Oregon Scientific WR103 User Manual

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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 ........................ 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

Oregon Scientific WR103 Specifications

General

Type	Weather Radio
Brand	Oregon Scientific
Model	WR103
Frequency Range	162.400 - 162.550 MHz
Display	LCD
Weight	0.5 lbs
S.A.M.E. Technology	Yes
Battery Type	AA

Summary

Introduction

About the National Weather Radio System

Key Features

Front

Describes the front panel components and controls.

Back

Details the rear panel features and compartments.

Top

Explains the top-mounted controls and ports.

Left / Right

Explains controls on the sides of the device.

7.5V AC / DC Adapter

Details the power adapter and its connection.

Carrying Holder

Cradle

LCD

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Different Display Modes

Early Warning Alert System

Radio-status options

Explains different modes for radio alert status.

To listen to an alert signal from the radio mute position

How to hear alerts when the radio is muted.

Message Codes Used by the NWR

Finding Local NWR Channels and County Codes

About Radio Channels

To change to radio channel

Steps to select the correct radio channel.

Programming "SAME" County Codes

Description of Specific Area Message Encoding Codes

State-county coding

Explains the structure of state-county codes.

State codes

Describes the 2-digit state coding system.

County sub-section code

Details the last digit for county subdivision.

Radio Volume

Clock and Calendar

How to Set the Time and Date

Guide on setting the device's time and date.

How to Set the Alarms

Instructions for configuring alarm settings.

Disabling an Alarm

Steps to turn off an active alarm.

Enabling an Alarm

Process to activate a set alarm.

How to Stop an Alarm

Method to temporarily halt an alarm.

Snooze

Functionality for delaying an alarm.

Backlight

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Same Messages

Care and Maintenance

Specifications

About Oregon Scientific

FCC Statement