Oregon Scientific WR113 Weather Radio with Temperature and Freeze Alarm Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought the Oregon Scientific Weather Radio on their reputation as being a top notch innovative company. I have owned an older version of a weather radio 8 years ago and wanted to get a newer model that had better reception. Radio also came with AC adapter which is a selling point.
The Good: Ordered it from Amazon and got it in three days. Super fast.
Radio's yellow color is easy to locate in a hurry. Radio sensitivity was good.
The Bad: Radio is below par for Oregon Scientific. As read on other reviews of the WR103 (similar to WR113) on the net, the temperature reading is way off. Was reading 75 degrees when my digital thermostat read 68. Believe me, it was not 75 degrees.

Other problem right out of the box was that the received station cut out every ten seconds just as if it was programmed to do that. You could set your clock to the every ten seconds the audio cut out all you heard was hiss. Thought it was the station so I turned on the old radio and the signal was there all the time just as always. Called Oregon Scientific and could not get through in three days. Sent them an email and received a note that they would contact me within four(4) days. How many bad products could they now be selling that it takes customer service four days to return a call. They never got back to me. I returned it to Amazon and got a refund.
Oregon Scientific - Do away with that annoying beep every time you press a button. In the middle of the night, I don't want to be waking others with that obnoxious beeping. My older radio did not have that annoying function and it's temperature reading was accurate.
Don't know what to say about our American companies sending their products overseas for manufacturing and they have no quality control over them.

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Stay informed and safe when you head outdoors for work and play with this weather radio from Oregon Scientific. Equipped with a temperature display and freeze alarm, this portable unit receives weather information and emergency broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And, it not only displays current temperatures, it alerts when the temperature is approaching freezing levels with an easy-to-see blinking LED.
The radio displays local weather data from all NOAA channels, EAS and NWS weather warnings. Three levels of warnings: advisory, watch, warning are shown.The radio provides both audio and visual alerts (100B audio and visual alert). There's also a clock with dual alarm and snooze, was well as a handy calendar. A memory function saves settings during power failure. The unit also features flexible programming, letting you add up to six S.A.M.E broadcasts with ease. A blue backlight makes data easy to read at night. The radio comes equipped with a desktop stand, belt clip, hand strap and AC adapter. Three 3 AA batteries (not included) are required.

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Oregon Scientific WR602 Weather Radio with Charge Cradle Review

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(More customer reviews)The WR602 is an updated version of the WR108, which had some alert problems. Oregon Scientific changed the model number for the repaired version to avoid confusion. Do not purchase the WR108, which has been discontinued.
The WR602 works well. It has good reception, and once it's set up, is bascially a no-brainer. Plan on spending a few minutes to actually read the instructions and play with the unit when you first receive it, though. We had a nasty storm front hanging over Chicago for several days. Believe me, this radio does what it's supposed to. Over the course of a couple of days I received the weekly test, thunderstorm warnings, a tornado warning, and flash flood warnings, all relevant to my area.
One note: the instructions advise that *when changing batteries*, push the reset button in the battery compartment. This does not "wipe" the unit (location codes are retained), but it does "reboot" it. Apparently if you don't do this (at least on the older model), the unit may not alert properly. I have not had this problem, but your mileage may vary. All that should need to be done after a battery change/reset is to set the clock.
If you don't want audible alerts, you can put it into mute mode. Any current alert will show up on the screen, and the light will blink red, but there will be no audio.
Pros: You have the option of either selecting the station you wish to receive, or you can set it to automatically select the strongest station. You can program up to 9 different SAME codes to only receive alerts for a specific area(s). There is also a travel mode that switches the unit to automatic channel/receive all county alerts. By pressing one button you can ensure that you will receive alerts as you travel. Pressing the travel/home button again restores your home channel/SAME settings. The unit has rechargeable batteries, and will continue to operate during a power failure. The audio is both loud and clear.
Cons: When the backlight is used, the display is difficult to read except when looking up from the bottom of the radio. The status light could also be brighter.
Other Information: The radio responds to a specific alert signal sent out by the National Weather Service. When such an alert is broadcast on TV or radio, there is a distinctive "squawk" tone which precedes the message. Not every alert that is put out by a TV or radio station originates from the NWS (or more specifically the Emergency Alert System), and not every alert the NWS issues is considered important enough to "squawk". They reserve this for messages they consider of high importance. Per the National Weather Service / NOAA: "Only the most imminent life- and property-threatening hazards are broadcast with the SAME signal and 1050 Hertz warning alarm tone, where the public has to take immediate action to protect themselves and their property. An operational guideline is that messages are alerted only for hazards urgent enough to warrant waking people up in the middle of the night or otherwise interrupting someone's activities at any time." Don't necessarily expect to hear the alarm go off for watches. Your local NWS station decides what is important enough for the alert tone. When you do receive an alert, the display has a countdown timer that will delete the alert when it reaches zero (expires). Also, be aware that the alert tones (or as some have called them, the "siren") are BROADCAST. They aren't part of the radio. The "squawk" is what activates the radio, the tone that follows is intended to get your attention.
Incidently, weekly tests don't always happen when they're supposed to. If there's even a chance of a real alert happening, they will keep pushing the test back 24 hours at a time until there's no chance of a real alert being issued.
You can't disable specific alarms, but you shouldn't need to, since NWS doesn't issue alarms capable of activating the radio lightly. The weekly test will make noise for about a minute once a week, but it's useful in that you will know that the unit is still working. The radio isn't doing you any good if you only find out that it's not operating when you actually need it.
As to technical support, I had a couple of pre-purchase questions regarding the way the unit operated. I reached a live person quickly (2-3 minute hold time) and they answered my questions accurately. I've had no problems with the unit since I purchased it.

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Stay on top of severe weather and civil emergencies with this compact and portable weather radio from Oregon Scientific. Programmed to receive broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the radio signals alerts for tornados, hurricanes, and floods. It also communicates alerts for public issues like child abductions, nuclear accidents, and other hazards. The radio is equipped with S.A.M.E. technology to filter out distant broadcasts and target a specific local area of up to seven counties. It receives transmissions 24 hours a day and features both audio and visual signals.
Easy to take on the road if necessary, the radio has a travel mode that searches for the strongest signal, and its digital clock includes an alarm. Channel select modes are manual or automatic, and the message levels (statement, watch, warning, and test) can be set to English, French, or Spanish. Fitted with a good-looking silver and black housing, the radio comes with a rechargeable NiMH battery, a belt clip, and a charge cradle. The unit can also run on standard AA batteries, and Oregon Scientific includes a detailed user manual.

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Oregon Scientific WR606 NOAA Desktop Weather Station Review

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(More customer reviews)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....

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Stay safe and be in the know when it comes to dangerous weather conditions and other emergencies with this weather forecaster and emergency alert desktop radio from Oregon Scientific. The device receives all NOAA reports, on severe weather, emergencies, hazards, and evacuation details. The unit continuously monitors emergency broadcasts related to weather or civil incidents in your area. With SAME alert programming capabilities, the weather station gives county-specific information in the US, and be alerted when severe weather or other alerts occur in up to 9 different nearby counties. The weather station also displays temperature, humidity, weather forecast icons, and barometric pressure data, all illuminated by a LED backlight for easy reading at night. The station monitors all US Hazards and Emergency Alert System (EAS) bulletins, warnings and watches, and receives all NOAA reports, which include advisories on severe weather conditions, civil emergencies, hazards, and evacuation details. Audible and visual alert signals notify you of all levels of messages (advisories, watches, and warnings). The station displays 12- and to 24-hour forecasts, so you’ll be ready if there’s weather ahead.

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New MIDLAND S.A.M.E. Weather Radio Weather/Hazard/Civil Emergencyalert Monitor FM Radio Alarm Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)This radio works well, when it's working. But after a few months, it no longer receives the alerts. The company said they have no information on how long the radio will work (!).
This flaw is documented in many of the Amazon reviews. Beware.

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Etón VOICELINK FR1000 ECO Edition Clock Radio (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was disappointed with the AM/FM reception. The electronic tuner is not good at discriminating signals and the strong stations bleed over into adjacent frequencies. The NOAA weather bands are very clear. I did not try the voicelink communications functions. The LED light is bright and the backlit LCD display is very nice. I returned it because I just can't deal with a radio with bad reception. My Sony ICF-2010 is the gold standard for portables and now I'm still looking for a good emergency radio.

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Stay connected with the Voicelink FR-1000. This emergency crank radio combines two-way radio with GMRS technology, built-in flashlight, cell-phone charger and access to weather channels to prepare you for any emergency situation. Now with Bonus FRS walkie talkie included. Get prepared and get connected with the Voicelink FR-1000 today.

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Etón VOICELINK FR1000 ECO Edition Clock Radio (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Very happy with this radio and its signal strength. They shipped the tip for my cell phone right away. Also have the Eton 300 that we're also happy with.

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Stay connected with the Voicelink FR-1000. This emergency crank radio combines two-way radio with GMRS technology, built-in flashlight, cell-phone charger and access to weather channels to prepare you for any emergency situation. Now with Bonus FRS walkie talkie included. Get prepared and get connected with the Voicelink FR-1000 today.

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