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(CEA).................. Product overview.................................................. Front view........................................................ Back view......................................................... Getting started....................................................... Main unil installation....................................... Display modes....................................................... Clock display.................................................... Radio status display........................................ Reception signal status........................................ NOAA alert messages........................................... Message codes used by the NWR................... Set up radio to receive NOAA alert Messages. Finding local channels & SAME codes............ Channels................................................................ About radio channels....................................... Setting the radio channel.........................................7 Locations.......................................................................7 Setting the location..................................................7 Activate / deactivate location...................................8 SAME code - What each digit means.....................9 Reception test...............................................................9 Reception problems and solutions...........................10 Many things affect reception!.................................10 Interpreting NOAA alert messages............................10 Clock & calendar.........................................................14 Alarm............................................................................14 Radio volume...............................................................14 External speaker jack.................................................14 Backlight......................................................................14 Reset system...............................................................15 Precautions..................................................................15 Specifications..............................................................16 About Oregon Scientific.............................................16 FCC Statement............................................................16 .2 .2 .2 .3 .3 .4 .4 .4 .4 .4 .5 .5 .5 .5 .6 .6 .7 .7 DÍM■'ЭОГИ ЛО/1 Q"3 ПЛПЛО -in DC\|M INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Desktop Emergency Alert Radio (WR608). This device 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. Equipped with digital clock and daily alarms, this weather radio is a practical and useful addition to any home. Additionaf 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. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It conlains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know. 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. Q/M.'artrnno/IQQ ЛПГ\ЛО А П DCU1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2. i wswjk» (h i liiiUfc^ t^. * t* On / NOAA Standby / NOAA Mute {only messages will be displayed) 3. E®: battery fevel indicator 4. &: keypad is locked 5. NOAA reception signal indicator 6. STATE / COUNTY: Code of State / County 7. Antenna 8. LED warning 3 9. MENU: switch between display modes {clock / calendar / alarm 1 / 2); enter setting mode; confirm setting 10. NOAA: toggle between NOAA On / Standby / Mute / Off; turnoff NOAA display; switch NOAA ON (from mute mode) if SAME message received 11. EXIT: exit any display or setting 12. MSG: toggle between SAME messages; lock / unlock keypad 13. LIGHT I SNOOZE: turn on backlight for 5 seconds 14. «WARNING» /