Emergency Portable Weather Radio Model: WR601N User Manual
Reception test ........................................................ 12 Reception problems and solutions .................... 13 Many things affect reception!............................... 13 Clock and calendar................................................. 13 CONTENTS How to set the time and date ............................... 13 Introduction............................................................... 2 How to set the alarms ..........................................
EN INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE NATIONAL WEATHER RADIO SYSTEM Thank you for selecting the compact Emergency Portable Weather Radio (WR601N) from Oregon Scientific™. The WR601N is a multi-function device that operates on the same radio frequencies used by the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) and Weatheradio Canada. With an Early Alert system, users are alerted to weather and other environmental dangers.
FRONT 6. Enter / change the setting of a displayed county code. RADIO SPEAKER Adjustable voice-speaker volume. BACK 1. LCD 2. MODE BUTTON • Switch between clock, calendar, and alarms (1 and 2). • Enables clock, calendar, and alarm setting. CHANNEL BUTTON • Enable / exit channel setting mode. • Press CHANNEL and in quick succession to activate / deactivate the keypad lock. INDICATOR Red / green LED indicates radio (on / off) and alert status . COUNTY BUTTON 3. 4. 5. • • 1.
EN 1. SP JACK • Line out jack for optional external speakers. 2. 2. NOAA BUTTON Press CHANNEL and in quick succession to activate / deactivate the keypad lock. DOWN VOLUME BUTTON • Switches between NOAA (on / standby / mute and off) modes. • Decrease settings in any setting mode. • Decreases volume. • Direct access to NOAA-on mode from NOAAmute mode during SAME message alerts. • Turns selected daily alarm (1 or 2) on / off. • Scrolls downward to select county code (6-0). 3.
EN CARRYING HOLDER LCD 4 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CARRYING HOLDER Mount on a wall or attach to a belt for easy portability. 7. 8. CRADLE 7 8 Voice radio in NOAA on [ NOAA ] position (NOAA standby [ ], NOAA mute [ ], and NOAA off). Radio frequency channel. County code display. Time / date / alarm displays. Low battery warning icon. Warning message indicators (WARNING, WATCH, ADVISORY and TEST). Alarm (1 and 2) icons. Keypad lock icon.
EN Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor thermometers will remain operational to -20°F (-28°C) with adequate power. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The WR601N uses 3 UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V alkaline batteries. Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may temporarily reduce the effective range of the unit.
EARLY WARNING ALERT SYSTEM Press MODE to advance the second line through the time, date and alarm displays. The early warning system uses radio signals to alert the user to environmental dangers. A built-in radio receiver will respond to 7 specified signal channels. To use the early warning function, select 1 of 4 options to determine the activity status of the radio receiver. NOTE Each press will advance the display sequentially.
EN To listen to an alert signal from the radio mute position: To contact the NWS by telephone: Press NOAA until the unit enters the radio on position and adjust the volume level if necessary. MESSAGE CODES USED BY NWR/WEATHERADIO CANADA Phone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). 2. Follow prompts through a simple voice menu.
COUNTY/ CITY/AREA SAME # NWR TRANSMITTER FREQ. CALL WATTS 100 Beaverhead 030001 Butte, MT 162.550 WXL79 Beaverhead 030001 Dillon, MT 162.475 WNG638 150 Big Horn 030003 Billings, MT 162.550 WXL27 300 ABOUT RADIO CHANNELS The NWR/Weatheradio Canada channels work in the same way as a regular radio channel. All of the NWR transmission stations operate on 1 of 7 frequencies. REMARKS CHANNEL CORRESPONDING RADIO FREQUENCY Blaine 030005 Havre, MT 162.
EN PROGRAMMING “SAME” COUNTY CODES SAME county codes are required to receive weather and environmental information, and need to be entered into the WR601N. Up to 6 specific SAME codes can be entered into 6 display fields. As mentioned in the section “Finding local NWR channels and County codes”, a toll-free phone number or Internet website are available to locate county code information.
EN State-county coding: A county can be subdivided as follows: The 3 digits on the far right refer to the state county coding. Each county within a state will have an independent 3-digit code. NOTE To receive all of the alerts for a given state, insert 000 into the county section. 1 Northwest 2 North Central 3 Northeast 4 West Central 5 Central State codes: 6 East Central Moving towards the left, the next 2 digits are for state coding. Each of the 50 U.S. states has their own 2-digit code.
EN To receive all warnings or only warnings from specified localities: 6. When finished, press COUNTY to advance to the next county-code field, or wait 9 seconds to automatically return to Clock Display Mode. 1. Press COUNTY to enter the county-code display from any Clock Display Mode. 2. to switch between receiving all (ALL) Press or warnings or only warnings from specified local areas [----]. RADIO VOLUME Before you can set the volume, the radio needs to be in NOAA on mode.
EN 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. HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE You can choose between 12 / 24-hour clock or month / day, day / month display format. RECEPTION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS MANY THINGS AFFECT RECEPTION! Forests, deserts, and hills / mountains tend to greatly reduce reception. Metal roofs on homes or buildings may limit reception indoors for transmissions and alerts.
EN HOW TO SET THE ALARMS 3. The WR601N has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and alarm 2). They can be used together or independently. The alarm icons are only displayed when alarm 1 or alarm 2 are active. No icon(s) indicate that the alarm(s) have not been set. Remember: Pressing and holding digits in rapid sequence. Remember: From the Clock Display Mode, press MODE to enter Calendar-Display and then again to set Alarm. 1. Press MODE once more to set Alarm 2.
BACKLIGHT The EL back light casts a blue light evenly across the LCD making information easy to read in low light conditions. To activate the backlight, press . EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) ENABLING AN ALARM The Emergency Alert System (EAS) uses the latest technology to allow local authorities to broadcast important emergency information to specific areas. The Emergency Alert system was originally designed as a communications link between the President and the general public during times of emergency.
EN NATURE OF ACTIVATION MESSAGE NATURE OF ACTIVATION MESSAGE Administrative message ADVISORY Flash Flood Watch WATCH Avalanche Watch WATCH Flash Flood Statement ADVISORY Avalanche Warning WARNING Flash Flood Warning WARNING Biological Hazard Warning WARNING Flood Watch WATCH Boil Water Warning WARNING Flood Statement ADVISORY Blizzard Warning WARNING Flood Warning WARNING Child Abduction Emergency ADVISORY Fire Warning WARNING Civil Danger Warning WARNING Flash Freeze Warn
MESSAGE NATURE OF ACTIVATION MESSAGE ADVISORY Unrecognized Watch WATCH Nuclear Power Plant Warning WARNING Unrecognized Emergency ADVISORY Power Outage Advisory ADVISORY Unrecognized Statement ADVISORY Radiological Hazard Warning WARNING Unrecognized Warning WARNING Required Monthly Test ADVISORY Required Weekly Test ADVISORY Special Marine Warning WARNING NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will appear when a new NOAA alert message is created and broadcasted.
EN to flash for over an hour after the Test message is received. "NOAA Weather Radio/Weatheradio Canada stations broadcast the Test Message every Wednesday between 10:00AM and Noon, local time. (Test messages may also be sent on other days and times when there is a threat of severe weather in the listening area or for other reasons). If the Test is cancelled due to the threat of severe weather, the Test broadcast schedule will resume with the next available good-weather day.
CAUTION RADIO FUNCTIONS Channels: SAME code setting options: Volume: TIME FUNCTIONS Clock: Calendar: Daily alarms: Snooze: Accuracy: Digital PLL tuning for 7 NOAA channels 6 independent setting or ALL counties 7 adjustment levels • The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. • Due to printing limitations, the display shown in this manual may differ from the actual product display. • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.
EN NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please visit our website at www2. oregonscientific.com/service for all enquiries.
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