Realistic-Weatheradio.pdf

Weatheradio Alert (120-0140) Features Faxback Doc. # 47648

Your REALISTIC WEATHERADIO ALERT is specially designed to receive weather reports broadcast 24 hours a day by the National Weather Service. Special stations provide most of the United States with continuous news of weather conditions and forecasts; your Weatheradio Alert receives their transmissions from up to 50 miles away! These stations operate at 162.55, 162.475, or 162.40 MHz.

In addition to reception of weather information, this radio incorporates a special alarm circuit that sounds when an emergency weather situation exists. The local National Weather Service transmission broadcasts a special signal that triggers this circuit automatically.

The built-in siren alarm operates at full power regardless of the volume control setting and is ready to be triggered anytime the red standby LED is lit. An optional lock-on for the siren alarm is available to provide a continuous alarm for maximum warning. The red standby LED flashes in addition to the siren after the alarm is broadcast.

A convenient alarm TEST button lets you check for proper operation of the siren alarm. Your Weatheradio Alert comes with both line cord and telescoping rod antennas for best reception.

In case of AC power failure, the unit switches automatically to the internal battery thus assuring you of complete weather alert protection (especially during those critical power-out situations).

Your Weatheradio Alert is crystal-controlled for tuning accuracy (crystal not replaceable).

CONTROLS AND FEATURES:

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Telescopic Antenna

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER, OR BACK NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Weatheradio Alert

(120-0140) Operation Faxback Doc. # 47649

Weather Broadcast Reception

1. Uncoil the power cable and plug it into a source of 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power. Rotate the VOLUME control toward the rear of the unit to turn the unit on. Set to about mid position.
2. Set the ANTENNA switch (on the bottom) to LINE.
3. Press the WEATHER bar.
4. Set the CHANNEL switch (on the bottom) to the position that produces the loudest voice signal. Adjust VOLUME for a comfortable listening level.

Note: If you are in a fringe reception area, the signal may be broken or noisy. In such a case, set the ANTENNA switch (on the bottom) to ROD. Grasp the black and end cap of the antenna, unsnap it from its holder and rotate the antenna to the vertical position. Then extend the antenna to its full length by gently pulling upward on the cap. If reception is still not clear, try locating the unit near an outside wall or window for improved reception.

Alert Operation

1. Follow the steps above. This ensures that the unit is adjusted properly for the local National Weather Service frequency and positioned for best reception.
2. Check the red LED. Whenever the unit is plugged into an operating AC outlet and the VOLUME is on, the red standby LED will be on. This LED tells you the unit is ready to be triggered by the National Weather Service. In the event of a weather emergency, the National Weather Service will broadcast a special electronic triggering signal that causes the standby LED to flash and turns on a powerful siren alarm inside your Weatheradio Alert. This warns you that emergency weather information is being broadcast.
3. Push the WEATHER bar to hear emergency information; adjust VOLUME for a comfortable listening level. Pressing the WEATHER bar stops the siren alarm (until another alert is broadcast). The trigger signal is broadcast for 10 seconds, so if you push the WEATHER bar after the siren starts sounding, you'll hear the trigger signal first, and then

the emergency information.

4. Push the ALERT bar to return the unit to the standby condition. The standby LED will come on again. (You don't need to adjust VOLUME. The siren alarm comes on at full power automatically, regardless of VOLUME setting.)
5. Note: If the ALERT LOCK is on, the siren alarm sounds continuously when the trigger signal is broadcast, until you press the WEATHER bar. If the ALERT LOCK is off, the siren alarm sounds only while the trigger signal is broadcast for the normal 10 seconds. The red standby LED flashes in both settings when a trigger signal is broadcast.

When the ALERT LOCK is on, once an alert is broadcast the siren alarm stays on until you press the WEATHER bar. So, if you come in from a shopping trip, the alarm will still be sounding if there was an alert broadcast while you were out. Press the WEATHER bar to turn off the siren and listen for more emergency information; push the ALERT bar again to return the unit to standby condition to receive another alert.

Alarm Test

Anytime the unit is ON and in the standby condition, you can test the alarm by pushing the TEST bar and holding it down one