Reception Test; Many Things Affect Reception; Receiving Noaa Alert Messages - Oregon Scientific WR203 User Manual

NOTE If NOAA function has been deactivated (top
display is blank), press and hold NOAA to reactivate
NOAA radio.

RECEPTION TEST

The fact that you can get clear voice reception does not
guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your unit's
alert tone. To test actual reception, your unit must receive
a test or emergency alert signal broadcast.
The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test
alert every week on Wednesday between 10AM and
12PM (noon). To receive the test message make sure
that your radio is set to NOAA ON, NOAA Standby or
NOAA Mute mode, that a Channel has been selected
and a SAME code programmed in.
To find out the specific test schedule in your area,
contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service
(NWS) office. These offices are usually listed in the
telephone book under "US Government".
If you have any questions regarding alarm tests or to
verify if a test was conducted, contact the programming
office of your local NOAA Weather Radio station.
REMEMBER For your system to be effective, you
must place the emergency radio in a location where it
can receive an emergency alert signal, you can hear its
siren, and see its flashing indicator lights.
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MANY THINGS AFFECT RECEPTION!

Forests, deserts, and hills / mountains tend to greatly
reduce reception. Reception in cities may be reduced
due to steel and concrete, while higher elevations will
enhance the signal. Reception can vary from room
to room. Moving even a few feet can enhance signal
reception.
RECOMMENDATION Place the weather radio near a
window, away from other electronic equipment, and on
an upper level of your house.

RECEIVING NOAA ALERT MESSAGES

This product is equipped to receive all required NOAA
and Emergency Alert System (EAS) events. When an
EAS event is sent by the NWS, any 1 of the following
NOAA alert messages will be displayed on your radio:
"WARNING","WATCH", or "ADVISORY". The unit can
store up to 8 NOAA alert messages.
The red public alert indicator will light up if a 'WATCH' or
'WARNING' message has been received. It will continue
flashing until NWS withdraws the alert message.
If NWS issues an emergency warning, the siren will
sound for 8 seconds to alert users.
To receive a NOAA alert message, press NOAA to set
the radio to one of the following options:
• Radio ON : The radio is ON and voice messages
can be heard continuously.
• Radio Standby : The radio is in Standby and
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