Uniden Wx100 Vhf Scanner Owners Manual

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When the WX100 receives the S.A.M.E.
message, the EVENT message and
expiration time appear in the display.
The corresponding indicator of the
S.A.M.E. message turns on, and the
corresponding siren tone sounds.
You can choose between the S.A.M.E.
message information with the
keys 
/.
If you press the 
alertkey, the current
time and the number of S.A.M.E.
messages displays alternately every
second.
Depending on the Alert Type setting    
you selected, will determine the Alert
Type icon on the display. If you
selected the 
TONEAlert Type alert,
the following icon will be displayed.
If you selected the 
Voice Alert Type
alert, the following icon will be
displayed.
Messages are deleted if the volume/offcontrol is
turned off.
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5. To silence the siren, press any key.
6. To turn off the radio, turn the 
volume/offcontrol counterclockwise until
it clicks. Your radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock. The
selected settings remain for the next time the radio is turned on.
Helpful Hints
If you programmed more than one FIPS code, make sure the menu option is
set to MULTIPLE or ANY FIPS mode.
Otherwise, the radio will only receive broadcasts for the FIPS code you entered
in the SINGLE mode.
User Shortcut Keys
The following are few shortcut keys to allow you to change options without
going back to the menu mode.
•
Select key – press and hold the selectkey to toggle the Alarm clock on and
off. The alarm icon appears when the alarm clock is on. This functions
whether the 
volume/offcontrol is either set to on or off.
•Weather key – Press and hold the weatherkey to toggle between the tone
or voice Alert type. The corresponding icon appears. This functions only when
the 
volume/offcontrol is set to on.
•Alert key – Press and hold the alertkey to toggle the audible weather alert
mode on or off. When the audible weather alert mode is on, the siren and the
external alert terminals are enabled. The Alert Type indicator appears in
display. When the audible weather alert mode is off, the siren and the external
alert terminals are disabled. The Alert Type indicator does not appear in
display, but the messages and corresponding indicator appear when an
emergency code is received.
When using either the weatheror alertshortcut keys while
the display is flashing, you can change to another channel
by pressing 
/key and then press selectto complete
the entry.
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							Event
Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert SirenCodeAVW AVALANCH Red Warning SirenAVA AVALANCH Yellow Watch SirenBZW BLIZZARD Red Warning SirenCDW CIVIL DANGER Red Warning SirenCDA CIVIL DANGER Yellow Watch SirenCEM CIVIL EMERGENC TUNE TV Red Warning SirenCFW COASTAL FLOOD Red Warning SirenCFA COASTAL FLOOD Yellow Watch SirenEAN EMERGENC ACTION Red Warning SirenEAT EMERGENC ACTION TERMINAT Red Warning SirenEVI EVACUATE IMMEDIAT Red Warning SirenFRW FIRE Red Warning SirenFFS FLASH FLOOD Green Statement SirenFFW FLASH FLOOD Red Warning SirenFFA FLASH FLOOD Yellow Watch SirenFLS FLOOD Green Statement SirenFLW FLOOD Red Warning SirenFLA FLOOD Yellow Watch SirenHMW HAZARD MATERIAL Red Warning SirenHMA HAZARD MATERIAL Yellow Watch SirenHWW HIGH WIND Red Warning SirenHWA HIGH WIND Yellow Watch SirenHLS HURRICAN Green Statement SirenHUW HURRICAN Red Warning SirenHUA HURRICAN Yellow Watch SirenIEW IMMEDIAT EVACUATE Red Warning Siren
LEW LAW ENFORCE Red Warning Siren
The following is a list of Event codes transmitted by the National Weather
Service. When a specific Event code is received, this chart indicates the displays
as they alternately appear on the display with the corresponding Alert Type
indicator, and the Alert Type tone of the siren.
Event Codes
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Event
Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert SirenCodeLAE LOCAL AREA EMERGENC Red Warning SirenNHW NATIONAL HAZARD Red Warning SirenNIC NATIONAL INFO CENTER Red Warning SirenNPT NATIONAL PERIODIC TEST Green Statement SirenDMO DEMO MESSAGE - NoneRHW RADIOLOG HAZARD Red Warning SirenRHA RADIOLOG HAZARD Yellow Watch SirenRWT WEEKLY TEST - Statement SirenRMT MONTHLY TEST - Statement SirenSVR SEVERE THUNDER Red Warning SirenSVW SEVERE THUNDER Red Warning SirenSVA SEVERE THUNDER Yellow Watch SirenSVS SEVERE WEATHER Green Statement SirenSPW SHELTER IN-PLACE Red Warning SirenSMW SPECIAL MARINE Red Warning SirenSPS SPECIAL WEATHER Green Statement SirenTOR TORNADO Red Warning SirenTOW TORNADO Red Warning SirenTOA TORNADO Yellow Watch SirenTSW TSUNAMI Red Warning SirenTSA TSUNAMI Yellow Watch SirenVOW VOLCANO Red Warning SirenVOA VOLCANO Yellow Watch SirenWSW WINTER STORM Red Warning SirenWSA WINTER STORM Yellow Watch Siren??E UNKNOWN TUNE TV Red Warning Siren??A UNKNOWN TUNE TV Yellow Watch Siren??W UNKNOWN TUNE TV Red Warning Siren
??S UNKNOWN TUNE TV Green Statement Siren
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Testing the Weather Alert Radio
Your local NOAA weather station regularly schedules testing periods. 
Contact them to find out the exact date and time to test your siren.
Testing your radio is very important because an emergency alert broadcast
might not trigger your radio alert tone, even if it receives the audio broadcast
clearly. If you are in a fringe area, you might be able to receive the alert tone
in one part of your house but not another. Make sure you test it in the location
you want to leave it.
The Alert indicators on the radio do not turn on during a
test broadcast. Only the statement siren sounds and the
message displays.
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Testing the Alert Siren and Indicators
To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the
alarm clock tone, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the 
volume/offcontrol clockwise until it clicks. WX100 appears in
the display.
2. Press and hold 
1until you hear the alarm clock tones. ALARM  appears
on the display.
3. Press and hold 
2until you hear the Statement Alert siren. ALERtappears
on the display and the Statement indicator turns on.
4. Press and hold 
3until you hear the Watch Alert siren. ALERtappears on
the display and the Watch indicator turns on.
5. Press and hold 
4until you hear the Warning Alert siren. ALERtappears on
the display and the Warning indicator turns on.
Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to. If not,
optional accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for
emergency broadcasts. See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.
The samples of the test only last for a few seconds. 
You may need to test each siren several times to be sure
you recognize the different sirens and tones. 
Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed.
If you have an external alert system connected to the ALERT
terminals, it turns on during the Alert Siren and Indicators
test. (Steps 3-5)
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							Problem SolutionWX100 won’t power up.Check the connections at both ends of the AC
Adapter.
Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could
be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
Poor reception.Check antenna connection.
Move the antenna.
Relocate the radio.
You may be in a fringe area. This could require
an optional multi-band antenna. Check with
your dealer or local electronics store.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your WX100 radio is not performing properly, try the following steps. If you
are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your place of purchase or call
customer service at (800) 297-1023.
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Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1: 162.550
Channel 2: 162.400
Channel 3: 162.475
Channel 4: 162.425
Channel 5: 162.450
Channel 6: 162.500
Channel 7: 162.525
Receiving Sensitivity
(at 12 dB SINAD): 0.35 
µV
FIPS Decode Sensitivity @Dev. ±4.5 kHz
Deviation/90 % Success Rate: 0.4 
µV
Signal & Noise Ratio: 40 dB
Channel Selectivity: 60 dB
Audio Output Power (Maximum): 300 mW
Power Requirements: Use AD-100W (adapter included)
with 120 V AC (±10%) 60 Hz
Battery Back-up: One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
(not included)
ALERT terminal output
(w/3.9 K ohm load): 2.4 V DC
Antenna: Telescopic Rod Antenna (built-in)
Dimensions: 180 (W) x 130.5 (D) x 45 (H) mm
Weight: 350 g without AC ADAPTER and
9 V Battery
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTOR:UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY :  Uniden warrants, for one year, to
the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from
defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION :This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further effect one year after the date of
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)
damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)
modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)
improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or
malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction
with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured
by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than
as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY :  In the event that the product does
not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in
effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the
defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred
by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace
the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY
Important:  Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
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A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not
allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
LEGAL REMEDIES:This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY:  If, after following the instructions in the reference
guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The
Product should include all parts and accessories originally
packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.
The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable
means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 554-3988, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Time, Monday 
through Friday
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