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Weather Station Alarm Clock
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Instruction Manual
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Parts List
Section1:WeatherStation& WirelessSensor
2 Battery Installation & Setup
6 Alarm Clock
7 Weather Forecast
Section2: WeatherAlert Radio
8 Battery Installation
11 Overview
15 Quick Setup
FIPSCode Entry, Channel Setup, Time zone, DST
Current Time Setting, Current Date Setting
18 Reception
18 ListenModes
19 Receiving Alerts
19 Silencing Alerts
19 Viewing Alert Message History
20 Volume Control, Backlight, Scroll Rate, Headphone Jack
21 Manual Setup
Edit FIPSCode, Edit Channel, Edit Time/Date, Edit Alerts
23 Reference: Weather Radio Alert Descriptions
Section3: TroubleshootingandReference
30 Troubleshooting - Weahter Station
31 Troubleshooting - Weather Radio
32 Specifications
Introduction
The AcuRite®weather station/alarm clock features a patented
weather forecast for your specific area, as well as barometric
pressure and time & date displays. The weather station also
displays the outdoor temperature and humidity, which it receives
from the included battery powered wireless outdoor sensor.
The AcuRite® weather alert radio will receive encoded civil and
weather emergency alert messages from the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio
broadcast towers. These broadcast stations are located all over
North Amaerica. Thisweather alert radio uses Specific Area
Message Encoding (S.A.M.E) to identify specific areas, like a
county or localized area of a state. Thistechnology limitsthe
occurrence of "false alarms", that is, alert messages that do not
apply to your area.
When an official alert is received, the radio will automatically
switch on and you will hear the tone and audio voice broadcast.
The alert type and message will scroll across the display. One of
the color-coded LED'swill also illuminate- signifying which type of
message has been received; "Advisory" is yellow, "Watch" is
orange and "Warning" is red.
The Weather Alert Radio includes an AC power dock integrated
into a weather station & alarm clock. The dock is the primary
power source for the radio. In an emergency, you may need to
take the radio with you to a safe area , the radio features a
battery compartment for holding standard alkaline batteries (not
included). This feature also provides backup power for the radio
in the event of a power failure. Additionally it offers the
convenience of taking the radio with you for outdoor activities.
Please read through this manual to learn more about this AcuRite®
product. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Introduction
Parts Listmodel 08575/08580
1. Weather station/alarm clock
2. Wireless outdoor sensor
3. Weather alert radio with removable belt clip
3. AC power adapter
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1 2 3
Setup-WeatherStation
BatteryChoice& TemperatureRange
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Extended periods of cold temperatures ( below -4°F/ -20°C ) can cause
alkaline batteries to function improperly. Thiswillcause the outdoor
wireless sensor to stop transmittingtemperature readings. Use lithium
batteries in these low temperature conditions to ensure continued
operation for wireless sensors placed outdoors.
LITHIUM_..,.. __
BATTERIES.... _..._Iii
ALKALINE
BATTERIES
A/B/C Wireless Selection
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(70°C) 158°F I
Toallow for more than one weather station and wireless sensor
network to be used in close rroximity, the display unit and the
wireless sensor have a smal switch fabeled "A B C" within the
battery compartments. This switch selects one of 3 wireless modes
to use, and both switchs MUSTbe set in matching positions (either A,
B, or C) fore wireless communication to take place successfully.
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Setup-WeatherStation
InstallingBatteries-WirelessSensor
Remove the battery
compartment cover.
Install 2 fresh "AA"
batteries as shown here.
BATTERIESMUSTBE
INSTALLEDFORTHE
SENSORTO OPERATE
8 SET"ABC" SWITCHTO MATCH
DISPLAY"ABC" SWITCHSELECTION r;;;\
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InstallingBatteries-WeatherStation
Remove the battery compartment cover. Install3 fresh "AA"
batteries to be used as backup batteries in case of a power
outage. Plug in AC power Adaptor.
ACadapter
8 SET"ABC" SWITCHTO MATCH
SENSOR"ABC" SWITCHSELECTION
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Setup-WeatherStation
Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the
wireless sensor and the weather station. The wireless sensor MUST be
placed less than 330 feet (100 meters) away from the weather station.
This product uses radio frequency for communication, which is
susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large
metallic items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3 feet (.91
m) away from aBpliances ( TV,microwave, radios, etc. ) or obiects that
may interfere w1tlithe wireless communication ( large metal surfaces,
thick stone walls, etc. ).
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Placementof WeatherStation
Place the weather station in a dry area free of dirt and dust on
a table top or other flat surface. Keep the display
unit/weather radio away from moisture. Choose a location at
least 3 feet away from other electronics for best wireless
operation and reception of the NOAA weather radio signal.
Placementof Sensor
The wireless sensor MUST BEPLACEDOUTDOORS to observe
outdoor temperatures. The wireless sensor must be placed less
than 330 feet (100 meters) from the weather station. The
wireless sensor is water resistant and is designed for general
outdoor use. However, to extend the life of the product, P.lace
the wireless sensor in an area protected from direct weather
elements. To ensure an accurate outdoor temP.erature
measurement, be sure the wireless sensor is placed out of
direct sunlight and away from any heat sources.
There are 2 placement options for the wireless sensor. You may
hang it using one of the two integrated hang holes, or use
string (not included) to hang it from a suital:ile location like a
well covered tree branch.
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Setup-WeatherStation
Aboutthe SelfSettinglntelli-Time®Clock
This product is equipped with lntelli-Time®technology which is
pre-programmed with the correct time and date. lntelli-Time®
technology instructs the clock and calendar to set itself once batteries
are installed. All you need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight
Saving Time preferences. The clock will automatically set itself and
change automatically for Daylight Saving Time.
WeatherStation: BasicSetup
Press AND HOLDthe "SET" button for 5 seconds to enter into basic set
mode. The time zone (default is EST)will begin blinking.
To adjust the currently selected (flashing) preference item, press and
release the ",.." or " ..." buttons. To save your adjustments, press and
release the "SET" button again to move on to adjusting the next
preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIMEZONE ( PSTMST CST ESTAST HASTAKST)
AUTO DST(Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDARMONTH
CALENDARDATE
CALENDARYEAR
UNITS (°For 0 C)
You will automatically exit SETMODE and into normal operaton mode
if no entries are changed for 30 seconds. You may enter basic setup
mode again at any time by pressing AND HOLDING the "SET" button.
DAY/MONTH DISPLAYOPTIONAL
The calendar alphanumeric display area can display either the DAY
(FRI)or the MONTH (AUG). Press and release the "SET" button when
in normal operation mode to switch between DAYor MONTH display.
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Use-WeatherStation
AlarmClock
Thisweather station features an integrated alarm dock with 2-stage
alarm sound. When the alarm first sounds, it will ring with a more gentle
crescendo polyphonic sound. Ifthe initial alarm does not wake you after
10 minutes (if the alarm is not turned off or snooze is not depressed), the
alarm will automatically switch to the LOUDERalarm tone until turned
off.
LOUDERALARMTONE
GENTLEALARMTONE
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FIRST10 MINUTES AFTER10 MINUTES
TOSETALARMCLOCKTIME
To set the alarm, press AND HOLDthe "1<~1
>J" button for 5 seconds to
enter into alarm dock program mode. The display will flash the currently
set alarm dock time HOUR and the "SET" indicator will be illuminated.
Press the "...,.."or "•" buttons to adjust the hour up or down (note the
AM/PM indicator). Press the "SET" button to confirm the HOUR setting
and move on to adjusting the MINUTESin the same manner. Press the
"SET" button again to confirm your MINUTESsetting and exit alarm
dock time set mode.
TUE TIME
ALARM
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ON
TOTURNALARMON/OFF
To turn the alarm ON, press AND RELEASEthe "1ut:i>lJ"button. The
display will briefly flash the currently programmed alarm dock time for
reference, then will return to normal display mode with the current time
display. NOTE that the ALARMCLOCK area of the display will now
read "ON", indicating that the alarm dock will sound at the
programmed alarm dock time.
To turn alarm OFF, press AND RELEASEthe "1<~1
11"button. NOTE that the
ALARMCLOCK area of the display will now read "OFF."
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WeatherForecast
FORECAST:14daylearningmode
Thisweather forecast has a patented "fourteen day learning mode"
calibration process. During this learning mode the weather forecaster
will make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the
forecast. Once the 14 day learning mode process is complete, the
weather forecast should be ready for superior operation.
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...after 3 days ...half.way ...one day
completed togo
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FORECAST:futureforecasticon
The weather station features a weather forecast icon which gives you
the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on
an advanced algorithm that observes the changes in barometric
pressure and temperature. The FORECASTicon will then predict the
future (next 12 to 24 hours) weather forecast. Thisweather station
will provide the most accurate forecast that a single station weather
instrument can provide.
Backlight
TO TURN BACKLIGHTON/OFF: Press the "SNOOZE/LIGHT" button.
ADJUST BACKLIGHTBRIGHTNESS:Press the"...,.." or"•" buttons to
make the weather station backlight dimmer or brighter.
NOTICE:Backlight is momentary ONLY when operaing solely on battery power to
conserve batteries. Dimmer can NOT be adjusted when in SETmode, only under
normal operation.
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Install-WeatherRadio
InstallingBatteries
REMOVE BELTCLIP
REMOVE
BATTERY
COVER
INSTALLTHREE(3)
"AA" STANDARD
ALKALINE
BATTERIES
After installing batteries, the weather report audio will automatically
turn on. Ifyou wish to silence the weather report audio, press the
"LISTEN" button.
NOTE:Thepowerdockisthe mainpowersourcefor thisweather
radio.The batteries provide backup power in the event of a power
outage and allow you to move quickly and take your radio with you
to a safe location during an emergency.
The internal radio is always "listening" for alerts, even when the
audio speaker is silenced. This requires substantial power, as a result,
the weather radio will last approximately 3 days on battery power
alone.
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Install-WeatherRadio
PowerDock
After powering on the radio and choosing placement, you will need
to place the radio in the weather station dock to supply main power
to the Weather Radio. When docking the weather radio, note the
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", icon will display- indicating the radio is docked correctly and is
being powered through the weather station dock, leaving your radio
batteries fresh for an on-the-go emergency.
BATIERY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior toSAFDY:
battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an
extended period of time. Followthe polarity(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used
batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in
fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mixold and new batteries or types
of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT
recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuitthe supply terminals.
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IMPORTANT!
Thisweather radio, dock, and AC adapter are NOT waterproof.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to the unit, do
not expose this product to rain, moisture, or immerse in water.
This product has the capability to operate with three (3) 1.5v
"AA" alkaline batteries. Use of rechargeable batteries are not
recommended. This radio and it's power dock do NOT contain
charging circuits and will NOT charge or supply power to the
batteries.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT disassemble or
modify this product. Take this product to manufacturer authorized
service personnel when service or repair work is required.
Opening the case of the radio or the power dock/ adapter voids
the warranty. This product contains NO user serviceable parts.
TESTYOUR SIGNAL RECEPTIONBEFORERELYINGON THIS
DEVICEIN EMERGENCIES. RECEPTIONof the TESTis the best
way to ensure your radio will have proper reception during an
emergency. The national weather service (NWS) conducts a
required weekly test (RWT) of NOAA all hazards weather alert
radios every Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 noon (central
time), when weather permits.
The test consists of the RWTSAME code, a short tone and
message explaining the test. If adverse weather prevents the test
from being broadcasted on Wed., it is postponed until the next
day with good weather. Ifthe test is not conducted by Friday, it is
postponed until the following Wednesday.
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LANYARD/
ATTACHMENT
POINT
MENU
BUTTON
NAVIGATION
BUTTONS
YELLOWLIGHT:
ADVISORY
ORANGELIGHT:
WATCH
LISTEN
BUTTON
( HEADPHONEJACK
REMOVABLE
BELTCLIP
BATTERY
POWERDOCK COMPARTMENT
CONTACTPOINTS
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Overview- WeatherRadio
DisplayFeatures ALERT DISPLAYBACKLIGHT RADIOREADYINDICATOR
INDICATORLIGHTS The LCDfeatures a blue Will display when the
b_ack_lightfor easy night radio determines the
v1ewmg reception of the currently
selected channel is
optimal.
CURRENTCHANNEL
Displays the currently
selected channel. There MESSAGE AREADISPLAY
are 7 total weather This area is used to
channel fres:1uencies. The disP,lay the fY.P.eof alert
channel witli the strongest anc:Itile spec1tic alert
reception is selected ADVISORY WAT H WARNING issued, as well as the
automatically in QUICK SETUP. menu text area.
CH I DOCKEDINDICATOR
MENUMODEINDICATOR This icon indicates when
the unit is securely placed
This icon indicates when TORt~R]OWR in the power dock and the
you are in menu mode. power contacts are
~1~8Rv0•c:JII)))1.1+ connected.
SILENCEDAUTOON ~==7---------
MODEHISTORY INDICATOR -LOWBATIERYINDICATOR
This icon indicates when This icon indicates when
you ~re revi~win_g the batteries inside the unit
previous advisories, are running low.
watches, or warnings.
LISTENMODEINDICATORS VOLUMEINDICATOR
One of three Listen Modes are selected by pressing the The Volume Level is selected bY.pressing the "VOLUME"
"LISTEN" button. buttons located on the side of the unit.
SILENCED: unit will not automatically. ~ound audio alert to SILENCED: the volume indicator is disabled when the radio is
notify you to advisories or watches. WARNINGS will still silenced. Unit will not automatically sound audio alert to
sound audio alert to notify you, warnings cannot be silenced. notify you to advisories or watches. WARNINGS will still
sound an audio alert to notify you, warnings cannot be
AUTO ON: unit will automatically sound audio to notify you silenced and will sound at a mandated higfl volume to ensure
of all advisories, watches, and warnings that it is user hears the warning.
programmed to receive.
ON: unit will display ON when you manually turn on the
weather report.
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Setup
After powering on the radio and plugging in the power dock, your
radio is ready to receive emergency alerts from the national weather
service. Your specific radio location code (FIPScode) should be
entered, which will limitany "false alarms" (alerts that do not apply
to your location) from being activated. Additionally, you will need to
set your preferences- such as the date and time.
The easiest way to ensure that all of your preferences are set is to go
through the "Quick Setup" process. Thisonly takes a few minutes to
complete.
Alternatively, you may be more experienced with weather alert
radios. You may wish to manually enter multiple FIPSlocation codes
and manually select your channel, the "Manual Setup" mode will
allow you to do this.
NOTE:Allcodesyou enteredwill remainin the radio,even if the
radiopoweris interrupteddue to dead batteriesand no power.To
clearall the enteredcodesandreset the radioto factorysettings,
referto the troubleshootingsectioninthis manual.
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.
For technical assistance and product return information, please call
Customer Care: 877-221-1252 Mon. - Fri. 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.ICSTI
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QuickSetup
After powering on the radio and the power dock, you will need to
set your preferences. Most basic preferences can be set by going
through the Quick Setup process.
To access the Quick Setup menu, press the "MENU" button on the
radio. The display will show"
(-SELECT
➔".
To select the Quick Setup
menu, navigate right by pressing the "
►
"navigation button. Press
"OK" to enter into Quick Setup. Note that you may exit the menu by
pressing the "MENU" button.
1.FIPSCodeEntry
To find your SAME# (FIPScode), call the national weather service
toll free at 1-888-NWS-SAME or visiting the website(1-888-697-7263)
below.
www.weather.gov/ nwr/indexnw. htm#sametable
MY FIPSCODE _________ _
The NOAA weather radio transmission is coded with Specific Area
Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.). SAMEallows you to customize the
alerts to warn you about conditions only relevant to your specific
area, which will reduce unwanted alerts. SAMEis activated
automatically after you enter in your FIPScode.
A Federal Information Processing System, or FIPScode is a six digit
code that identifies your state and county/parish in the United
States. The default selection for the FIPScode is "000000" which
allows the radio to respond to all advisories, watches, and warnings.
To customize the alerts you receive to your specific area, you will
need to enter your location's FIPScode.
To enter your code, press the " .! " or " T " navigation buttons to
adjust the currently selected (flashing) digit. Press the "
►
"or
"
◄
"
navigation buttons to move to select the digit you would like to
adjust. Press the "OK" button once you are finished entering your 6
digit location code (SAME#/FIPS code)
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2.ChannelSetup
After you enter your FIPScode, the display will read "FIPS CODE
SET"and will automatically move on to "CHANNEL SETUP- PRESS
OK TO SCAN". After you press OK, the radio will automatically
scan for the strongest channel available. The display will read
"SEARCHING".
After scanning, the display will read "THESTRONGEST SIGNAL IS
CHANNEL_". This is the channel that the radio has determined
offers the best signal strength.
3. Timezone
After your radio has acquired the strongest channel, the quick setup
process will automatically move on to "ENTERTIMEZONE". To
enter your time zone, press the "'f" or" A" navigation buttons to
find your time zone. Press the "OK" button to confirm your selection.
4. DaylightSavingTime(DST)Observance
After you set your time zone, the quick setup process will automatically
move on to Daylight Saving Time setting. The display will read "DST
ON", press the "'f" or" A" navigation buttons to select either "ON"
or "OFF" to select whether daylight saving time is observed in your
area. Press the "OK" button to confirm your selection.
5. EnterCurrentTime
After you set your time zone, the quick setup process will automatically
move on to Current Time setting. The display will read "12:00AM" by
default. The hour needs to be set first, press "'f" or "A" buttons to
adjust the hour, then press the "
►"
button to move over to setting the
minutes. Again, press the "'f" or "A" buttons to adjust the minutes,
then press the
"
►"
navigation button to move over to setting AM or
PM. Press the "'f" or" A" buttons to select "AM" or "PM". Press the
"OK" button to confirm your selection.
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6. CurrentDate
After you enter your current time the quick setup will automatically
move on to setting the date. The display will read "MONTH 01".
Adjust the month by pressing the "'f" or " A" navigation buttons,
press "OK" to confirm your selection.
Next, you will need to set the date by pressing the "'f" or "A"
navigation buttons to adjust, press "OK" to confirm your selection.
Finally, you will need to enter the YEARby pressing the "'f" or " A"
buttons to adjust, press "OK" to confirm your selection.
TheQuickSetupProcessIs NowComplete
The quick setup process is now complete, the display will read
"SETUPCOMPLETE"and revert back to the default clock display on
the home screen.
Placement
It is critical to choose a placement location where the radio can
receive the emergency alert signal broadcast, such as near a
window on an outside wall. To quickly check your radio reception
throughout your home, simply turn on the radio by pressing the
"LISTEN"button repeatedly until you hear the speaker turn on.
You may also want to place the radio in a location you are most
likely to hear the alert tone or see the alert indicator lights.
Keep the radio away from other electronic interference sources
such as computer monitors and TV's, other radios, motors,
microwaves, etc. This radio is designed for tabletop placement,
place the unit on a level dry surface away from moisture.
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UsingYourWeatherRadio
Reception
The display will read "READY"if the reception is optimal, press the
"LISTEN"button to manually check and listen to how good your
reception is. Ifyou do not have good reception, you may need to
relocate the radio to an outside wall near a window.
RECEPTIONof the WEEKLYTESTis the best way to ensure
your radio will have proper reception during an emergency.
The national weather service (NWS) conducts a required
weekly test (RWT)of NOAA all hazards weather alert radios
every Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 noon (central time),
when weather permits.
The test consists of the RWTSAME code, a short tone and
message explaining the test. Ifadverse weather prevents the
test from being broadcasted on Wed., it is postponed until the
next day with good weather. Ifthe test is not conducted by
Friday, it is postponed until the following Wednesday.
ListenModes
The weather radio has three modes for handling alerts and listening
to the weather report. Pressing the "LISTEN"button toggles between
modes.
SILENCED:when the display reads "SILENCED", the only AUDIO
alerts you will receive will be WARNINGS.Advisories and watch
alerts will still message on the display, and the LEDwill illuminate,
but the audio report will not play.
AUTO ON: when the display reads "AUTO ON", the audio report
will play for all advisories, watches and warnings that it is
programmed to respond to. Additionally, the alert message will
scroll on the display, and the LEDwill illuminate.
LISTEN:when the display reads "LISTEN",the audio weather report
is ON.
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ReceivingAlerts
When an alert is issued by the NWS, the radio will automatically
turn on, and the warning report will sound. Additionally, a text
readout of the type of alert (advisory, watch or warning) will scroll
across the display and the appropriate alert light will illuminate.
SilencingAlerts
When an alert is sounding, press the "LISTEN"button to silence the
speaker. The display will read "SILENCED". Please note that ifyou
leave the radio in silenced mode, the audio report and siren for
advisories and for watches will NOT sound. Only WARNINGS will
sound as they cannot be silenced in any way, as mandated by
NOAA.
ViewingAlertMessageHistory
The weather alert radio will hold up to 4 messages in it's memory at
a time, in sequence of when they were received.
To view the messages in history, press the ".&" or" 'f" navigation
buttons when the radio is showing the default clock display to cycle
through history of the last 4 messages received. The HISTORYmode
indicator will display to confirm you are looking at an older alert
message.
Ifthere have been no messages received, the display will read "NO
MESSAGES"
NOTE: if there are no messages in the history, and the radio has
been under continuous power, you may have a reception issue.
Please refer to the troubleshooting section.
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VolumeControl
The volume control buttons are located on the side of the radio. The
volume level is shown on the display, provided the radio is not
"SILENCED".
Backlight
The radio includes a blue backlight to illuminate the display for easy
low-light viewing. The backlight will activate automatically for 10
seconds with every button press.
The backlight is on constantly when the radio is placed into the
power dock by default. If youwishto havethe backlightoff when
the radiois placedinthe powerdock,pressandholdthe "OK"
buttonwhile the radiois placedinthe powerdock.Repeat this step
to turn the backlight back on.
Note that the display backlight will automatically come on when an
alert is received.
Changingthe ScrollingTextRate
The message area scrolling speed can be adjusted to scroll at a
slower or faster rate. When the radio is showing the default clock
display, press the
"
►"
navigation button. "SCROLLING RATE_" will
appear on the display. Press the "•" or "T" to choose 1, 2, or 3
scrolling rate (3 being the fastest). Press the "OK" button to confirm
your selection.
HeadphoneJack
The Weather Alert Radio features a small 3.5mm (standard)
headphone jack on the top edge of the radio housing. You may
choose to plug in any standard pair of headphones or external
powered speakers to hear the weather report.
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ManualSetup
Most basic preferences can be set by going through the Quick Setup
process. The manual setup offers more advanced options.
To access the Manual Setup menu, press the "MENU" button on the
radio. The display will show" <-SELECT->".To select the Manual
Setup menu, navigate left by pressing the "
◄
"navigation button.
Press "OK" to enter into Manual Setup. Note that you may exit the
menu by pressing the "MENU".
Once in manual setup menu, scroll through setting options by
pressing
the"
►"
or"
◄"
buttons. Press "OK" to confirm your
selection. The Manual Setup options are: EDITFIPSCODE, EDIT
CHANNEL, EDITTIME/DATE,EDITALERTS.
1. EditFIPSCode
Ifyou wish to edit your previously entered SAME# or FIPScode, this
is where you may do so. Press the "OK" button to edit your FIPS
code.
To edit your code, press the " • " or" T " navigation buttons to
adjust the currently selected (flashing) digit. Press the "
►
"
navigation button to move to the right to adjust the next digit.
Press the "OK" button once you are finished editing your 6 digit
location code (SAME#/FIPS code)
The display will then read "ADD ANOTHER FIPSCODE". Because
NOAA transmission areas overlap, you may want to set more than
one S.A.M.E location. Thisis especially true ifyou live near the
border of a county-you may want to receive alerts from both. Ifyou
wish to add another FIPScode, use the "•" or "T" navigation
buttons to choose "YES". Press "OK" to confirm your selection. Enter
in up to 10 total FIPScodes into memory in the same manner you
entered your first FIPScode, using the navigation buttons.
NOTE: Entering FIPScodes only allows the radio to receive the
alerts that are being transmitted from your local station. Entering a
code from a distant state WILLNOT allow you to receive alert
messages from that state.
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2. EditChannel
Enter into "EDITCHANNEL" Ifyou wish to manually select a
channel. The display will read "SELECTCHANNEL_", press the "•"
or "T" navigation buttons to select one of the seven NOAA
broadcast channels.
Ifyou 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 listfor
your county.
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/index.htm
3. EditTime/Date
To edit the time zone, DSTpreference,Time, and Date, enter into
"EDITTIME/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. EditAlerts
Your Acurite Weather Alert Radio gives you the ability to fine tune
which alerts you want to be notified of. Enter into "EDITALERTS"
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.
Please look over the "Alert Description Chart" in the back section of
this manual for more information on the available alerts.
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Reference-WeatherRadio
WeatherRadioAlertDescriptions
The following table liststhe alert codes and the associated alert
message broadcasted by NOAA, as well as the alert type. Alert on
default is also listed as ALERTON (YES)or ALERTOFF (NO) from
the factory.
NOAACode ALERTON ALERTTYPE ALERTMESSAGE
DEFAULT
ADR NO Advisory AdministrativeMessage
AVA NO Watch AvalancheWatch
AVW YES Warning AvalancheWarning
BHW YES Warning BiologicalHazardWarning
BWW YES Warning BoilWaterWarning
BZW YES Warning BlizzardWarning
CAE NO Advisory ChildAbductionEmergency
CDW YES Warning CivilDangerWarning
CEM YES Warning CivilEmergencyMessage
CFA NO Watch CoastalFloodWatch
CFW YES Warning CoastalFloodWarning
CHW YES Warning ChemicalHazardwarning
cww YES Warning ContaminatedWaterWarning
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NOAACode ALERION ALERTTYPE ALERTMESSAGE
DEFAULT NOAACode ALERTON ALERTTYPE ALERTMESSAGE
DEFAULT
DBA NO Watch DamWatch FLW YES Warning FloodWarning
DBW YES Warning DamBreakWarning FRW YES Warning FireWarning
DEW YES Warning ContagiousDiseaseWarning FSW YES Warning FlashFreezeWarning
DMO NO Advisory PracticeDemo FZW YES Warning FreezeWarning
DSW YES Warning DustStormWarning HLS NO Advisory HurricaneStatement
EAN YES Warning EmergencyActionNotification HMW YES Warning HazardousMaterialWarning
EAT YES Advisory EmergencyActionTermination HUA NO Watch HurricaneWatch
EQW YES Warning EarthQuakeWarning HUW YES Warning HurricaneWarning
EVA NO Watch EvacuationWatch HWA NO Watch HighWindWatch
EVI YES Warning ImmediateEvacuation HWW YES Warning HighWindWarning
FCW YES Warning FoodContaminationWarning IBW YES Warning IcebergWarning
FFA NO Watch FlashFloodWatch IFW YES Warning IndustrialFireWarning
FFS NO Advisory FlashFloodStatement LAE YES Advisory LocalAreaEmergency
FFW YES Warning FlashFloodWarning LEW YES Warning LawEnforcementWarning
FLA NO Watch FloodWatch LSW YES Warning LandSlideWarning
FLS NO Advisory FloodStatement NAT NO Advisory NationalAudibleTest
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NOAACode ALERTON ALERTTYPE ALERTMESSAGE
DEFAULT NOAACode ALERTON ALERTTYPE ALERTMESSAGE
DEFAULT
NIC NO Advisory NationalInformationCenter TOE NO Advisory 911TelephoneOutageEmergency
NMN NO Advisory NetworkNotification TOR YES Warning TornadoWarning
NPT NO Advisory NationalPeriodicTest TRA NO Watch TropicalStormWatch
NST NO Advisory NationalSilentTest TRW YES Warning TropicalStormWarning
NUW YES Warning NuclearPowerPlantWarning TSA YES Watch TsunamiWatch
POS NO Advisory PowerOutageAdvisory TSW YES Warning TsunamiWarning
RHW YES Warning RadiologicalHazardWarning TXB NO Advisory TransmitterBackupOn
RMT NO Advisory RequiredMonthlyTest TXF NO Advisory TransmitterCarrierOff
RWT YES Advisory RequiredWeeklyTest TXO NO Advisory TransmitterCarrierOn
SMW YES Warning SpecialMarineWarning TXP NO Advisory TransmitterPrimaryOn
SPS NO Advisory SpecialWeatherStatement vow YES Warning VolcanoWarning
SPW YES Warning ShelterInPlaceWarning WFA NO Watch WildFireWatch
SVA NO Watch SevereThunderstormWatch WFW YES Warning WildFireWarning
SVR YES Warning SevereThunderstormWarning WSA NO Watch WinterStormWatch
svs NO Advisory SevereWeatherStatement WSW YES Warning WinterStormWarning
TOA NO Advisory TornadoWatch ??A NO Watch UnrecognizedWatch
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NOAACode ALERTON
DEFAULT ALERTnPE ALERTMESSAGE
??E NO Advisory UnrecognizedEmergency
??S NO Advisory UnrecognizedStatement
??W YES Warning UnrecognizedWarning
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SpecificAreaMessage Encoding
,~----
To find your SAME# (FIPScode), call the national
weather service toll free at 1-888-NWS-SAME
(1-888-697-7263) or visiting the website below.
www.weather.gov/ nwr/indexnw. htm#sametable
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COUNTY#/FIPSCODERECORD
use this area to keep a record of the codes you enter into
your radio
COUNTY -CODE -CHANNEL
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Troubleshooting-WeatherStation Troubleshooting-WeatherRadio
Problem PossibleSolution
Bad
Wireless
Sensor
Reception
1111
no bars
Relocate the weather station and/ or the
wireless sensor. Both units must be within 330
feet (100m) from each other. Make sure both
units are placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from
other electronic appliances and devices that
may interfere with the wireless
communication (such as TV's, microwaves,
computers etc). NOTE: It may take up to 20
minutes for the main unit to re-synchronize
with the sensor when batteries are replaced.
Use lithiumbatteries in sensor when
temperature is below -4°F (-20°C).
NoWireless
SensorData
'I,
-T1
, I
Ifwireless reception is bad (no bars), see
"Bad Reception" section above. The wireless
IDsetting on each unit must match for all
units to communicate properly. See "Set
Wireless ID" on the next page.
Display
Console
Screen
NotWorking
Batteries may need replacing
Check that AC adaptor is fully inserted if
running off AC power only
Press the RESETbutton (located within the
battery compartment) with a paper clip to
reset the display, note that all settings need
to be re-entered.
SetWirelessI.D.
In the event that you have
reception problems due to
interference, both the weather
station and the wireless sensor
have a selectable wireless ID.
The IDswitches are located
within the battery
compartments of the weather
station and the integrated
wireless sensor.
You may choose A, B or C; but Bothwireless ID TORESORADIOTOFACTORYDEFAULTS:
both the weather station and press
the"
◄","►"
and "LISTEN"buttons at the same time and select "OK".
the wireless sensor ID's must switches NOTE:Youwill need to remove and reinsert the batteries for the RESETto take
match for successful must match effect.
synchronization.
Problem PossibleSolution
NoPower
Make sure the AC power adapter is securely
plugged into the Weather Station dock.
Make certain the radio is securely docked
into the power dock- the "+"indicator icon
will display to confirm radio is being
powered by the dock.
Make sure batteries are fresh in case AC
power fails. Ifthe radio is being powered by
batteries alone, note that the batteries will
only last approximately 3 days.
NoSound
From
Speaker
Check that the volume is adjusted up to an
audible level. Ifany external
speaker/headphones are plugged into the
headphone jack, the main speaker is
bypassed and will NOT sound until external
speaker/headphones are unplugged.
Relocate the radio for better reception.
StaticWhen
"Listen"
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
is placed near a window and at a high
placement for best reception possible.
button
is pressed Ensure that the radio is set to the correct
channel for proper reception. You may need
to change the channel. Referto Quick
Setup: Channel Setup (page 10) to
automatically rescan for the strongest
channel. Contact the NWS to make certain
they are currently broadcasting.
Theradiois
notresponding
to weatheralerts
Make sure you have programmed in the
correct S.A.M.E# (FIPScode) for your area.
Contact the NWS to make certain they are
currently broadcasting.
30 31
Batteries: 8 x "AN' (not included)
2LithiumBatteriesRecommendedin
OutdoorSensoriftemperaturesare
below-4°F
ACAdapter: output 4.5 V DC
(AC/DCPowerAdapterincluded)
ACPowerinput: 4.5 V DC
MeasurementRanges
Outdoor Temperature: -40°F to 158°F
-40°Cto 70°C
Outdoor Humidity: 1%to 99%
WirelessSensorRange:330ft/ 100m
Dependingonhomeconstructionmaterials
Channels: Digital PLL tuning for
7 NOAAchannels
RFreceptionrange:-50 miles[80km]
Channel 1- 162.400Mhz
Channel 2- 162.425Mhz
Channel 3 - 162.450Mhz
Channel 4 - 162.475Mhz
Channel 5- 162.500Mhz
Channel 6- 162.525Mhz
Channel 7- 162.550Mhz
Voiceoutput: 77dB/1m 11KHZ)
Sensitivity: I-5dB )
Patentnumbers:5,978,738;6,076,044;6,597,990;US7,637,14182
Acuriteisa trademarkofChaneyInstrumentCo.
www.AcuRite.com 965Wells5t.• LakeGeneva,WI53147
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