WEATHER DIRECT MD319 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio MD319 MD319 COUNTY VOICE CODES Owner's Manual Thank you for purchasing our products. Please read this manual carefully before using this product. If you encounter any difficulties or problems during use, please contact us for...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Start Instructions............1/2 Product Information.............3/4 MD319 Controls..............4/5 Icons on the Display..............6 Accessory Jacks..............6 Set Alert Mode (Voice or Siren)..........6 Set the Weather Channel............7 S.A.M.E Programming Notes ..........7 Getting your S.A.M.E. County Codes........7 Programming County Codes ..........8 “ALL” County Codes: ..............8 “Multiple”...
Page 3 Table of Contents Set the Date................17 Set the Time................17 Set the Alarm Time..............18 LCD Backlighting..............19 AM/FM Radio................19 Turning the AM/FM Radio On..........20 Changing AM/FM Stations.............20 Auto-Scan Memory Channels..........20 Manually Memory Channels...........20 Volume Control...............20 Use the Earphone..............21 Use the Antenna..............21 Troubleshooting..............22 Reception................22 About NOAA, NWS, &...
Page 4: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions Please see pg. 5-6 for important buttons and controls. 1.Place 4 AA batteries (not supplied) into the compartment on the underside of the radio (Note: batteries are important because they provide emergency power for the radio in case of a power outage). Kindly Remind: - When the battery voltage is lower than 4.5V, the symbol “...
Page 5 4.Follow the prompts on the display screen use ▲or▼ to move through the options and SELECT to choose the desire option, MENU is to enter or exit the setting. The radio will first display date, time, weather channel 1. -Press MENU button enter to setting. To SET COUNTY CODE press SELECT button: -Press ▲or▼...
Page 6: Product Information
1-888-697-7263/1-888-886-1227 or visit https://www.weather.gov/nwr/counties Product Information Thank you for choosing us! Your new MD319 weather radio is the latest in weather and hazard alert monitoring technology, providing you with the information needed to keep you safe. Your MD319 weather radio has a special receiver that tunes to the 24/7 broadcast issued by the National Weather Service.
Page 7: Md319 Controls
In addition, this MD319 weather radio has the “S.A.M.E. Digital Weath- er/Hazard Alert” feature, providing you with constant monitoring of your localized NWS broadcast. The S.A.M.E. decoding receiver allows you to hear only messages for the area(s) concerning you. You now have a choice as to what information will be brought to you.
Page 8 11. “ADVISORY” Alert Status Light. This yellow LED indicator light tells you that a statement or emergency has been issued for your area by the National Weather Service. Speaker Watch Light-Orange Advisory Warning Light-Yellow MD319 Light-Red Telescopic Display Antenna Radio Selec t ON/OFF Button...
Page 9: Icons On The Display
Icons on the Display Time Clock Alarm Indicator Alphanumeric Message SNOOZE Low Battery County Code COUNTY MULTIPLE SINGLE ALERTENABLE VOICE indicator CODES COUNTY COUNTY ALERTDISABLE SIREN Indicator Alert Type W eather Indicator Channel Indicator Accessory Jacks External External Earphone Antenna Alert Jack DC Jack Jack...
Page 10: Set The Weather Channel
* Please note: Embedded in an alert message is the amount of time for which the alert is active. The MD319 will continue to display the alert until the expiration time. Ex: END 12-55P indicates the event ends at 12:55 PM.
Page 11: Programming County Codes
• The last three digits represent the county code. “ALL” County Codes Your MD319 weather radio is preprogrammed to receive NWS weather and hazard alert transmissions for all S.A.M.E. county codes within range. If this is what you want, leave the radio set to “ALL”.
Page 12: Multiple" County Codes
“MULTIPLE”, then press “SELECT.” e.Use “▲or▼” to scroll through code locations 1-23. You are able to program up to 23 different county codes into your MD319 weather radio. f.Display the location you want, then press “SELECT” button. The first digit will start blinking.
Page 13: Reviewing Stored S.a.m.e. Codes
d. Display “SINGLE”, then press “SELECT” button. e.Press “SELECT” button “Code 01” will be displayed, then press “▲or▼” to choose 01-23. f. Press “SELECT” button to program this code. The first digit will start blinking. g.Use “▲or▼” to scroll through the digits 0-9. Input the first digit then press “...
Page 14: Defeat Siren Alert Option
Defeat Siren Alert Option This function is to set the Weather Monitor, when receiving some types of weather emergency messages, not to generate the siren or voice alert but only display the message in order not to annoy you. The responses followed by an asterisk in the above table can be silenced.
Page 15 9.Civil Emergency Message Warning 10.Coastal Flood Watch Watch 11.Coastal Flood Warning Warning 12.Chemical Hazard Warning Warning 13.Contaminated Water Warning Warning Watch 14..Dam Watch Warning 15.Dam Break Warning Warning 16.Contagious Disease Warning Advisory 17.Practice/Demo Warning 18.Dust Storm Warning Warning 19.Emergency Action Notification Advisory 20.Emergency Action Termination Warning...
Page 16 39.High Wind Warning Warning 40.Iceberg Warning Watch 41.Industrial Fire Warning Warning 42.Local Area Emergency Warning 43.Law Enforcement Warning Warning 44.Land Slide Warning Watch 45.National Audible Test Warning 46.National Information Center Warning 47.Network Notification Message Advisory 48.National Periodic Test Warning 49.National Silent Test Warning 50.Nuclear Power Plant Warning Advisory...
Page 17: Add 5 Alerts
69.Transmitter Carrier Advisory 70.Transmitter Carrier Advisory 71.Transmitter Primary Advisory 72.Volcano Warning Warning 73.Wild Fire Watch Watch 74.Wild Fire Warning Warning 75.Winter Storm Watch Watch 76.Winter Storm Warning Warning 78.Unrecognized Watch Watch 79.Unrecognized Emergency Advisory 80.Unrecognized Statement Advisory 81.Unrecognized Warning Warning The SAME message the NWR sends contains information, which tells the radio the time period for which the alert is valid.
Page 18: Alert Siren Testing
h. Use “▲or▼” to choose the letters and use “ ” move from one space to the next on the line. The character selection which shows all segments of the display will make a blank in the spot where it is placed. i.
Page 19: Reviewing Alerts
MENU Reviewing Alerts The MD319 weather radio can store 20 different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert description.
Page 20: Set The Date
Setting the AM/FM Clock Radio Set the Date a.Press “MENU” button. b.Press “▲” until “SET UP DATE” is displayed. c.Press “SELECT” button. d.Press “▲or▼” to adjust the day. e.Press “ ” to select the month. f.Press “▲or▼” to adjust the month. g.Press “...
Page 21: Set The Alarm Time
SELECT MENU MENU SELECT Set the Alarm Time a. Press “MENU” button. b. Press “▲” until “SET UP ALARM” is displayed. c. Press “SELECT” button. The alarm hour setting will begin to flash. d. Press “▲or▼” to adjust the alarm hour setting. (Note: the AM/ PM setting cannot be manually changed;...
Page 22: Lcd Backlighting
MENU AM/FM Radio There is an AM/FM radio built into the MD319 weather radio that you can listen to without interrupting the weather radio functions. If an alert is received, the radio automatically switches from the AM/FM radio to the...
Page 23: Turning The Am/Fm Radio On
Turning the AM/FM Radio On Press “ ” button to turn the AM/FM radio on and off. Changing AM/FM Stations a.Press “ ” to choose AM/FM radio. FM/AM Auto-Scan Memory Channels You can program 20 AM and 20 FM radio stations into the radio’s memory.
Page 24: Use The Earphone
Note:The broadcast signals inside buildings with the steel structure and the high-rise buildings will be shielded to some extent. It is recommended to use the radio near the window to improve the listening effect. MD319 COUNTY VOICE CODES...
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Suggestion Problem Make sure the AC Power Adapter is securely plugged into both DC jack on back of weather radio and into the wall No power outlet. Make sure batteries are installed in case AC power fails. Check VOLUME control to ensure No sound volume is turned up to an audible level.
Page 26: About Noaa, Nws, & S.a.m.e. Countycodes
Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-50 miles of the weather station. Your MD319 weather radio can receive broadcasts from up to 50 miles from the weather station, depending on your location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. If you find reception is not good in your area, try different locations in your home or office to find a spot of improved reception.
Page 27: Accessories
When you program your S.A.M.E. county code(s) into the MD319 weather radio, you eliminate any alerts that are not within those counties. Warnings, watches and advisories of weather and other area emergencies, about 50 different types, will activate the weather radio for only your programmed specific area.
Page 28: Technical Indicators
Technical Indicators 1. Frequency range: FM: 87.5-108.5MHz AM: 520-1710 kHz WX1:162.400MHz WX2:162.425MHz WX3.162.450MHz WX4:162.475MHz WX5:162.500MHz WX6:162.525MHz WX7:162.550MHz 2.Noise-limited sensitivity: FM: 30dB, higher than 6μV in the noise-limited sensitivity AM: 20dB, higher than 3mV in the noise-limited sensitivity WX: 20dB, higher than 0.5μV in the noise-limited sensitivity 3.Signal to noise ratio: FM: 98MHz≥45dBμ...
Page 29: Warranty
6. When walking or driving, please try not to use the earphone to avoid traffic accidents. 7. Do not pull or fold the earphone cord, which may cause the copper wire inside the earphone cord to break. 8. Keep listening at the proper volume so that you can pay attention to your surroundings while listening to ensure safety.
Page 30: County Code Record
S.A.M.E. County Code Record County Name S.A.M.E. County Code NWS Channel...