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...;s FIPS Code(s 4 Taking Proper Care of Your Radio 5 Unpacking 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up the WX500 All Hazards/ Weather Radio 6 Battery Backup 8 Controls & Functions 9 Initial Settings 11 Clock Setting 12 Alarm Clock Setting 13 NWS Broadcast Channel Setting 14 FIPS Code Setting 15 Alert Type Setting 17 Backlight Setting 19 Operation 20 Using the All Hazards/Weather Radio 20 Testing the Weather Alert Radio 24 Troubleshooting 25 Technical Specifications 26 One-Year Extended Warranty 27 Introduction Getting Started Initial Settings Operation Troubleshooting Specifications
...;s FIPS Code(s 4 Taking Proper Care of Your Radio 5 Unpacking 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up the WX500 All Hazards/ Weather Radio 6 Battery Backup 8 Controls & Functions 9 Initial Settings 11 Clock Setting 12 Alarm Clock Setting 13 NWS Broadcast Channel Setting 14 FIPS Code Setting 15 Alert Type Setting 17 Backlight Setting 19 Operation 20 Using the All Hazards/Weather Radio 20 Testing the Weather Alert Radio 24 Troubleshooting 25 Technical Specifications 26 One-Year Extended Warranty 27 Introduction Getting Started Initial Settings Operation Troubleshooting Specifications
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... coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) codes along with the broadcast. The WX500 was transmitted along with their area is declared in those locations. This allows your radio to take advantage of this new technology. Only S.A.M.E. These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic area (such as a county) affected by the National Weather Service), so your area. compatible emergency/weather radios...
... coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) codes along with the broadcast. The WX500 was transmitted along with their area is declared in those locations. This allows your radio to take advantage of this new technology. Only S.A.M.E. These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic area (such as a county) affected by the National Weather Service), so your area. compatible emergency/weather radios...
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... with Snooze s Battery Backup Power Source About Emergency/Weather Alerts When the WX500 receives an emergency/weather alert: It sounds an alert tone. A description of the alert appears. An indicator on the front of specific emergency/weather alert types published by the NWS. If the radio receives more than one emergency/weather alert at the same time, it displays information about each...
... with Snooze s Battery Backup Power Source About Emergency/Weather Alerts When the WX500 receives an emergency/weather alert: It sounds an alert tone. A description of the alert appears. An indicator on the front of specific emergency/weather alert types published by the NWS. If the radio receives more than one emergency/weather alert at the same time, it displays information about each...
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... within a 50 mile radius of your radio, contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). That way, you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radios memory, you can program those codes into the radio and receive broadcasts covering those areas are close to...Code(s) To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you hear. Hint: Since you might want to obtain the codes for the nearby counties or parishes. Visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you installed your local NWS broadcast station...
... within a 50 mile radius of your radio, contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). That way, you can program up to 20 FIPS codes into the radios memory, you can program those codes into the radio and receive broadcasts covering those areas are close to...Code(s) To obtain the FIPS code for the location where you hear. Hint: Since you might want to obtain the codes for the nearby counties or parishes. Visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you installed your local NWS broadcast station...
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... the Uniden Parts Department at : www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s WX500 Radio with built-in telescopic antenna s AC Adaptor (Model AC500) s Cigarette Lighter Adaptor (Model DC500) s This Reference Guide and other printed materials If any items are from 7:00a.m. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the radio. 5 to reset. Taking...
... the Uniden Parts Department at : www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s WX500 Radio with built-in telescopic antenna s AC Adaptor (Model AC500) s Cigarette Lighter Adaptor (Model DC500) s This Reference Guide and other printed materials If any items are from 7:00a.m. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the radio. 5 to reset. Taking...
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... found using the National Weather Service toll-free phone number or the NOAA website. Install the 9V Backup Battery by a switch that is not controlled by removing the battery compartment cover and snapping the battery onto the terminals. 3. SAME codes for the nearby areas. 6 GETTING STARTED Setting Up the WX500 All Hazards/Weather Radio 1. Make sure that the outlet is turned OFF. 2. If you would like to program your radio to receive...
... found using the National Weather Service toll-free phone number or the NOAA website. Install the 9V Backup Battery by a switch that is not controlled by removing the battery compartment cover and snapping the battery onto the terminals. 3. SAME codes for the nearby areas. 6 GETTING STARTED Setting Up the WX500 All Hazards/Weather Radio 1. Make sure that the outlet is turned OFF. 2. If you would like to program your radio to receive...
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... area. Enter the Menu (menu key) and use in your area is listed on the NOAA website at http://205.156.54.206/nwr/nwrbro.htm. Channel Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOAA Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 5. Or, you can turn the Emergency/Weather Radio and NWR broadcast ON, enter the Menu, and change the user-programmed settings. 7 4.
... area. Enter the Menu (menu key) and use in your area is listed on the NOAA website at http://205.156.54.206/nwr/nwrbro.htm. Channel Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOAA Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 5. Or, you can turn the Emergency/Weather Radio and NWR broadcast ON, enter the Menu, and change the user-programmed settings. 7 4.
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... not be kept. Remove the battery if the WX500 will turn ON to operate for an extended period of time. Without AC or Battery Backup power, the Clock time will be lost, but all radio features are available, but turning the Emergency/Weather Radio OFF will be plugged in for a limited time when AC power is detected. During AC power loss, all other programmed information will conserve the...
... not be kept. Remove the battery if the WX500 will turn ON to operate for an extended period of time. Without AC or Battery Backup power, the Clock time will be lost, but all radio features are available, but turning the Emergency/Weather Radio OFF will be plugged in for a limited time when AC power is detected. During AC power loss, all other programmed information will conserve the...
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... Menu operation, changes the current Menu item. When Alarm Clock tones are being heard, stops the tones weather/snooze 9 Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. Controls & Functions 1. Indicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in effect. Turns the NWR broadcast (speaker) ON and OFF. menu Key 9. While setting the Clock time, the Alarm time, or a SAME code during Menu operation, moves to the previous/next field (for details. Green Indicator 3. Antenna 6. 5 6 Key 7. 34 Key...
... Menu operation, changes the current Menu item. When Alarm Clock tones are being heard, stops the tones weather/snooze 9 Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. Controls & Functions 1. Indicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in effect. Turns the NWR broadcast (speaker) ON and OFF. menu Key 9. While setting the Clock time, the Alarm time, or a SAME code during Menu operation, moves to the previous/next field (for details. Green Indicator 3. Antenna 6. 5 6 Key 7. 34 Key...
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... deleted. Sets the Volume level for listening to sound Alarm tones. NOTE: When the WX500 is active. 4. Voice Icon : Indicates that the Alert Method is set to NWR broadcasts and the Alert Method is ON but no Alert tones will be sounded). 10 volume/on/off Turns the Weather Radio's receiver ON and OFF. Menu Icon : Indicates Menu programming is sounding NWR Alert tones, buttons do not...
... deleted. Sets the Volume level for listening to sound Alarm tones. NOTE: When the WX500 is active. 4. Voice Icon : Indicates that the Alert Method is set to NWR broadcasts and the Alert Method is ON but no Alert tones will be sounded). 10 volume/on/off Turns the Weather Radio's receiver ON and OFF. Menu Icon : Indicates Menu programming is sounding NWR Alert tones, buttons do not...
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Use the 5/6 keys to proper operation. To do this introduction. 11 Each of these options are six menu options that you must set up prior to change the six menu options. Setting Default Clock Time (TIME) 12:00 AM Alarm (ALARM) OFF Channel (CHANNEL) 1 (162.550 MHz) SAME code (SAME SET) ANY Alert type (ALT TYPE) VOICE Backlight mode (LIGHT) SAVE To exit the menu mode, press menu repeatedly. Initial Settings There are described in more detail following this , press the menu key.
Use the 5/6 keys to proper operation. To do this introduction. 11 Each of these options are six menu options that you must set up prior to change the six menu options. Setting Default Clock Time (TIME) 12:00 AM Alarm (ALARM) OFF Channel (CHANNEL) 1 (162.550 MHz) SAME code (SAME SET) ANY Alert type (ALT TYPE) VOICE Backlight mode (LIGHT) SAVE To exit the menu mode, press menu repeatedly. Initial Settings There are described in more detail following this , press the menu key.
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... seven National Weather Service broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). If not or if you may hear the emergency/weather broadcast on your emergency/weather channel. Depending on the initially selected channel. Adjust the volume control to receive this channel. CH No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is set as...
... seven National Weather Service broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). If not or if you may hear the emergency/weather broadcast on your emergency/weather channel. Depending on the initially selected channel. Adjust the volume control to receive this channel. CH No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is set as...
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... area. alerts about emergencies/weather occurring in the United States. To set FIPS codes: 1. Press 5/6 to enter the code and press select again. If you select SINGLE, a) Press select. e) To exit this mode, press menu key until SAME SET appears in the display. 15 Press select. 3. b) Press select again and the first digit of the FIPS code starts flashing, indicating that you want to...
... area. alerts about emergencies/weather occurring in the United States. To set FIPS codes: 1. Press 5/6 to enter the code and press select again. If you select SINGLE, a) Press select. e) To exit this mode, press menu key until SAME SET appears in the display. 15 Press select. 3. b) Press select again and the first digit of the FIPS code starts flashing, indicating that you want to...
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... function as an Alarm Clock. When this option is turned ON 16 To turn OFF the radio, turn the on/off/volume control until it clicks. Option Description: ANY FIPS SINGLE MULTIPLE When this option is selected, your radio only receives the alert signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you program in any of any FIPS codes whether you have programmed them or...
... function as an Alarm Clock. When this option is turned ON 16 To turn OFF the radio, turn the on/off/volume control until it clicks. Option Description: ANY FIPS SINGLE MULTIPLE When this option is selected, your radio only receives the alert signals corresponding to the FIPS code that you program in any of any FIPS codes whether you have programmed them or...
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... code is ON, this setting determines how WX500 will automatically turn it ON. You will be heard unless you press the weather/snooze key. A press of the Message Expiration, will sound for about 8 seconds. The broadcast will stop the Alert tone. TONE: Upon receiving a screened NWR Alert, an alert tone will be heard unless you turn ON the emergency/weather broadcast (speaker...
... code is ON, this setting determines how WX500 will automatically turn it ON. You will be heard unless you press the weather/snooze key. A press of the Message Expiration, will sound for about 8 seconds. The broadcast will stop the Alert tone. TONE: Upon receiving a screened NWR Alert, an alert tone will be heard unless you turn ON the emergency/weather broadcast (speaker...
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Backlight Setting The initial setting for the display backlight is recommended to change this setting by following the steps below: 1. Press 5/6 until LIGHT appears on brightly. 4. The backlight will stay on dimly most of the time but will turn on for the Backlight Settings. 3. Press the select key for 10 seconds. You can significantly affect battery life while operating with the BATTERY ONLY. The...
Backlight Setting The initial setting for the display backlight is recommended to change this setting by following the steps below: 1. Press 5/6 until LIGHT appears on brightly. 4. The backlight will stay on dimly most of the time but will turn on for the Backlight Settings. 3. Press the select key for 10 seconds. You can significantly affect battery life while operating with the BATTERY ONLY. The...
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... emergency/weather broadcast, press weather/snooze again. The volume control only adjusts the audio of day. Make sure you hear the weather broadcast. To turn ON the emergency/weather alert radio: 1. Press weather/snooze until it comes on, will be listening to the broadcast, the radio still responds to a comfortable listening level. OPERATION Using the All Hazards/Weather Radio Your radio functions as an all hazards/weather warning radio...
... emergency/weather broadcast, press weather/snooze again. The volume control only adjusts the audio of day. Make sure you hear the weather broadcast. To turn ON the emergency/weather alert radio: 1. Press weather/snooze until it comes on, will be listening to the broadcast, the radio still responds to a comfortable listening level. OPERATION Using the All Hazards/Weather Radio Your radio functions as an all hazards/weather warning radio...
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... when weather/snooze turned ON. You could be in your area. Make sure the on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. TROUBLESHOOTING If your WX500 radio is turned ON. Turn on /off /volume dial is available in a fringe area. Poor reception. No Alert messages received. Problem Solution WX500 won't power up. If you have programmed a S.A.M.E. (FIPS) code, check that the S.A.M.E. Relocate the radio. Check reception. button is set...
... when weather/snooze turned ON. You could be in your area. Make sure the on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. TROUBLESHOOTING If your WX500 radio is turned ON. Turn on /off /volume dial is available in a fringe area. Poor reception. No Alert messages received. Problem Solution WX500 won't power up. If you have programmed a S.A.M.E. (FIPS) code, check that the S.A.M.E. Relocate the radio. Check reception. button is set...
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... dB Channel Selectivity: 45 dB Audio Output Power @ 10% THD: 250 mW Power Requirements: Use AC500 (adaptor included) with 120 V AC (±10%) 60 Hz or DC cigarette lighter adaptor Battery Back-up: One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery (not included) Antenna: Telescopic Rod Antenna (built-in) Dimensions: 127 (W) x 126 (D) x 48 (H) mm Weight: 245 g without notice. 26 Specifications are subject to change and improvement...
... dB Channel Selectivity: 45 dB Audio Output Power @ 10% THD: 250 mW Power Requirements: Use AC500 (adaptor included) with 120 V AC (±10%) 60 Hz or DC cigarette lighter adaptor Battery Back-up: One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery (not included) Antenna: Telescopic Rod Antenna (built-in) Dimensions: 127 (W) x 126 (D) x 48 (H) mm Weight: 245 g without notice. 26 Specifications are subject to change and improvement...
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... option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to this warranty at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in materials and craftsmanship with equipment or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by this...
... option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to this warranty at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in materials and craftsmanship with equipment or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by this...