Radio Shack 12-240 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATION
RECEIVING WEATHER
BROADCASTS
Follow these steps to receive National Weather Service
(NWS) broadcasts.
1. To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME to the right until it
clicks. The alert indicator lights. When you turn on
the radio, it is set to the alert mode.
2. Press WEATHER to set the radio to receive weather
broadcasts. The alert indicator turns off.
3. Set ANTENNA to LINE .
Note: If the signal is broken or noisy, set ANTENNA to
ROD . Then unsnap the telescoping antenna and
extend it to its full length. If reception is still not clear,
try locating the radio near an outside wall or window.
4. Set CHANNEL to the frequency that provides the best
reception.
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