Uniden Wx100 Vhf Scanner Owners Manual

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Using External Devices
If you choose to use an external speaker, antenna, or alert system, use the
external jacks on the back of the radio (ie: EXT SP jack, EXT ANT jack, or
ALERT terminals respectively). You may purchase these devices at any local
electronics store.
To connect the external devices, do the following:
1) Plug an optional external speaker (16-ohm) into the 
EXT SPjack.
2) Plug an external antenna using an RCA pin connector or adapter into the
EXT ANTjack.
3) Plug the external alert...

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Controls & Functions 
1. LCD DisplayDisplays time, channel, frequency, and functions.
2. 
Green IndicatorIndicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in 
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
3. 
Yellow IndicatorIndicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in 
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
4. 
Red IndicatorIndicates that a Warning type of alert broadcast is in 
effect. Refer to the alert table for details.
5. 
selectKeyPress to select the data of the Menu Mode into...

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There are six menu options that you must set up prior to proper operation.
To do this, press menukey. Toggle / keys to change the six menu
options.
1. 
TIME: Refers to Clock Setting.
2. 
CHANNEL: Refers to Weather Channel Setting
3. 
FIPS: Refers to FIPS Code Setting
4. 
ALT TYPE: Refers to the Alert Type Setting
5. 
ALARM: Refers to the Alarm Time Setting.
6. 
LIGHT: Refers to Backlight Setting.
To exit menu mode, press 
menurepeatedly until WX100 displays.
Each of these options are described in...

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5. Then enter the time directly by       
pressing the numeric keys.
OREnter the time by pressing the/keys. To scroll more quickly
(in 15 minute increments), press
and hold 
/ keys more than 5
seconds.
6. Press 
alertto select the desired      
setting, either a.m. or p.m.
7. Press 
selectto complete the          
entry. The display goes back to the
Menu mode.
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Weather Channel Setting
Your radio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast
frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you may be able to
receive more than one channel with clear reception.
The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.550 MHz) is automatically
set as your weather channel. Depending on your location, you may be able to
receive this channel.
To check or change channels, perform the following steps.
1. Turn 
volume/offcontrol clockwise until it clicks....

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FIPS Code Setting
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by
the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United
States. Programming FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about
weather occurring in a particular area.
To set FIPS codes:
1. Press 
menuand toggle /until FIPSappears in the display.
2. Press select.
3. Press /to select ANY FIPS, SINGLE, or MULTIPLE.
•If you select ANY FIPS, press select. This completes the entry....

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Alert Type Setting
You can change the Alert Type to one of two options.
VOICE: WX100 sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns
on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. Then the voice
broadcast is turned off and returns to standby mode.
TONE: WX100 sounds an alert continuously for 15 minutes until any key 
is pressed.
No broadcast will be heard until you disable the tone and turn the
broadcast on.
The WX100 automatically selects the TONE Alert Type the first time you turn it...

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Alarm Time Setting
As an additional feature, the WX100 has an audible alarm clock.
Before setting this feature, set the clock to the current time. (See page 10)
1. Press 
menukey and toggle /keys until ALARMappears.  Pressselectkey for setting the Alarm
Time and / keys to change the
Alarm Time Setting on or off. If you
do not want to set the Alarm Time,
select Alarm off. The display goes
back to the menu mode.
2. If you select ON;
enter the alarm time directly by pressing the numeric keys.
ORenter...

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Backlight Setting
The initial setting for the display backlight is CONSTANT, which means the
backlight stays on continuously. You can change this setting to SAVEor OFF.
In SAVE, the backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off. Then
when any key is pressed, backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches
off. In 
OFF, the backlight is turned off.
1. Press 
menukey and toggle/key until the LIGHTappears in the display. And pressselectkey for the Backlight
Settings.
2. Press 
/key...

Using the Radio
Your radio functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially
useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions any time of day.
It emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a
severe weather emergency tone. You have the option of listening to the weather
broadcast or not. Even though you may not be listening to the broadcast, the
radio still responds to the emergency tones from the local weather station.
To turn on the weather alert...