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Oregon Scientific Handheld Portable NOAA Weather Radio WR-103 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Oregon Scientific
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $69.87
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 25441
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 10.8 x 4
MPN: WR103
Model: WR103
UPC: 734811206244
EAN: 0734811195890
ASIN: B0004EYJ9A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Monitors U.S. Emergency All Hazards, and Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) weather bulletins, warnings, & forecasts | | • | Receives all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reports, which provides all available emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings and more | | • | Perfect gift for hikers, backpackers, outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sports fanatics, weekend adventurers, boating enthusiasts, campers, or those who work outside | | • | Flexible programming - select Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts in up to 6 different counties | | • | 100 Decibel audio alarm with visual alert signal |
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Product Description
Oregon Scientific WR103 NOAA Weather Radio - This portable weather radio provides emergency alerts anywhere in the U.S. When traveling, boating, hiking or working outdoors, use the WR103 to receive weather information and emergency broadcasts from the National Weather Service. 3 levels of NOAA messages - Statement, Watch, Warning Digital 12/24 Hour Clock & calendar in English, French, or Spanish Crescendo alarm with snooze function Day/month/year display Easily fits in a backpack, purse, or auto glove box Includes - Convienient stand (to hold unit), AC Adaptor, & 3 AA Alkaline Batteries Unit Dimensions - 2.5 x 5 x 1.25
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 No On/Off switch a turn off April 26, 2008
Jeff Larhick
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Unfortunatly the fact that this weather radio doesn't have an on/off switch but a snooze button instead is a big turn off for me. I have seen many weather radios being a storm chaser and never seen one that didn't have an On/Off switch. It's battery powered so why wouldn't you put an on/off switch on it! If your looking for a radio for home use this maybe the one for you if you can afford the batteries. But if your looking to take it with you everywhere this is not the model for you. After emailing the company about this their claim was it was an alert radio so thats why it has no on/off switch! But to be painfully honest if it's an alert radio what's with the snooze button. After buying one of oregon sceintifics handhelds and taking for granted it would have a on/off switch I won't buy another one ever until they provide it.
Unresolved Complaint January 10, 2008
Capt. B (Florida)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Last year I purchased a WR103NX weather radio from Oregon Scientific. There was a recall 4 to 5 months ago and I returned my unit. It was never returned to me. I have spent hours on the phone, been promised it would be shipped, been promised an upgrade, hung up on, and generally lied to for the last two months. I can get no satisfaction. They will not return my calls. It looks like I am out a radio. I plan to write letters to all the major newspapers in Florida where I live and let them know about my experience. In a state such as Florida, where storms are more or less common a person should never buy a weather radio from this company and expect service.
 Ok I guess... June 3, 2007
Spanish teacher (texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We bought this so we can find a NOAA channel easily when on car trips. It serves its purpose, but there are a couple of things that just aren't as great as our larger, stay-put Midland. For example, the Midland allows you to program which kinds of alerts you want to receive. I don't know if any other hand-held gives you that option, but it sure would be nice. You can set it to mute, but the flashing light is tiny. When I'm in my home county, I take it with me when the weather looks bad and set it to turn the radio on if an alert is issued.
This radio comes with an AC adaptor but IS NOT RECHARGABLE--I sure wish it were! Anyway, it does what I want it to do, but it could be so much better!
 A "Feel Safe" weather radio May 29, 2007
happy reader (Harrison, AR USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
We have been very pleased with this weather radio and have recommended it to friends. It can be counted on to give an immediate alert 24/7. Living in an area,as we do, where tornados are a definite possibility,it's important to know when to take shelter.
 could save your life May 13, 2007
MusicLover
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the radio seems durable and fairly easy to program. It is great that it can be used as a fixed unit or as a portable one so you can take it with you if you need to take shelter. Last week I recieved Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings so it does work as advertised. My one complaint is that you cannot disable the siren for alerts that you are not interested in, being woken up at 3am for a dense fog advisory doesn't seem pleasant. Bottom line is that this radio does its job and I would encourage anyone to buy it as long as you don't mind get alerts for all watches, warnings and advisories.
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