First Alert WX-150 - Manual (Page 7)

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NOAA Alert function
Your Public Alert TM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the
corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency
broadcast from NOAA (Weather Band).
Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.)
Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes into memory. Each code identifies
a specific geographic area, typically a county as defined by NOAA. Setting the
S.A.M.E. location helps reduce unnecessary alerts.
Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD displays the NOAA weather band channels, time, programming information
and alert/status description. When powered from the AC adapter or 12V DC source,
the display is backlit continuously for low light situations.
Non-Volatile Memory
Radio programming is stored in non-volatile memory and will not lose settings, even
when AC and battery power is removed.
Remote Alert
This feature can be used to control external handicapped accessible devices such as
strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and external sirens.
Rear Power Jack
Connects to 12V AC wall adapter or 12VDC car accessory plug adapter.
Battery Backup
The unit will operate on four AA rechargeable Ni-Cad, NiMH or standard alkaline
batteries. A switch located in the battery compartment is provided to select the type of
battery used. Alkaline batteries will provide over 50 hrs of operation while rechargeable
NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide over 12 hours. See battery installation section
(page 11) for more information.
The main features of the WX-150 Public Alert Radio include:
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Trouble Shooting
Problem
POWER light does not
come on
POWER light is blinking
Siren does not sound
“10 Day Alert Sentry” is
displayed on the LCD
screen.
No sound from the radio’s
speaker
There is only static when I
press the radio ON button.
Possible Cause and Solution
AC power may not be connected.
Make sure AC adaptser is properly plugged into the
radio and the wall outlet.
AC power has been removed. Unit is running on backup
battery power. Check AC adapter connections to restore
power.
1. Radio is set to Voice not Siren. Check Alert Mode set-
ting.
3. Alert is blocked. To Unblock alerts see the Setting
Siren Mode instructions on page 22.
Your radio has not received an alert for 10 days or more.
Weather channel or S.A.M.E. location programming may
be incorrect.
Re-program weather channel and S.A.M.E. according
to instructions on pages 14-15. Also make sure radio is
getting clear reception.
Check to make sure the Volume setting is not at the low-
est level.
Check the Alert Audio output. Connecting a device to the
Alert Audio output, mutes the radio’s speaker.
1. May have programmed incorrect weather channel. To
reset weather channel, follow instructions on page 14.
2. Poor reception. Adjust antenna, move radio location.