Acu-Rite #08560 Edit Channel, Edit Time/Date, Edit Alerts, Edit Alert Mode, Troubleshooting

MANUAL SETUP

2. Edit Channel

Enter into “EDIT CHANNEL” If you wish to manually select a channel. The display will read “SELECT CHANNEL _”, press the “ ” or “ ” navigation buttons to select one of the seven NOAA broadcast channels. If you wish to select your recommended channel, visit the NOAA website and review the table to find the correct weather band channel for your area. Find your state, and then search the list for your county.

www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/index.htm

3. Edit Time/Date

To edit the time zone, DST preference,Time, and Date, enter into “EDIT TIME/DATE.” Use the navigation buttons to adjust each selection and the “OK” button to confirm your selections. (refer to page 10 for more details on time and date settings).

4. Edit Alerts

Your Acurite Weather Alert Radio gives you the ability to fine tune which alerts you want to be notified of. Enter into “EDIT ALERTS” menu to remove or add specific advisories or watches you want to be notified of.

When in the Edit alert menu, an alert message will scroll across the display. Press the “ ” button to toggle the alert on ( bell icon shown for ON status ) or off ( no bell icon shown for OFF status)

Warnings cannot be turned off, but are shown so you can get a complete picture of which alerts you will receive.

5. Edit Alert Mode

Some NOAA broadcasts do not generate the initial ALERT TONE before the alert message. The AcuRite Weather Radio will automatically generate the tone before the message if “ALERT MODE” is set to “ON”.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Solution
	Make sure the POWER MODE switch is in the
	desired position (standard batteries or hand
No Power	crank power)
	If the radio is being powered by standard
	alkaline batteries, make sure they are fresh.
	With the NOAA radio “ON”, standard
	batteries will only last about 3 days.
	If the radio is being powered by “HAND
	CRANK” alone, you need to charge the
	battery pack with the HAND CRANK.
	Check that the volume is adjusted up to an
No Sound	audible level. If any external
	speaker/headphones are plugged into the
From Speaker	headphone jack, the main speaker is
	bypassed and will NOT sound until external
	speaker/headphones are unplugged.
	Relocate the radio for better reception.
	Make sure the radio is located near an
	external wall window for best reception. If
	you are in a weak reception area, you will
	need to pay special attention that the radio
Static When “Listen”	is placed near a window and at a high
button is pressed	placement for best reception possible.
	Ensure that the radio is set to the correct
	channel for proper reception. You may need
	to change the channel. Refer to Quick
	Setup: Channel Setup (page 10) to
	automatically rescan for the strongest
	channel. Contact the NWS to make certain
	they are currently broadcasting.
	Make sure you have programmed in the
The radio is	correct S.A.M.E# (FIPS code) for your area.
not responding	Contact the NWS to make certain they are
	currently broadcasting.
to weather alerts
	Extend the antennea for best reception.

TO RESET RADIO TO FACTORY DEFAULTS:

press the “ ”, “” and “LISTEN” buttons at the same time and select “OK”. NOTE: You will need to remove and reinsert the batteries for the RESET to take effect.

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