Oregon WR608 - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific TM 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.
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 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.
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.