Oregon Scientific WR602 Portable Public Alert Weather Radio
The WR602 Public Alert Radio from Oregon Scientific keeps your family informed and prepared for life-threatening hazards 24 hours a day! The weather alert radio function provides statements, watches, and warnings about approaching severe weather such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. But this"all-hazards" radio will also warn you about civil emergencies such as Amber alerts, natural disasters (earthquakes, forest fires, volcanic activity), technological hazards (chemical releases, oil spills, nuclear accidents), and national emergencies (terrorist attacks), and much more!
The stylish state-of-the-art WR-602 compact public alert radio includes SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) programming, allowing you to receive weather statements, watches, and warnings specific to your area, even when the electricity is out! Convenient portability for traveling with rechargeable Ni-MH battery and charging dock. Easy setup anywhere in the United States and Canada.
Stay safe. Stay informed. Stay prepared.
Features:
Manual set clock with hour, minute, and second or hour, minute, weekday display
12 or 24 hour time mode
Two programmable time alarms with eight minute snooze on base unit and radio
100-decibel audio alarm with visual alert signal
Monitors U.S. Emergency All Hazards, and Emergency Alert System (EAS) weather bulletins, warnings, & forecasts
Receives all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports, which provides all available emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings & more
Broadcasts messages visually on display
Flexible programming - select Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts in up to 6 different areas
Programs up to 10 SAME (FIPS) codes
Manual and Automatic Channel Select
3 levels of messages: Statement, Watch, Warning, and Test in English, French, or Spanish
Signal Strength Icon with Signal Loss Reminder
Clock with alarm
Modes for both home and travel use
EL (ElectroLuminescent) backlight with dot-matrix display
Includes rechargeable Ni-MH battery, belt clip, and charging dock
Battery power level indicator on radio
Specifications:
Channels: Digital PLL tuning for 7 NOAA channels
SAME code setting: 9 independent settings or ALL counties
RF reception range: 50 miles (64 km)
Volume: 7 adjustment levels
Power requirements: Ni-MH battery pack (included). Can also be powered with 3 AA alkaline batteries
The National Weather Service has a toll-free number to obtain S.A.M.E. county codes: 888-NWS-SAME (888-697-7263). You can also visit their NOAA Weather Radio web page to obtain S.A.M.E. county codes.
Satisfaction
Guaranteed!
Try this product for 30 days and if you are not completely satisfied, you may return it for an exchange or a refund of the purchase price (less our actual shipping costs). All products also come with a minimum of a one year manufacturer warranty.
Delivery Options: Free shipping is included on orders over $50. During checkout you'll have additional methods to choose from, including expedited options.
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