
conducted, contact the programming office of your local NOAA Weather Radio station.
To view NOAA alert messages, press MSG.
For more information on how to interpret the NOAA alert messages, please refer to the list of National Events and Messages below:
NATURE OF ACTIVATION | MESSAGE | |
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Administrative Message | ADVISORY | |
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Avalanche Watch | WATCH | |
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Avalanche Warning | WARNING | |
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Biological Hazard Warning | WARNING | |
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Boil Water Warning | WARNING | |
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Blizzard Warning | WARNING | |
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Child Abduction Emergency | ADVISORY | |
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Civil Danger Warning | WARNING | |
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Civil Emergency Message | WARNING | |
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Coastal Flood Watch | WATCH | |
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Coastal Flood Warning | WARNING | |
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Chemical Hazard Warning | WARNING | |
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Contaminated Water | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Dam Watch | WATCH | |
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Dam Break Warning | WARNING | |
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Contagious Disease | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Practice / Demo | ADVISORY | |
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Dust Storm Warning | WARNING | |
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Emergency Action | WARNING | |
Notification | ||
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Emergency Action | ADVISORY | |
Termination | ||
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Earthquake Warning | WARNING | |
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Immediate Evacuation | WARNING | |
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Evacuation Watch | WATCH | |
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Food Contamination | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Flash Flood Watch | WATCH | |
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Flash Flood Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Flash Flood Warning | WARNING | |
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Flood Watch | WATCH | |
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Flood Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Flood Warning | WARNING | |
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Fire Warning | WARNING | |
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Flash Freeze Warning | WARNING | |
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Freeze Warning | WARNING | |
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Hurricane Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Hazardous Materials | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Hurricane Watch | WATCH | |
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Hurricane Warning | WARNING | |
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High Wind Watch | WATCH | |
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High Wind Warning | WARNING | |
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Iceberg Warning | WARNING | |
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Industrial Fire Warning | WARNING | |
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Local Area Emergency | ADVISORY | |
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Law Enforcement Warning | WARNING | |
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Land Slide Warning | WARNING | |
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National Audible Test | ADVISORY | |
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National Information Center | ADVISORY | |
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Network Notification | ADVISORY | |
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National Periodic Test | ADVISORY | |
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National Silent Test | ADVISORY | |
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Nuclear Power Plant | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Power Outage Advisory | ADVISORY | |
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Radiological Hazard | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Required Monthly Test | ADVISORY | |
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Required Weekly Test | ADVISORY | |
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Special Marine Warning | WARNING | |
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Special Weather Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Shelter | WARNING | |
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Severe Thunderstorm | WATCH | |
Watch | ||
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Severe Thunderstorm | WARNING | |
Warning | ||
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Severe Weather Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Tornado Watch | WATCH | |
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911 Telephone Outage | ADVISORY | |
Emergency | ||
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Tornado Warning | WARNING | |
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Tropical Storm Watch | WATCH | |
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Tropical Storm Warning | WARNING | |
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Tsunami Watch | WATCH | |
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Tsunami Warning | WARNING | |
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Volcano Warning | WARNING | |
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Transmitter Backup On | ADVISORY | |
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Transmitter Carrier Off | ADVISORY | |
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Transmitter Carrier On | ADVISORY | |
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Transmitter Primary On | ADVISORY | |
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Wild Fire Watch | WATCH | |
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Wild Fire Warning | WARNING | |
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Winter Storm Watch | WATCH | |
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Winter Storm Warning | WARNING | |
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Unrecognized Watch | WATCH | |
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Unrecognized Emergency | ADVISORY | |
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Unrecognized Statement | ADVISORY | |
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Unrecognized Warning | WARNING | |
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NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will ap- pear 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.
BAROMETER
Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by the main unit and used to provide weather forecast.
To select barometer measurement unit:
Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg.
SET ALTITUDE
To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude to reflect distance from sea level at your position.
1.Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.
2.Use to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments from
3.Press PRESSURE to confirm.
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a
ICON | DESCRIPTION |
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Switch °C / °F.
To view different remote outdoor sensor temperature readings:
Press CH.
To
To end
Press CH or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected remote outdoor sensor: Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are based on recent remote outdoor sensor readings.
RISING | STEADY | FALLING |
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ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 remote outdoor sensor falls between 3°C to
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the tempera- ture goes outside the
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
To set the time and date, navigate to “Set Clock” setting mode as shown in the Change Settings section. The order of the settings is:
•12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, month / day format, year, month, day and day of the week language (Eng- lish, French or Spanish).
NOTE The day of the week language you select will also be used for the NOAA alert messages.
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:
Navigate to “Set Alarm” setting mode as shown in the Change Settings section. The order of the settings is: alarm 1 or 2, hour and minute.
To silence the alarm:
•Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to silence it for 8 minutes.
•Press and hold SNOOZE / LIGHT, or press any button except SNOOZE / LIGHT, to turn the alarm OFF and activate it again at the same time the next day.
To enable or disable the alarm:
•Press MENU until you reach alarm 1 or 2 display.
•Press or
to enable or disable the alarm.
The alarm icon | or | will appear on the clock display |
when the alarm is enabled.
NOAA RADIO VOLUME
When NOAA radio is On, press or
to adjust the vol- ume. (Maximum volume is 7 / minimum volume is 1.)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
The external speaker jack allows you to connect the unit with an external speaker system so that broadcasts can be announced in public areas i.e. schools, hotels, train stations etc.
EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK
There are chances that signal reception may experience interference. The use of the RCA jack is an optional choice to ensure clear and unobstructed signal reception.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight.
RESET
The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the bat- teries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected.
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,
•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.
•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.
SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO FUNCTIONS
Channels | Digital PLL tuning for 7 NOAA channels | |
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SAME code | 9 independent settings or ALL counties | |
setting options |
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RF reception | 50 miles (64 km) | |
range | ||
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Volume | 7 adjustment levels | |
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TIME FUNCTIONS |
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Clock | 12 / 24 hr format | |
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| DD: MM or MM: DD format | |
Calendar |
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Day of the week language in | ||
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| English, French or Spanish | |
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Daily alarm | 2 x | |
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Snooze | ||
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
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Battery type | 3 x | |
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AC / DC adaptor | 7.5V | |
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Unit dimensions | 204 x 55.6 x 100 mm | |
(8 x 2.19 x 3.937 in) | ||
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Unit weight | 300.6 g (10.6 oz) without battery | |
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Operating | 23°F to 122°F | |
temperature | ||
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Temperature | 0.2°F (0.1°C) | |
resolution | ||
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REMOTE OUTDOOR SENSOR (THGN132N) | ||
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L x W x H | 50 x 22 x 96 mm | |
(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 in) | ||
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Weight | 62 g (2.22 oz) | |
without battery | ||
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Transmission range | 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed | |
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Signal frequency | 433MHz | |
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Temperature range | ||
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Humidity range | 25% - 95% | |
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Power | 1 x | |
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration 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 ap- proved 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 fre- quency 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We |
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Name: | Oregon Scientific, Inc. |
Address: | 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin, |
| Oregon 97062 USA |
Telephone No.: | |
declare that the product | |
Product No.: | WR606 |
Product Name: | Desktop Emergency Weather |
| Station |
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. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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