Portable Public Alert Radio
Model: WR602
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................ 2
About the National Weather Radio System ......... 2
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) .......... 2
Product Overview .................................................... 3
Front View ............................................................... 3
Back View ........................................................... 4
Recharging Cradle and AC / DC Adapter ............ 4
Belt Clip ................................................................... 4
Neck Strap .......................................................... 5
Getting Started ....................................................... 5
Batteries .................................................................. 5
Turn the Radio ON / OFF ......................................... 5
Display Modes ...................................................... 5
Change Settings ................................................. 6
Reception Signal Status ....................................... 6
NOAA Alert Messages ........................................... 7
Message Codes Used By the NWR .................... 7
Set Up Radio to Receive NOAA Alert Messages
Finding Local Channels & SAME Codes ............ 7
Channels ................................................................ 8
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About Radio Channels ..................................... 8
Setting the Radio Channel ............................... 8
Locations ............................................................. 8
Setting the Location ......................................... 8
Activate / Deactivate Location ........................ 9
SAME Code – What Each Digit Means .......... 10
Reception Test ........................................................... 10
Reception Problems And Solutions ....................... 11
Many Things Attect Reception! ........................... 11
Home / Travel Mode .......................................... 11
Interpreting NOAA Alert Messages .................. 11
Clock & Calendar .............................................. 15
Alarm .................................................................. 15
Radio Volume ...................................................... 15
External Speaker Jack ...............................................15
Backlight ............................................................ 16
Reset System ............................................ 16
Warnings ............................................................ 16
Specifications .................................................... 16
About Oregon Scientific ................................... 17
FCC Statement ........................................................ 17
Declaration of Conformity ................................18
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific
Public Alert Radio (WR602). This device operates on
the same radio frequencies used by the National
Weather Radio (NWR) and can send you NOAA alert
messages to warn you about weather and other
environmental dangers. This lightweight, splashproof
radio is constructed of durable materials and has a
reception range of up to 50 miles (64 km). It is also
equipped with a digital clock and daily alarm.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL WEATHER RADIO SYSTEMM
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 US
Virgin Islands and US Pacific Territories. Broadcasts are
designed to meet local needs. Routine programming is
Portable
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.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOC. (CEA)
This product complies with the Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA) testing standards.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. LCD
2. TR / HM: Press and hold to select travel or home
mode
3. EXIT: Press to exit any display or setting (clock is
default setting)
4.
/ : Increase / decrease settings;
increase / decrease volume; enable / disable alarm
1 or 2; scroll up or down to select county code
5. 9V AC / DC adapter
6. LED indicator: Red / green LED indicates radio
ON / OFF and alert status
7.
: Press and hold to activate / deactivate keypad
lock
8.
: Press to toggle between NOAA alert
messages
9. MENU: Press to switch between clock, calendar,
alarm 1 and 2 displays; press and hold to enter
setting mode
10. Radio speaker
11. Recharging cradle
12. LED indicator: Red LED indicates the main unit is
charging
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BACK VIEW
1. Antenna
2. Neck strap: Insertion point for neck strap
3.
: Press to activate 8-minute snooze and / or
backlight for 5 seconds
4.
: Press and hold to turn power ON / OFF; press
to switch between NOAA ON / Standby / Mute /
OFF modes
5. External speaker jack
6. RESET hole
7. Battery compartment
RECHARGING CRADLE AND AC / DC ADAPTER
BELT CLIP
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NECK STRAP
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -) as shown in the battery compartment. Press
RESET after each battery change.
shows when batteries are low.
TURN THE RADIO ON / OFF
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Rechargeable batteries are included and must be used
if you want to use the recharging cradle. However, the
unit can use 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries.
Insert the rechargeable battery by putting the piece at
the end of the wire into the indentation at the bottom
right of the battery compartment:
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To turn the radio ON / OFF, press and hold
When the unit is first connected to the battery pack or
reset, it will immediately enter the clock / language setting
mode (see Change Settings section). It is advisable to
set your preferred language English (E), French (F) or
Spanish (S) at this time, so you can read the NOAA
alert messages.
DISPLAY MODES
There are 2 display modes:
1. Clock mode
2. Radio status mode
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To switch between the clock mode displays, press MENU.
switch between the radio status mode displays, press
NOTE Leaving the radio in NOAA ON mode will consume
substantially more power. To save power, set the unit to
NOAA Standby when you are not listening to radio
broadcasts.
CHANGE SETTINGS
To change clock, alarm, channel and location settings:
1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press
or to scroll through the setting
options (Set Alarm / Set Clock / Set Channel / Set
To
Location) and press MENU to select the desired
one.
3. Use
or to change a setting, then press
MENU to confirm and move onto the next one.
4. Press EXIT to leave the setting mode at any time.
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NOTE To reach a number quickly, press and hold
or .
RECEPTION SIGNAL STATUS
To check the status of the reception signal, look at the
reception icon on the display.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Current selected channel signal is strong
Current selected channel signal is weak
No NOAA alert message has been received for
10 days. Current selected channel signal is weak
No NOAA alert message has been received for
10 days. Current selected channel signal is strong
NOTE When the radio is set to NOAA ON, Standby or
Mute, it will continually search for a NOAA signal.
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