Oregon Scientific WR196T All Hazard Radio with AM/FM Radio & S.A.M.E Technology

Oregon Scientific WR196T All Hazard Radio with AM/FM Radio & S.A.M.E Technology

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Oregon Scientific's WR-196T radio receives all seven NOAA Weather Radio channels and can be programmed to display only warnings and alerts that occur in your local area. The radio continuously receives broadcasts and sounds the radio speaker whenever an alert comes through so you can be sure to be on top of the latest weather news. It folds easily for compact placement on any desktop.

The WR-196T uses Specific Area Messaging Encoding (SAME) technology, giving you the option of screening out unwanted broadcasts and receiving alerts only for the geographical areas you program (up to six counties of your choice). It also receives National Weather Service broadcasts and alerts vital to survival in the aftermath of earthquakes, storms, floods, explosions, radiation emergencies, toxic chemical spills, and other life-threatening disasters.

Amazon.com Product Description

Oregon Scientific's WR-196T radio receives all seven NOAA Weather Radio channels and can be programmed to display only warnings and alerts that occur in your local area. The radio continuously receives broadcasts and sounds the radio speaker whenever an alert comes through so you can be sure to be on top of the latest weather news. It folds easily for compact placement on any desktop.

Product Description

This sleek weather-alert radio sports an upscale, hinged design. It digitally tunes all seven of the special VHF radio frequencies used throughout the US by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) All Hazards/Weather Radio network. This special radio's digital tuner finds the clearest signal nearest to the user's location. It then receives regional and localized warnings about severe weather and other emergencies affecting public health and safety as well as 24/7 local weather forecasts and weather-related travel conditions.This clock radio incorporates a variety of user-friendly features geared to bedside and desktop use; it is also wall-mountable. Its AM/FM radio features ten preset station memories, a wake-up alarm, and a two-hour programmable sleep timer. Boasting a calendar display and a bright blue HiGlo backlighting system the digital clock also shows the ambient room temperature and saves minimum/maximum readings. Built-in jacks for connecting an external antenna and/or a remote warning system, like a strobe light for the hearing-impaired, are also included. The radio operates on AC power with its included adapter and uses three AA batteries for back-up protection.

Customer Reviews:

Not Reliable.......2005-06-16

After about two years this weather radio has finally broken. All I get is static on everything. I called Oregon Scientific and they said there is only a one year warranty. While it worked, it was good but did not receive every warning or watch. Just bought the WR103 and hopefully that works better.

Works well - can sit on desk or mount on wall.......2005-03-27

This radio works fine. Oregon Scientific recalled these radios shortly after I bought mine because of some sort of product defect. This updated replacement radio has worked just well side by side with my portable weather radio. The sound is good. I like the visual message display.

Hard to Program.......2003-10-01

This product has the most difficult programming instructions I have ever seen. Even changing the clock time (which you have to do 2X per year) proves to be a major challenge requiring the manual. The manual also must have been translated from Chinese as it is also difficult to understand...even for someone like myself with a technical degree! I tossed the product out after 6 months.

Looks good, works cheap.......2003-08-07

Sorry everyone, I really wanted to rate this high, ... It came with no antenna, standard. Without an antenna, it picks up few neighboring countie warnings, and lousy radio reception. The radio stinks, sounds cheap, like a ... 4 transistor I had 40 yrs ago. Hard to program (I work with computers), hard to operate. The alarm works half the time, probably due to no antenna. Save your money.

Disapointed.......2003-07-30

I purchased this product right before spring because of severe weather. It worked OK for about a month and then it no longer would give warnings.
I reprogrammed it and it didn`t help. I e-mailed Oregon Scientific and I got an E-Mail back asking for my imformation and they would give me an address to send it to for testing. Never heard from them again.
I then purchased a Midland 74-200 which was cheaper and works great,was easier to program and came with a full year warranty oppossed to so called 90 day from the Oregon Scientific.
Don`t Buy This Product. As I was you`ll regret it.

Electronics:

Electronics

electronics

Recommended Consumer Electronics:

ViewSonic 17" LCD Monitor (Black)

Averatec AV3250HX-01 12.1'' Notebook PC (AMD Athlon XP-M 220

HP Business Inkjet 3000n - printer - color - ink-jet ( C8117A#201 )

Ink Cartridge BC-21e For Canon BJC-2000, 2100, 4000/5000 Series, Color

NEC LCD1515 15'' LCD Monitor

Kyocera 2325/2345 Kit 3: Car Charger, Leather Case, & Handsfree

Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point

Sharp LC-37HV4U 37'' AQUOS LCD Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV

Magnavox MRV700R DVD Player/Recorder and VCR Combo

Star Trek Encounters

Compatible Brother LC41M Combo 3-Pack: 3 Magenta Ink Cartridges - OA100 Brand - Intellifax 1840, 2440, MFC-3240, 210, 420, 5440, 5840, 620