Vector Stormtracker Series User's Manual & Warranty Information

Summary of Stormtracker Series

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    12 specifications operating voltage: 12 volt dc tv channels: vhf-l: channels 2-6 vhf-h: channels 7-13 uhf: channels 14-83 radio stations: am: 530-1710 khz fm: 88-108 mhz weather: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550 mhz weather radio sensitivity: 0.6µv@12db sinad 0.5µv@1...

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    Important safety instructions warnings 1. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Never submerge it in water or liquids of any kind. 2. Never insert objects of any kind into the unit’s ventilation slots, as this can short circuit parts, resulting ...

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    1 table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 control and functi...

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    3 power system the vec136 has a unique power system. Its primary power source is the common household “c” type battery. It can also be powered using the ac adapter that plugs into a standard 120 volt ac household outlet or the dc adapter that plugs into a vehicle’s accessory outlet (or other 12 volt...

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    5 the up (time) and down (mem) arrow buttons toggle through the main menus (county, time set, alert). The left and right arrows (ch–) and (ch+) adjust individual settings. Setting the time, date and alarm clock use the time set menu to set the unit’s clock and date display. This is also the time and...

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    7 setting the unit for multiple counties 1. Turn the off/tv/weather/am/fm dial to weather. 2. Press the prog/store button to enter programming mode. The display will show “alert mode”. 3. Press the up (time) or down (mem) arrow button until “county” is displayed. 4. Press the right arrow (ch+) butto...

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    9 operating the emergency/weather radio see the “control and function guide” on page 2 to locate referenced controls, knobs and selectors. Listening to the 7-channel noaa weather radio • turn the off/tv/weather/am/fm dial to the “weather” position. • press the right arrow (ch+) button or left arrow ...

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    11 fuse replacement 1. Using a screwdriver, open the fuse cover on the back of the unit (see the “control and function guide” on page 2) and remove the defective fuse. 2. Insert a replacement 2 amp standard buss type fuse into the fuse socket. 3. Close the fuse cover (turn counter-clockwise) – do no...