First Alert Public Alert WX-150

Model WX-150 - User’s Manual
Public Alert
TM
Radio
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First Alert Public Alert WX-150 Specifications

General

Brand	First Alert
Model	WX-150
Category	Portable Radio
Type	Weather Alert Radio
Channels	7 NOAA channels
Display	LCD
Frequency Range	162.400 - 162.550 MHz
Power Source	AC Adapter
Backup Power	Battery backup

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Care and Maintenance

90-Day Limited Warranty

SERVICE PROCEDURE

FCC NOTICE TO USERS

INTRODUCTION

How it works

Trouble Shooting

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Alert Description Table

Handicapped Accessories

Wall Mount Installation

Description of controls and functions

WX-150 Menu Tree

Using the Alarm Clock

Appendix A - Notes and Tips

Battery Installation

Setting the Siren Mode

Setting up your Public Alert radio

Choosing a place for your radio

Guide on selecting the optimal location for the radio for best reception.

Connecting the Power

Instructions for powering the unit via AC adapter or DC car adapter.

Adding Alerts

Setting the Siren Volume

Setting the Clock and Calendar

Siren Test

Selecting the Weather Band Channel

Set Keytone

Setting the Alarm Clock

Setting the Alert Mode

Set Backlight

Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.)

What is a FIPS Code?

Explains the six-digit FIPS code for area-specific alerts and how to find it.

S.A.M.E. Programming

COUNTY CODE

Steps to program location-specific FIPS codes for alerts to filter reception.

TEST SIGNAL FROM NOAA