NWR transmitters operate at either 500 or 1000 watts of power. The most common reason is that you have placed your receiver somewhere in your home or business where the NWR signal cannot reach. How come?Īnswer-There are a variety of reasons why you may not be able to pick up a signal from one of our NWR transmitters. I can't pick up any signal from NWR station 'ABC'. I'll do my best to help you, but I can't promise anything!Ħ. I am only one person, and I simply can't help everyone program their NWR receivers! If you've tried tech-support from your receiver's manufacturer, and you still can't figure it out, you can send me an email. If you're having troubles programming your NWR receiver, the best thing to do is call the manufacturer's technical support number, or check their website for instructions. Can you help me?Īnswer-The short answer is 'No'. I have NWR receiver model number '123' manufactured by 'XYZ' and I can't figure out how to program it. If two or more transmitters serve your county, try tuning your receiver to each one in turn, then choose the transmitter with the strongest signal and lock it into your receiver.ĥ. Which radio station should I tune my receiver to?Īnswer-As in the previous FAQ, click here to find your state and county and the NWR transmitter that serves you. Where can I find the SAME codes to program into my receiver?Īnswer- Click here to find SAME codes and NWR transmitters/frequencies for anywhere in the US.Ĥ. That way, if we issue a tornado warning in the middle of the night for a county other than your own, the radio won't wake you up!ģ. SAME receivers can be programmed so they only sound an alert when we issue a warning for your specific county. I do recommend that you purchase a receiver with Specific Message Encoding (SAME) technology. If you have a Public Alert certified NWR receiver, you can be sure you've got good equipment. I recommend that before you buy any NWR receiver, you make sure that it is Public Alert certified and/or bears this logo: Rest assured.all NWR receivers must undergo rigorous testing before they can be sold as a "Public Alert" device. Government employee, I cannot give an official recommendation as it would be an endorsement for that particular manufacturer. A web search for 'NOAA Weather Radio' using any commercial search engine will provide you with many options for buying a receiver. They can also be purchased via the Internet from online retailers or directly from manufacturers. Receivers can be found at many retail outlets, including electronics stores, department stores, sporting goods, and boat and marine accessory stores and their catalogs. National Weather Service's NOAA Weather Radio Receiver PageĪnswer-While National Weather Service staff prepare and produce Weather Radio broadcasts, NWS neither manufactures nor sells receivers. National Weather Service's NOAA Weather Radio Frequently Asked Questions Page National Weather Service's NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Home Page Here are a few other links to helpful NWR sites:
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