WR601/WR113 Radio Setup Instructions
TEST YOUR SIGNAL RECEPTION
The NWS office conducts a Required Weekly Test (RWT) of NOAA All Hazards Weather
Radio every Wednesday between 11 AM and Noon (Central Time), when weather
permits.
The RWT consists of the RWT SAME code, the 1050 MHz tone, and a short message
explaining the test and the counties that the particular transmitter covers. If adverse
weather prevents the test from being conducted on Wednesday, it is postponed until the
next good weather day. If the test is not conducted by Friday, it is postponed until the
following Wednesday.
The range for NWR reception is about 40 miles from the transmitter. However, many
things affect reception.
NOTE Receipt of the NWR weekly test is the best way to ensure your product will have
proper reception during an emergency. If you have problems receiving the weekly tests
as indicated, please read through your User Manual and visit the NWR website
(www.weather.gov/nwr/recept.htm) for more tips on better reception.
