Oregon Scientific WRB603 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................... 3
Product Overview ................................................ 4
Weather Station WRB603 – Front View ............... 4
Weather Station WRB603 – Back View ................ 4
Weather Station WRB603 – LCD ........................ 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – Front View ......... 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – LCD ................... 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – Back View .......... 5
Radio WR602 – Front View .................................. 6
Radio WR602 – Back View .................................. 7
Radio WR602 – Belt Clip ..................................... 7
Radio WR602 – Neck Strap ................................. 7
Getting Started ..................................................... 8
Batteries .......................................................... 8
AC / DC Adapter ................................................ 9
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA ................................ 9
Set Up Sensor ....................................................... 9
Data Transmission ................................................10
Portable Public Alert Radio
with Weather Station
Model: WRB603/WR602
USER MANUAL
Search for Sensor .............................................. 10
Weather Station WRB603 ......................................... 10
Atomic Clock ..................................................... 11
Time Zones ....................................................... 11
Turn Atomic Clock ON / OFF ............................. 11
Set Clock ............................................................ 12
Switch Clock Display ........................................ 12
Alarm ................................................................. 12
Weather Forecast Display ................................. 13
Temperature and Humidity ................................ 13
Radio WR602 ............................................................. 14
About the National Weather Radio System ...... 14
Consumer Electronics Assoc. (CEA) ................ 14
Turn the Radio ON / OFF ................................ 14
Display Modes ................................................... 14
Change Settings ................................................ 15
Reception Signal Status .................................... 15
NOAA Alert Messages WR602 ................................ 16
Message Codes Used by the NWR .................... 16
Set Up Radio To Receive NOAAAlert Messages ...... 16
Finding Local Channels & Same Codes ......... 16
Radio WR602 – Channels ........................................ 17
About Radio Channels ....................................... 17
Setting the Radio Channel ................................. 17
Radio WR602 – Locations ....................................... 18
Setting the Location ........................................... 18
Activate / Deactivate Location .......................... 18
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SAME Code – What Each Digit Means .............. 19
Reception Test ........................................................... 20
Reception Problems And Solutions ....................... 20
Many ThingsAttect Reception! ........................... 20
Radio WR602 – Home / Travel Feature ................. 20
Radio WR602 –
Interpreting NOAA Alert Messages .. 21
Radio WR602 – Clock & Calendar ....................... 25
Radio WR602 – Alarm ................................... 25
Radio WR602 – Volume ......................................... 25
Radio WR602 - External Speaker Jack .................. 26
Backlight ................................................. 26
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 ScientificTM Portable
Public Alert Radio with Weather Station (WRB603/
WR602).
This radio (WR602) 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 (WRB603) 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 (RTGR328NA) 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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WEATHER STATION WRB603 - 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
6. :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 WRB603 - BACK VIEW
1. °C / °Fswitch
2. RESET hole
3. AC / DC adapter
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WEATHER STATION WRB603 - 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 RTGR328NA – FRONT VIEW
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
REMOTE SENSOR RTGR328NA – 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 RTGR328NA – BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount (recess hole)
2. Channel
3. RESET
4. °C/°F
5. SEARCH
6. ZONE
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
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RADIO WR602 – 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. LED indicator: Red / green LED indicates radio
ON / OFF and alert status
6. : Press and hold to activate / deactivate keypad
lock
7. :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 WR602 – 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
RADIO WR602 – BELT CLIP
RADIO WR602 – NECK STRAP
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
RADIO (WR602)
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:
REMOTE SENSOR
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
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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AC / DC ADAPTER
Insert the adapter into the weather station to turn it on
and allow charging for the radio.
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.
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• 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).
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor approx. every 60 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature /
Humidity Area indicates the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensors
Selected sensor has been found
Sensor 1 is sending data. (The
number shows which sensor is
selected)
--- shows in Temp / The selected sensor cannot be
Humidity Area found. Search for the sensor or
check batteries
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for the temperature-humidity sensor,
simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL on the weather station.
NOTE If the sensor is not found, check the batteries.
WEATHER STATION WRB603
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTGR328NA sensor or
manual settings that you enter.
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ATOMIC CLOCK
The sensor automatically synchronizes the current time
and date on the clock when it is brought within range of
the WWVB-60 atomic clock signal generated from Fort
Collins, Colorado. For more information, please visit:
www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq.stations/radioclocks.htm
The signals are collected by the remote sensor whenever
it is within 932 miles (1500 km) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first set up the sensor, and whenever you press
RESET. If the RF signal is weak, it can take up to 24
hours to get a valid RF signal reception. Once complete,
the reception icon will stop blinking.
The icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2
factors:
• Connection between the weather station and the
sensor that collects atomic clock signals ( )
• Atomic clock signal reception ( )
How these signals work together:
ICON MEANING
The unit has contact with the sensor
and has synchronized the time
The unit has contact with the sensor
but the time has not been
synchronized
The unit has lost contact with the
remote sensor but the time is
synchronized
The unit has lost contact with the
remote sensor and the time is not
synchronized
The unit cannot reach the remote
sensor
NOTE To force a manual search for atomic clock
reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor for 2
seconds.
TIME ZONES
When the main unit receives an atomic clock signal (via
the sensor) for the first time, or when you force a manual
search for the atomic clock reception, the time will
automatically be set to Pacific time. To change to another
time zone (M - Mountain, C - Central or E- Eastern)
simply
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the setting.
3. Press to confirm and exit setting mode.
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first
disable the atomic clock feature. To do this, press and
hold on the weather station for 2 seconds. To enable
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it, press and hold for 2 seconds. This icon ,
will only appear on the display when the atomic clock is
enabled.
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the atomic
clock, or if you are too far from the atomic clock signal.
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the setting. (Press and
hold to scroll quickly through the options.)
3. Press MODE to confirm and move onto the next
one.
4. The settings will appear in the following order:
Time zone, 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute,
year, month / day format, month, date, and
display language.
NOTE The time zones available are P (Pacific), M
(Mountain), C (Central) and E (Eastern).
NOTE The language options are E (English), F (French)
and S (Spanish). The language you select determines
the weekday display.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds,
Clock with Weekday and Calendar display.
ALARM
This product is equipped with 2 alarms.
To view alarm settings:
Press to toggle between alarm 1, alarm 2 and clock
display. The alarm time and status will show in the Clock
Area.
To set the alarm:
1. Press once to select alarm 1 and twice to select
alarm 2.
2. Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
3. The alarm settings will blink. Press or to
change settings – hour and minute. (Press and
hold to scroll quickly through the options.) Press
to confirm.
To activate or deactivate the alarm:
Press once to select alarm 1 and twice to select
alarm 2. Then press or to activate or deactivate
the alarm.
• “-:--“ appears when the alarm is deactivated.
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• or shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when
the alarm is activated.
To silence the alarm:
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key on the weather station except SNOOZE to
mute the alarm and activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8
minutes.
WEATHER FORECAST DISPLAY
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75
percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always
displayed.
SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY RAINY SNOWY
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
This product can display current, minimum, and NOTE
maximum temperatures and humidity percentage
information collected by the remote sensor(s) and
weather station (indoor).
Outdoor data is collected and displayed approx. every
60 seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every
10 seconds.
To select temperature unit:
Slide the °C / °Fswitch into the desired location. The
switch is located on the back of the weather station. The
setting for the weather station overrides the remote
sensor setting.
To select channel:
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-5.
The icon shows the selected sensor:
INDOOR CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL
1 2 3 4 5
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's
data will be displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan,
press CHANNEL or MEMORY.
NOTE If you use a sensor that collects only temperature
data, humidity will not be shown.
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For more information on the sensor see Remote Sensor
section.
To view minimum / maximum records:
Press MEMORY to toggle between current, maximum
(MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear the records,
press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will
sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.
To force a manual search for the sensor:
Press and hold CHANNEL and MEMORY. See Atomic
Clock section for how to check the signal status.
RADIO WR602
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 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) testing standards.
TURN THE RADIO ON / OFF
To turn the radio ON / OFF, press and hold .
When the unit is first connected to the battery pack or
reset, on 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
To switch between the clock mode displays, press MENU.
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To 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
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.
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
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NOTE When the radio is set to NOAA ON, Standby or
Mute, it will continually search for a NOAA signal.
NOAA ALERT MESSAGES WR602
MESSAGE CODES USED BY THE NWR
When the NWR airs urgent warnings, a digital code
known as Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) is
included as part of the message. This coding system
contains specific information including the localized
geographical area affected and the expiration time of
the message. The WR602 retrieves and interprets SAME
code messages and alerts the user. When SAME codes
for a specific region have been entered into the unit, the
unit alerts the user to relevant warning information for
the specified region. Once alerted, a voice broadcast
can be heard.
SET UP RADIO TO RECEIVE NOAA ALERT MESSAGES
To receive a NOAA alert message, press 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
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.
Turning the radio off by setting it to Standby, Mute or
OFF will help to save power.
FINDING LOCAL CHANNELS & SAME CODES
The codes are subject to change. Therefore, to ensure
successful operation you must obtain the most
appropriate, up-to-date NWR radio channels and SAME
codes for a specific county or region, from the contact
details listed below.
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 and SAME codes 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
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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 for Montana.
COUNTY/
CITY/AREA
Beaverhead
Beaverhead
Big Horn
Blaine
Blaine
Broadwater
Carbon
Carter
Cascade
Choteau
NOTE Many counties have been subdivided into as
many as 9 smaller subsections. The numbers 1-9 in the
far left column of the SAME code identifies specific
subsections of a county. If a county has not been
subdivided, the first digit of the SAME code will be 0.
SAME#
030001
030001
030003
030005
030005
030007
030009
030011
030013
030015
NWR
TRANSMITTER
Butte, MT
Dillon, MT
Billings, MT
Havre, MT
Malta, MT
Helena, MT
Billings, MT
Baker, MT
Great Falls, MT
BelgianHill, MT
FREQ.
162.550
162.475
162.550
162.400
162.475
162.400
162.550
162.550
162.550
162.500
CALL
WXL79
WXG638
WXL27
WXL53
WWG85
WXK66
WXL27
WXK57
WXJ43
WWG84
WATTS
100
150
300
300
100
1000
300
300
300
300
RE-
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RADIO WR602 – CHANNELS
ABOUT RADIO CHANNELS
The NWR radio channels work in the same way as a
regular radio channel. All of the NWR transmission
stations operate on 1 of 7 frequencies.
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
A Auto – the unit will tune to the strongest
RF signal available
The unit labels each frequency as a channel (1-7 or
Auto). Once the radio frequency for a region has been
selected the unit will receive voice and code information
from that station.
The channel number in use
can be viewed on the top left-
hand corner of the LCD.
SETTING THE RADIO CHANNEL
To change the radio channel, navigate to “Set Channel”
setting mode and select the desired Channel, as shown
in the Changing Settings section.
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RADIO WR602 – LOCATIONS
SETTING THE LOCATION
You need to set the location so that you can receive
weather and environmental information for an area that
is relevant to you.
You can choose the location by either the state and
county name, or FIPS code. Up to 9 locations (1-9) can
be stored.
NOTE If you do not set a location, the radio will use the
default setting “CO:All” for all counties.
To set the location:
1. Navigate to “Set Location” setting mode as shown
in the Changing Settings section.
2. Select where you want to store the location e.g.
C1.
3. Select the 6-digit number e.g. “000000”. (“----”
means the location is disabled.)
4. Select “Name” or “FIPS”.
• If you select “Name” you can select first the State
and then the County of your chosen location, then
press EXIT. (If you wish to receive State-wide
NOAA messages, press EXIT once you have
selected the State.)
• If you select “FIPS” you need to enter the 6-digit
SAME code of your chosen location and then
press EXIT (see Finding Local Channels & SAME
Codes section for how to obtain a SAME code).
NOTE If at step 2 you select “C0:All” you will receive all
warnings within the unit’s reception range. This may
result in giving you information for regions that is 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.
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.
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SAME CODE – WHAT EACH DIGIT MEANS
A SAME code is broken into six fields of numbers.
3 04 003
Code for Cochise County
Code for Arizona
Code for northeast sub-section of Cochise County
County Code of 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
To switch between activated or deactivated location
status:
1. Navigate to “Set Location” setting mode as shown
in the Changing Settings section.
2. Select a stored location e.g. C4 and press MENU.
Then when “000000” or “----“ is blinking, press
or to activate or deactivate it and
press EXIT to confirm the setting.
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
coding. Each of the 50 US states has their own 2-digit
code.
County sub-section code:
The last digit on the extreme left is the county sub-
section. A county may be subdivided into 9 sub-
section; each number between (1-9) represents a specific
county sub-section.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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RADIO WR602 – HOME / TRAVEL MODE
When the unit is set to home mode, the NOAA radio will
lock on the channel according to the Channel settings.
When the unit is set to travel mode, the NOAA radio will
lock on the channel according to the setting. If the signal
strength is weak, the unit will switch to another channel
that has a good signal. The location will be set to
“C0:All”. Therefore, in travel mode, you will not always
receive relevant NOAA alert messages, but it does mean
that you can receive warning information when you are
traveling outside your home area.
To switch between travel and home mode, press and
hold TR / HM.
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 11AM and 12PM (noon).
To find out the specific test schedule in your area,
contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service
(NWR) office. These offices are usually listed in the
telephone book under “US Government”.
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.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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 your weather radio near
a window, away from other electronic equipment, and
on an upper level of your house.
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