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Radio Shack Weather Radio User Manual
Summary of Weather Radio
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Owner’s manual please rea d before usin g thi s e quip me nt. Wireless weather station with software.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents the fcc wants you to know ................................................................................................ 3 fcc declaration of conformity ......................................................................................... 3 features ....................................
Page 3: The Fcc Wants You to Know
3 the fcc wants you to know the fcc wants you to know fcc declaration of conformity this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
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4 features tion is ideal for anyone who relies on know- ing local weather conditions, such as gardeners, farmers, or anyone who works outdoors. It can also help you successfully plan outdoor activities — from a picnic to simply knowing when to carry your umbrella! The supplied software also includes...
Page 5: Preparation
5 preparation store some or all of the weather data record- ed by your weather station. Easy data access — lets you recall the stored data at any time, print it out in tables or graphs, and even compare it to normal and historical conditions for your area. Accu-data — accuweather’s on-line service l...
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6 preparation rain gauge outdoor thermo/hygro sensor indoor thermo/hygro/baro sensor solar transmitter for anemometer solar transmitter for rain gauge/ outdoor thermo/hygro sensor (2) anemometer base, arm, and vane set wind vane wind cup ac adapter mounting hardware tools/additional supplies needed ...
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7 preparation • level • two screws (if you plan to mount the monitor on a wall) • mast, 1–1 1 / 4 inches (2.54–3.18 cm) in diameter (to mount the anemometer) • batteries (not supplied): monitor: 4 aa indoor thermo/hygro/baro sensor: 4 aaa backup power for solar transmitters (3): 2 aa (each) notes: •...
Page 8: Installation
8 installation installation installation tips although the solar transmitters for the ane- mometer, outdoor thermo/hygro sensor, and rain gauge contain a built-in ni-mh battery, they also require a backup battery. See the assembly sections in this manual for instruc- tions on installing a backup bat...
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9 installation 4. Install all components, then connect all related components. 5. Connect the anemometer, outdoor thermo/hygro sensor and rain gauge to their individual solar transmitters to receive the weather element data. Each solar transmitter needs two aa batteries (not supplied) for backup pow...
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10 installation anemometer solar transmitter are both labeled with a red tag. 3. Install two aa batteries in the compart- ment according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Cautions: • use only fresh batteries of the re- quired size and recommended type. • do not mix old and new batteri...
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11 installation installing the anemometer selecting a location select a mounting location for the anemome- ter that is: • outdoors, within 10 feet of its solar trans- mitter • not blocked on the top or sides, so wind can freely reach the anemometer the best location for the anemometer is usu- ally a...
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12 installation installing the rain gauge selecting a location select a mounting location for the rain gauge that is: • a flat, level surface • outdoors, within 10 feet of where you mount the rain gauge’s solar transmitter • in an area not blocked on the top or sides, so rain can freely reach the ra...
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13 installation 1. Hold the base of the rain gauge flat against the mounting surface then use a level to make sure the rain gauge (as it rests on the mounting surface) is hori- zontally level. 2. Use a pencil to trace the inside of the mounting holes on the base of the rain gauge to mark the screw l...
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14 installation mounting the outdoor thermo/ hygro sensor 1. Hold the sensor’s mounting bracket flat against the mounting surface and trace the inside of the pilot holes with a pencil to mark the screw locations. 2. Drill a small pilot hole (shallow and slightly smaller in diameter than the sup- pli...
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15 installation installing the monitor selecting a location you should set the monitor indoors on a flat surface (such as a desk or counter), or mount it on an indoor wall within 6 feet of where your pc is located and near an ac outlet. Caution: to avoid false indoor temperature and humidity reading...
Page 16: Operation
16 operation its plug must fit the monitor’s dc 12v jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the monitor or the adapter. • always connect the ac adapter to the monitor before you connect it to ac power. When you fini...
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17 operation = english, )))) = french, '''' = german, , , , , = italian, 6666 = spanish). 6. Press set . The hour digit flashes. 7. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to set the hour digits. 8. Press set . The minute digits flash. 9. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to set the minute digits. 10. P...
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18 operation reading the weather forecast display your weather station is designed to forecast the weather conditions, from 12–24 hours in advance, for an area within 20–30 miles of where you installed it. The weather station updates its forecast once every 15 minutes (based on the barometric pressu...
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19 operation setting the sea level barometric pressure no matter where you are, barometric pres- sure is measured using the current sea level barometric pressure. This way, meteorolo- gists (and you!) can easily compare mea- surements from locations at different altitudes. Note: to obtain the curren...
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20 operation using the indoor temperature window the weather station samples the indoor air temperature about every 38 seconds. The monitor shows both the current indoor tem- perature and the dew point temperature in the indoor temperature window (on the monitor). You can display the temperature in ...
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21 operation clearing a hi/low temperature alarm setting to clear the conditions for a high or low tem- perature alarm so the alarm does not sound, repeatedly press alarm to select the high or low temperature condition, then repeatedly press until appears. Viewing the indoor dew point temperature yo...
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22 operation the last memory reset), press out . Then repeatedly press 0(025 0(025 0(025 0(025 . 0$; 0$; 0$; 0$; or 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 appears when the monitor shows the maximum or minimum recorded temperature. The record- ed times of the maximum or minimum tem- peratures and 67$03 67$03 67$03 67$03 al...
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23 operation each time the outdoor wind chill temperature changes and meets or drops below the set temperature, 287 287 287 287 and the current readings flash and the monitor sounds an alarm for about 1 minute. To silence the alarm sooner, press any key. Note: if you press a key to silence the alarm...
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24 operation to view the current high or low indoor or out- door relative humidity alarm conditions, press the desired %rh , then repeatedly press alarm until +, +, +, +, $/$50 $/$50 $/$50 $/$50 or /2 /2 /2 /2 $/$50 $/$50 $/$50 $/$50 and the alarm condition appear. Note: when no humidity alarm condi...
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25 operation was last reset and 6,1&( 6,1&( 6,1&( 6,1&( appear simulta- neously. • yesterday’s rainfall amount is calcu- lated from 12:00 am of one day to 12:00 am on the next day. • if no rainfall is detected for two consecu- tive hours, appears on the monitor. Resetting the total rainfall record t...
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26 operation viewing and resetting the max wind speed record to view the maximum wind speed recorded since the last memory reset, press memory . 0$; 0$; 0$; 0$; appears. The time the wind speed was recorded in memory, the direction the wind was blowing, and 67$03 67$03 67$03 67$03 appear simulta- ne...
Page 27: Special Features
27 special features special features note: if the recorded conditions are out of the operating range listed in the specifica- tions, +++ +++ +++ +++ or /// /// /// /// appears on the monitor. Disconnected signals if the signal from a sensor was disconnected, appears on the monitor. If this happens, ...
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28 special features wise sense (north to northwest to west, for example). Barometer — an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure. The two most com- mon barometers are the mercury barometer and the aneroid barometer. Blizzard — a severe weather condition char- acterized by low temperatures and ...
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29 special features short the growing season, it is a killing freeze. Freezing rain/drizzle — rain or drizzle that falls in liquid form and then freezes upon striking the ground or objects that are at 32°f (0°c) or colder. Front — the transition zone between two dis- tinct air masses. Frost (hoarfro...
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30 special features millibar (mb) — a unit for expressing atmo- spheric pressure. Sea level pressure is nor- mally close to 1013 mb. Northeaster — a name given to a strong, steady northeast wind that is accompanied by rain and inclement weather. It often devel- ops when a storm system moves northwes...
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31 special features average speed or kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in a substance. Thermograph — an instrument that mea- sures and records air temperature. Thermometer — an instrument for measur- ing temperature. Thunder — the sound created by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of...
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32 special features cloud classification chart clouds can float from a few feet above the earth (fog) all the way up to 40,000 feet and higher. There are 11 different classes of clouds. As the following chart illustrates, you can distinguish clouds based on their altitude and shape..
Page 33: Care
33 care care keep the weather station’s indoor compo- nents dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry im- mediately. Use and store the weather station’s indoor components only in normal temperature environments. Handle the weather station carefully; do not drop it. Keep the weather station away from dust ...
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34 specifications relative humidity operating measurement ............................................................................................................ 25–90% rh accuracy: indoor range: 40–80% ...............................................................................................
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35 specifications accuracy and range: 2–56 m/s .............................................................................................. ±16°f (±8°c) resolution ..................................................................................................................................... ...
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63-1016 09a01 printed in hong kong radioshack corporation fort worth, texas 76102 limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned st...