Midland WR-300 User manual
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Your new MIDLAND Weather Monitor (WR-300) is
the latest advance in Weather monitoring technology providing
you with the information you need for your greatest safety from
the effects of weather and other external hazards. The Midland
Weather Monitor has a special receiver that tunes to the 24/7
broadcasts issued by the National Weather Service. The
combined All Hazards/Weather Alert broadcast network is the
single, most immediate source for comprehensive weather and
emergency information available instantaneously to the public, in
advance of TV and radio bulletins.
This MIDLAND Weather Monitor has an innovative automatic
alert system. In the event of special warning broadcasts, the radio
is automatically activated along with a loud tone, a flashing LED
indicator, and an “alert” message in the LCD. Emergency
weather bulletins include alerts about: Tornadoes, Hurricanes,
Floods, Ice/Snow Storms and other Severe Weather. Other
emergencies might include: Amber Alert, Hazardous Explosions,
Fires, Chemical Spills, and other civil emergencies.
We encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly
before operating this unit. This manual is a valuable part of your
new Midland Weather Monitor. See the “Quick Start” section of
this manual for the initial Weather Monitor setup and
programming. The quick & easy programming menus are
designed to meet your radio operation needs. After this Weather
Monitor is programmed and operating properly, store the manual
in a safe place.
MidlandRadioCorporation
1120 Clay Street
North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Phone: (816) 241-8500
Fax: (816) 241-5713
E-mail: [email protected]
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URL: www.midlandradio.com
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(See “Controls” & “Quick Start” sections in this manual.)
DIAGRAM OF THE WEATHER MONITOR:
1. WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button
2. ALERT ON/OFF button
3. SNOOZE clock alarm snooze button
4. “WARNING” Alert Status light
5. “WATCH” Alert Status light
6. “ADVISORY” Alert Status light
7. AM/FM radio AM or FM selector button
8. RADIO AM/FM radio on/off button
9. OFF Weather Monitor unit on/off dial & volume control
10. ALARM OFF/ON switch
11. MENU (programming) menu mode activation button
12. SELECT (programming) select & confirm option button
13. Arrows (programming) buttons – up, down, right & left
Note: This unit programs with menus similar to a TV remote control.
Features located on back of unit are not shown: DC jack (also for
AC Power Adapter), and jacks for optional external alert, external
antenna & earphone.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Your new MIDLAND Weather Monitor (WR-300)........ 1
Diagram of the Weather Monitor..................................... 2
Product Information.......................................................... 5
Features............................................................................. 5
Controls ............................................................................ 8
Quick Start Instructions
1. Batteries .................................................................. 10
2. AC Power Adapter.................................................. 10
3. Antenna................................................................... 10
4. Setting the AM/FM Clock Radio
a. Time................................................................... 11
b. Date.................................................................... 11
c. Alarm (for AM/FM Clock Radio....................... 12
5. Program the Weather Channel for Your Area ........ 13
6. About S.A.M.E. & the County Codes..................... 13
Programming Your Weather Monitor.............................. 14
NWR, NOAA, NWS, & SAME....................................... 14
Emergency Power (connecting power & reception) ........ 15
What is a FIPS Code?....................................................... 16
Acquiring FIPS codes for Your Area............................... 17
Adjusting the Weather Frequency.................................... 18
Changing the Alert Pattern............................................... 19
FIPS Code Programming.................................................. 20
Using the Alert Function.................................................. 22
Testing Siren & External Alert Devices........................... 23
NWR Alert Descriptions (chart)....................................... 23
Reviewing Overlapping Alerts......................................... 26
When a Test of Demo Alert Occurs................................. 26
Defeat Siren Alert Option................................................. 27
Adding Future SAME Event Codes................................. 27
Backlight of the Display................................................... 28
AM/FM Radio Use........................................................... 28
AM/FM Memory Channels.............................................. 29
Programming Memory Channels ..................................... 29
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Button Press Beeps........................................................... 29
Troubleshooting & Help................................................... 30
Notes & Maintenance....................................................... 31
12 Volt Operation............................................................. 32
FCC Compliance Information.......................................... 32
FIPS Code Form............................................................... 34
Service.............................................................................. 35
One Year Limited Warranty............................................. 36
Specifications ................................................................... 37
Glossary............................................................................ 38
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PRODUCT INFORMATION:
The WR-300 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather
Monitor/Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather / All Hazard
Monitor provides you with constant monitoring of your local
National Weather Service broadcast for messages warning you of
hazardous conditions. The NWR/SAME decoding allows you to
hear only messages concerning the area concerning you. You
now have a choice as to what information will be brought to you.
No more will you be awakened to hear of a problem many miles
from your home that will not affect you. A clock with alarm and
AM/FM radio are also featured.
The WR-300 has an emergency battery backup system for use if
you lose power. It will provide up to thirty hours of operation if
power fails.
The WR-300 NWR/SAME Weather / All Hazard Monitor is the
latest advance in Weather monitoring technology providing you
with the information you need for your greatest safety from the
effects of weather and other external hazards.
FEATURES:
•VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National
Weather Service channels in the 162 MHz FM band –
Provides 24-hour-a-day National Weather Service
information from seven different channels for maximum
reception possible (in areas where available)
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•Alert monitor system receives NWR/SAME codes
transmitted by National Weather Service stations
warning of dangerous weather conditions and other
general hazards. The SAME codes designate which
counties or parts of counties are affected by the
individual message. When the alert feature is activated,
the receiver remains in a standby mode. As SAME coded
messages are received, the receiver automatically
activates to warn you of dangerous weather conditions.
•User-selectable warning system – Your choice of siren
alarm, voice or visual flasher.
•Weather Command Button – large touch bar turns unit
from alert mode to full time monitoring.
•High Performance Chassis – Receives weather
broadcasts up to 50 miles from transmitter.
•Large Top-Firing Speaker – Directs alerts and audio
toward listener.
•Eleven-character LCD display for viewing alert type.
•Clock displays time and date and has alarm and snooze
functions.
•AM/FM radio for listening or wake-up alarm.
•Emergency Powered from 4 type AA batteries (optional).
•Telescopic Antenna – Provides maximum range
reception-up to 50 miles. Antenna folds down for easy
transport.
•Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output.
•Alert siren volume adjustable for maximum flexibility.
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•External Alert jack to operate external warning devices.
(optional)
•Earphone Jack – Allows private listening or remote
speaker location. (optional)
•External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional
extended range base antenna or a mobile antenna.
•External Power Jack – Allows use of AC adapter
(included) or DC cigarette lighter power cord (optional)
to run off a car or boat battery.
•Compact, Ultra Modern Styling – Small enough to take
along – looks good anywhere.
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CONTROLS:
Note: The MIDLAND Weather
Monitor volume control and the main power switch (# 9 above)
must be turned on to activate the following controls unless
otherwise noted by an asterisk.
1. WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button.
The Weather/Hazard broadcast & alert receiver is active
whenever the Weather Monitor unit is turned on. Press this
button to put the weather/hazard receiver into standby mode
(alert monitor mode.) Press button again to return to
hearing National Weather Service weather/hazard reports.
2. ALERT ON/OFF button. Press this button to cancel alert
siren sounds and any external alert features when alert
active. Press and hold button to enable and disable alert
siren and external alert signals (see Page 20).
When Alert is off, only the LED indicator lights
(“Warning”, “Watch”, & “ADVISORY”) are active.
3. SNOOZE clock alarm snooze button. Press to advance the
clock alarm time by 9 minutes each time the clock alarm
sounds.
4. “WARNING” Alert Status light. This red LED Indicator
light tells you that a warning has been issued for your area
by the National Weather Service.
5. “WATCH” Alert Status Light. This orange LED Indicator
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