Radio Shack 12-519 manual Using the Weather Radio, Set Radio Station Memory

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Set Radio Station Memory

1.Press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2. The selected band indicator appears on the left side of the display.

2.Press or to find a station.

3.Briefly hold a memory button (M1–M5) until the selected memory indicator (M1M5) appears on the right side of the display.

You can store up to five channels each for AM1, AM2, FM1, and FM2.

4.To listen to a preset station, press AM or FM to toggle between AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2, then press one of memory buttons M1–M5.

Using the Weather Radio

Press WX to listen to the weather radio. The radio will select the last channel used.

Manual Scan – Press WX, then press or .

Auto Scan – Press WX and then briefly hold

or until the channels start to change. The radio stops when it finds the channel with strongest signal strength.

nNotes:

All seven NOAA weather channels are preprogrammed on your radio. If the radio cannot find a signal, it will keep scanning.

If the weather signal is lost, WARNING and ADVISORY alert indicators flash alternately, and WATCH indicator lights.

If you are having trouble finding a weather signal, try adjusting the antenna or moving the radio to a different location. You may need to install an external antenna. See “External Antenna” on page 7.

If the radio has not received a SAME alert signal (including test or demo signals) for 10 days or longer, a warning message will scroll on the display: “10 days have lapsed since last message received. Check reception.” See “How do I test my radio?” on page 20.

Basic Operation

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Contents All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn Contents Features Package ContentsSetup Understanding Your RadioRight Panel Back Panel Clock FM/AM/ WX Power your Radio Install Backup BatteriesRecycle Rechargeable Batteries Telescopic Antenna External Antenna Use the AntennaUsing the Radio Set the AlarmWhen the Alarm Sounds Basic OperationSet Radio Station Memory Using the Weather RadioSet Weather Channel Memory Viewing Weather AlertsReceiving Alerts for Specific Areas Skywarn Using SkywarnAbout Skywarn Programming Skywarn Channels into MemoryAdvanced Operation Changing Radio SettingsAdvanced Operation 16 for a list of alert events Connecting an External Alert Restoring Factory Default SettingsTurning Audible Alerts On or Off NWS Alert Descriptions Additional InformationAdvancedAdditional InfoOperation Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Watch Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How do I test my radio? AdvancedAdditional InfoOperation Specifications Service and RepairCare FCC Information Limited Warranty