Radio Shack Weather Radio - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
ˆ Contents
Features .................................................................................................................................. 3
FCC Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 4
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................................... 4
A Quick Look at Your Weatheradio ...................................................................................... 5
How Your Weatheradio Works .............................................................................................. 6
When a Weather Alert Occurs .......................................................................................... 6
New Alert Types ......................................................................................................... 6
NWS Weather Alert Descriptions ...................................................................................... 7
Understanding FIPS Codes .............................................................................................. 9
Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) ......................................................................... 9
Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 10
Powering the Weatheradio .............................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Weatheradio to AC Power .............................................................. 10
Installing the Backup Battery ................................................................................... 10
Placing the Weatheradio ................................................................................................. 10
Selecting a Location ................................................................................................ 11
Preparing the Antennas ........................................................................................... 11
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................. 11
Automatic Time Set .................................................................................................. 11
Manually Setting the Time ....................................................................................... 12
Selecting the Time Zone .......................................................................................... 12
Setting Up Daylight Saving Time ............................................................................. 12
Programming the Weatheradio ....................................................................................... 13
Testing the Weatheradio ................................................................................................. 14
Enabling/Disabling Alert Tones ....................................................................................... 15
Operation .............................................................................................................................. 16
Listening to a Weather Broadcast ................................................................................... 16
Using the Alarms ............................................................................................................. 16
Using Snooze .......................................................................................................... 16
Using the Sleep Timer ..................................................................................................... 16
Using the Radio ............................................................................................................... 17
Using the Memory ........................................................................................................... 17
Using Key Lock ............................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 18
Care ................................................................................................................................ 18
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 19
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