Oregon WRB308 User Manual

Portable Public Alert Radio

with Weather Station

Model: WRB308

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................... 3

Product Overview ................................................ 4

Weather Station – Front View ........................ 4

Weather Station – Back View ......................... 4

Weather Station – LCD .................................. 5

Remote Sensor – Front View ......................... 5

Remote Sensor – LCD .................................... 5

Remote Sensor – Back View .......................... 5

Radio – Front View .......................................... 6

Radio – Back View .......................................... 7

Radio – Belt Clip ............................................. 8

Radio – Neck Strap ......................................... 8

Getting Started ..................................................... 8

Batteries .......................................................... 8

AC / DC Adapter ................................................ 9

Remote Sensor RTGR328NA ................................ 9

Set Up Sensor ....................................................... 9

Data Transmission ................................................11

Search for Sensor .............................................. 11

Weather Station ..................................................... 11

Atomic Clock ..................................................... 11

Time Zones ....................................................... 12

Turn Atomic Clock ON / OFF ............................. 12

Set Clock ............................................................ 12

Switch Clock Display ........................................ 12

Alarm ................................................................. 12

Weather Forecast Display ................................. 13

Temperature and Humidity ................................ 13

Radio ...................................................................... 14

About the National Weather Radio System ...... 14

Consumer Electronics Assoc. (CEA) ................ 15

Turn the Radio ON / OFF ................................ 15

Display Modes ................................................... 15

Change Settings ................................................ 16

Reception Signal Status .................................... 16

NOAA Alert Messages ........................................... 16

Message Codes Used by the NWR .................... 16

Set Up Radio To Receive NOAA Alert Messages ...... 16

Finding Local Channels & Same Codes ......... 17

Radio – Channels .................................................. 18

About Radio Channels ....................................... 18

Setting the Radio Channel ................................. 18

Radio – Locations ................................................. 18

Setting the Location ........................................... 18

Activate / Deactivate Location .......................... 19

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SAME Code – What Each Digit Means .............. 19

Radio – Home / Travel Feature ............................. 20

Radio – Interpreting NOAA Alert Messages ....... 21

Radio – Clock & Calendar ............................. 25

Radio – Alarm ............................................ 25

Radio – Volume .......................................... 25

Radio - External Speaker Jack ............................. 25

Backlight ................................................. 25

Reset System .......................................... 26

Warnings ................................................... 26

Specifications ............................................. 27

About Oregon Scientific ............................... 28

FCC Statement ........................................ 28

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Public Alert Radio with Weather Station (WRB308).

This radio 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.

The weather station forecasts the weather, provides indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, a clock, calendar and alarm, as well as a recharging cradle for the radio.

The remote sensor sends the atomic clock signal and outdoor temperature and humidity information to the weather station.

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.

Portable

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WEATHER STATION - FRONT VIEW

1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button

2. / : Increase or decrease setting; activate or deactivate RF clock

3. CHANNEL: Switch between remote sensors

4. MODE: Change display / settings

5. MEMORY: View current max. / min. temperature and humidity readings

: Display alarm time; enter alarm setting

mode

7. Weather Forecast Area

8. Temperature / Humidity Area

9. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area

10. Recharging cradle

11. LED indicator: Shows red when radio is

charging

WEATHER STATION - BACK VIEW

1. °C / °F switch

2. RESET hole

3. AC / DC adapter

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WEATHER STATION - LCD

1. Weather display

2. Alarm 1

3. Alarm 2

4. Atomic clock signal status

5. Time / alarm time / calendar

6. Low battery icon for remote sensor

7. Channel no. / reception status

8. Outdoor temperature

9. Outdoor humidity

10. Indoor area icon

11. Indoor temperature

12. Indoor humidity

REMOTE SENSOR – FRONT VIEW

1. LCD display

2. LED status indicator

3. Ventilation duct

REMOTE SENSOR – LCD

1. US time zone indicator

2. Reception

3. Channel no.

4. Low battery indicator

5. Time

6. Temperature (°C or °F)

7. Relative humidity

8. Temperature / humidity reading

REMOTE SENSOR – BACK VIEW

1. Wall mount (recess hole)

2. Channel

3. RESET

°C/°F

5. SEARCH

6. ZONE

7. Battery compartment

8. Fold-out stand

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RADIO – 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)

/ : Increase / decrease settings; increase / decrease volume; enable / disable alarm 1 or 2; scroll up or down to select county code

5. LED indicator: Red / green LED indicates radio ON / OFF and alert status

: Press and hold to activate / deactivate keypad

lock

: Press to toggle between NOAA alert

messages

8. MENU: Press to switch between clock, calendar, alarm 1 and 2 displays; press and hold to enter setting mode

9. Radio speaker

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RADIO – BACK VIEW

1. Antenna

2. Neck strap: Insertion point for neck strap

: Press to activate 8-minute snooze and / or

backlight for 5 seconds

: 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

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RADIO – BELT CLIP

RADIO – NECK STRAP

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

RADIO

Rechargeable batteries are included and must be used if you want to use the recharging cradle. However, the radio 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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REMOTE SENSOR

2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries

AC / DC ADAPTER

Insert the adapter into the weather station to turn it on and allow charging for the radio.

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.

UNIT

LOCATION

Remote sensor Outdoor Temperature / Humidity Area

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

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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328NA)

This remote temperature-humidity sensor can receive and transmit atomic clock signals, collect outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and then relay them back to the weather station. It can be used with up to 4 other remote temperature-humidity sensors.

NOTE Additional remote sensors that measure temperature and humidity are sold separately.

SET UP SENSOR

1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver.

2. Set the channel number (1-5). If you are using more than one remote unit, select a different

channel number for each unit

3. Insert the batteries.

4. Set the measurement unit (°F or °C) and select the US time zone – Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Central (C) and Eastern (E).

5. Press RESET.

6. Replace and secure the battery compartment lid.

7. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand.

For best results:

• Insert the batteries and select the channel before you mount the sensor.

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.

• Do not place the sensor more than 98 feet (30 meters) from the weather station.

• Position the sensor so that it faces the weather station, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.

• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronicobjects.

• Position the sensor close to the weather station during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission.

You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception.

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).

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