RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
I know that most don't want to listen to all pages but some of us that are ARES RACES might. I severe weather spot for Skywarn and like to know about all pages in the area. From weather to flooding we get updates all the time from NWS that way. Was just a thought for a few that might want it. Peter Dakota Summerhawk -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:27 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall Peter Dakota Summerhawk wrote: On that topic I found that a pager works just as well: http://www.iinc.com/ggcomm/pager.html Been using one for quite a while now with good results. Dakota Summerhawk Only problem-those don't do the SAME code, just the generic tone. You'll get everything that transmitter sends out, which I know in my case would be a LOT more then I would want to hear about. Probably only 1 out of every 7-8 pages would be of interest. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
Peter Dakota Summerhawk wrote: I know that most don't want to listen to all pages but some of us that are ARES RACES might. I severe weather spot for Skywarn and like to know about all pages in the area. From weather to flooding we get updates all the time from NWS that way. Fine-but knowing about a warning 50-60 miles to the south, or east, meaning weather that has gone by, is of no concern to any of us at least. But you're right in that it's better then nothing! -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
Peter Dakota Summerhawk wrote: On that topic I found that a pager works just as well: http://www.iinc.com/ggcomm/pager.html Been using one for quite a while now with good results. Dakota Summerhawk Only problem-those don't do the SAME code, just the generic tone. You'll get everything that transmitter sends out, which I know in my case would be a LOT more then I would want to hear about. Probably only 1 out of every 7-8 pages would be of interest. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
tgundo2003 wrote: This is a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be important to get the word out as life safety is involved... Tom W9SRV Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 203-4921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts I've never cared for Oregon Scientific-they're the ones that put all those wireless weather stations in the middle of the 433 MHz ham band-and are getting away with it! My father tells me that 430-440 is totally useless at his house in rural N. AZ because of all the unlicensed wireless junk. Manufactured in: China Why does that NOT surprise me? -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
Thanks!! On 8/30/07, tgundo2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be important to get the word out as life safety is involved... Tom W9SRV NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 Release #07-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 203-4921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios Units: About 66,000 Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. Hazard: The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio WR103NX Portable Public Alert Radio WR108 Public Alert Weather Station WRB308 John Deere Public Alert Weather Station WRB308J No other models are included in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oregon Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www2.oregonscientific.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.html
RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
Quote: “for between $30 and $150.” WOW!! Consumer beware………huh Randy -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tgundo2003 Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:30 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall This is a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be important to get the word out as life safety is involved... Tom W9SRV NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 Release #07-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 203-4921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios Units: About 66,000 Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. Hazard: The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio WR103NX Portable Public Alert Radio WR108 Public Alert Weather Station WRB308 John Deere Public Alert Weather Station WRB308J No other models are included in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oregon Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www2.oregonscientif-ic.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: HYPERLINK http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.htmlhttp://www.cpsc.-gov /cpscpub/-prerel/prhtml07/-07292.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 12:00 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 12:00 AM
RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall
On that topic I found that a pager works just as well: http://www.iinc.com/ggcomm/pager.html Been using one for quite a while now with good results. Dakota Summerhawk -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R. K. Brumback Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall Quote: for between $30 and $150. WOW!! Consumer beware...huh Randy -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tgundo2003 Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:30 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Weather Radio Recall This is a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be important to get the word out as life safety is involved... Tom W9SRV NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 Release #07-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 203-4921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios Units: About 66,000 Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. Hazard: The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio WR103NX Portable Public Alert Radio WR108 Public Alert Weather Station WRB308 John Deere Public Alert Weather Station WRB308J No other models are included in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oregon Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www2.oregonscientific.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.html gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 12:00 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 12:00 AM
