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8.2.1
Weather Band Tuning
There are seven distinct weather channels. The frequencies are 162.400 MHz, 162.425 MHz, 162.450
MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz and 162.550 MHz.
For a complete list of weather radio broadcasting stations, please visit the National Weather Service
website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
Our recommendation is to tune to the station with the best reception using the tuning knob. You will
hear the “voice of the National Weather Service”, and automated voice that provides forecast
information, weather statements, watches and warnings.
8.3
Smart phone and PDA Operation
Place the multi-function switch to the
cell
phone
position while charging your phone
or PDA.
Note that significant radio static is present
during cell phone charging operation.
Because smart phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot specify charging rates or usage
time. 10 to 15 minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minute of talk-time, but your results may
vary.
NOTE:
Charging a smart phone through the Phone Charger Port is intended for emergency purpose
only. It is not intended for recharging fully a discharged smart phone battery. Smart phone battery
capacity significantly exceeds the battery capacity of the WR-199. Therefore, a fully charged WR-199
will only partially charge a smart phone or PDA. After the battery stops charging the device, begin
cranking if a DC power source is not available to continue recharging the smart phone.
To charge the smart phone or PDA:
1.
Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-199 to expose the connectors, as shown in Figure 3.
2.
Plug the smart phone charging cable into the WR-199 USB power output port.
NOTE:
Most smart phones or PDAs include a USB cable to connect to a computer. Use this
cable for connecting to the WR-199.
3.
If the phone does not begin charging, begin cranking. When charging a smart phone via the
smart phone charger, it is important to turn the crank at least two revolutions per second, or
until you see red charging LED turn on. This is an indication that the phone is receiving
enough power from the WR-199. Continue to crank at this rate until you are satisfied that an
appropriate level of charge has been received by your smart phone.
