Weather & Emergency Alert Monitor WR103NX User Manual

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Weather & Emergency Alert Monitor WR103NX user manual explains how the compact WR103NX public alert radio receives and displays NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) warning information, including severe weather and other hazards. It describes key features such as the 2-line LCD, electroluminescent backlight, multi-mode operation, early alert alerts, and alarm functions. The guide covers setup steps, battery installation, choosing local NWR channels and SAME county codes, radio volume, clock/calendar, alarm configuration, snooze, backlight control, and emergency alert operations, plus care, maintenance, and specifications.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

About the National Weather Radio system

Key features

Front

Back

Top

Left / Right

7.5V AC / DC adapter

Carrying holder

Cradle

LCD

Getting started

Installing the batteries

Different display modes

Early warning alert system

Message codes used by the NWR

Finding local NWR channels and county codes

About radio channels

Programming "SAME" county codes

Radio volume

Clock and calendar

How to set the time and date

How to set the alarms

Disabling an alarm

Enabling an alarm

How to stop an alarm

Snooze

Backlight

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Same messages

Care and maintenance

Specifications

Radio functions

Time functions

General specifications

About Oregon Scientific

FCC statement

Declaration of conformity

Weather & Emergency Alert Monitor Model: WR103NX User Manual 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 ........................ 8 Finding local NWR channels and county codes .... 8 About radio channels ............................................. 9 Programming “SAME” county codes ................... 10 Radio volume ....................................................... 12 Clock and calendar ................................................ 12 How to set the time and date ............................... 13 How to set the alarms .......................................... 13 Disabling an alarm ............................................... 14 Enabling an alarm ................................................ 15 How to stop an alarm ........................................... 15 Snooze .................................................................... 15 Backlight ................................................................. 15 Emergency Alert System (EAS) ............................ 15 Same messages ..................................................... 17 Care and maintenance ........................................... 18 Specifications ......................................................... 19 Radio functions .................................................... 19 Time functions ..................................................... 19 General specifications ......................................... 19 About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 19 FCC statement ........................................................ 20 Declaration of conformity ..................................... 21 1 EN INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the compact Public Alert Radio (WR103NX) from Oregon Scientific™ . The WR103NX is a multi-function device that operates on the same radio frequencies used by the National Weather Radio (NWR) . With an Early Alert system, users are alerted to weather and other environmental dangers. This small, lightweight device 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 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) is easy to read. Switching from 1 display mode to another is a 1-step procedure, and the electroluminescent (EL) backlight ensures that nighttime warnings can be seen in low light levels. 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-

FAQs

What does the WR103NX monitor do and what alert sources does it support?

The WR103NX operates on the same radio frequencies used by National Weather Radio (NWR) and includes an Early Alert system. It works with the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to provide comprehensive weather and emergency information.

How do I install batteries and start using the WR103NX?

Install the 3 UM-3 ("AA" size) 1.5V alkaline batteries in the battery compartment, then use the device controls to begin operating the clock, alerts, and radio functions. The manual’s Getting started section provides the step-by-step flow.

How can I configure local alerts using SAME county codes and channels?

Select local NWR channels and then program the appropriate "SAME" county codes. The manual explains how to find local channels and county codes and how to enter and change the displayed county settings.

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