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    							ESP2100 WEATHER ALERT RADIO
    OPERATION MANUAL
    3520 Haven Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063
    Phone 650-361-1611  •  Fax 650-361-1724
    Shortwave Hotlines: (US) 1-800-872-2228
    (CN) 1-800-637-1648
    www.etonmall.com 
    						
    							HOW TO USE YOUR
    DO YOU NEED HELP?Weve tried to make these instructions easy to follow.
    Please read them carefully.
    If you need help call us toll free:
    Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
    1-800-872-2228from the U.S.
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    1-650-361-1611from anywhere
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    ESP2100 Weather
    Alert Radio 
    						
    							TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Thank you for purchasing the                         ESP2100NOAA (National
    Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) - SAME (Specific Area Message Encoded)
    Weather Alert Radio. This new alert technology circuitry is to provide more 
    complete information about weather conditions in your immediate area, letting
    you avoid hearing alerts for geographical areas that do not interest you.
    Page #
    FEATURES ..........................................................................................................5 
    LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY5
    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS ............................................................................6
    GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................7
    OPERATION GUIDE7
    INSTALLING THE  BATTERIES7
    DISPLAY MODES7
    HOW TO  SET THE ALARMS7
    ALARM 17
    ALARM 2 ............................................................................................8
    HOW TO  SET TIME8
    HOW TO SET CALENDAR8
    HOW TO SET 12-24 HOUR AND C/F MODE8
    PROGRAMMING THE NOAA CHANNELS AND SAME COUNTY CODES8
    HOW TO PROGRAM NOAA CHANNELS8
    HOW TO PROGRAM COUNTY CODES .....................................................9
    TO PROGRAM COUNTY CODE9
    DESCRIPTION OF SAME CODES9
    STATE-COUNTY CODING9
    STATE CODES9
    COUNTY SUB-SECTION CODE ..............................................................10
    EXAMPLE OF CODING SYSTEM10
    SAME MESSAGES10
    ABOUT RADIO CHANNELS ...................................................................11
    FINDING LOCAL NWR CODES AND CHANNELS11
    HOW TO  USE THE  RADIO ..................................................................................12
    HOW TO  PROGRAM A  CHANNEL12
    TO RECALL MEMORY STATION12
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION12
    POWER SUPPLY12
    RADIO12
    NOAA CHANNELS12
    THERMOMETER ....................................................................................13
    ANTENNA13
    FCC STATEMENT13
    SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................14
    ONE YEAR  LIMITED WARRANTY14
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    FEATURES
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    The ESP2100 is a full featured, portable, PLL synthesized, digital weather receiver
    with AM/FM radio. Other functions and features include:
    - SAME decoding and automatic alert activation
    - Warning/Watch/Statement display alert indicator
    - Digital PLL tuning to seven NOAA channels
    - AM/FM radio with 10 user-select memory channels
    - 9 county code settings for all SAME compatible counties
    - Calendar clock with two daily alarms and eight-minutes snooze
    - Thermometer reading in Fahrenheit or Celsius display
    - Digital Up or Down volume adjustment
    - Bright night-light display
    - Stereo headphone jack
    - AC/DC adapter jack
    - Detachable rubber antenna
    - Removable Belt-Clip
    - Use 3 x AA alkaline batteries (included)
    Please refer to the diagram below when reading the operating instructions. Each
    numbered item is discussed in the text of the instructions.
    NOAA/Monitor/Standby/
    Mute indicator
    Digital clock with
    AM or PM display
    AM or FM
    indicator
    Radio frequencies 
    display
    Warning/Watch/
    Statement indicator
    Low battery indicator
    Temperature with 
    oC/oF or alarm display
    Selected radio
    channel indicator
    LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY 
    						
    							GETTING STARTED
    GETTING STARTED
    Before operation, please study the manual to get familiar with basic functions
    and features of the unit. The unit does not have an On/Off switch and the LCD
    will illuminate once the batteries are inserted. However, the radio can be set to
    NOAA-on, NOAA stand-by, NOAA-mute, or NOAA-off positions.
    Note:Keeping the radio permanently on, will consume substantially more
    power. Subsequently, NOAA stand-by is recommended when the user is not 
    listening to radio broadcasts.
    INSTALLING THE  BATTERIES
    The unit uses 3 x AA 1.5V alkaline batteries.
    1. Gently push toward to open the battery door
    2. Flip-up the battery door and insert with new batteries strictly according to
    the polarities shown
    3. Replace the battery door
    DISPLAY MODES
    There are three lines of display indications:
    1 st line displays clock
    2 nd line displays variables Alarm 1/Alarm 2/Temperature/Calendar by pressing
    (DISP/SNZ/SET) button
    3 rd line displays radio station frequencies, pre-set memory, and NOAA channel
    indicator when channel is being set.
    Note:Before setting any data, please note that if no data is input within 15
    seconds, the original data will resume on the display.
    HOW TO  SET THE ALARMS
    ALARM 1
    1. Press and hold (DISP/SNZ/SET) for 2 seconds (to set ALARM 1 mode)
    2. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set Hour
    3. Press (STR/RCL) once to flash minute
    4. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set minute
    5. Press (RADIO) to activate/deactive the alarm (“The bell” symbol appears in
    the display when the alarm is activated).
    6. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once to return to normal
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    A. NOAA
    Change NOAA weather radio operation mode (Monitor/Standby/Mute/Off)
    and change for channels frequencies from 1 to 7
    B. Up/Down volume (< vol >) button
    Adjustment to high or low volume at your desired
    C. Radio
    Change radio operation mode to (FM/AM/OFF) and change Alarm on/off
    function
    D. Display/Snooze/Set (DISP/SNZ/SET)
    - Change LCD display mode to (Alarm 1/Alarm 2/Calendar/Thermometer),
    and when alarm is activating, press once to enter snooze mode; and if
    weather alert is activating, press once to turn off the alert.
    - Press and hold 2 seconds to enter SET mode for Alarm1/Alarm2/Time/
    Calendar/12- 24/county code setting.
    E. Store/Recall (STR/RCL)
    Store and recall the radio station memories
    F. Up/Down tuning (+/- tuning) button
    Up/Down tuning for radio stations or selection of pre-set memory; and
    change of setting mode
    G. Stereo headphone jack
    H. AC/DC adapter jack
    I. Detachable antenna
    J. Detachable Belt-Clip
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    OPERATION GUIDE
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    B
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    DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 
    						
    							OPERATION GUIDE
    HOW TO PROGRAM COUNTY CODES
    SAME county codes are required to selectively receive weather and environ-
    mental alerts for a specific county, and need to be entered into the ESP2100.
    Up to nine selected SAME codes can be entered. The first step in programming
    SAME codes requires the user to select the option of receiving (ALL) warnings
    or selected warnings. Selecting (ALL) will result in the ESP2100 broadcasting all
    alerts and warnings issued on a particular radio frequency which can encom-
    pass a large geographical area of many counties. To receive warnings for a 
    specific county, that county code must be programmed into the ESP2100.
    Note:It is recommended that the user program the ESP2100 with specific
    codes of interest or need in order to receive alerts and warnings pertinent to
    only those counties. Selecting (ALL) of the county code will result in the
    ESP2100 receiving all of the messages of an entire transmission region. These
    regions are quite large and encompass about 5,000 square miles. Display fields
    permit up to nine county codes to be entered. The user can select less than nine
    codes by leaving the unused fields empty.
    TO PROGRAM THE COUNTY CODE
    1. Press and Hold (DISP/SNZ/SET) for 2 seconds, then press (DISP/SNZ/SET) 
    button 5 times to enter county mode.
    2. Press (STR/RCL) button to set county from 1 to 9
    3. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning) to set 1 st digit, then press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once
    to advance to 2 nd digit and so on to repeat this step until all 6 digits 
    completed.
    4. When finished, wait 15 seconds for display to return to normal.
    DESCRIPTION OF SAME CODES
    SAME codes are comprised of 6 columns.
    STATE-COUNTY CODING:
    The 3 digits on the far right identify the specific county. Each county within a
    state will have an independent three-digit code.
    Note:To receive all of the alerts for a given state, insert 000 into the county
    section.
    STATE CODES:
    The next two-digits, to the left of the county code, are for state coding. Each of
    the 50 US states has its own two-digit code.
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    OPERATION GUIDE
    ALARM 2
    1. Press and Hold (DISP/SNZ/SET) for 2 seconds, then press (DISP/SNZ/SET)
    twice (to set Alarm 2)
    2. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once to set Alarm 2
    3. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set Hour
    4. Press (STR/RCL) once to flash minute
    5. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set minute
    6. Press (RADIO) to activate/deactive the alarm, (“The bell” symbol appears in
    the display when the alarm is activated).
    7. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once to return to normal
    HOW TO  SET TIME
    1. Press and Hold (DISP/SNZ/SET) for 2 seconds, then press (DISP/SNZ/SET)
    twice to set time
    2. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set Hour
    3. Press (STR/RCL) once to flash minute
    4. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set minute
    5. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once to return to normal
    HOW TO SET CALENDAR
    1. Press and Hold(DISP/SNZ/SET) for 2 seconds, then press(DISP/SNZ/SET) 3 times to 
    set calendar
    2. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set desired Month
    3. Press (STR/RCL) once to flash Date
    4. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set desired Date
    5. Press (STR/RCL)key again to flash Year
    6. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set desired Year
    7. Day of week will be set automatically after setting the year
    HOW TO SET 12-24 HOUR AND C/F TEMPERATURE MODE
    1. After finished setting calendar, press (DISP/SNZ/SET) key once to set 12/24 hour mode
    2. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to 12 or 24 mode
    3. Press (STR/RCL) key once to set 
    oC or oF mode
    4. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to oC or oF mode
    5. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) once to return to normal
    PROGRAMMING THE NOAA CHANNELS AND SAME COUNTY CODES
    HOW TO PROGRAM NOAA CHANNELS
    1. Press NOAA button for 2 seconds
    2. Press Up/Down (+/- tuning key) to set channel 1 to channel 7
    3. Press (DISP/SNZ/SET) button once to return to normal
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    							OPERATION GUIDE
    ABOUT RADIO CHANNELS
    Channel  Corresponding Radio Frequency
    1 162.400 Mhz
    2 162.425 Mhz
    3 162.450 Mhz
    4 162.475 Mhz
    5 162.500 Mhz
    6 162.525 Mhz
    7 162.550 Mhz
    FINDING LOCAL NWR CODES AND CHANNELS
    SAME codes are available from the NWR. To contact the NWR by phone, call
    toll-free: 888-697-7263 and follow the voice menu to NWR channels and
    SAME codes. The NWR can also be contacted via the internet at:
    www
    .nes.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.Click on the state for which infor-
    mation is desired.
    Example of the first ten county radio channels and SAME codes for Montana:
    ST. COUNTY SAME# NWR  TRANSMITTER FREQMHZ CALL  WATTS
    MT Beaverhead030001 Butte MT  162.550 WXL79  100
    MT BigHorn  030003  Billings MT  162.550  WXL27  400
    MT Blaine  030005  Havre MT  162.400 WXL53  300
    MT Broadwater030007 Helena MT  162.400 WXK66  300
    MT Carbon  030009  Billings MT  162.550  WXL27  400
    MT Carter  030011  -NoNWRCoverage-
    MT Cascade  030013  Great Falls MT  162.550  WXJ43  300
    MT Chouteau  030015  Havre MT  162.400  WXL53  300
    MT  Chouteau  030015  Great Falls MT  162.550 WXJ43  300
    MT  Custer  030017  Miles City MT  162.400  WXL54  300
    In addition, many counties have been further subdivided into as many as 9
    smaller sub-sections. The numbers of one (1) to nine (9) in the far left column 
    of a SAME code identifies specific sub-sections of a county. If the county has
    not been subdivided, the first digit of the county code will be zero (0). (See
    “Description of SAME Codes”)
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    OPERATION GUIDE
    COUNTY SUB-SECTION CODE
    The last digit on the extreme left is the county subsection. A county may be 
    broken into nine subsections; each number between one to nine represents a
    specific county subsection.
    Note:If the county subsection code is stated as 0, then that county is not sub 
    sectioned. To receive all of the alerts for a given county, insert 0 into the county
    subsection field.
    Code Area
    1 Northwest
    2 North
    3 Northeast
    4 West
    5 Central
    6 East
    7 Southwest
    8 South
    9 Southeast
    EXAMPLE OF CODING SYSTEM:
    SAME Messages
    The ESP2100 receives and displays SAME warning messages in three classifications
    depending upon severity of emergency: WARNING, WATCH, and STATEMENT.
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    Code for northeast sub-section of Cochise County
    Code of Arizona
    Code for Cochise County 3
    04003
    Country Code for Cochise Country, Arizona 
    						
    							TECHNICAL INFORMATION
    THERMOMETER
    Operating temperature range: 23 oF to 122 oF or -5 oC to 50 oC
    Accuracy: +/- 2 oF or +/- 1 oC
    Sampling Interval: every one minute
    ANTENNA
    Telescope rubber antenna
    Dimensions (HWD) 4.9” x 3.4” x 1.4”
    Unit weight: 180 gm
    FCC STATEMENT
    It is possible, yet highly unlikely, that even your properly operation radio may
    cause interference to other radios or televisions. If the interference goes away
    after you turn off your radio, it is the cause. Here are some tips to help elimi-
    nate the interference:
    • Rotate or relocate the radio.
    • Increase the distance from the equipment being interfered with.
    • Contact the manufacturer of your equipment for assistance.
    If you cannot eliminate the interference to devices in other households, the FCC
    requires that you stop using your radio until the interference can be eliminated.
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    OPERATION GUIDE
    HOW TO  USE THE  RADIO
    1. To turn on the radio, press the Radio button once to receive FM, press again
    for AM, and press one more to turn off the radio
    2. Use Tuning Up/Down (+/-) to locate the desired channel.
    3. To change the volume, use Volume Up/Down to adjust volume to your
    desired level.
    HOW TO PROGRAM A STATION INTO MEMORY
    1. You may program up to 10 radio stations. To program a station turn the 
    radio on
    2. Select the desired station number using tuning Up/Down (+/-) keys
    3. Press and hold (STR/RCL) button for two seconds
    4. Press Up/Down tuning, (+/- tuning ) to select the memory location 
    from 1 to 10
    5. Press (STR/RCL) again to confirm the programming
    6. Repeat this step to program all other stations into memory.
    TO RECALL MEMORY STATION
    1. Press (STR/RCL) once to memory 1
    2. Press Up/Down Tuning (+/- Tuning) to the next memory and so on.
    POWER SUPPLY
    3 x AA Alkaline batteries (included) or
    AC/DC adapter 120V 60Hz 300mA 6V center negative
    RADIO
    AM : 520 - 1710 KHz
    FM : 88 - 108 MHz
    NOAA CHANNELS:
    Frequency Coverage (MHz)
    Channel 1  162.400
    Channel 2  162.425
    Channel 3  162.450
    Channel 4  162.475
    Channel 5  162.500
    Channel 6  162.525
    Channel 7  162.550
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    TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
    						
    							ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
    (3) Lextronix will issue a Return Authorization number and the address to which
    the unit can be shipped. Ship the unit in its original container or equivalent,
    fully insured and shipping charges prepaid.
    Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain proper perform-
    ance from this product. Therefore carefully read the Instruction Manual. This
    warranty does not apply to any defect that ETÓN determines is due to:
    (1) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or acces-
    sories that do not conform to the quality and specification of the original parts.
    (2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
    (3) Accidental or intentional damage.
    (4) Battery leakage.
    All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
    for a particular purpose, terminate one (1) year from the date of the original
    purchase.
    The foregoing constitutes ETÓN’s entire obligation with respect to this product,
    and the original purchaser shall have no other remedy and no claim for inciden-
    tal or consequential damages, losses, or expenses. Some states do not allow
    limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the 
    exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the 
    above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
    This warranty give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
    which vary from state to state.
    For service information contact:
    LEXTRONIX, INC.
    3520 Haven Avenue, Unit L
    Redwood City, CA 94063-4605 U.S.A.
    1 (650) 361-1611
    Customer Service Center Phone:
    1 (800) 872-2228 (U.S.A.) or 1 (800) 637-1648 (Canada)
    Telefax: World Wide Web  Site:
    1 (650)  361-1724 http://www.etonmall.com
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    SERVICE INFORMATION
    You may contact ETÓN Service Department for additional information or 
    assistance by calling 1(800) 872-2228 in the U.S.A. or 1(800) 673-1648 in
    Canada. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a..m. - 4:00 p.m. (PST) except on 
    holidays.
    Should you want to return your unit for service, pack the receiver carefully using
    the original carton or other suitable container. Write your return address clearly
    on the shipping carton and on an enclosed cover letter describing the service
    required, symptoms or problems. Also, include your daytime telephone number
    and a copy of your proof of purchase. The receiver will be serviced under the
    terms of the ETÓN Limited Warranty and returned to you. Call for a Return
    Authorization prior to shipping your unit.
    ETÓN warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects
    in material or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.
    During the warranty period ETÓN or an authorized ETÓN service facility will
    provide, free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in
    material and workmanship. At their option, ETÓN may replace a defective unit.
    (1) Complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card within ten (10) days
    of purchase.
    (2) Call Lextronix or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible
    after discovery of a possible defect. Have ready:
    (a) the model and serial number.
    (b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase.
    (c) a detailed description of the problem, including details on the electrical 
    connection to associated equipment and the list of such equipment.
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    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 
    						
    							UTILISATION DE VOTRE  
    VOUS AVEZ BESOIN D’AIDE?Nous avons essayé de rendre ce mode 
    d’emploi facile à utiliser. Veuillez le lire soigneusement.
    Si vous avez besoin d’aide, appelez-nous gratuitement:
    du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 16 h, heure normale du Pacifique
    1-800-872-2228aux États-Unis
    1-800-637-1648au Canada
    1-650-361-1611partout ailleurs
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    Radio d’alerte météo 
    ESP2100 
    						
    							TABLE DES MATIÈRES
    Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté la radio d’alerte météo                         ESP2100
    NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) - SAME (Specific Area Message
    Encoded). Ce nouveau réseau technologique d’alerte est conçu pour vous donner des
    informations plus complètes pour votre région particulière, tout en vous permettant
    d’éviter d’entendre des alertes pour des régions qui ne vous concernent pas.
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    CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................................................................19
    DESCRIPTION DE L’ECRAN A CRISTAUX LIQUIDES19
    DESCRIPTION ET FONCTIONS DES PIÈCES .........................................................20
    POINT DE DÉPART ..............................................................................................21
    GUIDE D’UTILISATION21
    INSTALLATION DE PILES21
    MODES D’AFFICHAGE21
    RÉGLAGE DE L’ALARME21
    ALARME 121
    ALARME 2 ......................................................................................22
    RÉGLAGE DE L’HEURE22
    RÉGLAGE DU CALENDRIER22
    RÉGLAGE DU MODE 12 OU 24 HEURES ET DES DEGRÉS CELSIUS OU 
    FAHRENHEIT22
    PROGRAMMING DES BANDS NOAA CHANNELS ET DES CODES DE COMTE SAME22
    PROGRAMMATION DES BANDES NOAA22
    PROGRAMMATION DES CODES DE COMTÉ ...........................................23
    PROGRAMMATION DU CODE DE COMTÉ23
    DESCRIPTION DES CODES SAME23
    CODAGE DU COMTÉ-ÉTAT23
    CODES D’ÉTAT23
    CODE DE SOUS-SECTION DU COMTÉ ....................................................24
    EXEMPLE DE SYSTÈME DE CODE24
    MESSAGES SAME 24
    LES BANDES D’ONDES ...........................................................................25
    OBTENTION DES CODES ET DES BANDES NWR LOCAUX25
    UTILISATION DE LA RADIO ................................................................................26
    PROGRAMMATION D’UNE STATION26
    RAPPEL D’UNE STATION EN MÉMOIRE26
    RENSEIGNEMENTS TECHNIQUES .......................................................................27
    ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE27
    RADIO27
    BANDES NOAA27
    THERMOMÈTER ......................................................................................28
    ANTENNE28
    DÉCLARATION FCC 28
    RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES SERVICES ..............................................................29
    GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE UN AN29
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    CARACTÉRISTIQUES 
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    L’ESP2100 est un récepteur météo portable complet, à syntonisation par boucle à phase
    asservie, avec une radio AM/FM. Ses autres fonctions et caractéristiques incluent:
    - Décodage SAME et activation automatique par alerte
    - Affichage sur écran de l’alerte/veille/avis météorologique
    - Syntonisation numérique par boucle à phase asservie sur sept bandes NOAA
    - Radio AM/FM avec 10 canaux programmables par l’utilisateur
    - Neuf codes de réglage de comté pour tous les comtés compatibles au système SAME
    - Horloge calendrier avec deux alarmes quotidiennes et une fonction sommeil de huit
    minutes
    - Lecture du thermomètre à affichage en degrés Fahrenheit ou Celsius
    - Réglage numérique du volume
    - Affichage à grande brillance avec veilleuse de nuit
    - Prise stéréo pour casque audio
    - Prise d’adaptateur c.a./c.c.
    - Antenne détachable en caoutchouc
    - Bride de ceinture amovible
    - Utilise 3 piles alcalines AA (fournies)
    Veuillez consulter l’illustration ci-dessous lors de la lecture du mode d’emploi. Chaque article
    numéroté est traité dans le texte du mode d’emploi.
    Indicateur NOAA/
    Surveillance/Veille/
    Silence
    Horloge numérique
    avec affichage de 
    AM ou PM
    Indicateur AM  ou  PM
    Affichage des 
    fréquences radio
    Indicateur
    Alerte/Veille/Avis
    Indicateur de décharge
    des piles
    Température avec
    °F/°C ou affichage 
    de l’alarme
    Indicateur de la bande
    radio choisie
    DESCRIPTION DE L’ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES 
    						
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