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Oregon Scientific WR203 User Manual

Multi-powered emergency radio + area specific hazard alerts
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Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Area Specific Hazard Alerts
Model:WR203
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................ 2
Consumer Electronics Assoc. (CEA) ....................... 2
Overview ..................................................................... 3
Front view ................................................................ 3
Back view ................................................................ 4
LCD Display ............................................................ 4
Power source ............................................................. 5
Back-up power ........................................................ 5
Rechargeable battery .................................................. 5
NOAA weather radio .................................................. 6
Setting the radio channel ........................................ 6
Setting the location / SAME code ............................ 7
NOAA reception ......................................................... 8
Reception signal status ........................................... 8
Reception test ......................................................... 9
Many things affect reception! .................................. 9
Receiving NOAA alert messages ............................. 9
General settings ...................................................... 10
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Clock ..................................................................... 10
Alarm ..................................................................... 10
Music from external audio device .......................... 11
AM/FM ....................................................................... 11
Recharging ............................................................... 11
Solar power ........................................................... 11
Crank ..................................................................... 12
Electricity from adapter ......................................... 12
Emergency siren ...................................................... 12
Flashlight .................................................................. 12
Backlight .................................................................. 12
Key Lock ................................................................... 12
Reset ......................................................................... 12
Specifications .......................................................... 13
Precautions .............................................................. 13
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 14
FCC Statement ......................................................... 14
Declaration of conformity ...................................... 15
Appendix .................................................................. 15
Same Code - What each digit means .................. 15
List of NOAA messages ........................................ 17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Multi-Powered Emergency Radio Clock ..............10 Alarm ..............10 + Area Specific Hazard Alerts Music from external audio device ......11 Model:WR203 AM/FM ............... 11 Recharging ............... 11 USER MANUAL Solar power ............11 Crank ..............12 Electricity from adapter ......... 12 CONTENTS Emergency siren ............

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Working in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System INTRODUCTION (EAS), NWR is an all-in-one hazards radio network and is Listen to broadcasts and receive alerts issued by the considered to be the single source of all comprehensive National Weather Service in real-time. Using the built-in weather and emergency information.

  • Page 3: Overview

    : decrease / increase value of the setting; OVERVIEW adjust volume (1-7) for NOAA radio FRONT VIEW : activate / deactivate NOAA function (turn off NOAA display); toggle between NOAA On / Standby / Mute / Off; switch NOAA ON (from mute mode) if SAME message received : toggle between SAME messages;...

  • Page 4: Back View

    LCD DISPLAY BACK VIEW : Weather radio channel (1-7 or Auto) 6 7 8 9 10 : NOAA radio On; NOAA radio reception status : NOAA Standby 1. Solar panel : NOAA Mute (only messages will be displayed) 2. SNOOZE : activate snooze alarm / backlight 5.

  • Page 5: Power Source

    3. Align holes in the connector with the pins, then push 11. Clock / calendar / message connector in. 12. Radio frequency / volume : back-up battery level indicator POWER SOURCE BACK-UP POWER In cases where rechargeable battery power is low or has no power, the unit will source its energy from the back-up batteries.

  • Page 6: Noaa Weather Radio

    For example, clicking on “Montana” will give a list of To quick exit, press information relevant to the State of Montana including the names of counties, SAME codes, NWR transmitter To toggle between displays: Press locations, the frequency of the transmitter, the strength of Display options: clock / calendar / alarm 1 and 2.

  • Page 7: Setting The Location / Same Code

    Examples of which radio to choose for a particular select “ALL” (receive all warnings) or “---“ (disable location is given in the far right column in above the ALL option), press to confirm selection. chart. Continue setting the other storage locations: CHANNEL CORRESPONDING 5.

  • Page 8: Noaa Reception

    4. Press to navigate to a stored location, e.g., C4 NOTE Once the location name is selected, the corresponding FIPS code will be set into the memory. and press You cannot convert the code back to the location name. 5. When 6 digit SAME code or “---“ is blinking, press (FIPS is the Federal Information Processing System to activate or deactivate it and press number assigned to each State, or open waters in or...

  • Page 9: Reception Test

    NOTE If NOAA function has been deactivated (top MANY THINGS AFFECT RECEPTION! display is blank), press and hold NOAA to reactivate Forests, deserts, and hills / mountains tend to greatly NOAA radio. reduce reception. Reception in cities may be reduced due to steel and concrete, while higher elevations will RECEPTION TEST enhance the signal.

  • Page 10: General Settings

    will switch to ON when a NOAA alert message is ALARM received. The unit has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and 2). They can be used • Radio Mute : The radio is in Standby with the together or independently. Alarms 1 and 2 have different sound turned OFF.

  • Page 11: Music From External Audio Device

    RECHARGING • Press any key (except ) to turn the SOLAR POWER alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours. Expose the solar panel directly to sunlight. MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE TIPS • For best results when charging the battery, place NOTE NOAA weather radio has to be first turned off.

  • Page 12: Crank

    NOTE It takes 7 hours to fully charge the battery by CRANK using an adapter, which is not included. Mobile phones can only be charged by cranking or by adapter (separate purchase required). EMERGENCY SIREN To charge unit: Push switch outward to turn emergency alarm on.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    This invalidates the warranty. SPECIFICATIONS • Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. TYPE DESCRIPTION • Images shown in this manual may differ from the L x W x H 7.5 x 2.1 x 3.9 in actual display.

  • Page 14: About Oregon Scientific

    ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC particular installation. If this equipment does cause Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn harmful interference to radio or television reception, more about Oregon Scientific products. If you're in the US...

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    County code for Cochise County, Arizona State-county coding: declare that the product The 3 digits on the far right refer to the state county Product No.: WR203 coding. Each county within a state will have an Product Name: Multi-Powered Emergency Radio independent 3-digit code.
  • Page 16 NOTE If the county sub-section code is stated as 0, then that county is not sub-divided and all alerts for that county will be received. To receive all of the alerts for a given county, insert 0 into the county sub-section. A county can be subdivided as follows: Northwest North Central...

  • Page 17: List Of Noaa Messages

    LIST OF NOAA MESSAGES 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...
  • Page 18 NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE 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 Bulletin spécial de risque d'inondation Flood Statement Advertencia de inundación ADVISORY...
  • Page 19 NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE 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...
  • Page 20 NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will appear when a new NOAA alert message is created and broadcasted. The unit will not be able to recognize the message as it is not in the software database. WR203_MANUAL.indd 20 10/26/11 12:33:27...

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