Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 User Manual 2
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- Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 1
a 1'1 OreGon SC I ENT I F I C Desktop Emergency Alert Radio Model: WR608 USER MANUAL Dent.znninnAn, nnnn, in DC /4 - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 2
7 MODEL: WR608 Locations 7 Setting the location 7 USER MANUAL Activate / deactivate location 8 SAME code -What each digit means 9 Reception test 9 CONTENTS Reception problems and solutions 10 Introduction 2 Many things affect reception! 10 About the National Weather Radio System - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 3
and other environmental dangers. Equipped with digital clock and daily alarms, this weather radio is a practical and useful addition to any home. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 4
: indicates type of message displayed pi: 15. alarm 1 / 2 enabled 16. CHANNEL / LOCATION / ALARM / CLOCK: indicates type of information displayed 17. A I increase / decrease value of the setting; increase / decrease radio volume; enable / disable alarm 0/114/1, 4(1111(V)A nnnry) n OM/1 - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 5
settings amig Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire. DISPLAY MODES There are 2 display modes: es, 1. Clock mode 2. Radio status mode GETTING STARTED MAIN UNIT INSTALLATON • Plug AC/DC adapter into socket. Make sure the adapter Is not obstructed and is - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 6
. Current selected channel signal is strong tv Q• UstiIlDass 9 GIZMO Ai' 9 When the radio is set to NOAA ON, Standby or Mute, It will continually search for a NOAA area affected and the expiration time of the message. The WR608 retrieves and interprets SAME code messages and alerts the user. - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 7
, and any remarks as applicable. Example of the first 10 county radio channels and SAME codes for Montana. COUNTY SAME0 NWR TRANSMITTER FRED. 162.550 WXL79 100 Beaverhead 030001 Dillon, MT 162.475 WNG638 150 Turning the radio to Standby, Mute or OFF will help to save power. 59 Horn 030003 - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 8
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. LOCATIONS SETTING THE LOCATION You need to set the location so that you can receive weather and environmental information for an area that is - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 9
storage location and press MENU to confirm. Repeat steps ii - Once all desired codes have been stored, press EXIT twice to return to default clock display. 3. "CO:ALL" or "CO:-" will be displayed. Press MENU, characters on the right will flash, Press A / V to select "ALL" (receive all warnings) or - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 10
, your unit must receive a test or emergency alert signal broadcast. State codes: Moving towards the left, the next 2 digits are for state coding. The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test 9 nOA cid °non," in Dcwi - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 11
Weather Service (NWR) office. These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under "US Government". If you have any questions regarding alarm tests or to verify if a test was conducted, contact the programming office of your local NOAA Weather Radio station : RECEPTION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 12
NATURE OF ACTIVATION Administrative Message Avalanche Watch Avalanche Warning Biological Hazard Warning Boil Water Warning Blizzard Warning Child Abduction Emergency Civil Danger Waming Civil Emergency Message Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Flood Warning Chemical Hazard Waming Contaminated Water - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 13
F, I MOM Flash Flood Statement Flash Flood Warning Flood Watch Flood Statement Flood Warning Fire Warning Flash Freeze Warning Freeze Warning Hurricane Statement Hazardous Materials Warning Hurricane Watch Hurricane Warning F High Wind Watch High Wind Warning Iceberg Warning - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 14
Special Weather Statement Shelter In-Place Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement d'orage violent Bulletin meteorologique violent Veille de tomade Interruption d'urgence service 911 Alerte de tornade Veille de tempete tropicale Alerte de tempete - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 15
. The alarm icon or tts will appear on the clock default display when the alarm is enabled. RADIO VOLUME ALARM To set the radio volume: The unit has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and 2). They can be used 1. In the clock display mode, set the radio to NOAA ON by together or independently. Alarms 1 and - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 16
on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture manufacturers care instructions for information. The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. RESET SYSTEM The - Oregon Scientific BAR208S_WR608 | User Manual 2 - Page 17
interference in a residential installation. ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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