Oregon Scientific WR203 User manual

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Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Area Specific Hazard Alerts
Model:WR203
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................ 2
About the National Weather Radio System ............. 2
Consumer Electronics Assoc. (CEA) ....................... 2
Overview ..................................................................... 3
Front view ................................................................ 3
Back view ................................................................ 4
LCD Display ............................................................ 4
Power source .............................................................5
Back-up power ........................................................ 5
Rechargeable battery .................................................. 5
Navigating through settings / displays ................... 5
NOAA weather radio .................................................. 6
Finding local channels and SAME codes ................ 6
Setting the radio channel ........................................6
Setting the location / SAME code ............................ 7
NOAA reception ......................................................... 8
Reception signal status ........................................... 8
Reception test ......................................................... 9
Many things affect reception! .................................. 9
Receiving NOAA alert messages ............................. 9
General settings ...................................................... 10
Clock ..................................................................... 10
Alarm ..................................................................... 10
Music from external audio device .......................... 11
AM/FM ....................................................................... 11
Recharging ............................................................... 11
Solar power ........................................................... 11
Crank ..................................................................... 12
Electricity from adapter .........................................12
Emergency siren ...................................................... 12
Flashlight .................................................................. 12
Backlight .................................................................. 12
Key Lock ................................................................... 12
Reset ......................................................................... 12
Specifications .......................................................... 13
Precautions ..............................................................13
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 14
FCC Statement ......................................................... 14
Declaration of conformity ......................................15
Appendix .................................................................. 15
Same Code - What each digit means ..................15
List of NOAA messages ........................................ 17
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INTRODUCTION
Listen to broadcasts and receive alerts issued by the
National Weather Service in real-time. Using the built-in
area specific technology (SAME), customize the alerts
for your specific county or region.
Enjoy listening to your personal music collection by
simply plugging-in or alternatively tune into your favorite
radio station.
With clock and alarm, keep track of time and wake
up bright and ready for a new day of exploring and
enjoying the natural surroundings. With the addition of
an emergency siren, flashlight and ability to charge your
mobile phone, this Multi-Powered Emergency Radio is a
must-have item for your outdoor adventures.
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 about.
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
1000 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 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) standards.
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. VOL knob: adjust volume (0-7) for AM/FM radio
2. : turn emergency alarm on/off
3. : turn radio on/off and toggle between AM/FM
4. : auto search / adjust AM/FM radio
frequency
5. : exit setting mode; return to default clock
display
6. : toggle between clock / calendar / alarm 1 and
2 displays; set clock; confirm clock setting
7. : decrease / increase value of the setting;
adjust volume (1-7) for NOAA radio
8. : activate / deactivate NOAA function (turn
off NOAA display); toggle between NOAA On /
Standby / Mute / Off; switch NOAA ON (from mute
mode) if SAME message received
9. : toggle between SAME messages;
lock / unlock keypad
10. Public Alert indicator: green light to indicate
NOAA broadcasts are being received (NOAA On
/ Standby / Mute mode); red to indicate Watch /
Warning message received
11. Crank : wind to charge battery or mobile phone
12. LED indicator : continuous red light to indicate unit
/ mobile phone is charging; flashing red light to
indicate rechargeable batter is low; green light to
indicate radio is on
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BACK VIEW
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1. Solar panel
2. SNOOZE : activate snooze alarm / backlight
3. Antenna
4. : turn flashlight on/off
5. Light
6. Headphone jack
7. Audio line-in jack
8. DC adapter jack
9. Mobile phone charger jack and charger switch
10. Battery compartment
11. RESET : return unit to default settings
LCD DISPLAY
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1. : Weather radio channel (1-7 or Auto)
2. : NOAA radio On; NOAA radio reception status
3. : NOAA Standby
4. : NOAA Mute (only messages will be displayed)
5. Indicates the type of message displayed
6. : keypad is locked
7. STATE / COUNTY: Name or Code of State /
County
8. : alarm 1 / 2 is enabled or setting is
displayed
9. CHANNEL / LOCATION / ALARM / CLOCK:
indicates type of information displayed
10. : radio is on and AM/FM is selected
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11. Clock / calendar / message
12. Radio frequency / volume
13. : back-up battery level indicator
POWER SOURCE
BACK-UP POWER
In cases where rechargeable battery power is low or
has no power, the unit will source its energy from the
back-up batteries.
Insert 3 AAA batteries:
1. Slide open battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries matching the polarities.
indicates there is no back-up battery or back-up
battery is low.
It is recommended to insert back-up batteries in case of
power shortage during emergencies.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
This radio has a built-in rechargeable battery that can
store energy from different sources: a solar panel, a
manual hand crank or electricity via an adapter (not
included in package).
When rechargeable battery level is low, red LED
indicator light will flash.
1. Remove battery compartment cover.
2. Insert battery pack.
3. Align holes in the connector with the pins, then push
connector in.
4. Tuck wires in and ensure they are within the battery
compartment area.
5. Close battery compartment cover.
NAVIGATING THROUGH SETTINGS
/ DISPLAYS
After inserting batteries, the unit will automatically
prompt you to set the clock. (Go directly to ‘Clock’
section, step 4).
There are 4 settings that need to be set: Alarm / Clock
/ Channel / Location.
1. Press to enter setting mode.
2. Press to navigate to desired setting.
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To quick exit, press .
To toggle between displays: Press .
Display options: clock / calendar / alarm 1 and 2.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
With this unit, you can listen to weather broadcasts and
view alert messages issued by the National Weather
Service. First, find your local channel and SAME code
and using this information set the channel and location
on the unit.
FINDING LOCAL CHANNELS AND SAME CODES
National Weather Service uses one of 7 preset radio
frequencies for their NOAA Weather Radio transmitters
across the country. Please refer to the below phone
number and website link to find the right channel and
SAME* code for your local county:
* For more information about SAME code, refer to
appendix 1.
To contact the NWS by telephone:
1. Phone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
2. Follow prompts through a simple voice menu.
To obtain NWS radio channels on the internet:
1. Locate www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
2. Click the State for which information is needed.
For example, clicking on “Montana” will give a list of
information relevant to the State of Montana including
the names of counties, SAME codes, NWR transmitter
locations, the frequency of the transmitter, the strength of
the signal in WATTS, and any remarks as applicable.
Example of the first 10 county radio channels and
SAME codes:
COUNTY SAME# NWR FREQ CALL CHOOSE
TRANS MHZ RADIO
MITTER CHANNEL
Beaverhead 030001 Butte,MT 162.550 WXL79 7
Beaverhead 030001 Dillon,MT 162.475 WNG638 4
Big Horn 030003 Billings,MT 162.550 WXL27 7
Blaine 030005 Havre, MT 162.400 WXL53 1
Blaine 030005 Billings MT 162.475 WWG85 4
Broadwater 030007 Helena, MT 162.400 WXK66 1
Carbon 030009 Billings MT 162.550 WXL27 7
Carter 030011 Baker, MT 162.550 WXK57 7
Cascade 030013 Great Falls, 162.550 WXJ43 7
MT
Chouteau 030015 Miles Hill, MT 162.500 WWG84 5
SETTING THE RADIO CHANNEL
After identifying the frequency of your local NOAA
Weather Radio transmitter, refer to below table to find
the corresponding channel (1-7).
1. Press and hold to enter setting mode.
2. Press to navigate to Set Channel.
3. Press to enter.
4. Press to select channel (Auto, 1-7).
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Examples of which radio to choose for a particular
location is given in the far right column in above
chart.
CHANNEL CORRESPONDING
RADIO FREQUENCY
1 162.400 MHz
2 162.425 MHz
3 162.450 MHz
4 162.475 MHz
5 162.500 MHz
6 162.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz
SETTING THE LOCATION / SAME CODE
This unit can store up to 9 locations (1-9).
NOTE If you do not set a location, the radio will use
the default setting “CO:All” for all counties.
NOTE If you select “CO:All” (step 3 below) you will
receive all warnings within the unit’s reception range.
This may result in giving you information for regions that
are not relevant. The regions can be as large as 5,000
square miles (13 sq km). If you select “CO:--“ you will
disable the ALL option and will only receive warnings
from specified local areas.
1. Press and hold to enter setting mode.
2. Press to navigate to Set Location.
3. Press to enter.
4. “CO:ALL” or “CO:--“ will be displayed. Press ,
characters on the right will flash. Press to
select “ALL” (receive all warnings) or “---“ (disable
the ALL option), press to confirm selection.
Continue setting the other storage locations:
5. Digit next to C will flash. Press to select
where you want to store the location, e.g., C1. Press
to confirm. The 6 digits will flash.
6. Press , NAME / FIPS will flash. (Select either
option a or b below)
a. To program by State / County name:
i. Press to enter setting options.
ii. Press to navigate to state and press
to confirm. Repeat for county
iii. Press to navigate to next storage location
(e.g., C2) and press to confirm. Repeat
steps i-iii.
b. To program by SAME code from the NWS:
i. Press to navigate to FIPS and press
to enter setting options.
ii. Press repeatedly to select number
and press to confirm and move to the next
digit.
iii. Repeat step ii for all digits.
iv. After all digits have been confirmed, storage
location (e.g., C1) will flash. Press to
navigate to next storage location and press
to confirm. Repeat steps ii - iv.
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NOTE Once the location name is selected, the
corresponding FIPS code will be set into the memory.
You cannot convert the code back to the location name.
(FIPS is the Federal Information Processing System
number assigned to each State, or open waters in or
around the US. The SAME code comprises of numbers
generated by the FIPS system.)
Activate / deactivate location:
You can activate / deactivate 1, some, or all of your
stored locations.
When a location is activated, the 6-digit SAME code can
be viewed in your stored locations display.
When a location is deactivated, “---“ can be viewed in
your stored locations display.
1. Press and hold to enter setting mode.
2. Press to navigate to Set Location.
3. Press to enter.
4. Press to navigate to a stored location, e.g., C4
and press .
5. When 6 digit SAME code or “---“ is blinking, press
to activate or deactivate it and press to
confirm the setting.
NOAA RECEPTION
RECEPTION SIGNAL STATUS
Press NOAA to enter radio mode.
Green light indicates radio is on.
To change volume: Press .
Reception signal status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Currently selected channel
signal is strong
Currently selected channel
signal is weak
No NOAA alert message has
been received for 10 days.
Currently selected channel
signal is weak
No NOAA alert message has
been received for 10 days.
Currently selected channel
signal is strong
NOTE If NOAA radio is on, whether it be NOAA On,
Standby or Mute, unit will continually search for a
NOAA signal.
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NOTE If NOAA function has been deactivated (top
display is blank), press and hold NOAA to reactivate
NOAA radio.
RECEPTION TEST
The fact that you can get clear voice reception does not
guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your unit’s
alert tone. To test actual reception, your unit must receive
a test or emergency alert signal broadcast.
The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test
alert every week on Wednesday between 10AM and
12PM (noon). To receive the test message make sure
that your radio is set to NOAA ON, NOAA Standby or
NOAA Mute mode, that a Channel has been selected
and a SAME code programmed in.
To find out the specific test schedule in your area,
contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service
(NWS) office. These offices are usually listed in the
telephone book under “US Government”.
If you have any questions regarding alarm tests or to
verify if a test was conducted, contact the programming
office of your local NOAA Weather Radio station.
REMEMBER For your system to be effective, you
must place the emergency radio in a location where it
can receive an emergency alert signal, you can hear its
siren, and see its flashing indicator lights.
MANY THINGS AFFECT RECEPTION!
Forests, deserts, and hills / mountains tend to greatly
reduce reception. Reception in cities may be reduced
due to steel and concrete, while higher elevations will
enhance the signal. Reception can vary from room
to room. Moving even a few feet can enhance signal
reception.
RECOMMENDATION Place the weather radio near a
window, away from other electronic equipment, and on
an upper level of your house.
RECEIVING NOAA ALERT MESSAGES
This product is equipped to receive all required NOAA
and Emergency Alert System (EAS) events. When an
EAS event is sent by the NWS, any 1 of the following
NOAA alert messages will be displayed on your radio:
“WARNING”,“WATCH”, or “ADVISORY”. The unit can
store up to 8 NOAA alert messages.
The red public alert indicator will light up if a ‘WATCH’ or
‘WARNING’ message has been received. It will continue
flashing until NWS withdraws the alert message.
If NWS issues an emergency warning, the siren will
sound for 8 seconds to alert users.
To receive a NOAA alert message, press NOAA to set
the radio to one of the following options:
• Radio ON : The radio is ON and voice messages
can be heard continuously.
• Radio Standby : The radio is in Standby and
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will switch to ON when a NOAA alert message is
received.
• Radio Mute : The radio is in Standby with the
sound turned OFF. NOAA alert messages can be
viewed but not heard. Switch the radio ON to hear
messages.
• Radio OFF: The radio is turned OFF and will not
respond to NOAA alert messages.
When not listening to NOAA radio broadcasts, turning the
radio to Standby, Mute or OFF will help to save power.
To view NOAA alert messages: Press .
For a list of alert messages, please refer to the
appendix.
GENERAL SETTINGS
CLOCK
1. Press and hold to enter setting mode.
2. Press to navigate to Set Clock.
3. Press to enter.
4. Continue to set the following by repeating steps 2-3:
hour format, hour, minute, calendar format (M-D /
D-M), year, month, day and language (E, F, S).
NOTE The language selected will also be used for the
NOAA alert messages.
Hold to speed through the settings.
ALARM
The unit has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and 2). They can be used
together or independently. Alarms 1 and 2 have different
sounds so that you can differentiate them. The alarm will
sound for 1 minute unless it is disabled.
To set the alarm(s):
1. Press and hold to enter setting mode. Set
Alarm will appear.
2. Press to enter.
3. Press to select alarm 1 or 2.
4. Press to confirm selection.
5. Continue with setting the hour / minute by repeating
steps 3-4.
The alarm icon or will appear when alarm
is enabled.
To enable / disable alarm:
1. Press to toggle screen display until screen
shows alarm 1 / alarm 2 information.
2. Press to enable / disable.
3. Press to confirm.
-:-- means alarm is disabled.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes
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OR
• Press any key (except , ) to turn the
alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours.
MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE
NOTE NOAA weather radio has to be first turned off.
Using a cable, plug one end to your music storage
device and one end to audio line-in socket located at
the back of the unit.
AM/FM
To turn radio on / off:
Press .
Green light indicates radio is on.
To select frequency:
1. Press again to select AM or FM.
2. Press and hold to auto search or press
to manually select frequency.
To change volume: Turn VOL knob.
NOTE When charging, even if radio is on, indicator
will be red.
NOTE To listen to the radio, ensure line-in cable is
not connected.
RECHARGING
SOLAR POWER
Expose the solar panel directly to sunlight.
TIPS
• For best results when charging the battery, place
the solar panel directly with view to sunlight.
• Direct solar panel as follows:
Solar panel facing: if you reside in the:
North Southern Hemisphere
South Northern Hemisphere
• It takes approximately 30 hours to fully charge
the battery by solar power (under strong light
conditions).
• Do not scratch the solar panel’s surface or wipe it
with strong detergent.
• Do not expose the solar panel to rain, snow or
moisture.
• The duration of the rechargeable battery’s charging
or operating time is determined by either the
intensity of sunlight or the position of the solar
panel towards the sun.
• Do not overcharge the batteries.
NOTE Solar panel cannot be used to charge mobile
phone.
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CRANK
Mobile phones can only be charged by cranking or
by adapter (separate purchase required).
To charge unit:
1. Slide charger switch to .
2. Lift crank and wind clockwise.
To charge mobile phone:
1. Using USB cable (not included) connect one end
to the mobile phone and the other end to mobile
phone charger jack.
2. Slide charger switch to select .
3. Lift crank and wind clockwise.
NOTE 1 minute of winding can power the radio for
approx. 5 minutes. It would take approximately 85
minutes of continuous winding (2 turns per second) to
fully charge the battery.
ELECTRICITY FROM ADAPTER
To use this feature, purchase a 5V adapter.
1. Lift the soft plastic cover located on the back of the
unit.
2. Plug adapter into the unit and the other end to wall
outlet.
3. Slide charger switch accordingly.
charge mobile
charge unit
NOTE It takes 7 hours to fully charge the battery by
using an adapter, which is not included.
EMERGENCY SIREN
Push switch outward to turn emergency
alarm on.
To turn alarm off, push switch back to its
original position.
FLASHLIGHT
Press to turn flashlight on/off.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
KEY LOCK
press & hold
will appear when keypad is locked.
RESET
Press RESET (located in the back-up battery
compartment) to return to default settings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
L x W x H 7.5 x 2.1 x 3.9 in
(191 x 54 x 98 mm)
Weight 14.3 oz (404 g)
AM radio 520 – 1710 KHz
FM radio 88 – 108 MHz
Battery 3 x UM-4 AAA
batteries(for back-
up, not included)
600mAh 3.6V Ni-MH
rechargeable battery
DC adaptor DC 5V 5 0 0m A (n ot
included)
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such
as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment and not as household
waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you're in the US
and would like to contact our Customer Care department
directly, please visit: https://us.oregonscientific.com/
service/support.asp
For international inquiries, please visit: http://
us.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please visit our website at
http://us.oregonscientific.com/service/ for all enquiries.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: WR203
Product Name: Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Area Specific Hazard
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
APPENDIX
SAME CODE - WHAT EACH DIGIT MEANS
A SAME code is broken into 6 fields of numbers.
3 04 003
Code for Cochise County
Code for Arizona
Code for northeast sub-section of Cochise
County
County code for Cochise County, Arizona
State-county coding:
The 3 digits on the far right refer to the state county
coding. Each county within a state will have an
independent 3-digit code.
NOTE To receive all of the alerts for a given state, insert
000 into the county section.
State codes:
Moving towards the left, the next 2 digits are for state
coding.
Each of the 50 U.S. States has their own 2-digit code.
County sub-section code:
The last digit on the far left is the county subsection. A
county may be sub-divided into nine sub-sections; each
number between (1-9) represents a specific county
sub-section.
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NOTE If the county sub-section code is stated as 0,
then that county is not sub-divided and all alerts for that
county will be received. To receive all of the alerts for a
given county, insert 0 into the county sub-section.
A county can be subdivided as follows:
1 Northwest
2 North Central
3 Northeast
4 West Central
5 Central
6 East Central
7 Southwest
8 South Central
9 Southeast
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NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE
Administrative Message Mensaje administrativo Message administratif ADVISORY
Avalanche Watch Vigilancia de avalancha Veille d'avalanche WATCH
Avalanche Warning Aviso de avalancha Alerte d'avalanche WARNING
Biological Hazard Warning Aviso de riesgo biológico Alerte risque biologique WARNING
Boil Water Warning Aviso de hervir agua Alerte d'ébullition de l'eau WARNING
Blizzard Warning Aviso de ventisca Alerte de blizzard WARNING
Child Abduction Emergency Emergencia de secuestro de menores Alerte de rapt d'enfant ADVISORY
Civil Danger Warning Aviso de peligro civil Alerte de danger civil WARNING
Civil Emergency Message Mensaje de emergencia civil Message d'urgence civile WARNING
Coastal Flood Watch Vigilancia de inundaciones costeras Veille d'inondation côtière WATCH
Coastal Flood Warning Aviso de inundaciones costeras Alerte d'inondation côtière WARNING
Chemical Hazard Warning Aviso de riesgo químico Alerte de risque chimique WARNING
Contaminated Water Warning Alerta de Agua Contaminada Alerte de contamination de l'eau WARNING
Dam Watch Vigilancia de represa Veille de barrage WATCH
Dam Break Warning Aviso de rompimiento de represa Alerte de rupture de barrage WARNING
Contagious Disease Warning Aviso de enfermedad contagiosa Alerte de maladie contagieuse WARNING
Practice / Demo Práctica/Demostración Exercice/demonstration ADVISORY
Dust Storm Warning Aviso de vendaval de polvo Alerte de tempête de poussière WARNING
Emergency Action Notification Anuncio de acción urgente Notification d'action urgente WARNING
Emergency Action Termination Fin de acción urgente Fin d'action urgente ADVISORY
Earthquake Warning Aviso de terremoto Alerte de tremblement de terre WARNING
Immediate Evacuation Evacuación inmediata Évacuation immediate WARNING
Evacuation Watch Vigilancia de evacuación Veille d'évacuation WATCH
Food Contamination WarningAviso de contaminación de
alimentos Alerte de contamination d'aliments WARNING
Flash Flood Watch Vigilancia de inundaciones relámpago Veille de crue subite WATCH
LIST OF NOAA MESSAGES
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Flash Flood Statement Advertencia de inundaciones relámpago Bulletin spécial de crue subite ADVISORY
Flash Flood Warning Aviso de inundaciones relámpago Alerte de crue subite WARNING
Flood Watch Vigilancia de inundación Veille d'inondation WATCH
Flood Statement Advertencia de inundaciónBulletin spécial de risque d'inondation ADVISORY
Flood Warning Aviso de inundación Alerte d'inondation WARNING
Fire Warning Aviso de incendio Alerte de feu WARNING
Flash Freeze Warning Aviso de helada repentina Alerte de gel soudain WARNING
Freeze Warning Aviso de helada Alerte de gel WARNING
Hurricane Statement Advertencia de huracán Avis d'ouragan ADVISORY
Hazardous Materials Warning Aviso de materiales peligrosos Alerte de matières dangereuses WARNING
Hurricane Watch Vigilancia de huracán Veille d'ouragan WATCH
Hurricane Warning Aviso de huracán Alerte d'ouragan WARNING
High Wind Watch Vigilancia de vientos fuertes Veille de coup vent WATCH
High Wind Warning Aviso de vientos fuertes Alerte de coup vent WARNING
Iceberg Warning Aviso de témpano de hielo Alerte d'iceberg WARNING
Industrial Fire Warning Aviso de incendio industrial Alerte de feu industriel WARNING
Local Area Emergency Emergencia de área local Urgence locale ADVISORY
Law Enforcement Warning Aviso de las autoridades de la ley Alerte des forces de l'ordre WARNING
Land Slide Warning Aviso de deslizamiento de tierra Alerte de glissement de terrain WARNING
National Audible Test Prueba nacional de audibilidad Essai Audible National ADVISORY
National Information Center Mensaje del National Information
Center
Message du centre national
d’information ADVISORY
Network Notification Anuncio de mensaje en red Notification de message réseau ADVISORY
National Periodic Test Prueba periódica nacional Essai périodique national ADVISORY
National Silent Test Prueba nacional de silencio Essai national de silence ADVISORY
Nuclear Power Plant Warning Aviso de riesgo nuclear Alerte de centrale nucléaire WARNING
Power Outage Advisory Notificación de interrupción eléctrica Avis d'une panne d'électricité ADVISORY
NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE
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Radiological Hazard Warning Aviso de peligro radiológico Alerte de risque radiologique WARNING
Required Monthly Test Prueba mensual obligatoria Test mensuel obligatoire ADVISORY
Required Weekly Test Prueba semanal obligatoria Test hebdomadaire obligatoire ADVISORY
Special Marine Warning Aviso especial de la Marina Alerte martime spécial WARNING
Special Weather Statement Advertencia especial del estado del
tiempoBulletin météorologique spécial ADVISORY
Shelter In-Place Warning Aviso de refugio Alerte d'abri sur place WARNING
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Vigilancia de tormenta electrica
severa Veille d'orage violent WATCH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Aviso de tormenta electrica severa Alerte d'orage violent WARNING
Severe Weather Statement Advertencia de tiempo severo Bulletin météorologique violent ADVISORY
Tornado Watch Vigilancia de tornado Veille de tornade WATCH
911 Telephone Outage Emergency Interrupción telefónica 911 Interruption d'urgence service 911 ADVISORY
Tornado Warning Aviso de tornado Alerte de tornade WARNING
Tropical Storm Watch Vigilancia de tormenta tropical Veille de tempête tropicale WATCH
Tropical Storm Warning Aviso de tormenta tropical Alerte de tempête tropicale WARNING
Tsunami Watch Vigilancia de tsunami Veille de tsunami WATCH
Tsunami Warning Aviso de tsunami Alerte de tsunami WARNING
Volcano Warning Aviso de actividad volcánica Alerte d'éruption volcanique WARNING
Wild Fire Watch Vigilancia de incendio destructivo Veille de feu hors contrôle WATCH
Wild Fire Warning Aviso de incendio destructivo Alerte de feu hors contrôle WARNING
Winter Storm Watch Vigilancia de tormenta de nieve Veille de tempête de neige WATCH
Winter Storm Warning Aviso de tormenta de nieve Alerte de tempête de neige WARNING
Unrecognized Watch Vigilancia desconocida Veille inconnue WATCH
Unrecognized Emergency Emergencia desconocida Urgence inconnue ADVISORY
Unrecognized Statement Advertencia desconocida Risque inconnu ADVISORY
Unrecognized Warning Aviso desconocido Alerte inconnu WARNING
NATURE OF ACTIVATION SPANISH FRENCH MESSAGE
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NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will
appear when a new NOAA alert message is created and
broadcasted. The unit will not be able to recognize the
message as it is not in the software database.
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