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NOAA/EAS 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) or EAS (AM/FM Bands).
broadcast from NOAA (Weather Band) or EAS (AM/FM Bands).
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 and EAS. Setting
the S.A.M.E. location helps reduce unnecessary alerts.
a specific geographic area, typically a county as defined by NOAA and EAS. Setting
the S.A.M.E. location helps reduce unnecessary alerts.
Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD displays the NOAA weather band, AM and FM channels, time, programming
information and alert/status description. The LCD tilts to provide optimal visibility.
When powered from the AC adapter or 12V DC source, the display is backlit
continuously for low light situations.
information and alert/status description. The LCD tilts to provide optimal visibility.
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.
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.
strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and external sirens.
Alert Audio Output
Allows connection of the siren and audio signal to a Public Address system, amplifier
and un-amplified external speaker. The volume contol knob controls the audio output.
and un-amplified external speaker. The volume contol knob controls the audio output.
External Antenna (F connector)
Allows connection to an optional external antenna (not included) to improve reception
in fringe or low reception areas such as a shelter.
in fringe or low reception areas such as a shelter.
Rear Power Jack
Connects to 9V AC wall adapter or 12VDC car accessory plug adapter.
Battery Backup
The unit will operate on five 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 up to 24 hrs of operation while
rechargeable NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide up to 12 hours. See battery
installation section (page 10) for more information.
batteries. A switch located in the battery compartment is provided to select the type of
battery used. Alkaline batteries will provide up to 24 hrs of operation while
rechargeable NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide up to 12 hours. See battery
installation section (page 10) for more information.
NIST Auto-set Atomic Clock
This radio monitors a time signal broadcast by the atomic clock at the National
Institute of Standards and Technology. Upon receiving the signal it will automatically
set the clock to the correct time. Reception varies according to time of day and
location. For more information visit the NIST website at
Institute of Standards and Technology. Upon receiving the signal it will automatically
set the clock to the correct time. Reception varies according to time of day and
location. For more information visit the NIST website at
http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvb.htm
The main features of the WX-268 Public Alert Radio include: