120-0249 7-Channel NWR-SAME Weather Radio

Question: Do the contacts close after the alert?

Answer: The contacts remain active during the alert and are deactivated after the alert expires.

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Question: How can I make this weather radio work with the Powerflash Module (Cat. No. 980-0232 / RSU 10037745)?

Answer: General information on using a weather radio with a home automation interface such as the Powerflash Module (Cat. No. 980-0232 / RSU 10037745) is available in Adapting Your Weather Radio for Special Needs. The 210-0250 weather radio will work with the Powerflash under these conditions:

The Powerflash should be set to contact mode A (Not B), and setting 2 (not 1 or 3).
The house and unit code on the Powerflash must be set to the same house and unit code of the module they wish to control.
When an alert occurs (including the weekly test) the Powerflash will send the flash signal until:
- the customer pushes the OFF button on the radio.
- the customer turns off the radio with the ON/Off/Volume Dial.
- the customer unplugs the Powerflash module.
- the customer removes the wires from the radio to the Powerflash.
- the alert expires (this could take quite some time in the event of watches).
If the customer attempts to turn off the module with a controller, without first canceling the signal from the Powerflash (see steps under 3, above), the module will start flashing again.
When the Powerflash has stopped sending the signal, the module remains in an ON state. The module will need to be turned off by the customer (using either a controller, or the All Units Off button on the Powerflash), otherwise the module will remain ON.

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Question: What is the list of alerts, and what alerts can be locked out?

Answer: The list of alerts that this can receive is available on-line under Weather Alert Descriptions. The list of alerts that it receives that can be locked out are available on-line in the Operations document. These weather radios have the ability to lock out Alerts.

Note: In the user's manual, it does not state Tornado Alert. This alert is already programmed and cannot be locked out.

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Question: How do I program this weather radio?

Answer: The radio can be programmed as follows:

Set the switch on the back of the weather radio to Program.
If the display doesn't show the correct weather frequency, press Weather.
Press a number key (1-7) to set the correct weather frequency, and then press YES 3 times.
The display should show the current single/multiple setting (either SINGLE or MULTIPLE, instead of 1st FIPS code).
Press NO to change from SINGLE to MULTIPLE (or vice versa).
Press YES to save the SINGLE/MULTIPLE setting.
The display should now show the first FIPS code in memory.
Press NO to change it or YES to move to the next memory location.
If you change the code, press YES to store the new setting.
When you are done, set the switch on switch the back to Operate.

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Question: What are the specifications of the Alarm Output?

Answer: When the weather radio's the alert function is turned on and it receives an NWR alert broadcast, the weather radio sends a 7.2 VDC signal to the connected module interface, and an alert sounds on both the weather radio and the connected system.

The EXT. Alarm terminals on the radio have a constant 1.2 VDC on them until an alert is received. Then, the voltage is 7.2 VDC. The 7.2 VDC remains on for the length of the alert, or until the alert is turned off.

The 7.2 VDC does not appear when conducting a self-test of the radio. This only appears when an alert is sent by the National Weather Radio service.

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Question: What antenna do I need for my weather radio and/or installation?

Answer: The external antenna for the weather radio is available as 200-0176. You will also require a 278-0208 PL259 to Motorola adapter and a 278-0160 BNC Female adapter to connect the weather radio to the external antenna. The 200-0176 is a store-stocked item and can also be ordered on-line or by calling 800-843-7422. If you require assistance with installation, we suggest that you contact your local RadioShack store. They should be able to provide you with information of installers in your area.

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Question: Is there additional information on-line?

Answer: Additional information for this product is available on-line.

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