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    WX100 7 CHANNEL WEATHER RADIO R eference Gui d e wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page ii[...]

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    P r ecautions Before y ou read anything else , please observe the follo wing: The installation, possession, or use of this radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Y our local law enforcement officials should be able to provide this information regarding the law[...]

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    Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Y our Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About W eather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About FIPS Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Obtaining Y our Area’s FIPS Code(s) . . . . . 4 Taking Proper Care of Y our Radio . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . .[...]

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    1 About Y our Radio T raditional weather radios receive NOAA ’ s weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing many of them to igno[...]

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    2 About Weather Alert When the WX100 receives a weather alert: • It sounds an alert siren. • A description of the alert appears. • An indicator on the front of the radio lights. The alert descriptions your radio can display are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by the NWS. For a list of all the alert descriptions that [...]

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    3 About FIPS Codes For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6-digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. For example, the code for T arrant County , T exas, is 048439. The first digit in a FIPS code identifies the[...]

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    4 Obtaining Y our Area’ s FIPS Code(s) T o obtain the FIPS code for the location where you installed your radio, contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Visit their website: http://www .nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw .htm If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you hear . Hint: Since you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into t[...]

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    5 T aking Proper Care of Y our Radio ■ Do not use the radio in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. ■ A void placing the unit in direct sunlight, near heating elements, or vents. ■ Do not plug the radio into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to reset. Unpacking Car[...]

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    6 Installing the Battery Before using your WX100 for the first time, be sure to install a 9V Alkaline battery (not included). It provides backup power when the AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. T ypical backup power will last for up to 8 hours if the radio is in standby and the batteries are fresh. If the radio is on and you are listen[...]

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    7 Mounting on the Wall The WX100 can be mounted on a wall using the wall mount adapter . 1. Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 inches apart. Allow about 2/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the WX100. 2. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the bottom of the radio. 3[...]

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    8 Using External Devices If you choose to use an external speaker , antenna, or alert system, use the external jacks on the back of the radio (ie: EXT SP jack, EXT ANT jack, or ALERT terminals respectively). Y ou may purchase these devices at any local electronics store. T o connect the external devices, do the following: 1) Plug an optional extern[...]

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    9 Controls & Functions 1. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency , and functions. 2. Green Indicator Indicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the alert table for details. 3. Y ellow Indicator Indicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the alert table for details. 4. Red Indicato[...]

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    10 There are six menu options that you must set up prior to proper operation. T o do this, press menu key . T oggle ▲ / ▼ keys to change the six menu options. 1. TIME : Refers to Clock Setting. 2. CHANNEL : Refers to Weather Channel Setting 3. FIPS : Refers to FIPS Code Setting 4. ALT TYPE : Refers to the Alert T ype Setting 5. ALARM : Refers t[...]

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    11 5. Then enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▲ / ▼ keys. T o scroll more quickly (in 15 minute increments), press and hold ▲ / ▼ keys more than 5 seconds. 6. Press alert to select the desired setting, either a.m. or p.m. 7. Press select to complete the entry . The display goes back to th[...]

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    12 Weather Channel Setting Y our radio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you may be able to receive more than one channel with clear reception. The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is automatically set as your weather channel. Depending on your locatio[...]

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    13 FIPS Code Setting The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in a particular area. T o set FIPS codes: 1. Press menu and toggle ▲ / ▼ unti[...]

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    14 Alert T ype Setting Y ou can change the Alert T ype to one of two options. VOICE : WX100 sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. Then the voice broadcast is turned off and returns to standby mode. TONE : WX100 sounds an alert continuously for 15 minutes until any key is presse[...]

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    15 Alarm T ime Setting As an additional feature, the WX100 has an audible alarm clock. Before setting this feature, set the clock to the current time. (See page 10) 1. Press menu key and toggle ▲ / ▼ keys until ALARM appears. Press select key for setting the Alarm T ime and ▲ / ▼ keys to change the Alarm T ime Setting on or off. If you do n[...]

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    16 Backlight Setting The initial setting for the display backlight is CONSTANT , which means the backlight stays on continuously . You can change this setting to SAVE or OFF . In SAVE , the backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off. Then when any key is pressed, backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches off. In OFF , the [...]

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    Using the Radio Y our radio functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions any time of day . It emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a severe weather emergency tone. Y ou have the option of listening to the weather broadcast or not. Even [...]

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    18 When the WX100 receives the S.A.M.E. message, the EVENT message and expiration time appear in the display . The corresponding indicator of the S.A.M.E. message turns on, and the corresponding siren tone sounds. Y ou can choose between the S.A.M.E. message information with the keys ▲ / ▼ . If you press the alert key , the current time and the[...]

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    19 5. T o silence the siren, press any key . 6. T o turn off the radio, turn the volume/off control counterclockwise until it clicks. Y our radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock. The selected settings remain for the next time the radio is turned on. Helpful Hints If you programmed more than one FIPS code, make sure the menu option is se[...]

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    Event Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert Siren Code A VW A V ALANCH Red Warning Siren A V A A V ALANCH Y ellow Watch Siren BZW BLIZZARD Red Warning Siren CDW CIVIL DANGER Red Warning Siren CDA CIVIL DANGER Yellow Watch Siren CEM CIVIL EMERGENC TUNE TV Red Warning Siren CFW COASTAL FLOOD Red Warning Siren CF A COASTAL FLOOD Y ellow Watch Siren [...]

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    21 Event Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert Siren Code LAE LOCAL AREA EMERGENC Red Warning Siren NHW NA TIONAL HAZARD Red Warning Siren NIC NA TIONAL INFO CENTER Red W arning Siren NPT NA TIONAL PERIODIC TEST Green Statement Siren DMO DEMO MESSAGE - None RHW RADIOLOG HAZARD Red W arning Siren RHA RADIOLOG HAZARD Y ellow Watch Siren RWT WEEKL Y[...]

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    22 T esting the Weather Alert Radio Y our local NOAA weather station regularly schedules testing periods. Contact them to find out the exact date and time to test your siren. T esting your radio is very important because an emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your radio alert tone, even if it receives the audio broadcast clearly . If you ar[...]

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    23 T esting the Alert Siren and Indicators T o test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the alarm clock tone, perform the following steps: 1. T urn the volume/off control clockwise until it clicks. WX100 appears in the display . 2. Press and hold 1 until you hear the alarm clock tones. ALARM appears on the display . 3[...]

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    Problem Solution ■ WX100 won ’ t power up. ■ Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter . ■ T urn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. ■ Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet. ■ Poor reception. ■ Check antenna connection. ■ Move the antenna. ■ Relocate the radi[...]

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    25 Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1: 162.550 Channel 2: 162.400 Channel 3: 162.475 Channel 4: 162.425 Channel 5: 162.450 Channel 6: 162.500 Channel 7: 162.525 Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD): 0.35 µ V FIPS Decode Sensitivity @Dev . ±4.5 kHz Deviation/90 % Success Rate: 0.4 µ V Signal & Noise Ratio: 40 dB Channel Selectivity: 60 dB [...]

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    26 W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION ( “ Uniden ” ) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner , this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. W ARRANTY DURATION : This warranty to the original user shall terminate [...]

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    27 A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR P A YMENT OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal[...]

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    28 MEMO wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page 28[...]

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    THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS UNIDEN PRODUCT! © 2000 Uniden America Corporation UBZZ01900ZZ All rights reserved • Printed in China Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,597,104 4,627,100 5,438,688 5,448,256 5,530,296 5,548,832 5,598,430 5,600,223 5,642,424 wx100.qxd 7/26/00 11:47 AM Page i[...]