Operation

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1.Battery Selection Switch – Select “Non-rechargeable” (NB) or “Rechargeable” (RB) for power backup.

2.DC Power Jack – Connect AC Adapter or 12V DC from car cigarette adapter (not included).

3.Remote Alert Jack – Two-wire terminal block provides contact closure to activate external devices.

4.Alert Audio Out Jack – 3.5mm Audio Jack allows you to connect to Public Address system or two-way radios for special applications.

5.External Antenna Jack/Connector – RCA Jack allows you to connect to optional external antenna (not included).

6.Integrated Telescopic Antenna – Fully extend the antenna and orient it vertically for best reception.

7.“Watch” Indicator (Yellow) – Indicating that a “Watch” type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the Alert Table for details.

8.“Warning” Indicator (Red) – Indicating that a “Warning” type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to Alert Table for details.

9.“Statement” Indicator (Green) – Indicating that a “Statement” type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the Alert Table for details.

10.Alert On/Off Switch – CAUTION: The switch must be in ON position in order to receive an alert. However, if the user wants to operate the unit solely for the pur- pose of listening to voice weather broadcasts, the switch could be turned to OFF position to avoid annoy- ance from the alert tone activation from NOAA weekly test broadcast.

11.Function (Scroll) Knob – Allows you to scroll “Up” and “Down” through option selections when the radio is in programming mode.

12.LCD Display – Displays time and alert messages. Also used to display different options when you are programming the unit.

13.Emergency Radio On/Off Button – Allows you to un- mute the loudspeaker and listen to the 24 hours voice broadcast of the National Weather Service. The func- tion will go on and off alternatively every time you press the button.

14.Stop Alert Tone Button – When the radio receives an alert, it activates the alert tone. Press this button to stop the alert tone. The radio will then revert to standby mode.

15.“ < ” Button – Scroll “Up” through option selections when the radio is in programming mode. Scroll to the right 2 digits when programming the 6 digit FIPS codes.

16.“ < ” Button – Scroll “Down” through option selections when the radio is in programming mode. Scroll to the left 2 digits when programming the 6 digit FIPS codes.

17.Program Button – Press once to put the radio into programming mode. Press once again to revert to nor- mal operation after completing programming.

18.Enter Button – Allows you to confirm the option selec- tion made through “scroll” buttons and store the selec- tion into the unit’s internal memory.

19.Volume Control – Controls listening volume and remote output volume level. This control will not affect the volume level of the alert tone.

20.Battery Compartment – Open the cover to install or

replace the battery.