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Oregon Scientific WR601 Weather Radio

 
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  • Design: Portable
  • Tuning: Digital
  • Display: LCD
  • Type: Weather
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This portable Public Alert Radio provides emergency alerts anywhere in the U.S. When traveling, boating, hiking or working outdoors, use the WR601 to receive weather information and emergency broadcasts from the National Weather Service. With the non-volatile memory built-in, no need to reprogram your SAME codes when the batteries run out!
 
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Good, but there are better.

Date of Review:  Sep 23, 2007
The Bottom Line: This is a good unit! It's easy to use, has decent reception and battery life. It's size makes it easy to travel with.
Review: I bought this because I am majoring in Meteorology and I do a fairly large amount of storm chasing.

The unit is pretty durable, it has a fairly tough case. It has a relatively nice LCD display. It comes with an AC adaptor, but also takes 3...
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  3.0

by: brendaleee
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Ease of use, good reception, durable.
Cons
Too expensive!
 

Oregon Scientific vs. Radio Shack: Which is better?

Date of Review:  Apr 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: You can spend $10 more and get a much better weather radio. If your safety and that of your family matters to you, spend the extra money.
Review: This is the second weather radio I've purchased for my home; the first, from Radio Shack (a Model 12-259), cost about $10 more but was (and is) a much better buy. This review, while it will focus on the Oregon Scientific, will compare the...
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by: jn_owensboro
Recommended to buy: No

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Good reception, large and accurate...
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Hard to adjust, doesn't describe alerts...
 

Not worth the trouble and customer care was unprofessional

Date of Review:  Jun 16, 2008
Review: I was really excited to receive this as a gift. It was hard to set up, though. I had to disconnect the batteries to get it to setup.

I was home with my family when the first alarm came through - a thunderstorm warning. It was loud - at...
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by: makeitgetter
Recommended to buy: No

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If you are hard of hearing it will wake...
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Cannot turn the volume down. Customer...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 088WR601

Key Features
Design Portable
Tuning   Digital
Display LCD
Type Weather

Technical Features
Power Source AC Adapter
Sound Features Water Resistant

Dimensions
Height 5.25 in.
Depth 1.25 in.
Width 2.75 in.
Weight 32 oz

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
UPC 689076298957
Product ID 45239042
 
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This portable Public Alert Radio provides emergency alerts anywhere in the U.S. When traveling, boating, hiking or working outdoors, use the WR601 to receive weather information and emergency broadcasts from the National Weather Service. With the non-volatile memory built-in, no need to reprogram your SAME codes when the batteries run out!
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