Radio Shack 120-0246 - Manual (Page 4)

The radio sounds the alert siren at full power, regardless of the
volume setting.
4. Adjust VOLUME/OFF to comfortable listening level.
5. Return WEATHER/ALERT/LOCK to ALERT if you want to monitor the radio
for further emergency broadcasts.
USING THE ALERT LOCK
If you are out of the room or away from your Weatheradio, you might miss an
emergency broadcast.
When you will be out of hearing range of the alert siren, leave WEATHER/
ALERT/LOCK set to LOCK. In this mode, the alert siren stays on until you
change the mode setting.
Use the WEATHER setting to turn off the siren and listen for more emergency
information.
TESTING ALERT OPERATION
For your Weatheradio to be effective, the following two conditions must
be met:
You must place the Weatheradio where it can receive an emergency
alert broadcast (see "Testing Alert Reception").
You must place the Weatheradio where you can hear its alert tone.
Once you determine a location that meets the above two conditions, leave
the radio there for best protection.
Testing Alert Reception
The fact that you get clear voice reception or that the tone sounds when
you press TEST does not guarantee that an emergency signal will trigger
your Weatheradio's alert tone. Also, if you are in a fringe area, your
Weatheradio might be triggered by a in one area, but not be triggered if
you place it somewhere else (even close by).
To test for actual reception, your radio must receive a test or emergency
alert broadcast. The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test
alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 Noon. To find out the
specific test schedule in your area, contact your local National Oceanic