La Crosse Technology 810-106 User Manual

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CONTENTS
810-106 FAQS ........................................................................................................................... 1
Weather Radio .......................................................................................................................... 1
Power Requirement ............................................................................................................ 1
Charging ............................................................................................................................... 1
ON/OFF Function ................................................................................................................. 2
Set Time ............................................................................................................................... 2
Radio Modes ......................................................................................................................... 2
Tune or Auto-scan .............................................................................................................. 2
Weather Band Channels .................................................................................................... 3
Weather Band Standby ...................................................................................................... 3
Weather Alerts..................................................................................................................... 3
Volume .................................................................................................................................. 3
AM or FM Radio ................................................................................................................... 3
White LED Light ................................................................................................................... 4
Reset Radio .......................................................................................................................... 4
Antenna ................................................................................................................................ 4
Optional Earphones (not included) .................................................................................. 4
Weather Radio
Power Requirement
 Rechargeable Battery: LIR123/600MAH (included)
Charging
 When the low battery symbol displays, charge the radio by solar/hand
crank/USB.
 Turn off the radio before charging.
 The red LED-charging indicator will illuminate to indicate the radio is being
charged.
 Green light will indicate it is charged. (the light will not stay on when not
charging).
SOLAR:
 Place the unit outside with the solar panel in direct sun.

La Crosse Technology 810-106 Specifications

General

Brand	La Crosse Technology
Model	810-106
Category	Weather Radio
Display Type	LCD
Radio Bands Supported	NOAA Weather Band
Power Source	AC Adapter
Alerts	Weather Alerts
Frequency Range	162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz
Backup Power	3 AA batteries (not included)
Antenna	Built-in telescopic antenna

Summary

Weather Radio Power and Charging

Solar Charging

Charge the radio by placing it outside with the solar panel in direct sun. Full charge takes 10-12 hours.

Hand Crank Charging

Extend and rotate the crank clockwise at 130 cycles/minute for 1 minute to get 30 minutes of power.

USB Charging

Use the mini USB port to charge the radio or other external devices. Max 5.0V, 500MA.

Radio Operation Basics

ON/OFF Function

Press and release the POWER button to turn the radio ON or OFF.

Set Time

Hold MODE for 5 seconds to enter menu. Use TUNE to adjust, MODE to confirm settings.

Radio Modes

Press MODE to toggle between AM, FM, and WB radio modes.

Tune or Auto-scan

Use TUNE buttons to adjust frequency or press/hold to auto-scan.

Weather Band Features

Weather Band Channels

Supports 7 NOAA weather band frequencies from 162.400MHz to 162.550MHz.

Weather Band Standby

Silences weather radio until an alert sounds. Enter by holding MODE for 3 seconds.

Weather Alerts

During an alert, backlight turns red, volume increases to 16 for 5 mins.

Volume Control

Use -/VOL to decrease and +/VOL to increase the volume.

Radio Reception and Controls

AM/FM Radio Reception

Supports worldwide AM (520-1710 kHz) and FM (64-108 MHz) bands.

White LED Light

Press LIGHT button to turn the white LED light ON or OFF.

Reset Radio

If display is blank, charge battery then press the reset button.

Antenna Usage

Extend and rotate antenna, place near a window for best signal reception.

Optional Earphones

Plug 3.5mm earphones into the jack for private listening.