La Crosse 810-163TWR User manual

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Model: 810-163TWR
Instruction Manual
DC: 090314
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
RELIABLE EMERGENCY INFORMATION | AM/FM
ONE BUTTON TORNADO ALERTS*
Auto-Selects Local Weather Info | No Programming
Different from other weather alert radios:
One easy button activates the TORNADO ONLY OPTION.*
No programming required. This filters out unwanted alerts
when you want to sleep. Plug in AC cord and the radio
finds the first available Weather Band channel from the
location of the radio.
Blue Armed
Light
Telescoping
Antenna
Earphone
Jack
6V AC
Power Jack
LED
Flashlight
Battery
compartment
3 “AAA”
Buttons
Flashlight
ON/OFF
Button
LCD
Alert Type
Indicator
Buttons

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GET STARTED
Step 1: Insert the included 6-volt AC power adapter into the wall outlet then into the
weather radio.
Step 2: Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included) into the radio. Observe the
correct polarity.
Step 3: The radio turns on automatically and searches for the first available weather
band channel for 30 seconds. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to
confirm the channel.
Note: If the radio does not immediately turn on, press button 3 (POWER) one time.
EASY ONE BUTTON SELECTION: TORNADO ONLY OR ALL ALERTS
SELECT TORNADO ONLY ALERTS
Filter out unwanted alerts when you want to sleep.* The NOAA Weather Radio will
default to All Alerts. One button will quickly select Tornado Only Alerts.
Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to toggle between Tornado
Only Alerts and All NOAA Alerts.
Hold the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to enter (or exit) standby
mode for either alert selection.
The blue Armed light will flash every 5 seconds in standby mode.
SELECT ALL ALERTS
The NOAA Weather Radio will default to All Alerts when first powered on. If you have
previously selected Tornado Only Alerts, one button will quickly select All Alerts.
Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to toggle between Tornado
Only Alerts and All NOAA Alerts.
Hold the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to enter (or exit) standby
mode.
The blue Armed light will flash every 5 seconds in standby mode.
Blue Armed
Light
Blue Armed
Light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOAA Weather Radio 1
Auto-selects Local Weather Information 1
Get Started 2
Easy One-button Selection 2
Table of Contents 3
Features 3
Active Tornado Only Alerts 4
Active All Alerts 4
Alert Type Status Indicator 5
Optional Professional Settings 5
Weather Band Stay Safe and informed 6
AM Radio 6
FM Radio 6
6” Protected Telescopic Antenna 7
Volume 7
Light Button (Flashlight) 7
Power Button 7
Power up the NOAA Weather Radio 7
Optional Earphone Jack 8
Specifications 8
Maintenance and Care 8
Warranty 1-Year Limited 8
Disclaimer 10
FCC Statement 10
Event Codes 11
FEATURES
Easy one-button selection of Tornado Only Alerts
FM reception: 87.5 to 108 MHz
AM reception: 520 to 1710 kHz
USA IC Chip for high quality digital audio radio for optimum reception
BLUE LED backlight turns RED & flashes during weather alerts
Low power consumption LED for maximum battery life
Built-in 0.5watt white LED light
Low Battery Indicator
Desktop, tabletop or portable
Hands-free lanyard included

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ACTIVE TORNADO ONLY ALERTS
The radio will alert you to Tornado watches and warnings only.* Other types of alerts
will be ignored.
Backlight flashes red for watches and warnings.
The alert message will scroll across the top of the LCD.
The volume level will increase to level 16 (the maximum sound) automatically.
Press the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume as needed.
The radio will stop broadcasting when the final tone of the message is received.
If a tone or audio alert is automatically activated it must remain active for at least 8
seconds.
STANDBY MODE
Hold the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button for 5 seconds to enter or exit
standby mode.
The blue ARMED light will flash every 5 seconds.
When an alert happens, the radio will unmute and play the alert message.
The message will scroll across the top of the LCD.
ACTIVE ALL ALERTS
Receive every advisory, watch and warning. Be fully prepared for any weather
situation.
Backlight flashes red for watches and warnings.
The alert message will scroll across the top of the LCD.
The volume level will increase to level 16 (the maximum sound) automatically.
Press the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume as needed.
The radio will stop broadcasting when the final tone of the message is received.
If a tone or audio alert is automatically activated it must remain active for at least 8
seconds.
STANDBY MODE
Hold the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button for 5 seconds to enter or exit
standby mode.
The blue ARMED light will flash every 5 seconds.
Backlight will flash
RED during an active
watch or warning
Backlight will flash
RED during an active
watch or warning

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When an alert happens, the radio will unmute and play the alert message.
The message will scroll across the top of the LCD.
ALERT TYPE STATUS INDICATOR (Advisory, Watch, Warning)
During an active advisory, watch or warning the corresponding status indicator will
be lit until the alert time expires.
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS
(Scroll Speed, FIPS Codes, Alerts)
The Pro-Settings provide the option to select specific alerts only.These pro-
settings are optional. They are not required for the alerts to function.
Please note that if you turn off specific alerts, you must turn them back on again if
you want to receive them.*
1. With the radio on, hold the POWER button to enter the setting menu.
2. Press the TUN> button to select Scroll Speed (1-3).
3. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button and a number from 1-3 will
appear.
4. Use the -VOL+ button to adjust the scroll speed.
5. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm the setting.
6. Press the TUN> button to select FIPS Codes.
7. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button and the first FIPS Code will
appear as 000000. The first number will flash.
8. Use the -VOL+ button to adjust the first number in the FIPS code.
9. Press the TUN> button to move through the next numbers and the –VOL+
button to adjust.
10. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm and move to the
next FIPS Code. Repeat steps 8-10 to set up to four FIPS Codes.
11. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm.
12. Press the TUN> button to move to Alerts Selection.
Note: Alerts selection list is at the back of this manual.
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
SCROLL SPEED

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13. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to view the first alert. ON will
flash.
14. Use the –VOL+ button to change to NO if you do not want that alert.
15. Press the TUN> button to move to the next alert. Repeat steps 13-15 to view
and select all the alerts.
Note: Some alerts are mandatory and cannot be turned off.
16. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm your selections.
17. Press the POWER button once to exit the setting menu.
WEATHER BAND RADIO | STAY SAFE AND INFORMED
Your NOAA Weather Radio will automatically search for the first available
Weather Band channel from the location of the radio. Just plug in the AC power cord
and you can listen to current weather information to stay safe and informed.
Radio receives 7 weather band (WB) frequencies:
Note: You may not receive all frequencies in your area.
Channel 1: 162.400MHz
Channel 5: 162.500MHz
Channel 2: 162.425MHz
Channel 6: 162.525MHz
Channel 3: 162.450MHz
Channel 7: 162.550MHz
Channel 4: 162.475MHz
AM RADIO
USA IC Chip for high quality digital audio radio for optimum reception
With the radio ON press and release button 5 (AM/FM) to
select AM radio.
Press the <TUN> button to increase or decrease the radio
frequency.
Hold the <TUN> button to search for the next available
station.
FM RADIO
USA IC Chip for high quality digital audio radio for
optimum reception
With the radio ON press and release button 5 (AM/FM) to
select FM radio.
Press the <TUN> button to increase or decrease the radio frequency.
Hold the <TUN> button to search for the next available station.
ALERTS SELECT

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6” PROTECTED TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
For best reception extend the 6” telescopic antenna and
place radio in open area.
When radio is not in use retract the antenna to the
protective cover.
VOLUME
In any radio mode, press and release the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume to a
desired level. Levels 1-16 are available.
Hold the –VOL+ button to change faster.
LIGHT BUTTON (Flashlight)
Press the LIGHT button ( ) on the side of the radio to operate the
very bright 0.5 watt LED flashlight.
POWER BUTTON
Press and release the POWER button to turn ON or turn OFF the
radio
Note: The radio saves the last channel you are listening to, mode and volume
used, when turned off.
When the radio is on, hold the POWER button to enter setting menu.
POWER UP THE NOAA WEATHER RADIO
AC Power:
1. Insert the included 6V AC power cord into the wall and into the radio.
2. The radio turns on automatically and searches for the first available weather
band channel for 30 seconds.
3. Press the TORNADO ONLY / ALL ALERTS button to confirm the channel.
Batteries:
1. Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included) into the radio. Observe the correct
polarity.
LED Flashlight
Flashlight
ON/OFF Button
Battery
Compartment
3 “AAA”
AC Power Jack
Telescoping
Antenna

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OPTIONAL EARPHONE JACK
The NOAA Weather Radio has a 3.5mm earphone jack above the AC power jack.
Earphones not included.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 3.04 L x 5.89 H x 1 D (in)
77.3 L x 149.8 H x 25 D (mm)
Weather Band 162.4000 - 162.5500MHz
AM 82dB 520-1710 KHz
FM 10dB 87.5 -108 MHz
Operating Temperature: 32 °F - 122°F (0 °C – 50 °C)
Storage Temperature: 14 °F - 122°F (-10 °C – 50 °C)
A/C Cord: 6 volt (included)
Battery Required: 3 x AAA LR3 alkaline (not included)
Battery Life: Radio is always listening for the alerts. When the radio is silenced in STAND
BY, the battery can last approximately 1 day. When radio is off, battery will last about 6
months
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended
use.
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery
installation.
Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+and -).
Remove batteries from equipment with is not to be used for an extended period
of time.
Remove used batteries promptly.
Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent
damage to the radio.
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may
mark the radio.
Do not submerge the weather radio in water.
Opening the casing invalidates the warranty.
Do not try to repair the unit.
Do not leave in vehicle in extreme temperatures.
Radio is not waterproof.

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WARRANTY: 1-Year Limited Warranty
La Crosse McCormick, LLC warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be
defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 1-year from the
original retail purchase, La Crosse McCormick, LLC will, at La Crosse McCormick,
LLC ’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will
be made).
CONDITIONS:
1. You must deliver mail or ship the product, together with the original bill of sale and
this limited warranty statement as proof of warranty.
2. This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or
unauthorized repairs.
3. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
La Crosse McCormick, LLC shall have no liability for any damages due to loss of
profits, loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental, consequential, special
or punitive damages arising from the use of, or the inability to use, this product,
whether arising out of contract, negligence, tort or under any warranty, even if La
Crosse McCormick, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. La
Crosse McCormick, LLC’s liability for damages in no event shall exceed the amount
paid for this product.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Please follow the procedure below to ensure the radio is properly serviced and
returned. Failing to follow the procedures may result in delays or loss of product.
1. PROOF-OF-PURCHASE: Include some form of proof-of-purchase.
2. RADIO: Enclose the NOAA Weather Radio.
3. PROPER PACKING: Pack the radio securely to prevent damage during transit.
Use original packing material if possible.
4. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Enclose a detailed written description of the problem.
5. CONTACT INFORMATION: Enclose a typed or clearly printed name, address,
and phone number where you can be contacted during the day M-F.
6. PREPAID TRACEABLE CARRIER: Ship the package with the contents listed
above, prepaid and insured by way of traceable carrier (to avoid loss in transit). The
Manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if the package has not been
properly insured.
Mail to:
La Crosse McCormick
Warranty Department
2817 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse WI 54601
7. REPAIR/EXCHANGE: The radio will be repaired or exchanged upon its receipt if it
is under warranty.

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8. SERVICE TIMELINE: Please allow approximately
2-4 weeks for the radio to be serviced under warranty.
Support: www.lacrosseclock.com/support
Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610
Product Registration:
www.lacrosseclock.com/register
DISCLAIMER
* Disclaimer: La Crosse McCormick, LLC. (“La Crosse”) provides various alert
options to aid users. La Crosse shall not be liable for accuracy, usefulness or
availability of information transmitted via the service. Users are solely responsible
for damages to persons or property by service use.
The Innovations Design and Engineering Award is based upon descriptive materials
submitted to the judges. CEA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any
claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated
or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission
of the publisher.
This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly checked
and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any
technical error or printing error, or their consequences.
All trademarks and patents are recognized.

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Event
Codes
Description
Enable
or
Disable
Default
Level
ADR
Administrative message
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
AVA
Avalanche Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
AVW
Avalanche Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
BHW
Biological Hazard Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
BWW
Boil Water Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
BZW
Blizzard Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
CAE
Child Abduction Emergency
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
CDW
Civil Danger Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
CEM
Civil Emergency Message
No
Enabled
Warning
CFA
Coastal Flood Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
CFW
Coastal Flood Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
CHW
Chemical Hazard Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
CWW
Contaminated Water Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
DBA
Dam Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
DBW
Dam Break Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
DEW
Contagious Disease Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
DMO
Practice/Demo
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
DSW
Dust Storm Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
EAN
Emergency Action Notification
No
Enabled
Warning
EAT
Emergency Action Termination
No
Enabled
Advisory
EQW
Earthquake Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
EVI
Immediate Evacuation
No
Enabled
Warning
EVA
Evacuation Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
FCW
Food Contamination Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
FFA
Flash Flood Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
FFS
Flash Flood Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
FFW
Flash Flood Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
FLA
Flood Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
FLS
Flood Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
FLW
Flood Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
FRW
Fire Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
FSW
Flash Freeze Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
FZW
Freeze Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
HLS
Hurricane Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
HMW
Hazardous Materials Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
HUA
Hurricane Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
HUW
Hurricane Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
HWA
High Wind Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
HWW
High Wind Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
IBW
Iceberg Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
IFW
Industrial Fire Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
LAE
Local Area Emergency
No
Enabled
Advisory
LEW
Law Enforcement Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
LSW
Landslide Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
NAT
National Audible Test
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
NIC
National Information Center
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
NMN
Network Notification
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
NPT
National Periodic Test
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
NST
National Silent Test
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
NUW
Nuclear Power Plant Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
POS
Power Outage Advisory
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
RHW
Radiological Hazard Warning
No
Enabled
Warning

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Event
Codes
Description
Enable
or
Disable
Default
Level
RMT
Required Monthly Test
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
RWT
Required Weekly Test
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
SMW
Special Marine Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
SPS
Special Weather Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
SPW
Shelter-in-Place Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
SVA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
SVR
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
SVS
Severe Weather Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
TOA
Tornado Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
TOE
911 Telephone Outage Emergency
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
TOR
Tornado Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
TRA
Tropical Storm Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
TRW
Tropical Storm Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
TSA
Tsunami Watch
No
Enabled
Watch
TSW
Tsunami Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
TXB
Transmitter Backup On
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
TXF
Transmitter Carrier Off
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
TXO
Transmitter Carrier On
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
TXP
Transmitter Primary On
Yes
Disabled
Advisory
VOL
Volcano Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
WFA
Wild Fire Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
WFW
Wild Fire Warning
No
Enabled
Warning
WSA
Winter Storm Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
WSW
Winter Storm Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning
Optional Codes
The definitions below explain how a receiver should react to future alert messages that at
the time this standard was published were not identified.
It is expected that all future watch codes will end in A, that all future emergency codes will
end in E, that all future statement codes will end in S and all future warning codes will end
in W.
Implementation of an algorithm using these wildcard event codes would enable the
receiver to respond to any additional event codes that might be transmitted in the future.
Devices that implement the functionality described in this standard, and that include an
option for the user to turn this functionality on or off, must have ALERT ENABLED (i.e.
functionality turned on) as the default mode, and must be shipped from the factory in that
mode.
For items marked ENABLED the device must provide audible, visual or external
indication of the alert.
??A
Unrecognized Watch
Yes
Enabled
Watch
??E
Unrecognized Emergency
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
??S
Unrecognized Statement
Yes
Enabled
Advisory
??W
Unrecognized Warning
Yes
Enabled
Warning