Oregon WR103, WR-103N User Manual
CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
About the National Weather Radio system............ 2
Key features ............................................................. 3
Front ...................................................................... 3
Back .......................................................................3
To p ......................................................................... 3
Left / right ...............................................................4
7.5V AC/DC adapter .............................................. 4
Carrying holder ...................................................... 5
Cradle .................................................................... 5
LCD ........................................................................ 5
Getting started ......................................................... 5
Installing the batteries ............................................6
Different display modes ......................................... 6
Early warning alert system ..................................... 7
Message codes used by the NWR ........................ 7
Finding local NWR channels and county codes .... 7
About radio channels ............................................. 9
Programming “SAME” county codes ..................... 9
Description of specific area message
encoding codes ................................................... 10
Radio volume .......................................................12
Clock and calendar ................................................ 12
How to set the time and date ............................... 12
How to set the alarms .......................................... 13
Disabling an alarm ............................................... 14
Enabling an alarm ................................................14
How to stop an alarm ...........................................14
Snooze .................................................................... 14
Backlight ................................................................. 15
Emergency Alert System (EAS) ............................ 15
Same messages ..................................................... 17
Care and maintenance ...........................................18
Specifications .........................................................18
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 19
FCC Statement ....................................................... 19
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the compact Weather & Emergency
Alert Monitor (WR103N) from Oregon Scientific™. The
WR103N is a multi-function device that operates on the
same radio frequencies used by the National Weather
Radio (NWR). With an Early Alert system, users are
alerted to weather and other environmental dangers.
Ideal for back-packers or individuals who spend extended
periods of time in remote locations; this device is also
equipped with a digital clock, and daily alarm.
The WR103N is designed for individuals and organizations
that require dependable early warnings of environmental
dangers. This is the first portable take anywhere weather
radio that operates on batteries or AC power. A low
battery-warning icon alerts users that batteries are low
and need replacing. The WR103N is small, lightweight
and constructed of durable materials. With a reception
range up to 50 miles (64km), the WR103N is ideal for use
in remote outdoor areas or where there are large
concentrations of people such as schools or hospitals.
The 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) is easy to read.
Switching from 1 display mode to another is a 1-step
procedure, and the electro-luminescent (EL) backlight
ensures that nighttime warnings can be seen in low light
levels.
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.
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
800 stations in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
Virgin Islands and U.S. 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,
watches or other critical information.
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KEY FEATURES
FRONT
1. LCD
2. MODE BUTTON
• Switch between clock, calendar, and alarms
(1 and 2).
• Enables clock, calendar, and alarm setting.
3. CHANNEL BUTTON
Enable / Exit channel-setting mode.
4. INDICATOR
Red / green LED indicates radio (on / off) and alert
status.
5. COUNTY BUTTON
• Enables county mode.
• Change county settings (0-6).
• Enter / change the setting of a displayed county
code.
6. RADIO SPEAKER
Adjustable voice-speaker volume.
BACK
1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT LATCH
2. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Houses 3 UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V alkaline batteries.
TOP
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EN
1. SP JACK
Line out jack for optional external speakers.
2. NOAA BUTTON
• Switches between NOAA (on / standby / mute
and off) modes.
• Direct access to NOAA-on mode from NOAAmute mode during SAME message alerts.
LEFT / RIGHT
1. UP VOLUME BUTTON
• Increase settings in any setting mode.
• Increases volume.
•Turns selected daily alarm (1 or 2) on / off.
•Scrolls upward to select county code (0-6).
2. DOWN
• Decrease settings in any setting mode.
• Decreases volume.
•Turns selected daily alarm (1 or 2) on / off.
•Scrolls downward to select county code (6-0).
3. ANTENNA
Receives radio signals.
4. SNOOZE BUTTON
• Enables the snooze function when alarm sounds.
• Momentarily activates backlight.
5. AC/DC POWER PORT
AC/DC power jack for connecting unit to external
power source.
7.5V AC / DC ADAPTER
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VOLUME BUTTON
CARRYING HOLDER
LCD
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1. CARRYING HOLDER
Mount on a wall or attach to a belt for easy portability.
CRADLE
House your weather radio in this cradle for convenient
placement.
1. Voice radio in NOAA on [
standby [
], NOAA mute [ ], and NOAA off).
NOAA
] position (NOAA
2. Radio frequency channel.
3. Time / date / alarm displays.
4. Warning message indicators (WARNING, WATCH,
STATEMENT and TEST).
5. Low battery warning icon.
6. Alarm (1 and 2) icons.
GETTING STARTED
Please note that the WR103N does not have an on / off
switch, and that the LCD will light up once the batteries
are inserted. To conserve power, the radio can be set to
NOAA standby, NOAA mute, or NOAA off modes instead
of NOAA on.
NOTE
Leaving the radio in NOAA on mode will consume
substantially more power. To save power, it is recommended
that the WR103N be on NOAA standby when the user is
not listening to radio broadcasts.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The WR103N uses 3 UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V alkaline
batteries. Replace the batteries within 25 seconds to
prevent all settings from being lost.
To alternate between various time / date displays:
Press MODE to advance the second line through the
time, date and alarm displays.
NOTE
Each press will advance the display sequentially.
NOTE
Please dispose of used batteries properly to
prevent harm to the environment.
DIFFERENT DISPLAY MODES
The LCD displays different types of information depending
upon the display mode. Display modes can be subdivided
into 2 basic categories:
1. Clock-Display Mode: Relates to functions of time and
date, shows current time, date or alarm time and
status for either alarm.
2. Radio-Status Mode: Displays information specific to
the early-warning functions of the radio.
Current time
Current date
To alternate between various radio-status displays:
Press NOAA button to scroll through the NOAA mode
options (on, standby, mute, or off). The NOAA mode is
displayed on the top line of the LCD.
NOAA OFF NOAA ON
NOAA Standby NOAA Mute
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Alarm 1
Alarm 2
EARLY WARNING ALERT SYSTEM
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.
Radio-status options are:
• Radio ON [
The radio is ON and voice messages can be heard
continuously.
• Radio Standby [
The radio is in Standby and will switch to the ON
position when an alert signal is received.
• Radio Mute [ ]
The radio is in Standby and the LED will flash red to
indicate that the unit has received an alert signal.
Voice messages cannot be heard until the unit is
switched to the ON position.
• Radio OFF
The radio is turned OFF and the unit will not respond
to alert signals.
NOAA
]
]
To listen to an alert signal from the radio mute
position:
Press NOAA until the unit enters the radio on position
and adjust the volume level if necessary.
MESSAGE CODES USED BY THE NWR
When the NWR airs urgent warnings, a digital code
known as Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) is
included as part of the message. This coding system
contains specific information including the localized
geographical area affected and the expiration time of the
message. The WR103N retrieves and interprets SAME
code messages and alerts the user. When SAME codes
for a specific region have been entered into the unit, the
unit alerts the user to relevant warning information for the
specified region. Once alerted, a voice broadcast can be
heard. At the end of the broadcast message, the listener
will hear a brief end-of-message static burst.
In Standby mode, the unit will retrieve messages from a
specific location and then the voice radio will automatically
activate so that voice message can be heard. Several
minutes after the message is completed, the unit will
automatically deactivate the voice radio and revert to
Standby mode.
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To select radio settings:
Press NOAA to alternate between various radio status
settings. Each press will advance the setting by 1 unit.
FINDING LOCAL NWR CHANNELS AND
COUNTY CODES
Successful operation of the WR103N requires that the
user obtain appropriate NWR radio channels and SAME
codes for a specific county or region.
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