Radio Shack Bedside SAME Weatheradio Owner's Manual

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10PreparationC ONNECTING TO ANE XTERNAL S YSTEMThe Weatheradio®’s ALERT OUTterminals let you connect an externalmodule interface using twin-lead 20-gauge cable (not supplied), such asPlug’n Power or X-10. Then you canset the interface to sound an audible orvisible alert on a connected appliancewhen a weather emergency alertbroadcast is received. Ô1. Connect the Weatheradio®’spositive (+) and negative (-)ALERT OUT terminals to thecorresponding (+ and -) terminalson the external system.2. When you are finished, use apointed object (such as astraightened paper clip) to presson the orange tabs under the cablewires, and gently pull on the wiresto remove them.TESTING THE WEATHERADIO®In the United States, the NWSbroadcasts a test alert every week onWednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM.To find out the specific test schedule inyour area, contact your local NOAA orNWS office. These offices are usuallyÔ NOTE Ô• Your localRadioShackstore carries awide selection ofcable andaudible or visiblealertaccessories.• The ALERT OUTterminal is turnedon when an validalert is receivedand turned offafter the effectivetime has expired.• PressingWEATHER toturn broadcastoff can turn offALERT OUTalso.