Introduction; About The National Weather Radio System - Oregon Scientific WR601N User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the compact Emergency
Portable Weather Radio (WR601N) from Oregon
Scientific™. The WR601N is a multi-function device
that operates on the same radio frequencies used by
the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) and Weatheradio
Canada. With an Early Alert system, users are alerted to
weather and other environmental dangers.
This small, lightweight device is constructed of
durable materials and has a reception range of up to
50 miles (64 km). It is also equipped with a digital clock
and daily alarm.
The 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) is easy to read.
Switching from 1 display mode to another is a 1-step
procedure, and the electroluminescent (EL) backlight
ensures that nighttime warnings can be seen in low
light levels.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL WEATHER RADIO
SYSTEM
The National Weather Service (NWS) is an agency within
the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) that operates a nationwide network of radio
stations known as the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR).
The NWR radio system broadcasts warning information
for all types of hazards both natural and technological.
Working in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System
(EAS), NWR is an all-in-one hazards radio network and is
considered to be the single source of all comprehensive
weather and emergency information.
A nationwide network, the NWR consists of more than
800 stations in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
Virgin Islands and U.S. Pacific Territories. Broadcasts are
designed to meet local needs. Routine programming is
repeated every few minutes and consists of local forecast,
regional conditions and marine forecasts. Additional
information, including river stages and climatic data,
is also provided. During emergencies, these routine
broadcasts are interrupted to report specific warnings,
watches or other critical information.
Likewise, Weatheradio Canada is operated by Environ-
ment Canada's
broadcasts weather and environmental inform ation 24
hours a day in both official languages on 7 dedicated
frequencies within the VHF public service band. This
permits the transmission of a tone and Specific Area
Message Encoding (SAME) codes ahead of a warning
message that will activate the Weatheradio receiver
and alert you to an incoming important message.
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