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La Crosse 810-163TWR User manual

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Tornado Weather Radio with
AM/FM/NOAA Weather Band
Model 810-163TWR
The revolutionary La Crosse® 810-163TWR Tornado Weather Radio is the
first ever NOAA Weather Radio to offer a simple one button tornado-mode
solution with no complicated programming. It is the newest additional to the
family’s emergency preparedness kit. One click activates the tornado mode
which filters out all other NOAA alerts except for tornados. Tornado mode is
designed to encourage standby use, without unwanted alert distractions,
especially while sleeping or working. This new technology combines the
versatility of a full-featured AM/FM/NOAA weather radio with a quick, user-
friendly one button tornado-mode solution.
QUICK SETUP
OPERATION A/C power or optional batteries (sold separately).
A/C Operation
•Insert the included 6.0V adapter into the wall outlet, then into
the DC power port on the side of the radio.
•The radio will automatically turn on and search for the first
available weather band channel for 30 seconds.
•The weather band channel will start playing before the 30
seconds are complete.
•After 30 seconds or if you press the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button,
the channel will be confirmed.
THAT’S IT! Your radio is functional and will alert you to all weather
emergencies.
Convenient one click of the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button activates the
tornado mode which filters out all other NOAA alerts except for tornados.
Note: Advanced programming to select FIPS codes and channels is
available in the program menu.
Optional Battery Operation
Use optional batteries during a power outage. Battery operation is not for
sustained or continual use.
•Remove battery cover from back of radio.
•Install 3 x AAA LR3 alkaline batteries (not included).
•Replace battery cover.
•The radio will automatically turn on and search for the first available
weather band channel for 30 seconds.
•The weather band channel will start playing before the 30 seconds are
complete.
•After 30 seconds or if you press the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button,
the channel will be confirmed.
•THAT’S IT! Nothing else is required for the weather radio to work! There
are many options to use the full features of this Tornado Weather Radio.
•Note: An option to select FIPS Codes is in the program menu (pro-
settings).
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
POWER BUTTON
OFF: Press and release the POWER button to turn the radio
OFF. The radio will the display time when off.
Note: The radio will save the last channel, mode and volume used, when
turned off.
VOLUME BUTTON
•Default volume is 10.
•Use the –VOLUME+ button to adjust the volume in any
radio mode.
ONE BUTTON ALERT SETTINGS
Easy 1 button press to select:
•Tornado Only Alerts
•All Hazards Alerts
Note: The weather alert radio will always be armed regardless of type
of alert selected.
Tornado Only Alerts:
•Press and release the TORNADO/NOAA
button to select only Tornado Alerts.
•Hold the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button or 2
seconds to enter or exit Tornado Alerts
STAND BY mode.
•In Stand By mode, the radio will be muted until a Tornado alert is
received.
•Hold the TORNADO/NOAA button for 2
seconds to exit stand by mode.
•While in stand by mode, you may press the
VOL + button to exit stand by mode.
All Alerts:
Press and release the TORNADO MODE/NOAA
button to choose All Alerts Mode.
•Hold the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button or 2
seconds to enter or exit All Alerts STAND BY
mode.
•In Stand By mode, the radio will be muted,
until any alert (including tornado) is received.
•For all weather alerts, the red LED will flash
every 2seconds.
•Hold the TORNADO/NOAA button for 2
seconds to exit standby mode.
•While in standby mode, press the VOL + button
to exit standby mode.
Note: The radio will always be armed regardless
of type of alert selected.
RED LED LIGHT
•For all radio modes, the red LED will be solid (ARMED) to indicate the
radio is listening for alerts.
•The red armed light is on in AM or FM
mode as the NOAA is still under a standby
condition.
•For all weather alerts, the red LED will flash every 2seconds.
TORNADO ALERTS
•When Tornado Alerts occur, the LCD backlight color changes to RED
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during alert.
•The icon “!” will display on the LCD.
•The Tornado Alerts include TORNADO WARNING and TORNADO
WATCH.
•TORNADO WARNING message will scroll as it is too long to fit the LCD.
The scrolling speed approximately 2 bits per second.
ALERT TYPE STATUS INDICATOR
•The color-coded status indicator will blink for at least 60 seconds or until
the user acknowledges the alert.
•Press the TORNADO MODE/NOAA button to acknowledge the alert.
•The status indicator will blink or remain steady until the alert time
expires.
•For all weather alerts, the red LED will flash every 2seconds.
•The volume level will increase to level 16 (the maximum sound)
automatically.
•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.
•When voice programming from the receiver is automatically turned on
the voice must remain on at least until the EOM code is received, or the
user turns it off.
•Press the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume as needed.
ALL ALERTS
•When the alerts happen in the ALL ALERTS MODE the LCD backlight
color changes to RED during alert.
ALERT TYPE LED (ADVISORY, WATCH, WARNING)
•Indicates the alert type.
•The color-coded status indicator shall blink for at least 60 seconds or
until the user acknowledges the alert.
•Press the TORNADO MODE/WB button to acknowledge the alert.
•The status indicator will blink or remain steady until the alert time
expires.
RED LED (TORNADO ARMED LIGHT)
(Beside the TORNADO MODE/WB button):
LED will blink (0.8 seconds in every 2
seconds).
•The volume level will increase to level 16 (the maximum sound)
automatically.
•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 or until silenced by the user.
•When voice programming from the receiver is automatically turned on
the voice must remain on at least until the EOM (end of message) code
is received, or the user turns it off.
•Press the –VOL+ button to adjust the volume as needed.
•During any alert the volume will increase to 16 (the maximum
sound) automatically.
•The unit will stop broadcasting when the final tone of the alert
message is received.
PROGRAM MENU
TIME SET
The radio must be OFF in order to set the time and other program
settings.
Hold the POWER button for two seconds to enter the program menu.
•HOUR: The hour will flash. Use the –VOL+
button to adjust the hour. Press the POWER
button to confirm and move to the minutes.
•MINUTES: The minutes will flash. Use the –
VOL+ button to adjust the minutes. Press the
POWER button to confirm and move to the
optional FIPS code settings.
OPTIONAL PRO-SETTINGS
These settings are not required for the alerts to function. These settings
allow you flexibility in the alerts* you wish to receive for a given location.
FIPS CODE
CHANNEL
PRO-SETTINGS: From scroll speed mode, press the 〉navigation button to
enter pro-settings.
Press the OK button to move to SET FIPS CODE setting. Press the OK
button again to select the FIPS Code (Federal Information Processing
Standard). The first “bit” will flash.
1. FIPS CODE: Use the ︿or ﹀navigation buttons to adjust the first “bit”
of the code. Use the 〉button to select the second bit of the code.
2. Use the ︿or ﹀navigation buttons to adjust the “bit”. Repeat these
steps for the rest of the bits.
3. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Remove FIPS Code: To remove a FIPS Code, set all the „bits‟to “0”.
Note: Find USA FIPS Codes: http://nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
SET NOAA CHANNEL:
From the FIPS Code settings press the 〉navigation button to move to
manual channel set. Press the OK button to enter the setting.
1. Use the ︿or ﹀navigation buttons to select a weather band channel.
2. Press the OK button to confirm. The radio will briefly show the NOAA
weather band selected.
AM/FM RADIO MODE
•Press the “AM/FM” button to enter RadioAM/FM mode.
•Press the “AM/FM” button to select AM or FM mode.
•The default volume level is 10. The volume levels range is 1 to 16.
•Press the “–VOL+ button to adjust the volume.
•Press the < TUN >button to select the frequency.
•Hold the < TUN >button for 2 seconds, the radio will auto scan stations.
If the radio can scan the radio station, the unit will stop scan and the
frequency will be displayed.
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WEATHER BAND RADIO
The IC Chip supports weather band reception from 162.4 to 162.55 MHz.
The highly integrated IC Chip meets NOAA specification, receives all seven
NOAA specified frequencies, implements narrowband FM de-emphasis,
and supports 1050 Hz alert tone detection. In addition, the IC Chip provides
advanced features not available on conventional radios, such as an AFC
and a dynamic channel bandwidth filter. In WB mode the radio will
continually broadcasts weather radio. Fully extend telescoping antenna.
Radio receives 7 weather band (WB) frequencies:
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
The highly integrated IC Chip supports worldwide AM band reception from
520 to 1710 kHz using a digital low-IF architecture with a minimum number
of external components and no manual alignment required. This digital low-
IF architecture allows for high-precision filtering offering excellent selectivity
and SNR with minimum variation across the AM band.
FM RADIO
The IC Chip FM receiver is based on the proven IC Chip FM tuner. The
receiver uses a digital low-IF architecture allowing the elimination of
external components and factory adjustments. The IC Chip integrates a low
noise amplifier (LNA) supporting the worldwide FM broadcast band (87.5 to
108 MHz).
VOLUME
•In any radio mode, press and release the -VOL +button to adjust the
volume to a desired level.
•Press and hold either volume button to change faster.
•Levels 1-16 are available.
LIGHT BUTTON (Flashlight)
Press the LIGHT button on the side of the radio to operate the flashlight:
•High
•Off
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 2.87 in L x 5.15 in H x 1.29 in D
(73 mm L x 131 mm H x 33 mm D)
Weather Band ( 7 Channels) -6dB 162.4000 - 162.5500MHz
AM 82dB 540-1700 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 Backup: 3 x AAA LR3 alkaline (not included)
Battery Life: Radio is always listening for the alerts.
When the radio is “MUTE”/ silenced, the
battery can last approximately 1 day.
When radio is off, battery will last about 6
months.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
•Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to
prevent damage to the units.
•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.
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 Tornado Alerts 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.
8. SERVICE TIMELINE: Please allow approximately
2-4 weeks for the radio to be serviced under warranty.
Support: www.lacrosseclock.com/810-163twr
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Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610
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