OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE WR-10
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The WR-10 Weather Max gives you two products in one. You have a combination AM/FM
broadcast radio. You also have a 24-hour a day National Weather Service monitor. A complete
information system in the palm of your hands.
The Weather Max has a full tone alert signaling system built in. When the National Weather
Service issues an emergency report, they transmit a special tone. This tone is picked up by your
WR-10 to provide you instant emergency weather information. Your WR-10 will advise you of
special weather warnings even if you are listening to standard AM or FM broadcasts.
The WR-10 has an emergency battery backup system for use if you lose power. It will provide up
to six hours of operation if power fails. It also allows the WR-10 to be used as a temporary
portable to take on trips, picnics to the beach, etc.
The WR-10 provides a new concept in high performance Weather Monitors combined with the
information and entertainment of an AM-FM radio.
FEATURES
• VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National Weather Service channels in the
162 MHz FM band – Provides 24-hour-a-day National Weather Service information from
seven different channels for maximum reception possible (in areas where available)
• AM-FM Reception – Receives standard AM and FM commercial broadcast stations.~
Special system interrupts broadcast reception for emergency weather warnings.
• Alert monitor system receives special tones transmitted by National Weather Service
stations warning of dangerous weather conditions – When the alert feature is activated,
the receiver remains in a standby mode. As special tones are received, the receiver
automatically activates itself to warn you of dangerous weather conditions.
• User-selectable warning system – Your choice of led only, led & alarm or voice only
• Weather Button – large touch-bar turns unit from alert mode to full time monitoring.
• High Performance Chassis – Receives weather broadcasts up to 50 miles from
transmitter.
• Test Button – Permits testing of alert system.
• Large Top-Firing Speaker – Directs alerts and audio toward listener.
• Emergency Powered – Uses a single 9-volt battery (optional). -Makes unit completely
portable.
• Telescopic Antenna – Provides maximum range reception-up to 50 miles-folds down for
easy transport.
• Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output.
• External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional extended range base antenna or a
mobile antenna.
• External Power Jack – Allows use of AC adapter (included) or DC cigarette lighter
power cord (optional) to run off a car or boat battery.
• Compact, Ultra Modern Styling – Small enough to take along; looks good anywhere.
• External Alert Jack – Allows control of other alerting devices.