Oregon Scientific WR602 User Manual
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Portable Public Alert Radio
Model: WR602
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................ 2
About the National Weather Radio System ......... 2
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) .......... 2
Product Overview .................................................... 3
Front View ............................................................... 3
Back View ........................................................... 4
Recharging Cradle and AC / DC Adapter ............ 4
Belt Clip ................................................................... 4
Neck Strap .......................................................... 5
Getting Started ....................................................... 5
Batteries .................................................................. 5
Turn the Radio ON / OFF ......................................... 5
Display Modes ...................................................... 5
Change Settings ................................................. 6
Reception Signal Status ....................................... 6
NOAA Alert Messages ........................................... 7
Message Codes Used By the NWR .................... 7
Set Up Radio to Receive NOAA Alert Messages ................. 7
Finding Local Channels & SAME Codes ............ 7
Channels ................................................................ 8
About Radio Channels ..................................... 8
Setting the Radio Channel ............................... 8
Locations ............................................................. 8
Setting the Location ......................................... 8
Activate / Deactivate Location ........................ 9
SAME Code - What Each Digit Means .......... 10
Reception Test ........................................................... 10
Reception Problems And Solutions ....................... 11
Many Things Attect Reception! ........................... 11
Home / Travel Mode .......................................... 11
Interpreting NOAA Alert Messages .................. 11
Clock & Calendar .............................................. 15
Alarm .................................................................. 15
Radio Volume ...................................................... 15
External Speaker Jack ...............................................15
Backlight ............................................................ 16
Reset System ............................................ 16
Warnings ............................................................ 16
Specifications .................................................... 16
About Oregon Scientific ................................... 17
FCC Statement ........................................................ 17
Declaration of Conformity ................................18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warnings ............16 Turn the Radio ON / OFF ......... 5 Specifications ............ 16 Display Modes ............5 About Oregon Scientific ........17 Change Settings ..........6 FCC Statement ............17 Reception Signal Status ........6 Declaration of Conformity ........18 NOAA Alert Messages ........... -
Page 2: Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Portable Additional information, including river stages and climatic Public Alert Radio (WR602). This device operates on data, is also provided. During emergencies, these routine the same radio frequencies used by the National broadcasts are interrupted to report specific warnings. -
Page 3: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW TR / HM: Press and hold to select travel or home mode EXIT: Press to exit any display or setting (clock is default setting) : Increase / decrease settings; increase / decrease volume; enable / disable alarm 1 or 2;... -
Page 4: Back View
BACK VIEW RESET hole Battery compartment RECHARGING CRADLE AND AC / DC ADAPTER BELT CLIP Antenna Neck strap: Insertion point for neck strap : Press to activate 8-minute snooze and / or backlight for 5 seconds : Press and hold to turn power ON / OFF; press to switch between NOAA ON / Standby / Mute / OFF modes External speaker jack... -
Page 5: Neck Strap
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ NECK STRAP and -) as shown in the battery compartment. Press RESET after each battery change. shows when batteries are low. TURN THE RADIO ON / OFF To turn the radio ON / OFF, press and hold When the unit is first connected to the battery pack or reset, it will immediately enter the clock / language setting mode (see Change Settings section). -
Page 6: Change Settings
To switch between the clock mode displays, press MENU. CHANGE SETTINGS To change clock, alarm, channel and location settings: 1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 2. Press to scroll through the setting options (Set Alarm / Set Clock / Set Channel / Set Location) and press MENU to select the desired one. -
Page 7: Noaa Alert Messages
FINDING LOCAL CHANNELS & SAME CODES NOAA ALERT MESSAGES The codes are subject to change. Therefore, to ensure MESSAGE CODES USED BY THE NWR successful operation you must obtain the most When the NWR airs urgent warnings, a digital code appropriate, up-to-date NWR radio channels and SAME known as Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) is codes for a specific county or region, from the contact... -
Page 8: Channels
The unit labels each frequency as a channel (1-7 or Carter Baker, MT 030011 162.550 WXK57 Auto). Once the radio frequency for a region has been Cascade Great Falls 030013 162.550 WXJ43 selected the unit will receive voice and code information from that station. -
Page 9: Activate / Deactivate Location
number assigned to each State, or open waters in or To set the location: around the US. The SAME code comprises of numbers Navigate to “Set Location” setting mode as shown generated by the FIPS system.) in the Changing Settings section. 2. -
Page 10: Same Code - What Each Digit Means
county will be received. To receive all of the alerts for a SAME CODE – WHAT EACH DIGIT MEANS given county, insert 0 into the county sub-section. A SAME code is broken into 6 fields of numbers. A county can be subdivided as follows: Northwest Code for Cochise County North Central... -
Page 11: Reception Problems And Solutions
RECEPTION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS INTERPRETING NOAA ALERT MESSAGES MANY THINGS AFFECT RECEPTION! This product is equipped to receive all required NOAA and Emergency Alert System (EAS) events. When an Forests, deserts, and hills / mountains tend to greatly EAS event is sent by the NWS, any 1 of the following reduce reception. - Page 12 NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE Administrative Message Mensaje administrativo Message administratif ADVISORY Avalanche Watch Vigilancia de avalancha Veille d'avalanche WATCH Avalanche Warning Aviso de avalancha Alerte d'avalanche WARNING Biological Hazard Warning Aviso de riesgo biológico Alerte risque biologique WARNING Boil Water Warning Aviso de hervir agua Alerte d'ébullition de l'eau...
- Page 13 Flash Flood Statement Advertencia de inundaciones relámpago Bulletin spécial de crue subite ADVISORY Flash Flood Warning Aviso de inundaciones relámpago Alerte de crue subite WARNING Flood Watch Vigilancia de inundación Veille d'inondation WATCH Flood Statement Advertencia de inundación Bulletin spécial de risque d'inondation ADVISORY Flood Warning Aviso de inundación Alerte d'inondation...
- Page 14 Radiological Hazard Warning Aviso de peligro radiológico Alerte de risque radiologique WARNING Required Monthly Test Prueba mensual obligatoria Test mensuel obligatoire ADVISORY Required Weekly Test Prueba semanal obligatoria Test hebdomadaire obligatoire ADVISORY Special Marine Warning Aviso especial de la Marina Alerte martime spécial WARNING Special Weather Statement...
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Page 15: Clock & Calendar
NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will • Press and hold , or press any button except appear when a new NOAA alert message is created and broadcasted. The unit will not be able to recognize the to turn the alarm OFF and activate it again at the message as it is not in the software database. -
Page 16: Backlight
SAME code setting 9 independent settings or ALL counties for direction as to the types of objects that may safely options be placed on the wood surface. Oregon Scientific RF reception range 50 miles (64 km) shall not be responsible for any damage to wood... -
Page 17: About Oregon Scientific
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, products and games;... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
Please call our customer service number(listed on ourwebsite at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883 Fax No.:... - Page 19 Portable Public Alert Radio Model: WR602 USER MANUAL...
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