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NWR broadcasts warnings and post-event information for all types of
hazards: weather (e.g., tornadoes, floods), natural (e.g., earthquakes,
forest fires and volcanic activity), technological (e.g., chemical releases, oil
spills, nuclear power plant emergencies, etc.), and national emergencies
(e.g., terrorist attacks). Working with other Federal agencies and the
Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System
(EAS), NWR is an all-hazards radio network, making it the most
comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public.
S.A.M.E. technology, a new feature in the NOAA Weather Radio system,
allows listeners to pre-select the NWS Alerts that they want to receive, based
on the county where they live. Weather radios equipped with S.A.M.E.
technology (such as this
VEC438
) provide immediate information about life-
threatening situations.
POWER SUPPLY
The unit can be powered in one of three ways: four (4) “AAA” dry cell
batteries (not included), the supplied Rechargeable Battery Pack (that can be
Hand-Crank or AC Charged) or using the supplied AC Charging Cradle
and 120 Volt AC Power Adapter plugged into a functioning standard North
American 120 volt AC outlet.
Using Battery Power
To use dry cell batteries, snap open the battery compartment lock (located
on the bottom back side of the unit) and lift off the cover. Install four “AAA”
dry cell batteries, replace the cover and relock.
Notes: When installing or replacing the “AAA” dry cell batteries:
DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable
(nickel cadmium) batteries.
Using Rechargeable Backup Battery Power
In order to power the unit exclusively using the Rechargeable Battery Pack,
you must first charge the unit as described in the “Charging/Recharging the
Rechargeable Battery Pack” section that follows.
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• Built-in Dynamo Hand-Crank recharges the Rechargeable Battery Pack for
Radio, LED Light and Cell Phone Charging
• AC Charging Cradle and AC Power Adapter to charge the Rechargeable
Battery Pack and power the unit
• Earphone Jack for private listening (earphone/headphones not supplied)
Control and Function Guide
NOAA Weather Radio S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message
Encoding) Overview
NWR broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches,
forecasts and other non-weather related hazard information 24 hours a day.
During an emergency, NWS forecasters interrupt routine broadcasts and
send a special tone activating local weather radios.
CELL PHONE
CHARGER
POWER ON/OFF
PUSHBUTTON
RADIO STATION
TUNER
PUSHBUTTONS
TELESCOPING
ANTENNA
RADIO BAND
PUSHBUTTON
SELECTORS
LED FLASHLIGHT
POWER PUSHBUTTON
3 LED FLASHLIGHT
DYNAMO
HAND-CRANK
VOLUME CONTROL
PUSHBUTTONS
EARPHONE JACK
(EARPHONE/HEADPHONES
NOT SUPPLIED)
DIGITAL LCD
WEATHER ALERT
DISPLAY
STATEMENT/
WATCH/WARNING
LED INDICATORS
MEMORY
PUSHBUTTON
MENU
PUSHBUTTON
CHANNEL/SNOOZE
PUSHBUTTON
SPEAKER
AC CHARGING
CRADLE
POWER AND
CHARGING LEDS
AC POWER
ADAPTER
UNIVERSAL CELL PHONE
CHARGING ADAPTER SET
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