Radio Shack Weather Radio 12 258 User Guide

SAME Weatheradio  
OWNER’S MANUAL —  
Please read before using this equipment.  
12-258  
IMPORTANT  
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— Caution  
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Weather Alert Status — indicators on the front of  
the Weatheradio light, showing you the type of alert.  
Turning the Alert Tone  
On/Off .......................... 21  
Reviewing Overlapping  
12-Character Liquid Crystal Display — the  
Weatheradio’s large, easy-to-read display clearly  
shows a description of the type of alert in progress  
(such as a tornado warning, flood watch, and so  
on), setup and programming information, the  
currently selected alert type and FIPS mode, and  
notifications about how the Weatheradio is working.  
Alerts ........................... 21  
Using the Weatheradio  
With a PC .................... 22  
Troubleshooting .............. 23  
Care ............................. 25  
Service and Repair ...... 25  
Specifications .................. 25  
NWS Weather Alert  
Descriptions .................... 26  
Parts and Accessories .... 29  
Notes .............................. 30  
Missed Alert Reminder — so you do not miss  
important weather alerts, the Weatheradio sounds  
tones every 10 seconds while an alert is active.  
External Alert Terminals — let you connect an  
optional external controller system (such as a Plug  
’n Poweror X-10system) to the Weatheradio,  
then set that system to indicate an alert based on  
signals received by the Weatheradio. This lets you  
hear or see the alert in a location (such as the  
garage) that might be some distance from where  
you installed the Weatheradio.  
External Antenna Connector — lets you connect  
an optional external antenna to the Weatheradio to  
improve reception in remote areas.  
Ô NOTE Ô  
The Weatheradio’s  
computer connectivity  
feature works with  
Windows 98SE or later  
only.  
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
If you want to use your computer to program your  
Weatheradio or view weather alert messages, be  
sure your computer is an IBM PC with at least a  
To use the  
Pentium 100 MHz processor or compatible, running  
Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or  
Windows XP and having all of the following: Ô  
Weatheradio’s computer  
connectivity feature with  
Windows 2000, you  
must download and  
install the Microsoft  
Update Service Pack for  
Windows 2000.  
• at least 16 MB RAM  
• standard VGA card  
• CD-ROM drive  
• USB port  
The Weatheradio does  
not work with Macintosh  
computers.  
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• at least 60 MB free hard disk space (for  
installing supplied software)  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
Make sure you have all of the following accessories  
as you take the Weatheradio out of its box.  
• AC adapter  
• Weatheradio software CD  
• USB low-speed detachable cable  
• Wall-mount bracket  
FCC DECLARATION OF  
CONFORMITY  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Product: SAME WX Radio  
Model: 12-258  
Responsible Party: RadioShack  
100 Throckmorton  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
Phone: 817-415-3200  
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio  
or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  
or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an  
experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC  
requires that you stop using your Weatheradio.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by RadioShack may cause interference and void  
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR  
WEATHERADIO  
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WEATHER  
Press to hear a  
weather  
broadcast (see  
“Listening to a  
Weather  
Broadcast” on  
Page 20). You  
can also press  
WEATHER to  
help set up your  
Weatheradio  
(see “Testing the  
Weatheradio’s  
Tone” on Page 12).  
Let you navigate  
programming menus  
(see “Using the  
Weatheradio for the  
First Time” on Page 9  
and “Programming the  
Weatheradio” on  
Page 13).  
MENU  
Lets you select  
programming options  
(see “Testing the  
Weatheradio’s Tone”  
on Page 12 and  
“Programming the  
Weatheradio” on  
Page 13).  
PC  
Lets you connect your  
Weatheradio to your  
personal computer  
(see “Using the  
Weatheradio With a  
PC” on Page 22).  
STATEMENT/WATCH/WARNING LEDs  
Let you see the severity of a weather alert at  
a glance (see “Reviewing Overlapping  
Alerts” on Page 21).  
DC 9V  
Lets you power your Weatheradio  
(see “Connecting the Weatheradio  
to AC Power” on Page 10).  
EXT ANT  
Lets you connect  
ALERT ON/OFF  
Lets you turn your  
Weatheradio’s audible  
alert on or off to suit  
your preference (see  
“Turning the Alert Tone  
On/Off” on Page 21).  
ALARM OUT  
Lets you connect your  
an external  
antenna to your  
Weatheradio for  
crisp, clear  
reception (see  
“Connecting an  
External Antenna”  
on Page 10).  
Weatheradio to an external siren  
or flashing light, so you can be  
notified of weather alerts almost  
anywhere in your home (see  
“Connecting the Weatheradio to  
an External System” on Page 12).  
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HOW YOUR  
WEATHERADIO WORKS  
Traditional weather radios simply receive the  
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  
(NOAA) weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile  
radius), then sound an alarm if any emergency code  
was transmitted along with the broadcast. This  
means that people who live near an affected area  
are often alerted, even when their own area is  
unaffected. Eventually, these excess warnings  
could cause someone to ignore a potentially life-  
saving weather warning. ꢀ  
CAUTION ꢀ  
The National Weather  
Service (NWS) uses  
sophisticated models to  
determine an alert’s  
effective time; however, the  
end of an alert does not  
necessarily mean that the  
related weather emergency  
is over.  
In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting coded signals  
called SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding)  
codes along with their standard weather  
broadcasts. These codes identify the type of  
emergency and the specific geographic area (such  
as a county or parish and one or more separate  
areas within a county called a subcounty) affected  
by the emergency. Your Weatheradio receives,  
interprets, and displays information about the codes  
so you can determine if the emergency might affect  
your area. Only SAME-compatible weather  
radios (such as this one) are able to take  
advantage of this technology. Each SAME alert  
includes a FIPS (Federal Information Processing  
System) code that identifies a specific geographic  
area (defined by the National Weather Service).  
Your Weatheradio can be programmed to sound an  
alert only when a weather emergency is declared in  
that area. This helps you more efficiently track the  
weather conditions in and around your area.  
Your Weatheradio displays weather alert  
information in the following ways.  
Type of  
Alert  
Indicator  
Recommended Action  
Take shelter/take immediate action  
to protect life and property from  
the described weather condition.  
Warning  
Red  
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Type of  
Alert  
Ô NOTE Ô  
Indicator  
Recommended Action  
If the Weatheradio  
receives more than one  
weather alert at the  
same time, it displays  
information about each  
alert.  
Be aware that conditions are  
favorable for the described  
weather condition to develop.  
Watch  
Yellow  
Be aware that conditions could  
become favorable for the described  
weather condition to develop.  
Statement  
Green  
If you are close to a  
county line, NWS-  
assigned subcounty line,  
or parish line, you might  
want to obtain the codes  
for the adjacent  
counties, sub-counties,  
or parishes.  
WHEN A WEATHER ALERT OCCURS  
When the Weatheradio receives a weather alert, it  
sounds an alert (siren or beep), the alert’s  
description and duration appear, and an indicator  
on the front of the Weatheradio lights.  
Although the list of FIPS  
codes programmed into  
your Weatheradio is up  
to date as of the time it  
was manufactured, the  
NWS periodically des-  
ignates new codes. If  
you do not find your  
county code, subcounty  
code, or parish code on  
the FIPS code list,  
The alert descriptions your Weatheradio can display  
are based on a list of specific weather alert types  
published by the NWS. For a list of all the alert  
descriptions that your Weatheradio can display, see  
“NWS Weather Alert Descriptions” on Page 26. Ô  
Your Weatheradio works with FIPS codes in the  
following ways:  
First  
Digit  
contact the NWS at  
1-888-697-7263 to get  
the current FIPS code  
for your county,  
of  
Key  
Result  
FIPS  
Code  
subcounty, or parish.  
All  
If programmed, receives all alerts for  
0
counties a county, including subcounty alerts.  
If programmed, receives only sub-  
county alerts that match the entered  
digit and all-county alerts that start  
with 0.  
1–9 Subcounty  
UNDERSTANDING FIPS CODES  
For the purpose of broadcasting weather  
information, the NWS has divided the United States  
into regions by state, county and subcounty (or  
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parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6-digit  
FIPS code to identify each county, subcounty, or  
parish. For example, the code for Tarrant County,  
Texas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code  
identifies the subcounty (if any), the next two digits  
identify the state, and the last three digits identify  
the county or parish.  
Obtaining Your  
Area’s FIPS  
Code(s)  
To obtain the FIPS code  
for the location where you  
installed your Weatheradio,  
contact your local  
RadioShack store or call  
the NWS toll free at  
1-888-NWR-SAME  
(1-888-697-7263). If you  
call the NWS, follow the  
instructions you hear.  
Your Weatheradio can receive all SAME alert  
signals broadcast within about a 50-mile radius of  
where you install it. To receive SAME alerts and  
broadcasts about weather occurring only in  
particular counties within that area, you can  
program up to 15 FIPS codes into the  
Weatheradio’s memory. This lets you avoid hearing  
alerts that pertain to areas within a 50-mile radius  
but not within your immediate vicinity.  
You can also obtain a  
state/country list of all  
FIPS codes by visiting the  
NWS website:  
To get all alerts for your county, enter 0 as the first  
digit of the FIPS code. To only be alerted to all-  
county notices and notices for your particular  
subcounty, enter your subcounty’s code (19).  
indexnw.htm  
Click on your state or  
territory.Ó  
PREPARATION  
USING THE WEATHERADIO FOR THE  
FIRST TIME  
Ó HINT Ó  
1. Connect the Weatheradio to AC power (see  
“Connecting the Weatheradio to AC Power” on  
Page 10).  
Since you can program up  
to 15 FIPS codes into the  
Weatheradio’s memory,  
you might want to obtain  
codes for other areas that  
you frequently travel  
2. Install the backup battery (see “Installing the  
Backup Battery” on Page 10).  
through (as long as those  
areas are covered by your  
local NWS broadcast  
3. Extend the Weatheradio’s antenna (see “Using  
the Built-In Antenna” on Page 10).  
station). That way, you can  
program those codes into  
the Weatheradio and  
receive broadcasts cover-  
ing those locations, too.  
4. Press WEATHER to hear the weather broadcast.  
5. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to adjust the volume  
to the desired listening level. VOLUME: and a  
number appear showing the current volume.  
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6. Press WEATHER to turn off the weather broadcast,  
WARNING  
then repeatedly pressß or Ü to adjust the alert  
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Dispose of an old battery  
promptly and properly. Do  
not burn or bury it.  
tone volume to the desired listening level.  
CONNECTING THE WEATHERADIO  
TO AC POWER  
CAUTION ꢀ  
Connecting the  
Weatheradio to  
AC Power  
Your Weatheradio uses the supplied AC adapter for  
normal operation and one 9V battery (not supplied)  
for backup power when AC power fails or is  
temporarily disconnected. For the best performance  
and longest life, we recommend a RadioShack  
alkaline battery. Always connect the Weatheradio to  
the supplied AC adapter for normal use. Power the  
Weatheradio using the supplied 9V, 300 mA AC  
adapter.ꢀ  
You must use  
a Class 2  
power source  
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that supplies  
9V DC and delivers at  
least 300 mA. Its center  
tip must be set to  
positive and its plug  
must fit the  
Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into DC  
9V on the back of the Weatheradio, then plug the  
adapter into a standard AC outlet.  
Weatheradio's DC 9V  
jack. The supplied  
adapter meets these  
specifications. Using an  
adapter that does not  
meet these specifications  
could damage the  
Weatheradio or the  
adapter.  
Installing the Backup Battery  
1. Press the tab on the battery compartment  
cover, then lift up the cover to remove it.  
2. Snap a 9V battery onto the battery terminals  
inside the compartment. Then place the battery  
inside the compartment.  
Always connect the AC  
adapter to the  
Weatheradio before you  
connect it to AC power.  
When you finish,  
disconnect the adapter  
from AC power before  
you disconnect it from  
the Weatheradio.  
3. Replace the cover. ꢀ  
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Using the Built-In Antenna  
The Weatheradio’s built-in telescoping antenna lets  
it receive strong local signals. To use the telescoping  
antenna, lift it up so it is vertical, then fully extend it.  
Connecting an External Antenna  
To improve reception in remote areas, you can  
connect an external antenna to the Weatheradio  
using an optional adapter cable with a phono plug.  
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of  
antennas.  
Ô NOTE Ô  
flashes, the backup  
battery is not installed or is  
low. Install or replace the  
backup battery.  
LOW  
If  
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To connect an external antenna to the Weatheradio,  
connect one end of the adapter cable to EXT ANT on  
the back of the Weatheradio, then connect the other  
end to the antenna.  
MOUNTING THE WEATHERADIO  
CAUTION ꢀ  
Installing the  
Backup Battery  
You can place your Weatheradio on a flat surface,  
such as a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall.  
To mount the Weatheradio on a wall, you need to  
attach the supplied mounting bracket to it. You also  
need two screws (not supplied) that fit the keyhole  
slots on the back of the mounting bracket. For the  
best reception, place your Weatheradio where it can  
receive alert signals and you hear its alert tone. ꢀ  
Use only a fresh battery  
of the recommended  
type and required size.  
Always remove an old or  
weak battery. Batteries  
can leak chemicals that  
can destroy electronic parts.  
Follow these steps to mount the Weatheradio on a  
wall.  
Mounting the  
Weatheradio  
1. Align the slots on the bottom of the  
Weatheradio with the hooks on the mounting  
bracket, then gently push the Weatheradio  
down onto the bracket to secure it.  
Electronic noise gene-  
rated by your computer  
might interfere with your  
Weatheradio’s operation.  
Place your Weatheradio  
as far away from your  
computer as possible.  
2. Mark the mounting screw locations 11/2 inches  
(38 mm) apart, one above the other.  
Keep the Weatheradio  
away from heat or cold  
sources such as stoves,  
heating and air  
conditioning vents, and  
radiators.  
3. Drill a hole at each marked location, then  
thread a screw into each hole until the screw’s  
head extends about 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) from the  
wall.  
4. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the  
mounting bracket with the screw heads in the  
wall.  
5. To secure the Weatheradio, slide it down until it  
stops.  
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CONNECTING THE WEATHERADIO  
TO AN EXTERNAL SYSTEM  
IMPORTANT  
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An emergency alert  
broadcast might not  
trigger your  
Weatheradio’s alert tone,  
even if it receives voice  
transmissions clearly or  
the alert tone sounds  
when you manually test  
it. Also, if you are in a  
fringe area, your  
Weatheradio might be  
triggered by a broadcast  
when it is placed in one  
location, but not be  
triggered if placed  
You can connect optional external modules such as  
Plug ’n Power or X-10 (available at your local  
RadioShack store) to sound a siren or flash a light  
when the Weatheradio receives a weather  
emergency alert broadcast.  
To connect your Weatheradio to an external  
system, connect the Weatheradio’s positive (+) and  
negative () ALARM OUT quick-connect terminals to  
the corresponding (+ and ) terminals on the external  
system. To remove wires you connected to your  
Weatheradio’s ALARM OUT terminals, use a pointed  
object such as a straightened paper clip to press  
the orange tabs under the wires, then gently pull out  
the wires.  
somewhere else (even  
close by).  
Be sure you choose the  
proper location for the  
Weatheradio (see  
“Mounting the  
Your local RadioShack store carries a wide  
selection of cable and audible or visible alert  
accessories you can use with the recommended  
external module interface (see “Parts and  
Accessories” on Page 29).  
Weatheradio” on  
Page 11) and regularly  
check the Weatheradio  
to be sure it is operating  
properly.  
TESTING THE WEATHERADIOS TONE  
For your Weatheradio to be effective, you must  
place it where it can receive an emergency alert  
To make sure your  
Weatheradio will sound  
the alert tone when it  
receives an emergency  
signal, always keep the  
telescoping antenna fully  
extended.  
broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone.  
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In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test  
alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM  
and 1 PM, so you can be sure your Weatheradio is  
operating. 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 “U.S. Government, Department of  
Commerce.”  
Testing the Weatheradio  
erases all data you  
stored in its memory.  
1. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the backup  
battery if one is installed.  
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2. While holding down WEATHER, plug the  
Weatheradio’s AC adapter into a standard AC  
outlet. USER SETUP appears and the  
Ô NOTE Ô  
The Weatheradio does  
not receive alert signals  
while you program it.  
Weatheradio beeps. Then release WEATHER.  
(to select the Weatheradio’s  
3. Press eitherß  
If you press MENU or do  
not press a key for about  
45 seconds while  
beep tone) or Ü (to select the Weatheradio’s  
siren tone). The Weatheradio sounds the tone  
you selected.  
programming the  
Weatheradio, it saves  
any valid entries you  
made and exits pro-  
gramming.  
4. Press to silence the tone. Ô  
Þ
5. Press MENU to clear the Weatheradio’s  
memory and restore the factory settings.  
DEFAULT ON then USER SETUP appear. Ô  
While programming the  
Weatheradio, you can  
press  
previous menu unless  
otherwise noted.  
to return to the  
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6. Unplug the AC adapter then follow the steps  
under “Connecting the Weatheradio to AC  
Power” on Page 10 and “Installing the Backup  
Battery” on Page 10 to power the Weatheradio  
and protect its memory.  
An alert might be in  
effect for several hours.  
If you programmed the  
Weatheradio (see  
“Programming the  
PROGRAMMING THE  
WEATHERADIO  
Weatheradio”) before  
you press MENU in Step  
5, the Weatheradio’s  
memory is cleared and  
the factory settings are  
restored.  
Your Weatheradio is preprogrammed with the  
seven national NOAA broadcast frequencies  
(Channels 1–7). Depending on your location, you  
might need to select a different channel (see  
“Selecting a Channel” on Page 19). The first time  
you use your Weatheradio, it: Ô  
• sounds a tone for 5 minutes during a weather  
alert and displays an alert description until the  
alert's effective time expires  
• receives all SAME alert signals broadcast  
within a 50-mile radius of where you installed it  
• automatically scans to find the strongest NOAA  
weather broadcast frequency in your area  
If necessary, you can program your Weatheradio to  
change the way it operates. Follow these steps and  
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the steps in subsequent sections to program your  
IMPORTANT  
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Weatheradio.  
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Write down the FIPS  
codes you want to  
program (see “Obtaining  
Your Area’s FIPS  
Code(s)” on Page 9)  
before you start to  
program your  
1. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug  
into DC 9V on the back of the Weatheradio,  
then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.  
2. Press MENU. SELECT CH appears.  
3. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select one of the  
following menu options, then skip to the section  
that provides information about that option.  
Weatheradio.  
When you set up the  
Weatheradio using your  
PC, make sure the  
Weather Reporter  
software (supplied with  
your Weatheradio) is not  
running before you start  
to program your  
ALERT MODE (see “Selecting an Alert Type” on  
Page 14)  
REMINDER (see “Selecting Missed Alert  
Reminders” on Page 15)  
Weatheradio.  
AREA SELECT (see “Selecting/Changing a  
FIPS Code” on Page 16)  
TONE DEFEAT (see “Enabling/Disabling Alert  
Tones” on Page 17)  
SELECT CH (see “Selecting a Channel” on  
Page 19)  
SELECTING AN ALERT TYPE  
You can set the Weatheradio to respond to an NWS  
alert broadcast in one of two ways.  
TONE — The Weatheradio sounds an alert for 5  
minutes and displays an alert description until the  
alert's effective time expires. To turn off the alert  
sooner, press WEATHER. You hear the NWS  
broadcast. The Weatheradio automatically selects  
TONE the first time you turn it on.  
VOICE — The Weatheradio sounds an alert for about  
8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather  
(voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. It also displays the  
alert description (such as TORNADO WARNING) until the  
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alert's effective time, received as part of the NWS  
broadcast code, expires.  
1. When ALERT MODE appears, press . The  
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currently selected alert type (TONE or VOICE)  
appears.  
2. To change the alert pattern, repeatedly pressß  
or Ü to select TONE or VOICE.  
3. Press when the option you want appears.  
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The Weatheradio beeps, then TONE MODE or  
VOICE MODE appears.  
4. When you finish programming the  
Weatheradio, press MENU or wait about 45  
seconds without pressing any key.  
SELECTING MISSED ALERT  
REMINDERS  
The Weatheradio beeps about every 10 seconds  
after a weather alert broadcast ends until the  
weather alert expires. This is called a missed alert  
reminder. The Weatheradio automatically selects  
REMINDER OFF the first time you turn it on.  
Follow these steps to check if missed alert remin-  
ders are turned on or off and to change the setting.  
1. When REMINDER appears, press . REMINDER ON  
Þ
or REMINDER OFF appears.  
2. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select REMINDER ON  
or REMINDER OFF. When the option you want  
appears, press . The Weatheradio beeps and  
Þ
REMINDER appears.  
3. When you finish programming the  
Weatheradio, press MENU or wait about 45  
seconds without pressing any key.  
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SELECTING/CHANGING A FIPS CODE  
You can set the Weatheradio to work with FIPS  
codes in one of three ways.  
ALL LOCATION — the Weatheradio receives all SAME  
alert signals broadcast within about a 50-mile  
radius. The Weatheradio automatically selects ALL  
LOCATION the first time you turn it on.  
SINGLE LOC — the Weatheradio receives a SAME  
alert signal for one FIPS code programmed in  
memory location 1.  
MULTIPLE LOC — the Weatheradio receives a SAME  
alert signal for up to 15 FIPS codes programmed in  
multiple locations in the Weatheradio’s memory.  
1. When AREA SELECT appears, press . The  
Þ
currently selected FIPS mode (ALL LOCATION,  
SINGLE LOC, or MULTIPLE LOC) appears.  
2. Repeatedly pressß or Ü until the FIPS mode  
you want appears, then press  
.
Þ
If you selected SINGLE LOC or MULTIPLE LOC  
and you have not programmed the  
Weatheradio with a FIPS code, LOC1 ------  
appears. Otherwise, LOC, the memory location  
number, and FIPS code already  
programmed into that memory location  
appears. Go to Step 3.  
If you selected ALL LOCATION, the radio beeps  
and AREA SELECT appears. Go to Step 8.  
3. If you selected SINGLE LOC, go to Step 4.  
Otherwise, repeatedly pressß or Ü to select  
the memory location where you want to store a  
FIPS code.  
4. To add a FIPS code or change the displayed FIPS  
code, press . The FIPS code’s first digit flashes.  
Þ
5. Repeatedly press or to move the cursor  
Þ
Ý
backward or forward to the digit to be changed,  
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then repeatedly pressß or Ü until the desired  
digit appears. Then press  
.
Þ
For example, if 155300 appears and you want to  
change it to 153300, press  
twice.  
twice then press Ü  
Þ
To erase a displayed FIPS code, hold down  
for about 1 second. The cursor returns to the  
first digit.  
Ý
6. Repeat Step 5 for each digit you want to  
change or add. Then press when the last  
Þ
digit flashes. The radio beeps and saves the  
FIPS code.  
7. If you selected MULTIPLE LOC in Step 2, the FIPS  
code stored in the next memory location  
appears. Repeat Steps 3–6 for each additional  
FIPS code you want to add or change (up to 15).  
8. When you finish programming the  
Weatheradio, press MENU or wait about 45  
seconds without pressing any key.  
ENABLING/DISABLING  
ALERT TONES  
Ô NOTE Ô  
The Weatheradio automatically sounds an alert tone  
during specific types of weather alerts. You can turn  
the alert tone on or off for each of these alerts. For  
example, you can turn off the alert tone for a volcano  
warning if you do not live near a volcano. Ô  
The Weatheradio still  
detects and displays  
information about alerts  
even if you disable their  
alert tone.  
1. When TONE DEFEAT appears, press  
.
Þ
2. Repeatedly pressß or Ü until the type of alert  
you want to work with (WARNING, WATCH,  
STATEMENT, or TEST) appears, then press  
.
Þ
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If you selected WARNING, repeatedly pressß  
or Ü to select one of the following specific  
alerts:  
AVALANCHE WARNING  
BLIZZARD WARNING  
CHILD ABDUCTION  
EMERGENCY  
COASTAL FLOOD  
WARNING  
DUST STORM WARNING  
FLOOD WARNING  
FLASH FLOOD WARNING  
HIGH WIND WARNING  
SPECIAL MARINE  
WARNING  
VOLCANO WARNING  
WINTER STORM WARNING  
If you selected WATCH, repeatedly pressß or  
Ü
to select one of the following specific alerts:  
AVALANCHE WATCH  
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH  
FLOOD WATCH  
FLASH FLOOD WATCH  
HIGH WIND WATCH  
HURRICANE WATCH  
SEVERE  
THUNDERSTORM WATCH  
TROPICAL STORM WATCH  
WINTER STORM WATCH  
VOLCANO WATCH  
If you selected STATEMENT, repeatedly  
pressß or Ü to select one of the following  
specific alerts:  
FLASH FLOOD  
STATEMENT  
FLOOD STATEMENT  
SEVERE WEATHER  
STATEMENT  
HURRICANE STATEMENT  
SPECIAL WEATHER  
STATEMENT  
UNKNOWN STATEMENT  
TUNE TV  
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If you selected TEST, press to select one of  
the following specific alerts:  
Þ
ALL TEST  
DEMO MESSAGE  
WEEKLY TEST  
MONTHLY TEST  
3. Press . TONE ON (if the Weatheradio is set to  
Þ
sound a tone during that alert) or TONE OFF  
appears (if the Weatheradio is set not to sound  
a tone during that alert).  
4. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select TONE ON or  
TONE OFF for the specific alert you selected,  
then press  
.
Þ
5. To select another alert type and specific alert,  
press then repeat Steps 2–4. Otherwise,  
Ý
press MENU or wait about 45 seconds without  
pressing any key.  
Ô NOTE Ô  
SELECTING A CHANNEL  
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.  
The Weatheradio automatically searches for and  
tunes the strongest weather broadcast channel in  
your area the first time you turn it on.  
Follow these steps to automatically select a channel  
or select a channel manually.  
Contact your local  
1. When SELECT CH appears, press . AUTO  
Þ
RadioShack store or the  
NWS to find out which  
frequency NOAA is  
appears.  
2. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to select AUTO or  
using to broadcast from  
the station nearest your  
location, then select that  
channel in Step 2.  
MANUAL channel setup. Ô  
To set the Weatheradio so it automatically  
searches for channels, press when AUTO  
appears. CHANNEL and SEARCHING ... appear.  
Þ
If you manually select a  
channel and the  
Weatheradio loses  
power, the Weatheradio  
does not search for the  
channel again. It stays  
on the channel you  
selected before.  
If there is an available channel, CHANNEL and  
the number of the currently selected channel  
and AVAILABLE appear. If there is no available  
channel, NO CHANNEL, AVAILABLE, and BACK TO  
CHANNEL and the number of the currently  
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selected channel appear. Then, AUTO appears  
and the Weatheradio beeps.  
To manually search for channels, press when  
Þ
MANUAL appears. CHANNEL and the number of  
the currently selected channel appears and the  
Weatheradio tunes the channel and turns on  
the broadcast so you can hear it. To select  
another channel, repeatedly pressß or Ü until  
the desired channel number appears.  
3. Press to confirm the selection. The  
Þ
Weatheradio beeps and CH, the number of the  
currently selected channel, and SELECT appear.  
Then SELECT CH appears.  
LISTENING TO A WEATHER  
BROADCAST  
1. Press WEATHER. WEATHER, CH (channel), and  
the current weather channel number appear.  
If the Weatheradio finds a weather channel, the  
Ô NOTE Ô  
channel’s number and  
appear. If the  
Weatheradio did not find a weather  
If SIGNAL LOSS appears, the  
Weatheradio stopped  
receiving the weather  
signal. STATEMENT,  
WATCH, and WARNING  
flash. Press any key to turn  
off STATEMENT, WATCH,  
and WARNING.  
channel,  
flashes. The Weatheradio checks  
the strength of the received signal while it is  
turned on. The display might show any of the  
following: Ô  
You See  
When  
The Weatheradio is receiving a  
very strong signal.  
The Weatheradio is receiving a  
strong signal.  
The Weatheradio is receiving a  
moderate signal.  
The Weatheradio is receiving a  
weak signal.  
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The Weatheradio is receiving a  
very weak signal.  
Ô NOTE Ô  
Turning the Alert Tone  
On/Off  
The received signal is extremely  
weak or lost its carrier.  
SIGNAL LOSS  
If you programmed more  
than one FIPS code into  
the Weatheradio’s  
memory, be sure the  
Weatheradio is set to its  
MULTIPLE LOC or ALL  
LOCATION mode.  
2. Repeatedly pressß or Ü to adjust the volume  
to the desired listening level. VOLUME: and a  
number appear showing the current volume.  
3. To turn off the weather broadcast, press  
WEATHER again. To turn off the Weatheradio,  
unplug the AC adapter and disconnect the  
backup battery.  
Otherwise, the  
Weatheradio only  
receives broadcasts for  
the FIPS code you  
stored in the first  
TURNING THE ALERT TONE ON/OFF  
memory location.  
If severe weather  
To set the Weatheradio so it sounds an alert tone when  
threatens, do not wait for  
an alert tone. Turn on  
the Weatheradio and  
monitor the weather  
information.  
it receives an alert, set ALERT ON/OFF to ON. The  
ON  
radio beeps once and ALERT and  
appear. Ô  
To set the Weatheradio so it does not sound an alert  
tone, set ALERT ON/OFF to OFF. The radio beeps  
OFF  
If you turned off the  
Weatheradio’s alert tone  
(see “Enabling/Disabling  
Alert Tones” on  
twice and ALERT and  
appear.  
REVIEWING OVERLAPPING ALERTS  
Your Weatheradio can store up to three different alerts  
(with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the  
Weatheradio receives a new alert while a previous  
alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the alert  
description and sounds the new alert. Ô  
Page 17), ALERT and  
OFF  
ON  
or  
will only  
show the position where  
you set ALERT ON/OFF.  
The Weatheradio is  
preset to sound an alert  
when you turn it on,  
even if ALERT ON/OFF  
is set to OFF.  
While an alert is in effect, the corresponding alert  
indicator (WARNING, WATCH, or STATEMENT) on  
the front of the Weatheradio lights. Press to  
Ý
review the previous alert or to view the next alert.  
Þ
Reviewing  
Overlapping Alerts  
Press or to view all alerts in the order they were  
Ý
Þ
received.  
While reviewing alerts, if  
you do not press or  
Þ
Ý
for about 10 seconds,  
the Weatheradio  
displays the most  
recently received alert.  
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USING THE WEATHERADIO WITH A PC  
Ô NOTE Ô  
Reviewing  
Overlapping Alerts  
Your Weatheradio comes with a Weatheradio  
software CD. When you install this software, your  
computer automatically detects the Weatheradio. Ô  
(continued)  
1. Turn on your computer and start the Windows  
operating system (Windows 2000, Windows  
ME, Windows 98SE, or Windows XP).  
The Weatheradio stores  
and displays up to three  
alert messages in the  
order it receives them.  
Older alert messages  
might not appear, even if  
their effective time has  
not yet expired.  
2. Connect the supplied USB cable’s plug to PC  
on the Weatheradio first. Then connect the  
other end of the USB cable to the computer.  
3. Insert the supplied Weatheradio software CD  
into your CD-ROM drive. A dialog box appears  
with installation instructions. Follow the instruct-  
ions to install the software. After installation is  
complete, an icon appears in the lower right  
corner of the window. Click the icon to view a  
menu that lets you view the alert message log  
and define how Weather Reporter works.  
Ô NOTE Ô  
For more information  
about using your  
If you need help setting up the Weatheradio using  
the software on the Weatheradio software CD after  
you install it, click HELP on the pull-down menu or  
use the Setup Wizard within the TOOLS menu. Or,  
click HELP on the pull-down menu in the Weather  
Reporter software for operation details.  
Weatheradio with a PC  
(including detailed  
operating instructions),  
refer to the Operating  
Guide ReadMe .pdf,  
supplied with the  
Weatheradio software  
CD.  
Some programs might  
require that you reboot  
your system after  
installing them. Follow  
the program's prompt to  
reboot your computer if  
necessary.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
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.  
Problem  
No power.  
Suggestion  
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the Weatheradio  
or a backup battery is installed. See “Using the  
Weatheradio for the First Time” on Page 9.  
If the backup battery becomes weak, your Weatheradio  
might not sound a tone when an alert is broadcast. Test  
your Weatheradio’s reception periodically (see “Testing the  
Weatheradio’s Tone” on Page 12), and replace the battery  
if the tone does not sound.  
No sound.  
Adjust the volume.  
LOW  
The backup battery is low. Replace the battery.  
flashes slowly.  
flashes quickly and  
LOW  
The backup battery is not installed or dead. Install or  
replace the battery.  
the AC adapter is connected  
to power.  
Multiple FIPS codes are  
Make sure the Weatheradio is set to its MULTIPLE LOC  
stored, but the Weatheradio mode. See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.  
only responds to weather  
Make sure the FIPS code(s) stored in memory are correct.  
alert broadcasts for one  
See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.  
code.  
One or more FIPS codes  
are stored, but the  
Weatheradio responds to  
Make sure the Weatheradio is not set to its ALL LOCATION  
weather alert broadcasts for mode. See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13.  
areas not covered by those  
codes.  
The Weatheradio constantly monitors the channel you set  
it to, even while it is sounding a continuous alert. Each time  
The Weatheradio’s  
continuous alert tone  
sounds intermittent or  
seems to warble.  
the Weatheradio receives a signal on the channel, it  
pauses very briefly to compare the signal against those  
stored in its memory. If the Weatheradio pauses frequently  
(depending on how often it receives a signal), it might  
make the continuous alert tone sound intermittent. This is  
not a malfunction.  
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Problem  
Suggestion  
Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended. See  
“Using the Built-In Antenna” on Page 10.  
Make sure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA channel  
that is being broadcast in your area. See “Selecting a  
Channel” on Page 19.  
No weather broadcast when  
you press WEATHER.  
Adjust the volume.  
Your computer might be interfering with the Weatheradio’s  
reception. For the best reception, place your Weatheradio  
as far as possible from your computer.  
Make sure you programmed the correct FIPS code(s) into  
the Weatheradio’s memory. See “Programming the  
Weatheradio” on Page 13.  
You might be out of the weather broadcast’s range. Move  
the Weatheradio closer to the broadcast if possible.  
Make sure ALERT ON appears. If it does not, set ALERT  
ON/OFF to ALERT ON.  
Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended. See  
“Using the Built-In Antenna” on Page 10.  
The Weatheradio is not  
responding properly to NWS  
weather alert  
Make sure the Weatheradio is set to the NOAA channel  
that is being broadcast in your area. See “Programming the  
Weatheradio” on Page 13.  
broadcasts.  
Your computer might be interfering with the Weatheradio’s  
reception. For the best reception, place your Weatheradio  
as far as possible from your computer.  
If the backup battery becomes weak, your Weatheradio  
might not sound a tone when an alert is broadcast. Test  
your Weatheradio’s reception periodically (see “Testing the  
Weatheradio’s Tone” on Page 12), and replace the battery  
if the tone does not sound.  
The Weatheradio has not received any type of SAME alert  
signal (including test or demo signals) for about one week.  
Make sure the FIPS code(s) stored in memory are correct.  
See “Programming the Weatheradio” on Page 13 and  
“Selecting/Changing a FIPS Code” on Page 16.  
CHECK OP  
(check operation) appears.  
Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended. See  
“Using the Built-In Antenna” on Page 10.  
Your computer might be in its sleep mode and cannot  
receive information from the Weatheradio. If this happens,  
simply wait about 20 seconds. It should resume automatic  
operation.  
The Weatheradio does not  
respond when you press a  
key on your computer.  
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CARE  
Keep the Weatheradio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry  
immediately. Use and store the Weatheradio only in  
normal temperature environments. Handle the  
Weatheradio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the  
Weatheradio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it  
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking  
new.  
SERVICE AND REPAIR  
If your Weatheradio is not performing as it should,  
take it to your local RadioShack store for  
assistance. Modifying or tampering with the  
Weatheradio’s internal components can cause a  
malfunction and might void its warranty.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Frequency Coverage (MHz):  
Channel 1 .................................................... 162.400  
Channel 2 .................................................... 162.425  
Channel 3 .................................................... 162.450  
Channel 4 .................................................... 162.475  
Channel 5 .................................................... 162.500  
Channel 6 .................................................... 162.525  
Channel 7 .................................................... 162.550  
Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) ................. 0.3 µV  
FIPS Code Sensitivity @ ±3 kHz Deviation /  
90% Success Rate ................................................ 0.3 µV  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 45 dB  
Channel Selectivity .................................. ±25 kHz, 45 dB  
Audio Output Power:  
Maximum .................................................... 250 mW  
At 10% THD ................................................ 200 mW  
Power Supply ............................. 9V DC 300 mA Adapter,  
DC 9V battery for backup  
ALARM OUT Active Voltage (with AC adapter) ..... 9V DC  
Antenna .................................. Telescoping Rod Antenna  
Dimensions (HWD) ....................... 19/16 × 57/10 × 417/32 in.  
(40 × 145 × 115 mm)  
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Weight  
(not including 9V Battery and Wall Mount) ........... 9.14 oz  
(260 g)  
Supplied Accessories ............AC-to-DC (9V DC, 300 mA)  
AC Adapter, CD-ROM Software  
6 ft. (1.82 m) USB Low-Speed Detachable Cable  
Wall-Mount Bracket  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improvement  
without notice.  
NWS WEATHER ALERT DESCRIPTIONS  
Your Weatheradio can display these NWS weather alert descriptions.  
Weather/Alert Description  
Avalanche warning  
You See  
You Hear  
Siren  
AVALANCHE WARNING  
Avalanche watch  
Siren  
AVALANCHE WATCH  
Blizzard warning  
Siren  
BLIZZARD WARNING  
Child abduction emergency  
Civil danger warning  
Civil danger watch  
Siren  
CHILD ABDUCTION EMERGENCY  
CIVIL DANGER WARNING  
CIVIL DANGER WATCH  
Siren  
Siren  
Civil emergency — turn on the  
TV for information or, if no  
information is available on TV,  
call your local NWS office  
Siren  
CIVIL EMERGENCY  
Coastal flood warning  
Coastal flood watch  
Dust storm warning  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Beep  
Siren  
Siren  
Beep  
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING  
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH  
DUST STORM WARNING  
EARTHQUAKE WARNING  
EMERGENCY ACTION WARNING  
EMERGENCY ACTION TERMINATION  
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY  
FIRE WARNING  
Earthquake warning  
Emergency action warning  
Emergency action termination  
Evacuate immediately  
Fire warning  
Flash flood statement  
FLASH FLOOD STATEMENT  
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Weather/Alert Description  
Flash flood warning  
Flash flood watch  
You See  
You Hear  
Siren  
Siren  
Beep  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Beep  
FLASH FLOOD WARNING  
FLASH FLOOD WATCH  
Flood statement  
FLOOD STATEMENT  
Flood warning  
FLOOD WARNING  
Flood watch  
FLOOD WATCH  
Hazardous material warning  
Hazardous material watch  
High wind warning  
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WARNING  
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WATCH  
HIGH WIND WARNING  
High wind watch  
HIGH WIND WATCH  
Hurricane statement  
Hurricane warning  
HURRICANE STATEMENT  
HURRICANE WARNING  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Hurricane watch  
HURRICANE WATCH  
Immediate evacuation warning  
Law enforcement warning  
Local area emergency  
National hazard warning  
IMMEDIATE EVACUATION WARNING  
LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNING  
LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY  
NATIONAL HAZARD WARNING  
National information center  
(information from an official  
government source)  
Siren  
Beep  
NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER  
National periodic test  
NATIONAL PERIODIC TEST  
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WARNING  
DEMO MESSAGE  
Nuclear power plant warning  
Practice/Demo  
Siren  
No Sound  
Siren  
Radiological hazard warning  
Radiological hazard watch  
Required monthly test  
RADIOLOGICAL HAZARD WARNING  
RADIOLOGICAL HAZARD WATCH  
MONTHLY TEST  
Siren  
Beep  
Beep  
Required weekly test  
WEEKLY TEST  
Siren  
Severe thunderstorm warning  
Severe thunderstorm watch  
Severe weather statement  
Shelter in-place warning  
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING  
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH  
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT  
SHELTER IN-PLACE WARNING  
Siren  
Beep  
Siren  
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Weather/Alert Description  
Special marine warning  
Special weather statement  
911 telephone outage emergency  
Tornado warning  
You See  
SPECIAL MARINE WARNING  
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT  
911 OUTAGE  
You Hear  
Siren  
Beep  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
Siren  
TORNADO WARNING  
Tornado watch  
TORNADO WATCH  
Tropical storm warning  
Tropical storm watch  
TROPICAL STORM WARNING  
TROPICAL STORM WATCH  
TSUNAMI WARNING  
Tsunami warning  
Tsunami watch  
TSUNAMI WATCH  
Volcano warning  
VOLCANO WARNING  
Volcano watch  
VOLCANO WATCH  
Winter storm warning  
Winter storm watch  
WINTER STORM WARNING  
WINTER STORM WATCH  
UNKNOWN WATCH TUNE TV  
UNKNOWN WARNING TUNE TV  
UNKNOWN EMERGENCY TUNE TV  
UNKNOWN STATEMENT TUNE TV  
Unrecognized code ending in A  
Unrecognized code ending in W  
Unrecognized code ending in E  
Unrecognized code ending in S  
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Most of the accessories  
listed here can be used  
with your Weatheradio to  
sound an external alarm  
when it receives a  
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
Parts and accessories are available at your local  
RadioShack store. Accessories are also available  
accessories are available but not limited to the  
following. Visit your local RadioShack store or  
obtain a RadioShack catalog for a more complete  
listing of available accessories.  
weather alert, warning  
you from almost  
anywhere in your home  
when bad weather  
approaches.  
X-10  
Appliance  
Module  
Use with an X-10  
Universal Interface  
to operate a siren or  
flashing light.  
X-10  
Universal  
Interface  
Powerhorn Siren  
Connect to your  
Weatheradio’s  
external alarm  
terminals to  
operate a siren or  
flashing light.  
Connect to an X-10  
Appliance Module to act  
as an external alarm.  
Flashing  
Light  
External Antenna  
2-Conductor Cable  
Connect to your  
Weatheradio’s  
external antenna  
jack for clear, crisp  
reception.  
Use to connect your  
Weatheradio to an  
X-10 Universal  
Interface.  
Connect to  
an X-10  
Appliance  
Module to  
act as an  
external  
alarm.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship  
under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned  
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY  
TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,  
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE  
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,  
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-  
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless  
otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor;  
(b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All re-  
placed parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Ra-  
dioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty  
service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original war-  
ranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of  
the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other  
than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or  
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product  
removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations,  
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
12/99  
12-258  
AO0078AAA1  
05A03  
Printed in China  
RadioShack Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
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