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- Page 1 Owners Guide Model 74-250(C) Digital Weather Receiver with NWR-SAME decoding, thermometer and Digital clock with 2 alarms...
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Page 2: Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION The 74-250 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/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. - Page 3 to 50 miles from transmitter. • Dot Matrix LCD display for viewing alert type and monitor status. • Clock displays time and date and has 2 alarms and snooze functions. • Powered from two AA batteries (optional). • Flexible Antenna – Provides maximum range reception-up to 50 miles.
- Page 4 Snooze/Function – This is a push button that switches between time, date and temperature display and alert message area. By pressing and holding this button you can switch between alert with siren voice and alert message, alert message only, turn the weather alert off or listen to the weather broadcast.
- Page 5 Midland 74-250 7-channel weather/ all hazards monitor is designed to receive these SAME transmissions. Your Midland 74-250 can be programmed with up to 9 predefined county/channels that will define which notices broadcast by your local NOAA weather station will cause the radio to alert you.
- Page 6 Acquiring FIPS codes for the desired Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263) Please be sure you are dialing the correct number Automated instructions will guide you to the numbers you need.
- Page 7 2. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit. 3. Insert 2 AA batteries observing the proper polarity. Insert the top battery first by inserting the - terminal end of the battery first and gently pressing the battery into place. Install the second battery by inserting the + terminal into the radio first and gently pressing the battery into place.
- Page 8 When you have finished with entering the county code and the channel associated with it, the radio will automatically revert back to the last county the radio was on. This means that when you finish with programming a county/channel you must be sure of the memory location you programmed.
- Page 9 1. Press and release the “FUNC/SNOOZE” once to change from clock to alert display. • You will see on the display in most cases “NO MESSAGE” scrolling across the screen. This message will depend on if you have received any alerts recently. Above the message you will see on the right center of the display “...
- Page 10 7. After setting the 6 -digit of the county code, press “SET” once, the number will flash next to 8. Press and release the “UP/DOWN” button to select the channel (1-7). 9. Press and release “SET” one time to end programming. When no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds, the current setting is stored and the display switches to alert display mode automatically.
- Page 11 2. Press and release the “MODE” button to restore the radio to alert mode. Setting how your Radio alerts you NOTE: The National Weather Radio service operates Weather Broadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not included. Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability.
- Page 12 F is for Fahrenheit and C is for Celsius. 8. Press and release the “UP or Down” button to select F or C. 9. Press and release the “SET” button to store your selection and return to clock mode. The day of the week will be correct when you set the Date. When no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds, the current setting is confirmed and the radio switches to alert display mode automatically.
- Page 13 1. Press and hold the “SET” button until the hour is flashing. Press the “UP or DOWN” buttons to set the hour. 2. Press and release the “SET” button, the minutes will flash. Press and release the “UP or DOWN” buttons to change the minutes.
- Page 14 want. You will see on the display OFF. 2. Press and hold the “SET” button until the OFF flashes. 3. Press and release the “SNOOZE/FUNC” button to cause the alarm time to be displayed. The hours will flash indicating you can set as desired. Follow the instructions above to set the alarm.
- Page 15 to listen to the broadcast for the 5 minutes press and release the “Snooze/Func” button to mute the speaker. USING THE ALERT FUNCTION: When your 74-250 receives alert, an audible alert tone is heard (depending on settings) and the display will scroll showing the nature of the alert, watch, warning, statement, and the time the alert was received.
- Page 16 High Wind Warning Hurricane Warning Hurricane Watch Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Flood Warning Special Marine Warning Avalanche Watch Avalanche Warning Volcano Watch Vlocano Warning Immediate Evacuation Warning Shelter in Place Warning Civil Danger Watch Civil Danger Warning Radiological Hazard Watch Radiological Hazard Warning Hazardous Material Watch Hazardous Material Warning...
- Page 17 the alert is issued. When the designated time has passed the display message and LED will be reset to their normal state. Reviewing Overlapping Alerts The 74-250 radio can store up to five different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, the radio automatically displays the alert description and sounds the alert for the new alert message.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No power. No sound. No weather broadcast when you press Snooze/Func button One or more FIPS codes are stored in memory but the radio responds to alerts for areas other than those for the codes stored. The radio is not responding properly to NWS weather alert broadcasts Suggestion(s)
- Page 19 NOTES AND MAINTENANCE The typical weather (162MHz) reception distance will range from 25-50 miles depending on your location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. Also, some Weather Stations operate at much higher power levels than others and have their transmitting towers on the top of high buildings or hills.
- Page 20 This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. For compliance information contact: Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. North Kansas City, MO 64116 Tel: (816) 241-8500...
- Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range (162.40, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 162.55MHz) Number of WX Channels Input Voltage ...3 Volts DC Dimensions ….. 73mm W x 105mm H x 30mm D Battery life (alkaline): 6 to12 days monitoring, up to 6 months in clock mode.
- Page 22 A flat rate of $45.00 will apply to repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over one year old. Send only cashiers check, money order or Master Card or Visa card number. Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. North Kansas City, Mo. 64116...
- Page 23 Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, freight prepaid, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to Midland Radio Corporation, Warranty Service Department, 1120 Clay St. North Kansas City, Missouri 64116, or to the place of purchase (if a participating dealer).
- Page 24 FIPS codes Use this space to record the FIPS codes and weather radio channels you have programmed into your 74-250-weather monitor. Code Channel Location...