Vector Stormtracker Series User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage: 12 volt DC
TV Channels: VHF-L: Channels 2-6
VHF-H: Channels 7-13
UHF: Channels 14-83
Radio Stations: AM: 530-1710 kHz
FM: 88-108 MHz
Weather: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450,
162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550 MHz
Weather Radio Sensitivity: 0.6µV@12dB SINAD
0.5µV@1050 Hz alert tone
Speaker: 8 ohm, 1W
Fuse: 2A, 125V
AC/DC Adapter: 120 Volt AC input, 12 Volt DC, 1200 mA output
DC Adapter: 12 Volt DC, 2 amps
Built-In Rechargeable
Battery: Ni-MH 3.6V, 600 mAh
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TV, AM/FM Weather Alert Radio, LED Lights
and Cell Phone Charger
VEC136
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Vector Stormtracker Series Specifications

General

Type	Weather Radio
Alerts	SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding)
Display	LCD
Frequency Range	162.400 MHz - 162.550 MHz
Channels	7
Power Source	Battery

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings

Key warnings regarding fire, electrical shock, and proper usage of the unit.

Cautions

Important precautions for operating the unit, including charging and adapter use.

Power System Overview

NOAA Weather Radio S.A.M.E. Functionality

Explanation of the NOAA Weather Radio system and S.A.M.E. technology.

Unit Power Supply Options

Details on how the unit is powered and its backup system.

Charging and Recharging the Backup Power System

120 Volt AC Charging

Instructions for charging the unit via 120V AC adapter.

Dynamo Hand-Crank Charging

Guide to using the hand-crank for emergency power generation.

Programming the Unit

Setting Time, Date, and Alarm Clock

Procedure for setting the unit's clock, date, and alarm.

Setting S.A.M.E. County Codes

Guide to program the unit for specific S.A.M.E. alert monitoring.

Setting the Alert Mode

Configures the unit's response to S.A.M.E. alerts.

Operating the Emergency/Weather Radio

Listening to the 7-Channel NOAA Weather Radio

How to tune into NOAA weather broadcasts.

Using the S.A.M.E. Emergency/Weather Alert Feature

Guide to utilizing the S.A.M.E. alert system for notifications.

Cell Phone Charging

Cell Phone Charging Cautions

Important warnings about cell phone charging compatibility and device damage.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Unit

Instructions for cleaning the unit's screen and lights.

Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing the unit's fuse and adapter plug fuse.

Battery Replacement and Disposal

Guidance on battery replacement and proper disposal.