Reviewing Overlapping Alerts; When A Test Or Demo Alert Occurs - Midland 74-250(C) Owner's Manual

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.
through the radio's memory and review all the effective alerts,
press the "UP /DOWN" Buttons. Each alert will be displayed
with the time it was received.

When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs

NWR sends a weekly test and occasional demonstration signals
to let everyone with weather monitor receivers verify the
operation of their equipment.
To find out the test schedule of for your area, contact the local
NOAA or NWS office. Look for the number under US
Government, Department of Commerce.
The following alert descriptions are for testing only.
What You See
Required Weekly Test
Required Monthly Test
System Demo
National Periodic Test
As the NWS adds new alert capabilities your radio is set to
receive them and alert you automatically with no modifications.
To scroll backward and forward
What You Hear
Beeps
Beeps
Beeps
No sound
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