Weatheradio Alert  (120-0143)          Operation       Faxback Doc. # 6733

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1.  Set the mode switch to WEATHER.

2.  Turn the VOLUME/OFF control to the left until it clicks on, and adjust
    it for the desired loudness.

3.  Fully extend the telescoping antenna.

4.  Set the FREQUENCY switch to the position (A, B, or C) that produces
    the clearest signal.

USING THE ALERT ALARM

In the event of a weather emergency, the National Weather Service
broadcasts a special signal that causes your Weatheradio Alert to sound an
alert tone.  This warns you that emergency weather information is about to
be broadcast.

1.  Turn on the radio.

2.  Set the FREQUENCY switch to the position that produces the clearest
    signal.

3.  Set the mode switch to ALERT.

In an emergency weather situation, your weatheradio automatically sounds
an alarm for 10 seconds at full power, regardless of the volume setting.
After hearing the alarm you can set the mode switch to WEATHER to hear
emergency information.

Note:  Because the special signal is broadcast for 10 seconds, if you set
       the mode switch to WEATHER immediately after the tone starts to
       sound, you will hear the special signal, and then the emergency
       information.

4.  Adjust the VOLUME/OFF control to a comfortable listening level.

5.  Return the mode switch to ALERT if you want to monitor the alarm for
    further emergency broadcasts.

USING ALERT LOCK

If you are out of the room or away from your weatheradio, you might miss
an emergency broadcast.  When out of hearing range of the alarm tone,
leave the mode switch set to ALERT LOCK.  In the ALERT LOCK mode, the
alert tone stays on until you change the mode setting.  Use the WEATHER
setting to turn off the tone and listen for more emergency information.
Return the unit to the ALERT setting to stand by to receive another
emergency alert.

TESTING THE ALARM

You can test the alarm by pressing [TEST].

1.  Turn on the radio.

2.  Set the MODE switch to ALERT or ALERT LOCK.

3.  Press [TEST].

4.  If the mode switch is set to ALERT, the alarm tone sounds only when
    you hold down [TEST].  Releasing it stops the alarm.  If you set the
    switch to ALERT Lock, the alarm tone sounds until you change the mode
    switch setting.

Note:  If the alarm tone becomes weak, this indicates that the batteries
       are weak and should be replaced.  Replace all three batteries with
       fresh alkaline batteries.

(br/all-6/29/94)

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