Oregon Scientific WR606 NOAA Desktop Weather Station

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Product Features

• Monitors all US Hazards and Emergency Alert System (EAS) bulletins, warnings and watches.
• Receives all NOAA reports, which include advisories on severe weather conditions, civil emergencies, hazards, and evacuation details.
• SAME technology alerts users to emergencies in their area, and describes the type and duration of the event.
• Audible and visual alert signals notify you of all levels of messages (Advisories, Watches, Warnings).
• Large dot-matrix LCD display with backlight displays weather forecast 12 to 24 hour in advance, barometric pressure and ice warnings.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 5.2 x 2.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001CLBK1Y
• Item model number: EARS7/WR606
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,046 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The WR606 can continuously monitor emergency broadcasts related to weather or civil incidents in your area. With SAME alert programming capabilities, you can specify which counties you want to hear information for, and be alerted when severe weather or other alerts occur in up to 9 different local counties. You¿ll also get temperature, humidity, weather forecast and barometric pressure data, each illuminated by a LED backlight with an included AC adapter.

Product Description
Oregon Scientific - Desktop Emergency Radio Weather Station Monitors all US Hazards and Emergency Alert System (EAS) bulletins - warnings - watches Receives all NOAA reports - includes advisories on severe weather conditions - civil emergencies - hazards - evacuation details SAME technology alerts users to emergencies in their area and describes the type and duration of the event Audible and visual alert signals notify you of all levels of messages (Advisories/Watches/Warnings) 7 user-selectable channels or auto channel selection Large dot-matrix LCD display with backlight Displays indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity Forecasts the weather 12 to 24 hours in advance Measures barometric pressure with altitude adjustment Ice Warning function: icon flashes when outdoor conditions near freezing temperatures Features 12/24 hour time - day/month calendar - 2 daily alarms with snooze function

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little desk weather radio and basic weather station, May 29, 2009

By	S. Mattinen (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've had this product for a while but only recently had a few real alerts for severe thunderstorm warnings to give it the full workout (where I live is typically very calm weather wise). The first thing I noticed versus the weekly tests (which happen around 11:30 every Wednesday) is that a real alert turns the normally green blinking light into a red blinking light for the duration of the alert. There is no mention of the green-to-red light in the manual so I had begun to think it was always green.

I can pick up two WX channels at home (3 and 7, with 7 being the closer tower) so I keep it in "auto" mode so it'll automatically pick up alerts from either tower. Channel 3 has a lot of static, but the weekly tests still come through and turn the radio on. I can only recall one test week where the transmitter on 7 was off and it switched over to 3 for the test.

Overall I've been happy with this radio. The outdoor weather sensor is accurate when comparing it to the official weather report and taking my distance from the airport into consideration. I leave mine on "all areas" for alerts since it's quite rare for me to hear any alert here, plus I like to know what's going on around me anyway. If I ever happen to catch it broadcasting an automated alert I'll try to post a video review of it actually working.

As an aside, the first week I had the radio I didn't get the weekly test. The second week the test turned the radio on, played the alarm tone followed by static, and never turned the radio off. I didn't hear anyone reading the "this is a test" script either week and I was beginning to wonder if my radio was broken. Instead, I emailed the local NOAA office about this and it turns out there must have been a problem with our local transmitter because the alerts have come through every week after. The key to figuring it out was I left the radio on (not in automatic mode) and listened to the weather loop over the hour when the weekly test should have occurred; it was never broadcast correctly in the first place.

4.0 out of 5 stars Desktop weather station, January 17, 2009

By	C. B. Johnson (Dallas TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We have this sitting on a table in the family room so you can check it on the way out of the door each morning. It is easy to read and the large charater display allows you to read as you pass by. The NOAA feature is an essential if you live in Texas. Weather here can move from hot to cold, clear to a green tornado sky in the time it takes to walk to the mailbox. By using the appropriate code we can check the weather in West Texas where our daughter is in college. We will see how this works out during tornado season in the spring.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Product and even more Disappointing Company, April 10, 2009

By	C. Hammond - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this radio to replace a different brand radio that we lost in a flood last summer. The radio we had before worked perfectly but didn't have some of the features this radio had. When I hooked it up everything worked well except it wouldn't receive emergency weather alerts. I sent Oregon Scientific an e-mail asking if I needed an external antenna I never received a response. A month or two later sent them another email and they finally responded and said I probably had a defective radio and to send it in and they would replace it.

I sent thea radio back as they specified and now over a month later I still haven't heard back from them nor received a functional radio. I actually tracked the shipment and have a delivery confirmation so I know they received it. I sent two more emails this week trying to follow up and nothing....

I have many other Oregon Scientific products and I respected their products and company before this experience. But I have to admit I spent three times what the Midland radio cost(really four if you include the cost of the antenna I purchased to try to get it to work since I didn't hear back from them) for what I thought was a better quality unit. What I have now is a cool radio that doesn''t work and no response from the company. Actully, I HAD a radio but I sent it back to be replaced and now I have nothing.

Disappointing.

UPDATE - Even though the radio was a dud I am sure glad I purchased it from Amazon. I contacted Amazon customer service and unlike Oregon Scientific they actually employ customer service reps who monitor and answer e-mails. Within an hour of my e-mail to them they responded and wanted me to try giving Oregon Scientific one more chance to respond. I tried and again nothing...so two days later I followed up with Amazon and within 10 minutes they responded and gave me a full refund. Great customer service!

Now I'll buy a Midland radio like I should have in the first place....