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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:
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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. |
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