Vector VEC173 Operation & User’s Manual
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AM/FM Emergency Weather
Radio/Light
With Hand Crank Back-Up Power
VEC173
USER’S MANUAL
& WARRANTY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RET
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS USER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY FOR ALL SAFETY AND
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTIONS
1. Only use the DC adapter included with the unit.
2. Do not operate while recharging.
3. Do not crush, cut or pull charging adapter cords.
4. Do not expose cords to extreme heat.
5. Do not use charging adapter cords with exposed wires.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWERING THE UNIT
The unit can be powered in one of three ways:
1. With two conventional dry cell “C” size batteries (not included).
2. With household 120 volt AC 60 Hz power and the AC-DC power adapter
included with the unit.
3. With 12 volt DC power and the 12 volt DC power adapter included with the unit.
In addition, a back-up power system consistin
Using the Emergency Weather Radio
The VEC173 AM/FM Emergency Weather Radio/Light receives all seven
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather
channels and is useful for monitoring storm alert and emergency warning system
broadcasts.
• Slide the Radio Band Selector Switch (see Figure 1) to “Weather.”
• Rotate the Radio Tu
2.4 volt, 1.5 W
DC Input Jack:
12 volt
Radio Bands:
AM (530 ~ 1710 kHz)
FM (88 ~ 108 MHz)
Weather: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450
162.475, 162.500,162.525 and 162.550 MHz
Speaker:
8 ohms, 1W
External DC Adapters:
DC 12V input,
120 VAC, 500 mA
Battery:
2 “C” Size (not included)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Recharging Back-Up Power
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