Portable Public Alert Radio; Introduction; About The National Weather Radio System - Oregon Scientific WR108 Guide De L'utilisateur

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific
Public Alert Radio (WR108). 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. This lightweight, splashproof
radio 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.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL WEATHER RADIO
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.
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Additional 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.
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