Oregon Scientific WR103 Weather and Emergency Alert Monitor with NOAA Reception (Silver)

by Oregon Scientific

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00029IY8O
• Item model number: WR-103N
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,286 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 5, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Oregon Scientific's portable WR103 weather monitor keeps you informed and safe by bringing you emergency alerts anywhere in the U.S. When traveling, boating, hiking,, or working outdoors, use the WR103 to receive informative broadcasts from the National Weather Service. Measuring just 2.75 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches, this handy weather radio monitors U.S. Emergency All Hazards and Emergency Alert System weather bulletins, warnings, and forecasts.

Equally important, the monitor also receives all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reports, which provide emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings, and more. The WR103 uses drift-free digital PLL tuning for all 7 NOAA channels.

Flexible programming is a breeze with selectable Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts available in up to 6 different areas--all user selectable. Other key features include its 100 dB audio alarm with visual alert signal, 3 levels of messages (statement, watch, and warning), a calendar, a shock- and splash-resistant design, and a dual-crescendo alarm with snooze function. The monitor uses a blue, backlit LCD.

What's in the Box
Emergency monitor, belt clip, a docking cradle, a user's manual, an AC/DC power adapter, and warranty information

Product Description

Weather & Emergency Monitor

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked but not alot of features, July 11, 2005

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C. Fisher - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific WR103 Weather and Emergency Alert Monitor with NOAA Reception (Silver) (Electronics)

The reception wasn't that good, and you can not turn off some of the lower alarms. Like thunderstorm warning and watches. So I returned it and got the Midland WR-300. I am happy with the WR-300 more features with battery backup.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Battery Backup Not What It Seems & Memory is Easily Erased, April 3, 2006

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FishTech - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific WR103 Weather and Emergency Alert Monitor with NOAA Reception (Silver) (Electronics)

While this radio is better than some cheaper units it still has problems. Even though it's advertised has having a battery backup it does not work. This unit does not utilize non-volatile memory so every time I plug or unplug the unit from the wall outlet, all the settings and S.A.M.E. codes go bye-bye! This happens even when the unit has new batteries in it. Not a good situation. If you grab the unit to head to the basement during a storm you'll be re-entering the codes when you get there. You'll constantly need to use the manual and code sheet with this unit. A far worse situation is when the power goes out causing the memory to clear and you're relying on it to wake you up. I even have this unit plugged into a UPS system but the short delay that takes place when the power goes out and the UPS kicks in is enough to wipe the weather radio memory clean. Not good when you rely on it to wake you up! Like all of you, I'm looking for a good weather radio I can rely on but this is not it! The next weather radio I buy will be my third and it will utilize non-volatile memory.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly Surprised!, July 2, 2005

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Weatherperson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific WR103 Weather and Emergency Alert Monitor with NOAA Reception (Silver) (Electronics)

Just got this radio a couple weeks ago. When I recieved it I couldn't wait to program it. The intruction booklet is not very clear if you haven't used other Oregon Scientific products. I have an Oregon Scientific WR196T, that is broken, that basically has the same set up procedure so I knew how to program this. One nice thing about this radio is there is an AC adapter that comes with it. Then on June 25 I got to see this weather radio in action. There were a few severe thunderstorm warnings and it picked them up perfectly. Also, on June 30 we got a one-two punch and the first round of severe storms knocked out power here for about four hours! The weather radio worked great with batteries. It picked up every severe thunderstorm and flood warning/watch that was issued. On the top right hand corner of the screen it displays "Warning", "Watch", or "Statement" when one of these is issued. My only problem is when the power flickered because of lightning, the radio lost all memory and you had to reprogram it, but that's not a big deal once you get the hang of it. I also have to add that this radio picks up many stations. I can pick up 6 frequencies, one that is 120 miles away! I was shocked that it can pick up that with such a little stubby antenna! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this won't have the same fate as my WR196T that is broken.