  (If this frequency is correct for your area
    and you hear the weather broadcast automatically, you can skip to
    Step 5.)

3.  Lift the front panel cover using the slotted indent on either side.

4.  Press a number key (1-7) to select the corresponding numbered channel
    broadcasting in your area.  The Weatheradio displays the selected 
    channel.

    Note:  If you receive a NOAA broadcast on more than one channel, the 
           one with the best reception might not 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.

5.  Press YES to confirm the selected channel.  The Weatheradio beeps and
    TONE appears.

6.  Press YES to select TONE mode.  To select Voice mode, press NO.  VOICE
    appears.

    In Tone mode, when NOAA broadcasts an alert, the Weatheradio sounds an 
    alert tone for about 5 minutes and displays the alert description 
    until the alert expires.

    In Voice mode, when NOAA broadcasts an alert, the Weatheradio sounds 
    an alert tone for about 8 seconds and displays the alert description.
    When the alert tone stops, you hear the NOAA weather broadcast for up 
    to 5 minutes, then the Weatheradio returns to standby.

    If you enabled the Missed Alert Reminder Beep, the tone sounds every 
    10 seconds once the broadcast ends until either the alert time 
    expires, you press any key, or move PROGRAM/ALERT.  See "Missed Alert 
    Reminder Beep" in Faxback Doc. # 59663.

7.  Press YES twice to confirm your choice.  ALL LOC appears. 

    Select one of three FIPS code modes:

     ALL LOC: The Weatheradio receives all SAME alert signals broadcast 
              within about a 50-mile radius.

      SINGLE: The Weatheradio receives a SAME alert signal for one FIPS 
              code programmed in memory Location 1.

    MULTIPLE: The Weatheradio receives SAME alert signals for up to 15 
              FIPS codes programmed in multiple locations in the radio's 
              memory.

8.  To select ALL LOC, press YES.  Otherwise, repeatedly press NO until
    the desired setting appears, then press YES.

9.  If you chose SINGLE mode, LOC 1 appears, alternating with 000000.

      Use the numbers on the keypad to enter a FIPS code (such as 048439).
      The display flashes and the numbers appear as they are entered. Then
      press YES to confirm the entry.

10. If you chose MULTIPLE mode, LOC 1 appears, alternating with 000000.

      Enter a FIPS code (such as 048439).  If you make a mistake, press NO
      and enter the correct number.

      Press YES to confirm the entry.  LOC 2 appears, alternating with
      000000.

    Repeat this step to enter up to 15 FIPS codes in memory.

11. After you press YES to confirm the last FIPS code entry, set PROGRAM/
    ALERT to ALERT ON or ALERT OFF.  The Weatheradio stores all valid
    entries and exits the programming mode.  Then WEATHER and the 
    corresponding alert status (ALRT OFF or ALRT ON) appears.

Testing the Weatheradio

For you 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 
Commerce.

IMPORTANT:  The fact that you get clear reception of a weather broadcast 
            signal does not guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast 
            will trigger your Weatheradio's alert function.  Be sure you 
            choose the proper location for the Weatheradio and regularly 
            check the Weatheradio to be sure it is operating properly.

Manually Testing the Alert Tone

Important Notes:

To make sure your Weatheradio will sound the alert tone when it receives 
an emergency signal, always keep the built-in antenna fully extended. 

Testing the alert tone only ensures that the Weatheradio's alert tone can 
be heard.  It does not test the Weatheradio's receiver or guarantee you 
will receive an emergency alert.

If the Weatheradio does not sound an alert tone, it is either out of range 
of the broadcast or its batteries are weak.

An emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your Weatheradio's alert 
tone, even if it receives voice transmissions clearly or if the alert tone 
sounds when you manually test it.  If you are in a fringe area, your 
Weatheradio might also be triggered by a broadcast when it is placed in 
one area, but not be triggered if you place it somewhere else (even close 
by).

Follow these steps to test the alert tone.

1.  Turn off the Weatheradio.

2.  Hold down WEATHER and turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on the
    Weatheradio.  TESTMODE appears.

3.  Press the number keys (1-7) to verify the programmed NOAA weather
    frequencies.

4.  Press 8 to test the Weatheradio's alert beep.  BEEP ON appears.  Press 
    8 again to stop the alert.  BEEP OFF appears.

    IMPORTANT:  The next step erases any FIPS codes or weather channels 
                you programmed. 

5.  To erase the Weatheradio's memory and restore the factory settings, 
    press 9.

6.  Press WEATHER to see all the display elements.

7.  To exit Test Mode, turn off the Weatheradio.

(BR EB 5/5/00)

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