Oregon Scientific WR103 Weather and Emergency Alert Monitor with NOAA Reception (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)The reception wasn't that good, and you can not turn off some of the lower alarms. Like thunderstorm warning and watches. So I returned it and got the Midland WR-300. I am happy with the WR-300 more features with battery backup.

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Oregon Scientific's portable WR103 weather monitor keeps you informed and safe by bringing you emergency alerts anywhere in the U.S. When traveling, boating, hiking,, or working outdoors, use the WR103 to receive informative broadcasts from the National Weather Service. Measuring just 2.75 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches, this handy weather radio monitors U.S. Emergency All Hazards and Emergency Alert System weather bulletins, warnings, and forecasts.Equally important, the monitor also receives all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reports, which provide emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings, and more. The WR103 uses drift-free digital PLL tuning for all 7 NOAA channels.Flexible programming is a breeze with selectable Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts available in up to 6 different areas--all user selectable. Other key features include its 100 dB audio alarm with visual alert signal, 3 levels of messages (statement, watch, and warning), a calendar, a shock- and splash-resistant design, and a dual-crescendo alarm with snooze function. The monitor uses a blue, backlit LCD.What's in the Box Emergency monitor, belt clip, a docking cradle, a user's manual, an AC/DC power adapter, and warranty information

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Oregon Scientific WR8000 Hand Held All Hazard Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)In the year since I received the Oregon Scientific weather radio, its price has dropped dramatically, making it an even more attractive addition to an outdoorsperson's backpack or vehicle. As an avid hiker and camper, I bring along this weatherproof radio on weekend trips to receive weather information and alerts. While the reception has proven limited for some areas I visit, such as state parks not located in close proximity to a NOAA transmitting station, and national parks such as Big Bend -- too remote for me to have even bothered to bring the radio along, the reception within or near cities where most users will in practice find themselves using it, is perfect. The radio is also handy to have around the home, particularly if you don't have any other battery-operated weather alert radio at your disposal. When the power goes out and the weather starts turning nasty, it's extremely handy to turn the radio on Standby so it can alert you to weather watches and warnings in your area.
For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with this little, durable device. The only defect I have noticed with my radio in the year that I've used it is the channel buttons occasionally get stuck and have to be pried out using a pen cap or other small instrument. Annoying, to be sure, but the radio continues to work as expected. Battery life with normal AA batteries is good, although I tend to leave my radio turned completely off unless I suspect weather is approaching or am heading off on a trip.

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Oregon Scientific's compact handheld WR-8000 radio receives all seven NOAA Weather Radio channels and the U.S. Emergency Alert System. 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.
The LCD's backlit display assures the best readability and can also display the temperature. This radio doubles as a digital alarm clock with snooze feature. It is water-resistant and comes with a belt clip, making it portable and durable enough for practically any excursion. The WR-8000 runs on three AA batteries (not included).

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Oregon Scientific RMR382-B Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Atomic Clock, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)So far the device has entirely lived up to expectations. Atomic Clock feature works fine and the range and accuracy on the remote sensor seems fair enough -- there is often about a 1-2 degree difference between the sensor and main unit if set right next to each other, but this is minor for the uses we get out of it (a quick look at outside temps during the winter).
The only issue we ran into that was "problematic" was the Ice Alarm feature. This feature sets off the devices alarm anytime the temperature drops between 32 and 27 degrees or so to alert you to possible icy conditions. The problem is that in cold climates the temperature hovers in that range all winter long...so the alarm goes off continually every 40 seconds or so.
We just happened upon a solution that has worked perfectly. The ice alarm only works on Channel 1. So, if you set the outside sensor to Channel 2 or 3 the ice alarm is disabled and is no longer triggered. Obviously, they should have an ability to shut it off, but this is it...and even this isn't listed in the instructions.

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Keep informed of current temperatures with this wireless indoor/outdoor thermometer. From Oregon Scientific, the thermometer allows users to plan appropriately for weather conditions while monitoring the indoor climate for maximum comfort. The thermometer's clock also self-sets via radio communication with the US atomic clock for precise time.
The sleek black thermometer is designed to stand upright on a tabletop or shelf. On the easy-to-read LCD screen, the thermometer displays the time, time zone, date, radio signal, indoor and outdoor temperatures, and temperature trends icons. A green LED ice alert light blinks when the outdoor temperature dips below 37 degrees F. Equipped with five language settings (English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German), the thermometer also provides an alarm clock function with an 8 minute snooze. The thermometer comes with one THN132N wireless temperature sensor to monitor outdoor temperatures, conveying data to the base unit from up to 100 feet away at a 433 MHz frequency. For more accurate readings, shelter the sensor from direct rain and sun exposure. The thermometer measures indoor temperatures ranging from 23 to 122 degrees F, and outdoor temperatures from –4 to 140 degrees F. Celsius display is also available. For thorough weather data, the thermometer accommodates up to three remote sensors, and records minimum and maximum temperatures. Low battery indicators for the base unit and the sensor appear on the display screen. The thermometer requires the separate purchase of two AAA batteries and one AA battery. To disable ice alert, visit the Oregon Scientific web page. A limited one-year guarantee covers this item. The base unit measures 3-3/4 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4-3/5 inches high.
Manufacturer's note: Must press reset button on both sensor and thermometer unit after inserting batteries.

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Oregon Scientific WMR100N Professional Wireless Weather Station, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)Was in the market for a basic wireless WX station and after reading the many reviews for both WMR100 (1st gen) and WMR100N (2nd gen) here and elsewhere, I pulled the trigger. For a buck fiddie, I figured it was worth the gamble.
I like to keep my expectation bar low so based on the reviews squared with law of averages multiplied by Murphy's I figured the station would:
1. Show up in a week to 10 days
2. Have at least 2 dead sensors
3. Be extremely frustrating to set up
4. Not interface with Weather Display
5. Be impossible to remedy with OS customer service
Boy was I surprised. First the station shows up a mere day and a half after the cha-ching mouse click. I open it up and confirm all the parts and pieces are there and begin to install the batteries in the sensors per the very easy to follow 'Quick Start Guide'. Plug in the console and it's reading wind and rain. No joy on the temp/humidity though so I go through the steps of verifying good battery, reset buttons etc but still no joy. So OK, the temp/humidity sensor is DOA. But I'm batting .666 at this point so not really that bummed.
Plug in USB cable and switch Weather Display from my old Davis unit to the new OS WMR100N and boom, it's got it. That was easy.
Now it's time to verify data. I stick the anemometer out the window and console registers 34.9 MPH. Dang, way high I think. So I check a NOAA station a couple miles down my beach (same fetch - the Pacific ocean!) and sure enough it's 28-37. Ok, cool.
Test the rain gauge and it reports dead on.
So now to deal with the temp/humidity. I could care less about humidity but temp is important. I figure I'll just pony up for a new sensor given the customer support horror stories but decide to give them a call for giggles.
Call the 1-800 number listed in another review and after navigating the one menu option (Press 9) I get the ubiquitous 'All representatives are busy now...' Here we go I think and put the phone on speaker while I head off to do some laundry. Take one step and I hear, "Hi, my name is Michelle, how can I help you?" Another WOW, ok, I 'splain the problem and expect the usual did you do this? did you do that? rube goldberg reply but she asks a couple basic questions then promptly issues an RNA and says a new unit will be sent out as soon as I email her the receipt. Dang! That was too easy.
Alright, so we will see how long it takes to receive the replacement but so far, I'm impressed especially vis a vis all the negative feedback on this station. Interesting the previous gen (WMR100 not 'N') received much better reviews when the 'N' actually uses redesigned sensors to correct some of the first gen bugs. So that is not squaring. Nor is the 'customer service' complaints. Just saying.
Ok, on to the review. Instructions + manual were very easy to follow, well written and accurate. Console is very easy to use, mostly intuitive and smart looking. My clock didn't sync but then I'm prolly violating the no-interference rule by having my base station too close to other 'electrical appliances'.
Installed wind sensor this morning on my roof. Fit perfect on an old windsurfing mast. It's approximately 25' directly above the base unit sending / receiving fine. Ditto for the rain gauge.
Bottom line: SURPRISE. Surprised about the quality given cost is 1/4 a Davis station with similar features. Surprised customer service was so responsive and accommodating. Surprised the thing showed up 36 hours after I pulled the sale trigger. Surprised how easy it was to get operational. Surprised how easy it interfaced with Weather Display software. And surprised that for the most part, experience DID NOT conform to the average negative review.
That said, fingers crossed on sensor replacement I'll post an update when temp sensor arrives or if something anomalous occurs.
Update October 2, 2009, 9:32 AM:
Another surprise > Just got a call from Michelle at OS with tracking number and ETA! New sensor should be hear early next week. Now THAT is customer service! BTW, station is online here:[...]
Update October 5, 2009:
Replacement temp/humidity sensor arrived this morning as promised and works fine. Kudos OS for the excellent and expedited service.
Note: I found the base unit will not receive a signal if it is within close proximity (a few inches) of my laptops transformer. Similarly you could probably extrapolate to similar electron sinks.
You can monitor this station on Weather Underground. Enter KCASANFR99 in the search bar.


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Oregon Scientific Rm313pa Exactset Fixed Projection Alarm Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)Most of my life I've had early shifts for my occupation (i.e. being into work at 6:00 am or earlier). I used to have a clock that didn't have a battery backup nor did it keep the correct time. I saw this model clock that had both plus the time projection on the ceiling so my wife didn't have to try to roll me over to see the clock, so I decided to give it a try. The clock looks a bit futuristic, but that is its function. The exact time feature is great. I set the houses clocks to it whenever the power goes out, which is regularly (where in a rural town). The battery backup is another great feature that I've never had prior to this. The only drawbacks that I have with the clock is that in order to project the time on the ceiling so that you can read it on a decent angle, is to turn the clock so that you can't the time on its face. You either get to see the one on the ceiling or you get the face of the clock, not both. Another drawback is the buttons on the clock don't make much sense when you need to program the alarm. Once you know the buttons to push, its easy, but they aren't marked well. Hope this review is helpful for you.

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The RM313PNA Blue ExactSet Fixed Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature makes going to bed or waking up fun!This cool member of the ExactSet family has all the amazing attributes of our other ExactSet clocks: it sets itself automatically, self-corrects for daylight saving time, projects the time in soft glowing red numbers on the wall or ceiling and now provides you with the indoor temperature! This cool and curvaceous clock not only looks good, but is easy to use and operate.The radio tower icon on the LCD screen lets you know your ExactSet projection clock is tuned in and receiving the super-accurate Atomic Clock time.Colorful design and split-second accuracy -- a combination of style and technology that is unquestionable!

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Public Alert Weather Station Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this as a gift for my son and family living in a tornado-prone area. They seem to think is has been useful. May purchase one for our own use as well. Setup seemed a bit complicated at first, but once set, the information provided is good. Separate receiver is a plus, as you can take it with you into your "tornado room".

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