Oregon WRB308 - Manual (Page 18)

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RADIO – CHANNELS
ABOUT RADIO CHANNELS
The NWR radio channels work in the same way as a
regular radio channel. All of the NWR transmission
stations operate on 1 of 7 frequencies.
CHANNEL CORRESPONDING RADIO FREQUENCY
1 162.400 MHz
2 162.425 MHz
3 162.450 MHz
4 162.475 MHz
5 162.500 MHz
6 16 2.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz
A Auto – the unit will tune to the strongest
RF signal available
The unit labels each frequency as a channel (1-7 or
Auto). Once the radio frequency for a region has been
selected the unit will receive voice and code information
from that station.
The channel number in use
can be viewed on the top left-
hand corner of the LCD.
SETTING THE RADIO CHANNEL
To change the radio channel, navigate to “Set Channel”
setting mode and select the desired Channel, as shown
in the Changing Settings section.
RADIO – LOCATIONS
SETTING THE LOCATION
You need to set the location so that you can receive
weather and environmental information for an area that
is relevant to you.
You can choose the location by either the state and
county name, or FIPS code. Up to 9 locations (1-9) can
be stored.
NOTE If you do not set a location, the radio will use the
default setting “CO:All” for all counties.
To set the location:
1. Navigate to “Set Location” setting mode as shown
in the Changing Settings section.
2. Select where you want to store the location e.g.
C1.
3. Select the 6-digit number e.g. “000000”. (“----”
means the location is disabled.)
4. Select “Name” or “FIPS”.
• If you select “Name” you can select first the State
and then the County of your chosen location, then
press EXIT. (If you wish to receive State-wide
NOAA messages, press EXIT once you have
selected the State.)
• If you select “FIPS” you need to enter the 6-digit
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