Oregon Scientific WRB603 User's Manual
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1. QUICK START GUIDE Fa TURNING ON THE UNIT Orecon SCIENTIFIC NOTE If you have the WRB6O8 the recharging cradle is replaced by the Weather Docking FO R TH E FI RST TI M E SIMON ree eGo CHONG Py ancient Dig OMe PaDIe nici a0 aneet NOTE Make sure you complete each step in its entirety and without interruption This is a timed process If you do not complete mm a errana reise 22 28286U C each step in order and confirm each setting within one minute the WR602 handset will automatically exit the setup process and g NI PAC K go into Standby mode If this happens press the reset button to start the setup process again It is essential that you complete this setup process to ensure your unit is ready to receive all warning messages Make sure that you have all of the parts shown here before setting up your Public Alert Radio Instruction Button s to Press LCD Display Open the battery cover and press the RESET button located on the top right hand corner of the battery compartment Press the UP arrow to select 12 or 24 time format and then press the MENU button to confirm Press the UP arrow to select PM AM HOUR setting and press the MENU button to confirm ee a a Press the UP arrow to select MINUTE setting and press the MENU button to confirm Press the UP arrow to select month date or day month and press the MENU button to confirm A Ni Bi C e A e G R A D O Press the UP2. ATION code IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE ALERTS FROM ALL COUNTIES STOP NOW Press the EXIT button twice to go back to the NOAA Standby mode Press the EXIT button twice to go back to the NOAA Standby screen NOAA Standby USING AND TESTING YOUR PORTABLE WEATHER RADIO Using your Portable Weather Radio Required Weekly Tests RWT Tests of this signal and receivers performance are normally At Home Be warned of approaching inclement weather so you can take all the Your local NWR office normally runs tests each conducted by the National Weather Service If there is a necessary precautions before the storm or tornado arrives Reception can vary from Wednesday between 10 a m and noon local time threat of severe weather the test will be postponed to the room to room Moving even a few feet can turn a weak signal into a strong one Place Tests may occur at other days and times when next available good weather day Reception of this the radio near a window preferably on the second floor away from other electronic there is a threat of severe weather in the listening broadcast and especially the warning alarm will vary at devices You should always confirm the successful reception of the 24 hour weather area or for other reasons The Portable Weather any en location Where more than one state is involved the state name will always precede the names of the ee ee ee ee ee SO ee el You can start programming your SAME code s in two di
3. arrow to select YEAR and press the MENU button to confirm Press the UP arrow to select LANGUAGE E English F French S Spanish and press the MENU button to confirm Press the DOWN arrow to select Set Channel Mode and press MENU to select Press the DOWN arrow to select Auto channel seeking and press the EXIT button to confirm and press EXIT button again to get back to time mode If you know the specific Channel 1 through 7 that is applicable to your location press the UP or DOWN arrow button to select Press the EXIT button to confirm and press EXIT button again to get back to time mode Press the POWER button to switch to the NOAA ON mode Your radio will automatically search the appropriate channel that is in your area Once you hear the 24 hour weather broadcast on your radio your radio has successfully Open the battery cover on the back of the radio by pulling the Install power adaptor into the recharging cradle found the appropriate channel If you set your channel manually the 24 hour compartment lock and lifting the cover weather broadcast will start immediately Insert the AC adaptor into the walloutlet MEI 00 220 sence nner cnn e ncn a nec s ee cccnecs 2 Insert the rechargeable battery by inserting the piece at the end Press the POWER button to switch to the NOAA STANDBY mode The radio of the wire into the indentation at the bottom right of the bat
4. c Weather Radio can accept up to 9 diffferent SAME county codes You can also select ALL counties in your area if you want to receive alerts from your county and all surrounding counties i Press the MENU button the appropriate 6 digit SAME code Lookup your county s and surrounding counties SAME codes and write them down for that COUNTY will be displayed next to the STORAGE To contact the NWS by telephone aD Phone 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 2 Follow prompts through a simple voice menu POCA RUN TUMBE To obtain the NWS radio channels and SAME codes on the internet Locate www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm 2 Click the state for which information is needed Press the UP button to select and PROGRAM the next STORAGE LOCATION using the last four steps a ee Once you are finished press the EXIT button to return to the o Amoa NOAA Standby screen NOAA Standb Instruction Button s to Press LCD Display y oe Program 6 digit SAME code from the NWS Press the UP arrow button to move tothe SET LOCATION bd soroen ee nee GRBE The first digit will be blinking Press the UP or DOWN button to select the first number Press MENU to confirm and select the second number and repeat Press the UP arrow button to move to the CO All storage LOCATION screen and press the MENU button to activate the ALL value After setting the last digit the cursor will bring you to the STORAGE LOC
5. fferent ways Using the Radio s list of SAME codes by State name and County name or Programming each digit of the 6 digit SAME code you searched on the NWS website or phone number You can program up to nine counties on your radio Press the UP button to turn off the All counties setting Press MENU to confirm change ee i ed Press the UP arrow button and the MENU button to start programming your SAME code broadcast before deciding where to place the recharging cradle in the house Radio will activate and will sound off a loud tone eouinties in habsiate I the test was missed curing the Away from Home When traveling boating or performing other outdoor activities be arida SHON MESSAGE expel Nng neesi Wiigi scheduled time frame then the test normally takes place warned of all hazards that might suddenly head your way Make sure your radio is set Example test message This is the National between 10 a m to noon on the next available good to TRAVEL mode Your radio will automatically scan for the channel with the Weather Service Office in local city name The weather day If you have any questions regarding alarm _ strongest signal This will allow you to receive all messages in the vicinity you are preceding signal was a test of the Weather Radio tests or to verify if a test was conducted contact the Contact our Customer Service Department for additional questions currently located Station call sign s
6. public warning system programming office of the NOAA Weather Radio station website www2 oregonscientific com service phone 800 853 8883 voice address 19861 SW 95th Avenue Tualatin OR 97062
7. tery Slide radio in recharging cradle making sure the red charge is in Standby and will switch to ON when a NOAA alert message is received compartment light is illuminated It will take 6 hours to charge the batteries NOAA On NOAA Standby ee ee ee a ee ee a ee a es ee ee D PROGRAMMING YOUR SAME CODE Orecon What is a SAME code Program by State Name and County Name SAME Specific Area Message Encoding is a digital code that is sent with many warnings watches and emergency messages to your weather radio The SAME code Press the MENU button to select the Name setting includes the type of event Tornado flash flood thunderstorm etc the appropriate geographic area county and how long the event is valid a tl eel Why is this important to me nce errre dece cece ee eee cee ec eee eee ee dee a O Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the list of States and select your state and press the MENU button The SAME code includes the applicable geographic area for all messages or alerts By programming your specific 6 digit SAME code for your area your radio will alert you ONLY for emergencies for the counties you programmed This will allow you to be warned of any nearby hazards within your vicinity Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the list of Counties Select your COUNTY and press the MENU button How many counties can program into my weather radio The Oregon Scientifi
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