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WX 67 Specifications

FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS

Channel 1............................... 162.400 MHz

Channel 2............................... 162.425 MHz

Channel 3............................... 162.450 MHz

Channel 4............................... 162.475 MHz

Channel 5............................... 162.500 MHz

Channel 6............................... 162.525 MHz

Channel 7............................... 162.550 MHz

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: 12V DC 200mA 
(120V: 12V - AC Power Adapter) 
(9V alkaline or Ni-Cd battery for Power Backup—Not Included)

Integrated Antenna: 21” Telescopic Rod Antenna

External Antenna (Optional – not included):
162.500MHz 50 Ohms

External Antenna Connector: RCA type Jack

Alert Audio Out Connector: 3.5mm Mono Audio Jack

Remote Alert Output Rating: 0.5A@125VAC or 1.0A@30VDC

Audio Output Power: 300mW

Size: 5-1/2”(L) X 8-1/4” (W) X 1-3/4” (D)

Weight: 13.5 oz. (without Battery)

ACCESSORIES

- AC Power Adapter (Included)

- Mounting Bracket (Included)

- Car Power Adapter (Optional – Not Included)

- External Antenna (Optional – Not Included)

SERVICE PROCEDURE

To send the radio in for service, call 800-345-7462. 

You may be asked to send your unit in for service. It will be nec-
essary to furnish the following, in order to have the product serv-
iced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase.

2. You must include the Emergency Alert System Receiver unit,

rechargeable battery, and power adapter. Disconnect the 9V
battery before sending unit in for service.

3. Enclose a description of the problem with the unit. Include a

typed or clearly printed name, address, and phone number
where you can be contacted.

4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,

use the original packing material.

5. Ship the unit prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier

(to avoid loss in transit) such as United Parcel Service (UPS),
Roadway Parcel Service (RPS) or First Class Insured Mail to:

Sima Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Service
140 Pennsylvania Ave, Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139

The Manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if
package has not been properly insured.

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either

be repaired or exchanged. Please allow approximately 2 to 4
weeks for your radio to be serviced. If the unit is out of 
warranty, we will notify you of the repair charge or replacement
charge. If you have any questions, please call 800-345-7462
for assistance.

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Summary of Contents for WX-67

Page 1: ...MODEL WX 67 User s Manual Specific Area Message Encoding S A M E Emergency Alert System IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT WX 67 Large Manual 3 12 02 10 25 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...OCEDURE 12 WARRANTY Back Cover Contents in product package In the Package you will find Emergency Alert Radio WX 67 One AC Power Adapter 120VAC 12VDC One User s Manual this document One Wall Mounting Kit Contact the store from which you purchased the product or the Manufacturer s Service Center if you find that any of the above is missing WX 67 Large Manual 3 12 02 10 25 AM Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...repair work is required Opening or removing cover may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user This product is designed to operate using the AC adapter 120V sup plied in a household application Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons walking on i...

Page 4: ...s new Emergency Alert System EAS NOAA is the single source for weather and emergency information available to the public For up to date information on NOAA and weather frequencies used in your area Check the NOAA National Weather Service web site at http www nws noaa gov nwr Your can also call 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 to obtain the FIPS code number for programming your radio The main features...

Page 5: ...kaline batteries a rechargeable 9V Ni Cd battery may be used A switch is provided to select the type of battery used The internal charging circuit will keep the rechargeable battery fully charged all the time when the unit is operating on the AC adapter See battery installation section pages 2 and 3 for more information Choosing A Location For Installation The Emergency Alert Radio is designed for...

Page 6: ...argeable NB before installing an alkaline battery Using the Rechargeable RB setting with an alka line battery may cause fire hazard Insert the battery into the battery cap Be careful to observe the correct polarity when installing battery CAUTION Connecting the battery in reversed polarity may result in fire and permanent damage to the product Place the battery in the battery compartment and repla...

Page 7: ...ust unplug the power source and disconnect the back up batteries OTHER CONNECTIONS External Antenna Audio Output and Remote Alert Connect other accessories to the radio if needed WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Take the wall mount bracket from the package hold the brack et at the mounting location and using it as a template mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces 2 ...

Page 8: ...r Watch 8 RED Color Indicator Warning 9 GREEN Color Indicator Statement 10 ALERT ON OFF Switch 11 Function Knob 12 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 13 Emergency Radio ON OFF Button 14 STOP ALERT TONE 15 Denoted in text as 16 Denoted in text as 17 PROGRAM Button 18 ENTER 19 Volume Knob 20 Battery Compartment Door Tab 6 Location Of Controls WX 67 Large Manual 3 12 02 10 25 AM Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...ly test broadcast 11 Function Scroll Knob Allows you to scroll Up and Down through option selections when the radio is in programming mode 12 LCD Display Displays time and alert messages Also used to display different options when you are programming the unit 13 Emergency Radio On Off Button Allows you to un mute the loudspeaker and listen to the 24 hours voice broadcast of the National Weather Se...

Page 10: ...GRAM button to exit from program mode B ALERT SELECT To select either VOICE or TONE mode VOICE Mode the Emergency Alert Radio sounds an alert tone for about 8 seconds then automatically turns on the voice weather broadcast radio for 5 minutes The alert message will be displayed until its effective time expires TONE Mode the Emergency Alert Radio sounds an alert tone and displays alert descriptions...

Page 11: ... FLOOD Flash Flood Warning FLASH FLOOD Flood Statement FLOOD Flood Watch FLOOD Flood Warning FLOOD Severe Thunderstorm Watch SEVERE THUNDER Severe Thunderstorm Warning SEVERE THUNDER High Wind Watch HIGHWIND High Wind Warning HIGHWIND Weather Alert Code WX 67 Display Broadcast Will Show Hurricane Statement HURRICAN Hurricane Watch HURRICAN Hurricane HURRICAN Nuclear Attack Warning NUCLEAR ATTACK S...

Page 12: ...ll Knob to change to either SINGLE or MULTIPLE mode Press ENTER button to accept the change Press the red STOP ALERT TONE button to return to previous menu or PROGRAM button to exit from program mode D ENTER LOC CODE In order to receive the alert signals in a specific county or a portion of a state the FIPS location codes have to be set up properly in the memory locations of the unit Press ENTER b...

Page 13: ...ce goes away the sys tem is causing the interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and if not installed and u...

Page 14: ... and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase 2 You must include the Emergency Alert System Receiver unit rechargeable battery and power adapter Disconnect the 9V battery before sending unit in for service 3 Enclose a description of the problem with the unit Include a typed or clearly printed name address and phone number where you can be contacted 4 Pack the unit secu...

Page 15: ...NOTES WX 67 Large Manual 3 12 02 10 25 AM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...quential damages is specifically excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to loss of...

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