Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio. Contents Contents Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 3 Features......................................................................................................................... 3 Setup ..................................................................................................................4 Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................ 4 Power your Radio .......................................................................................................... 6 Install Backup Batteries.............................................................................................6 Use the Antenna............................................................................................................ 7 Basic Operation..................................................................................................8 Set the Clock ................................................................................................................. 8 Set the Alarm................................................................................................................. 8 When the Alarm Sounds ........................................................................................... 8 Using the Radio.............................................................................................................8 Set Radio Station Memory........................................................................................9 Using the Weather Radio ......................................................................................... 9 Set Weather Channel Memory.................................................................................. 9 Viewing Weather Alerts ..........................................................................................10 Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas.........................................................................10 Using Skywarn.............................................................................................................10 Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ......................................................11 Advanced Operation........................................................................................12 Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................12 Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF.............................................................................15 Connecting an External Alert......................................................................................15 Restoring Factory Default Settings.............................................................................15 Additional Information.....................................................................................16 NWS Alert Descriptions ..............................................................................................16 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...........................................................................19 Specifications...............................................................................................................22 Care.............................................................................................................................22 Service and Repair.......................................................................................................22 FCC Information..........................................................................................................23 Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................24 2 Package Contents • Radio • AC Adapter • BNC-to-Phono Adapter • User’s Guide • Quick Start Features • Multifunctional design: alarm clock, radio, and weather radio • Receive FM, AM, seven NOAA weather channels, and Skywarn reports. • Digital SAME technology. • Programmed with all U.S. states and counties. • Sixteen alert volume levels. • Separate daytime and night time alert volume settings. • Different color LEDs indicate if the alert is a warning (red), watch (orange), or advisory (yellow). • Alert reminder lets you know if you’ve missed an incoming transmission. • Alert notifications display as text and can sound as tone or tone with voice. • Auxiliary input enables you to play an MP3 player or other device through the radio speakers. • Dual alarm clock can be set for two people to wake up at different times. • Choose an alarm to wake you up: FM, AM, or alarm tone. • Battery indicators. • 60-hour battery backup. • Recharges Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. • Bilingual display: English or Spanish. Setup Setup Understanding Your Radio Telescopic Antenn...