Introduction; About The National Weather Radio System; Consumer Electronics Assoc. (Cea) - Oregon Scientific WR203 User Manual

Multi-powered emergency radio + area specific hazard alerts
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INTRODUCTION

Listen to broadcasts and receive alerts issued by the
National Weather Service in real-time. Using the built-in
area specific technology (SAME), customize the alerts
for your specific county or region.
Enjoy listening to your personal music collection by
simply plugging-in or alternatively tune into your favorite
radio station.
With clock and alarm, keep track of time and wake
up bright and ready for a new day of exploring and
enjoying the natural surroundings. With the addition of
an emergency siren, flashlight and ability to charge your
mobile phone, this Multi-Powered Emergency Radio is a
must-have item for your outdoor adventures.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know about.
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.
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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
1000 stations in the United States, Puerto Rico, the US
Virgin Islands and US 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.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOC. (CEA)

This product complies with the Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA) standards.
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