Oregon WR103NX User Manual

Weather & Emergency Alert Monitor

Model: WR103NX

User Manual

CONTENTS

Introduction ..............................................................2

About the National Weather Radio system............2

Key features .............................................................3

Front ...................................................................... 3

Back.......................................................................3

Top ......................................................................... 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 ........................ 8

Finding local NWR channels and county codes .... 8

About radio channels ............................................. 9

Programming “SAME” county codes ................... 10

Radio volume.......................................................12

Clock and calendar ................................................12

How to set the time and date ............................... 13

How to set the alarms .......................................... 13

Disabling an alarm ............................................... 14

Enabling an alarm................................................15

How to stop an alarm...........................................15

Snooze .................................................................... 15

Backlight ................................................................. 15

Emergency Alert System (EAS) ............................ 15

Same messages .....................................................17

Care and maintenance...........................................18

Specifications.........................................................19

Radio functions .................................................... 19

Time functions ..................................................... 19

General specifications ......................................... 19

About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 19

FCC statement........................................................20

Declaration of conformity ..................................... 21

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the compact Public Alert Radio (WR103NX) from Oregon Scientific™. The WR103NX 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. This small, lightweight device is constructed of durable reception range of up to 50 miles (64 km). with a digital clock and daily alarm.

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 electroluminescent (EL) backlight ensures that nighttime warnings can be seen in low light levels.

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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.

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.

• Press CHANNEL and activate / deactivate the keypad lock.

4. INDICATOR

Red / green LED indicates radio (on / off) and alert status.

5. COUNTY BUTTON

• Enables county mode.

• Change county settings (0-6).

in quick succession to

• 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

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).

• Press CHANNEL and in quick succession to activate / deactivate the keypad lock.

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

VOLUME BUTTON

CARRYING HOLDER

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.

LCD

1. Voice radio in NOAA on [ standby [

2. Radio frequency channel.

3. County code display.

4. Time / date / alarm displays.

5. Low battery warning icon.

6. Warning message indicators (WARNING, W ATCH, ADVISORY and TEST).

7. Alarm (1 and 2) icons.

8. Keypad lock icon.

], NOAA mute [ ], and NOAA off).

GETTING STARTED

The WR103NX LCD display will light up once the batteries are inserted. T o turn the LCD display on or of f, press and hold the NOAA key for 2 seconds.

To conserve power, the radio can be turned off, 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. T o save power , it is recommended that the WR103NX be on NOAA standby when the user is not listening to radio broadcasts.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

The WR103NX uses 3 UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V alkaline batteries.

shows when batteries are low.

NOTE The non-volatile flash memory enables the unit to store your settings in the event of temporary power loss.

NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. Please dispose of used batteries properly to prevent harm to the environment.

Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately 10˚F (-12˚C). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40˚F (-40˚C). The

Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor thermometers will remain operational to -20˚F (-28˚C) with adequate power.

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. If the unit’s performance fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).

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.

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.

Current time Alarm 1

Alarm 2Current 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

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.

To select radio settings:

Press NOAA to alternate between various radio status settings. Each press will advance the setting by 1 unit.

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