Uniden Wx500 Vhf Scanner Owners Manual

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To change the Alert Type setting, see the following steps.
1. Press the menukey
2. Press 5/6until 
ALT TYPEappears on the display.
3. Press the selectkey.
4. Press 5/6to choose 
TONE, VOICEor DISPLAY.
5. Press the selectkey again.
6. Press menuto exit.
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 
VOICEAlert Type alert, the following icon will be
displayed.
If you selected the 
DISPLAYAlert Type alert, the following icon will
be displayed.
To silence the tone, press any key.
 
 
 
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Backlight Setting
The initial setting for the display backlight is SAVE, which means 
the backlight stays on for 10 seconds. You can change this setting by
following the steps below:
1. Press the menukey.
2. Press 5/6until 
LIGHTappears on the display.
3. Press the selectkey for the Backlight Settings.
3. Press 5/6to select
OFF,SAVE, CONST-LO, 
or CONST-HI.
OFFThe LCD backlight will never be illuminated.
SAVEThe LCD backlight will turn on (bright) for 
10 seconds following a new NWR Alert or 
following a user key-press.
CONST-LOThe backlight will stay on dimly most of 
the time but will switch to bright for 10 
seconds following a new NWR Alert or 
following a key press.
CONST-HIThe backlight will always stay on brightly.
4 . Press the selectkey.
5. To exit the menu mode, press menu.
The 
CONST-LOand CONST-HIsettings can
significantly affect battery life while operating with the
BATTERY ONLY. If the adaptor power is lost, it is
recommended to change the Backlight mode to 
OFFor SAVE.
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Using the All Hazards/Weather Radio
Your radio functions as an all hazards/weather warning radio. This is
especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions
any time of day. It emits a loud tone whenever your local NOAA weather
station broadcasts a severe emergency tone. You have the option of
listening to the emergency/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 emergency/weather alert radio: 
1. Turn the on/off/volumeuntil it clicks. The NOAAicon appears 
in the display.
2. Press weather/snoozeuntil you hear the weather broadcast. 
OR
If you do not want to listen to the emergency/weather broadcast, press
weather/snoozeagain. The receiver is actually still ON but the audio
is muted. 
3. Make sure you adjust your volume control to a comfortable listening
level. If you have set the Alert Type to 
VOICE, the volume level of
the voice broadcast, when it comes on, will be set correctly.
OPERATION
The volume control only adjusts the audio of the
broadcast, not the siren volume.
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4. The last five, non-expired, Alerts
will scroll across the LCD one at
a time.
Each Alert will be displayed with
its appropriate Severity indicator
and with the time until the Alert
message expires.
You can force the WX500 to quickly skip to the previous/next Alert by
using the 5/6keys. Stop Alert tones by pressing any key.
The NWS uses sophisticated models to determine an
Alerts expiration time. The expiration of an Alert,
however, does not necessarily mean that the related
emergency is over. This is particularly true for longer
duration Alerts because Alert expiration times are limited
to 6 hours in the NWS protocol.
 
 
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							22 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 CodesEvent
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
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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
NWR stations conduct regular tests of Alert broadcasting. Tests normally
occur on Wednesdays between 10AM and 12PM unless threatening
weather is occurring. Your local station can be contacted to find out
exact dates and times of tests.
You should make sure your WX500 receives these Test Alerts in its
installed location. This is very important because an emergency alert
broadcast might not trigger your radio even when it seems to be
receiving broadcasts fairly clearly. If broadcast signals are too weak, you
might be able to receive Alerts in one part of a building but not another.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your WX500 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.
ProblemWX500 wont power up.
Poor reception.
No Alert messages received.
Alerts received for all /
unwanted counties/parishes
Weather broadcast is not
heard when weather/snooze
button is pressed.SolutionCheck 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.
Move the antenna.
Relocate the radio.
Check if a stronger station is 
available in your area.
You may be in a fringe area.
Check reception.
Make sure the on/off/volume
dial is turned ON.
If you have programmed a S.A.M.E.
(FIPS) code, check that it is correct.
Make sure that the Alert screening
method is SINGLE or MULTIPLE
and that the S.A.M.E. codes are 
correct.
Erase unwanted area codes by 
setting them to something like 
000000 or 999999.
Make sure the on/off/volumedial is
turned ON.
Check that the channel is set to an
active station.
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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 mV
FIPS Decode Sensitivity @ Dev. ±4.5 kHz
Deviation/90 % Success Rate: 0.40 mV
Signal & Noise Ratio: 40 dB
Channel Selectivity: 45 dB
Audio Output Power @ 10% THD: 250 mW
Power Requirements: Use AC500 (adaptor included)
with 120 V AC (±10%) 60 Hz
or DC cigarette lighter adaptor
Battery Back-up: One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
(not included)
Antenna: Telescopic Rod Antenna 
(built-in)
Dimensions: 127 (W) x 126 (D) x 48 (H) mm
Weight: 245 g without AC ADAPTOR 
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 A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE
ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY
Important:  Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
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