Radio Shack 12-519 User Manual
Page 2
2
C
on
te
nt
s
Contents
Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 3
Features ......................................................................................................................... 3
Setup .................................................................................................................. 4
Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................ 4
Power your Radio .......................................................................................................... 6
Install Backup Batteries ............................................................................................. 6
Use the Antenna ............................................................................................................ 7
Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 8
Set the Clock ................................................................................................................. 8
Set the Alarm................................................................................................................. 8
When the Alarm Sounds ........................................................................................... 8
Using the Radio ............................................................................................................. 8
Set Radio Station Memory ........................................................................................ 9
Using the Weather Radio ......................................................................................... 9
Set Weather Channel Memory .................................................................................. 9
Viewing Weather Alerts .......................................................................................... 10
Receiving Alerts for Specific Areas ......................................................................... 10
Using Skywarn ............................................................................................................. 10
Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ...................................................... 11
Advanced Operation ........................................................................................ 12
Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................ 12
Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF ............................................................................. 15
Connecting an External Alert ...................................................................................... 15
Restoring Factory Default Settings ............................................................................. 15
Additional Information ..................................................................................... 16
NWS Alert Descriptions .............................................................................................. 16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................................... 19
Specifications............................................................................................................... 22
Care ............................................................................................................................. 22
Service and Repair ....................................................................................................... 22
FCC Information .......................................................................................................... 23
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24