MAIN FEATURES. First Alert WX-26

The main features of the WX-268 Public Alert Radio include:

NOAA/EAS Alert Function

Your Public Alert TM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency broadcast from NOAA (Weather Band) or EAS (AM/FM Bands).

Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.)

Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes into memory. Each code identifies a specific geographic area, typically a county as defined by NOAA and EAS. Setting the S.A.M.E. location helps reduce unnecessary alerts.

Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD displays the NOAA weather band, AM and FM channels, time, programming information and alert/status description. The LCD tilts to provide optimal visibility.

When powered from the AC adapter or 12V DC source, the display is backlit continuously for low light situations.

Non-Volatile Memory

Radio programming is stored in non-volatile memory and will not lose settings, even when AC and battery power is removed.

Remote Alert

This feature can be used to control external handicapped accessible devices such as strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and external sirens.

Alert Audio Output

Allows connection of the siren and audio signal to a Public Address system, amplifier and un-amplified external speaker. The volume contol knob controls the audio output.

External Antenna (F connector)

Allows connection to an optional external antenna (not included) to improve reception in fringe or low reception areas such as a shelter.

Rear Power Jack

Connects to 9V AC wall adapter or 12VDC car accessory plug adapter.

Battery Backup

The unit will operate on five AA rechargeable Ni-Cad, NiMH or standard alkaline batteries. A switch located in the battery compartment is provided to select the type of battery used. Alkaline batteries will provide up to 24 hrs of operation while rechargeable NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide up to 12 hours. See battery installation section (page 10) for more information.

NIST Auto-set Atomic Clock

This radio monitors a time signal broadcast by the atomic clock at the National

Institute of Standards and Technology. Upon receiving the signal it will automatically set the clock to the correct time. Reception varies according to time of day and location. For more information visit the NIST website at http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvb.htm

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