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PORTABLE S.A.M.E. WEATHER RADIO

MODEL: WR102

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the WR102 Portable SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather Radio. The

WR102 is a multi-function device that operates on the same radio frequencies used by the NOAA (National Oceanic

Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio (NWR). The WR102 warns users of severe weather and other

environmental dangers. Ideal for back-packers or individuals who spend extended periods of time in remote

locations; this device is also equipped with a digital clock and daily alarm.

The WR102 is designed for individuals and organizations that require dependable early-warnings of weather or

environmental dangers. This is the first portable take anywhere weather radio that operates on batteries or AC

power. A low battery warning icon alerts users that batteries are low and need replacing. The WR102 is small,

lightweight and constructed of durable materials. With a reception range up to 40 miles, the WR102 is ideal for use

in remote outdoor areas and in densely populated areas such as schools, hospitals or offices.

The 2-line liquid-crystal display (LCD) is easy to read. The electro-luminescent (EL) backlight ensures that night

time warnings are seen and properly interpreted.

To optimize your use of the WR102, please read this manual before use. Should you require additional assistance

or information, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-853-8883 or via email at:

helpme@oscientific.com.

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 considered to be the most comprehensive

emergency information system.

A nationwide network, the NWR consists of more than 480 stations in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin

Islands and U.S. 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, watches or other critical information.

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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PORTABLE S.A.M.E. WEATHER RADIO MODEL: WR102 INSTRUCTION MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the WR102 Portable SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather Radio. The WR102 is a multi-function device that operates on the same radio frequencies used by the NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio (NWR). The WR102 warns users of severe weather and other environmental dangers.
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DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS A. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) A1. Radio Frequency Channel A2. Radio in NOAA-On Mode [ “ICON” ] Radio in NOAA-Stand-by Mode [ “ICON” ] Radio in NOAA-Mute Mode [“ICON” ] Radio in NOAA-Off Mode [ no icon ] A3. Low Battery Warning Icon A4. Warning Indicators: Warning, Watch, or Statement A5. Time/Date/Alarm Displays A6. Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 Icons B. MODE Button Switches between clock, calendar, alarm 1& 2 modes Enables setting or changing clock, calendar and alarms C.
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DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS, CONTINUED L. VOLUME UP Button Increases audio volume Turns on and off the selected daily alarm Activates or disables the displayed county code Increases setting values in any setting mode M. VOLUME DOWN Button Decreases audio volume Turns on and off the selected daily alarm Activates or disables the displayed county code Decreseas setting values in any setting mode N.
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GETTING STARTED Please note that the WR102 does not have an ON / OFF switch; and that the LCD will light-up once the batteries are inserted. To conserve power, the radio can be set to NOAA Stand-By, NOAA-Mute, or NOAA-Off modes instead of NOAA-On. NOTE: Leaving the WR102 in NOAA-On mode will result in significant battery power consumption. It is recommended that the WR102 be on NOAA-Stand-By when the user is not listening to radio broadcasts.
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To switch between the four different NOAA radio status, press the (NOAA) button. NOAA-Off NOAA-On NOAA-Stand-by NOAA-Mute USING THE EARLY ALERT WARNING SYSTEM The early warning system uses radio signals to alert the user to weather and environmental dangers. A built-in radio receiver responds to seven (7) user-selected signal channels. The WR102 has four activity status levels: NOAA-On, NOAA-Stand-by, NOAA-Mute and NOAA-Off. 1. NOAA-On: The radio is on and audio messages will be continuously heard. 2.
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Example of the first ten county radio channels and SAME codes for Montana: ST. MT MT MT MT MT MT MT MT MT MT COUNTY Beaverhead Big Horn Blaine Broadwater Carbon Carter Cascade Chouteau Chouteau Custer SAME # 030001 030003 030005 030007 030009 030011 030013 030015 030015 030017 NWRTRANSMITTER FREQMHZ Butte MT 162.550 Billings MT 162.550 Havre MT 162.400 Helena MT 162.400 Billings MT 162.550 —No NWR Coverage— Great Falls MT 162.550 Havre MT 162.400 Great Falls MT 162.550 Miles City MT 162.
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PROGRAMMING “SAME” COUNTY CODES SAME county codes are required to selectively receive weather and environmental alerts for a specific county, and need to be entered into the WR102. Up to six specific SAME codes can be entered. The first step of programming SAME codes requires the user to select the option of receiving [ALL] warnings or selected warnings.
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A county can be subdivided as follows: 1 Northwest 3 Northeast 5 Central 7 Southwest 9 Southeast 2 North Central 4 West Central 6 East Central 8 South Central TO RECEIVE ALL WARNINGS OR SPECIFIC LOCATION WARNINGS: 1.Press [COUNTY] to enter the county-code display from any clock display mode. 2.Press [UP VOLUME] or [ DOWN VOLUME] to select between receiving all [ALL] warnings or only warnings from specified local areas.
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RADIO VOLUME The radio volume can be adjusted for personal needs. To set the volume, the radio needs to be in NOAAOn mode and any time display mode. To set the volume: 1. Press [UP VOLUME] or [DOWN VOLUME] to adjust the volume. 2. When the volume setting is displayed, press [UP VOLUME] or [DOWN VOLUME] to change volume if needed. NOTE: The maximum volume setting is indicated by the number 7; no audio is indicated by the number 1.
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SETTING THE ALARMS The WR102 has two alarms (alarm 1 and alarm 2). They can be used together or independently. Alarm icons [ ] are displayed only when alarm 1 or alarm 2 are active. No icon(s) indicates that the alarm(s) have not been set. REMEMBER: From the Clock-Display Mode, press [MODE] to enter the calendar display and then again to set Alarm 1. Press [MODE] once more to set Alarm 2. Setting the Alarm: 1.With the clock displayed, press [MODE] until alarm-1 display or alarm-2display is entered.
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STOPPING AN ALARM An alarm can be disabled but remain set so that it will activate at the same time the following day. To stop an alarm: When the alarm sound is activating, press any button except [SNOOZE]. The alarm will stop but will sound again at the same time the next day. THE SNOOZE When either alarm-1 or alarm-2 is sounding the 8-minute snooze function can be activated. Pressing [SNOOZE] will temporarily interrupt the alarm for an 8-minute period and then sound again.
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SAME MESSAGES The WR102 receives and displays SAME warning messages in three classifications depending upon the severity of emergency: Warning, Watch and Statement. In addition to these classes of alert messages, there is now a new type of message: Test. The purpose of this new class is to assist you in verifying that your NOAA weather radio is set-up and working properly. Each week the National Weather Service Office will broadcast a Test message in SAME format.
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SPECIFICATIONS RADIO FUNCTIONS Channels: SAME code setting options: Volume: Time Functions Clock: Calendar: DAILY ALARMS Snooze: Accuracy: GENRAL SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type: LCD Dimensions: Unit Dimensions: Unit Weight: Operating Temperature: Digital PLL tuning for Seven (7) NOAA channels Six (6) independent setting or ALL counties Seven (7) adjustment levels 12 or 24 hour format Day-of-the-week display User-select month/day/year or day/month/year format Two (2) one-minute duration alarms Eight (8) minute
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NOTE ON COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit 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.