Radio Shack 12-259 owner manual Locking KEY, Selecting TRAVEL/HOME Mode

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Receiving Weather Alerts

Ô NOTE Ô

When the keypad is locked, the weatheradio do not response to any key operation. Unlock the keypad first to terminate alarm or alert sound.

Ô NOTE Ô

If the weatheradio is broadcasting, a reminder beep is generated in Travel mode but not generated in Home mode for signal loss.

When carrier is lost, auto channel rescan can be performed automatically in Travel mode.

LOCKING KEY

1.Press MENU once to enter menu mode.

2.Press f within two seconds. A long beep sounds and ìappears.

3.The keypad of the Weatheradiois now locked. Ô

4.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to unlock the keypad.

SELECTING TRAVEL/HOME MODE

There are two data receiving modes: Travel and Home. Press and hold TR/ HM for two seconds. The alert receiving mode switches between Travel and Home. With Travel selected, Îappears. With Home selected, Îdisappears.

When in Home Mode, the Weatheradiouses your default selections for channel selection, alert mode, missed alert reminder, and response location. The Weatheradiodoes not perform auto re-scan.Ô

When in Travel mode, the radio searches for the best channel. When a Signal Loss occurs and no channel is

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Contents Handheld NWR-Same Thank you for buyingRadioShack Portable Weatheradio . It usesContents HOW Your WEATHERADIO WorksInstalling Batteries PreparationUsing AC Power Power UP ResetTurning Power On and OFF Adjusting Voice and Tone VolumeProgramming the WEATHERADIO Attaching the Belt ClipSetting the Alarm Press MENU. The following functions can be setSetting the Clock Setting the AlarmSelecting Temperature Display Mode Selecting a ChannelSelecting Alert Mode Channel appear. Auto appears and the Weatheradio beepsENABLING/DISABLING Missed Alert Reminder Programming the Weatheradio‚ ENABLING/DISABLING Signal Loss Reminder Understanding the Fips Code Obtaining Your Area’s Fips Codes Response Location SelectionPress MENU. Then press e or d until Area Select appears Selects ALL Location the first time you turn it onLOC1 ------------appears. Otherwise, LOC and Fips codes Already programmed into that memory location appear For each additional Fips codeENABLING/DISABLING Alert Tones Programming the Weatheradio‚ Press g. Tone on or Tone OFF appears Weatheradio‚Viewing Signal Strength Receiving Weather AlertsSelecting TRAVEL/HOME Mode Locking KEYTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCheck Operation FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Wants YOU to KnowFCC Wants You to Know Specifications CareLimited Ninety-Day Warranty