Radio Shack 12-239 User manual

Cat. No. 12-239
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Weatheradio®Cube
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack Weatheradio Cube re-
ceives the weather reports that are broad-
cast 24 hours a day by the National
Weather Service. Most areas in the U.S.
have special stations operated by the U.S.
Weather Bureau that provide continuous
weather information. These stations oper-
ate from 162.40 to 162.55 MHz.
Your Weatheradio includes these features.
Instant-On Touch Bar — lets you quickly
turn the Weatheadio on or off.
Telescoping Antenna — lets you adjust
the Weatheradio for the best reception.
©1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and Weatheradio are registered
trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules
. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Product: Weatheradio Cube
Model: 12-239
Responsible Party: RadioShack
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX
76102
Phone: [phone]
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This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC
Rules
. These limits are designed to pro-
vide 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 interfer-
ence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. 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 interfer-
ence by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
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• 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 your local RadioShack store
or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause inter-
ference and void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
The Weatheradio uses one 9-volt battery
(not supplied) for power. For the best per-
formance and longest life, we recommend
a RadioShack alkaline battery.
Cautions:
• Use only a fresh battery of the
required size and recommended type.
• Do not use a rechargeable battery in
your Weatheradio.
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Follow these steps to install the battery.
1. If the Weatheradio is on, press the top
bar to turn it off.
2. Press down the battery compartment
cover and lift it off in the direction of
the arrow.
3. Install a battery by connecting the bat-
tery’s terminals to the battery connec-
tor, then placing the battery inside the
battery compartment. The battery fits
only one way.
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4. Replace the cover.
When the Weatheradio’s reception be-
comes weak or distorted, replace the bat-
tery.
Warning: Dispose of an old battery
promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury
it.
Cautions:
• Always remove an old or weak battery.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.
• If you do not plan to use the Weath-
eradio for several weeks, remove the
battery. Batteries can leak chemicals
that destroy electronic circuits.
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Follow these steps to receive a weather
broadcast.
1. Fully extend the telescoping antenna.
2. Press the bar on top of the Weathera-
dio.
3. Rotate VOLUME on the bottom of the
Weatheradio to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Rotate TUNING on the bottom of the
Weatheradio for the best reception.
OPERATION
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After you adjust the Weatheradio’s volume
and tuning, turn it over and place it on a flat
surface.
To turn off the Weatheradio, press the top
bar.
Notes:
• The Weatheradio’s typical operating
range is up to 45 miles from the
broadcast source, depending on the
terrain and your location.
• The most popular weather channels
operate on frequencies of 162.400,
162.475, and 162.55 MHz; however, if
you get interference from another sta-
tion, adjust TUNING as necessary.
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