UNPACK
Make sure that you have all of the parts shown here before
setting up your Multi-Powered Emergency Radio.
NOTE:
Make sure you complete each step in its entirety and without interruption. This is a timed process. If you do not complete
each step in order and confirm each setting within 30 seconds, the WR203 will automatically exit the setup process and show the
default clock display. If this happens, press the
RESET
button to start the setup process again. It is essential that you complete
this setup process to ensure your unit is ready to receive all warning messages.
A
TURNING ON THE UNIT
FOR THE FIRST TIME
C
INSTALL BATTERIES
B
QUICK START GUIDE
WR203 MULTI-POWERED EMERGENCY RADIO
+ AREA SPECIFIC HAZARD ALERTS
Multi-Powered
Emergency Radio
1×
Battery pack
1×
Open the battery cover at the back of the radio, Insert 3 AAA
batteries for back-up power.
Put rechargeable battery into place. Align holes in the connector
with the pins, then push connector in.
1
2
Open the battery cover and press the
RESET
button located on the top right
hand corner of the battery compartment.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
12 or 24 time format
and then press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
hour
setting and press the
MENU
button to
confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
minute
setting and press the
MENU
button
to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
month/date
or
day/month
and press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
year
and press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
month
and press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
date
and press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
language
(E=English / F=French /
S=Spanish) and press the
MENU
button to confirm.
Press the
UP
arrow to select
“Set Channel”
Mode and press
MENU
to select.
To receive all warnings within reception range:
If A is not selected, press the
DOWN
arrow to select
"Auto"
channel seeking and press the
MENU
button to
confirm and press
EXIT
button again to get back to time mode.
To receive warnings only for your location:
If you know the specific Channel
(1 through 7) that is applicable to your location, press the
UP
or
DOWN
arrow
button to select. Press the
MENU
button to confirm and press
EXIT
button
again to get back to time mode.
Press the
NOAA
button to switch to the
NOAA ON
mode. Your radio will
automatically search the appropriate channel that is in your area. Once you
hear the 24-hour weather broadcast on your radio, your radio has successfully
found the appropriate channel. If you set your channel manually, the 24-hour
weather broadcast will start immediately.
Press the
NOAA
button to switch to the
NOAA STANDBY
mode. The radio
is in Standby and will switch to
ON
when a NOAA alert message is received.
Instruction
LCD Display
Button(s) to Press
NOAA On
NOAA Standby
1
2
