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MODEL WX-17 — User’s Manual
Emergency Alert Radio with AM/FM
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including:
This product is designed to operate primarily from
four (4) AA Alkaline batteries (not included) in
portable use. An AC (120V) to DC Wall Adapter is
included for use in a household application.
DANGER!
The manufacturer does not represent this unit to
be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electri-
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Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord.
cal shock, or damage to the unit. Do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
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Do not locate this product where persons
walking near could damage the cord.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
To disconnect from AC power, grip the AC wall
adapter and pull it from the wall socket. Never
yank the cord.
DANGER!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product. Take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Opening the adapter 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.
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Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemi-
cals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents.
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are located). The unit will sound an audible alert
tone when an alert tone is received.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WX-17
First Alert® portable Emergency Alert Radio with
AM/FM. This product is designed to exacting
standards, which provide reliability, long life and
outstanding performance.
Working with other Federal agencies and the
FCC’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 website at:
This unit is designed to receive National Weather
Service (NWS) broadcasts, by NOAA Weather
Radio which provides information about weather
conditions, forecasts and hazard information 24
hours a day. Your First Alert® Emergency Alert
Radio will also alert you to emergency warnings or
watches issued by NOAA with its built-in siren.
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic
and Aerospace Administration (NOAA) provides
NOAA Weather Radio as a public service. NOAA
has more than 550 stations in the 50 states and
near adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Territories.
The WX-17 Emergency Alert Radio receives all of
the seven NOAA channels. (NOTE: You have to
select the correct weather channel in order to
receive warnings for the state/county in which you
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The main features of the WX-17
Emergency Alert Radio include:
Choosing A Location
For Installation
Alert Function: Your Emergency Alert Radio will
sound an alert tone when it receives a weather
emergency broadcast from NOAA.
The WX-17 is designed for portable operation.
In portable and non-portable operations, the best
location is the one that can clearly receive the
NOAA weather broadcast.
7 Weather-Channels: Allows you to select one of
the 7 NOAA weather broadcast channels. (Note:
The channel that gives you the best reception may
The best location to install the unit is:
not be the station that broadcasts information for
your location or county. Check with NOAA/NWS
for the correct channel and station).
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Clear of any obstructions or metal surface.
Near windows of large openings for best radio
reception.
AM/FM: Allows you to listen to your favorite AM
or FM radio station.
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Near an AC Power Outlet (if desired).
Near to where the user(s) would normally stay
— e.g. in a bedroom, kitchen, or in an office.
NOTE:
The radio must be in ALERT mode to receive the
NOAA Alert signal.
NOTE:
Keep the radio away from interference sources-
e.g. motors, computers, TV’s or microwave ovens.
To avoid damage to the product, do not expose
to direct sunlight, extreme heat or humid
environments for prolonged periods.
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Installation
Installing/replacing the batteries
Location Of Controls
The Emergency Alert Radio is designed to use
4 AA batteries (not included) as its primary power
source.
To install batteries:
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Press down and slide down the battery
compartment door.
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Install the batteries taking care to observe the
correct polarities as shown. Close compartment
door.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do mix battery
types. Use alkaline batteries.
AC Operation:
Using the AC to DC adapter supplied with the unit
will disconnect the batteries automatically. Plug in
the wall adapter into a 120V AC outlet and plug
into jack (6 Volt DC). Only use the adapter
supplied with the unit.
1. Carrying Handle: Lift to carry radio.
2. Weather Band Selector Switch: Allows you
to select one of the seven NOAA channels
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Antenna:
3. Earphone Jack: Allows use of earphones
Extend the antenna and rotate the radio for best
reception.
for privacy.
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4. DC Jack: Allows use of 120V AC to DC wall
Operation
TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO
adapter (included) to save battery power.
5. Speaker: Large speaker for great sound in a
The Band switch selects AM, FM, Weather or Alert:
small radio.
AM: In this position, an AM radio station
can be selected with the Tuning knob
6. Telescopic Antenna: Fully extend the antenna
and position for best reception of FM and WX
signals. The AM radio antenna is an internal
ferrite antenna-rotate radio for best reception.
FM: In this position, an FM radio station
can be selected with the Tuning knob
WB: In this position, the local NOAA weath-
er station can be selected with the Weather
Band selector switch.
7. Tuning Knob: Rotate knob to tune for best AM
and FM reception.
8. Weather Channel Legend: Shows channel
ALERT: In this position, the Weather
Emergency warnings and watches can be
received.
and frequency information.
9. Band Switch: Allows you to select AM, FM,
Weather, or Alert modes.
1. Turn the Volume knob to the desired volume.
2. Select AM or FM with the Band switch
3. Turn the Tuning knob to the desired station.
10. Volume Knob: Rotate to desired volume.
11. ON/OFF Switch: Slide On or OFF.
12. Power LED Indicator: Lights to show ON.
CAUTION!
You must select ALERT to receive the Weather
Alert signals.
13. Battery Low LED Indicator: Lights to show
that batteries need replacing.
14. Battery Door: Slide down to replace batteries.
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EMERGENCY RADIO OPERATION
1. Select WB or ALERT.
2. Select the proper channel (out of 7) with the
Weather Band selector switch.
3. In WB: Turn the Volume knob to the desired
volume.
4. In ALERT: When NOAA sends out an
emergency warning, the radio will sound a
loud signal for 15 seconds.
schedule in your area, contact your local National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
or National Weather Service (NWS) office. These
offices are listed in the telephone book under “US
Government”.
When you are traveling with your radio and want
to use it in a new location, make sure you have
the correct Weather Channel (1-7). Verify that the
unit can be activated by the test broadcast in the
new location.
When you hear the loud signal, you MUST select
WB to hear further information about the
emergency.
REMEMBER-FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO BE EFFEC-
TIVE, YOU MUST PLACE THE RADIO IN A LOCA-
TION THAT CAN RECEIVE AN EMERGENCY
ALERT SIGNAL AND WHERE YOU CAN HEAR
THE ALERT TONE.
IMPORTANT!
The fact that you can get clear voice reception
does not guarantee that an emergency alert will
trigger your unit’s alert tone. To test actual recep-
tion, your unit must receive the weekly Test or
Emergency Alert Signal Broadcast.
Follow the instructions in the previous sections
and set the radio to ALERT to receive Test Alert
Broadcasts from the NWS station.
The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a
Test Alert every week on Wednesday between
11AM and 12Noon. To find out the specific test
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NOTICE TO USERS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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 energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference with
radio communications.
WARNING!
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
The FCC could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment if changes or modifications
are made on the unit.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is needed.
• Contact your dealer for help.
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SPECIFICATIONS
WX-17 Specifications
Power Requirements: 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Backup Power: 120V AC, 60 Hz, 250 mA
Audio output Power: 500mW
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
Size:
4 1/2” (H) x 7” (W) x 1 1/2” (D)
114 mm (H) x 178 mm (W) x 38 mm (D)
Weight:
0.96 LB (.43 kg)
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Mail to:
Sima Products
Attn: Customer Service
140 Pennsylvania Ave., Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139
Service Procedure
To return the radio for Service,
Call 1-800-345-7462.
You may be asked to send your unit in for service.
It will be necessary to furnish the following in
order to have the product serviced and returned.
The manufacturer is not responsible for units
not received if the package has not been
properly insured.
1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of
proof-of-purchase. If you send the original
receipt it cannot be returned.
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 ques-
tions, please call 800-345-7462 for assistance.
2. You must include the Emergency Alert System
Receiver unit and the power adapter.
3. Enclose a description of the problem with the
unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name
and address (No P.O. Box addresses) where
the unit is to be returned.
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.
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not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limita-
tion or exclusion may not apply to you. This war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
90-Day Limited Warranty
Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if
the accompanying product proves to be defective to
the original purchaser in material or workmanship
within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the
Company will, at the Company’s option, either repair
or replace same without charge (but no cash refund
will be made).
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to
loss of profits, loss of use or anticipated benefits, or
other incidental, consequential, special or punitive
damages arising from the use of, or the inability to
use, this product, whether arising out of contract,
negligence, tort or under any warranty, even if Sima
has been advised of the possibility of such dam-
ages. Sima’s liability for damages in no event shall
exceed the amount paid for this product. Sima nei-
ther assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it
or any other liabilities.
Conditions
1. You must deliver, mail or ship the product,
together with the original bill of sale and this lim-
ited warranty statement as proof of warranty
coverage to:
Sima Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Service
140 Pennsylvania Ave, Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139
It is recommended that you call Sima at the num-
ber(s) listed below to obtain a return authorization
number: 412-828-3700 or 800-345-7462.
2. This warranty is void if any defects are caused
by abuse, misuse, negligence or unauthorized
repairs.
© 1999, 2002 FIrst Alert: all rights reserved
First Alert is a registered trademark
of the First Alert Trust, used under license.
3. All liability for incidental or consequential dam-
ages is specifically excluded. Some states do
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