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Radio Shack 12-261 User Manual

Radio Shack 12-261
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OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
© 2003 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.
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Desktop SAME
Weatheradio
®
12-261
Liquid Crystal Display
a large, easy-to-read
display shows alert
and channel
information.
e
,
d
,
f
,
g
Press to navigate
programming menus.
MENU — Press to select
programming options.
CLOCK — Press to set the
clock and alarm time.
WEATHER/SNOOZE — Press
to listen to a broadcast. Press to
stop the alarm from sounding or
to snooze.
STATEMENT/
WATCH/WARNING
LEDs — Light to
indicate the severity of
a weather alert.

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Radio Shack 12-261 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRadio Shack
Model12-261
CategoryWeather Radio
WX Bands (MHz)162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, 162.550
DisplayLCD
SquelchYes
Channels7
Power SourceBattery
Battery TypeAA
AlertsWeather alerts
SpeakerBuilt-in
AntennaTelescoping

Summary

How Your Weatheradio Works

Preparation and Setup

Obtaining FIPS Codes

Guides on how to obtain necessary FIPS codes from RadioShack or NWS.

Connecting Power and Battery

AC Power Connection

Provides instructions for connecting the AC adapter for device power.

Backup Battery Installation

Details how to install a 9V battery for backup power.

Programming Overview

Initial Programming Steps

Details the process of testing the Weatheradio and restoring factory settings.

Channel Setup Procedures

Automatic Channel Search

Explains how to automatically scan for the strongest weather channels.

Alert Type Setup

Voice vs. Tone Alerts

Details how to select between voice and tone alert responses for weather broadcasts.

Alert Reminders and Signals

Missed Alert Reminder

Configures the device to beep periodically if an alert was missed.

Signal Loss Reminder

Sets up a reminder if the channel signal becomes weak or is lost.

Response Location Settings

Configuring Response Location

Allows setting the device to receive alerts for ALL, SINGLE, or MULTIPLE programmed FIPS codes.

Response Location Configuration

Multiple Location Programming

Storing Multiple FIPS Codes

Explains how to program up to nine FIPS codes for receiving alerts from multiple areas.

Operation and Initial Start-up

Connecting to Power

Outlines connecting the Weatheradio to power to begin operation.

Automatic Channel Searching

Describes the initial channel searching process upon power-up.

Alerts and Broadcasts

Troubleshooting Guide

Power, Sound, and Response Issues

Addresses common problems related to power, audio output, and device response.

Broadcast and Signal Problems

Helps resolve issues with receiving broadcasts, alert tone intermittency, and signal loss.

NWS Alert Descriptions

NWS Alert Descriptions Continued

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