Radio Shack 12-519 manual Contents

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Contents
Contents
Package Contents ........................................................................................................3
Features .........................................................................................................................3
Setup ..................................................................................................................4
Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................4
Power your Radio ..........................................................................................................6
Install Backup Batteries .............................................................................................6
Use the Antenna ............................................................................................................7
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................8
Set the Clock .................................................................................................................8
Set the Alarm.................................................................................................................8
When the Alarm Sounds ...........................................................................................8
Using the Radio .............................................................................................................8
Set Radio Station Memory ........................................................................................9
Using the Weather Radio .........................................................................................9
Set Weather Channel Memory ..................................................................................9
Viewing Weather Alerts ..........................................................................................10
Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas .........................................................................10
Using Skywarn .............................................................................................................10
Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ......................................................11
Advanced Operation ........................................................................................12
Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................12
Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF .............................................................................15
Connecting an External Alert ......................................................................................15
Restoring Factory Default Settings .............................................................................15
Additional Information .....................................................................................16
NWS Alert Descriptions ..............................................................................................16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ...........................................................................19
Specifications...............................................................................................................22
Care .............................................................................................................................22
Service and Repair .......................................................................................................22
FCC Information ..........................................................................................................23
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................24