Reception; Test Signals Broadcast - Midland WR120 Owner's Manual

WR-120 Owner's Manual

Reception:

The National Weather Service and Environment Canada operate a system
of weather and hazard alert broadcasts covering a large area of the United
States and Canada. Currently, only a few areas are not covered. Typical
broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-40 miles of the weather
station. Your WR-120 All Hazards Alert Weather Radio can receive broad-
casts from up to 40 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.
NOTE: Placement near a window usually improves reception.
If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels, contact
your local weather office and verify the closest station is on air. Also verify
the channel frequencies the station is broadcasting. If your station is trans-
mitting and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an external
antenna. Please visit our web site at www.midlandradio.com to view our
suggested antenna, the 18-259W VHF Through-Glass Antenna. This antenna
improves reception when applied to a window.
NOTE: Metal structures are more difficult to receive reception in
because metal interferes with the signal. If you live in a metal struc-
ture, you may need an external antenna.

Test Signals Broadcast:

All Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can find
out when your local station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA
National Weather Service Forecast Office (listed under "Weather" in the
Federal Government section of the telephone book).
In Canada these tests are performed every Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
During the weekly test signal, the local station will give a list of counties
covered by their transmitter. The test signal allows everyone with weather
radio receivers to verify the operation of their equipment.
The following test signals may be sent during testing: required weekly test,
required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.
During a test, the yellow advisory LED will light up and the "Weekly Test" or
"Monthly Test" message will be visible on the display. While disabled in the
menu, the radio will not sound an audible alert tone to avoid giving the
impression of an actual alarm. The visual response to the test is confirma-
tion that your radio is working properly.
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