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- Page 1 Model 74-200 Digital Weather Receiver with NWR-SAME decoding and Digital clock with alarm...
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Page 2: Product Information
A clock with alarm is also featured. The 74-200 has an emergency battery backup system for use if you lose power. It will provide up to three hours of operation if power fails. - Page 3 maximum reception possible (in areas where available) 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.
- Page 4 reception-up to 50 miles. Antenna folds down for easy transport. Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output. Alert siren flexibility. External Alert jack to operate external warning devices. External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional extended range base antenna or a mobile antenna. External Power Jack –...
- Page 5 enables and disables the alert siren and external alert signals. When Alert is off, only the LED indicators are active. 3. Off Bar button – this switch cancels alert siren sounds and any external alert features when alert is active. 4.
- Page 6 14. Programming Keypad – used to enter “FIPS” codes into the memory of the radio, to set the radio to the National Weather Radio channel for your area and to change other programmable functions. section on programming your radio for details.
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Page 7: Emergency Power
The 74-200 will continue to display the alert until its time expires. You don’t need to wait for the 74-200 to give you an alert. Just find the NWR station broadcasting to your area from the 7 available channels. -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the battery cover. (Rechargeable batteries are not recommended because the 74-200 will not charge the battery.) INITIAL SETUP Connecting power – The AC power adapter is required for normal operation if the radio is to be in service for more than a few hours. - Page 9 United States. Some areas are not included. Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability. Your 74-200 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills and certain terrain can reduce reception. An external antenna can improve range. If your city is listed as...
- Page 10 like 529047. Acquiring FIPS codes for Your Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number Automated instructions will guide you to the numbers you need. The FIPS codes and much more information can be found by way of the Internet at Note: You might want to obtain the codes for other counties close to you or those you might frequently travel...
- Page 11 the number fairly quick but you have the option to have it read back to you so you can get the whole number. Remember the number will be six digits long. Setting the Clock, Alarm and Calendar CLOCK 1. Press and release the “Display Mode” button until “Time” is displayed in the upper left corner of the display.
- Page 12 3. To activate the alarm, set the switch on the right side of the 74-200 marked “ON OFF ALARM” to the ON position. The “SNOOZE” button on the top of the 74-200 is for advancing the alarm time by 9 minutes each time the alarm sounds.
- Page 13 NOTE: If no program keys are pressed for about 30 seconds the 74-200 will go back to alert mode. To continue after the 74-200 goes back to alert mode, follow the previous step above. Frequency (MHz) 162.400...
- Page 14 NOTE: Remember if there are no buttons pressed for 30 seconds the 74-200 will go back to alert mode. To continue after the 74- 200 goes back to alert mode, go back to “Adjusting Weather Frequency”...
- Page 15 NOTE: The 74-200 has enough memory to store 15 “FIPS” codes. The next display after VOICE/ALERT will display six numbers. These numbers will determine the areas or counties that your 74- 200 will be set to respond to SAME messages. See “Acquiring FIPS Codes for Your Area”...
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Page 16: Using The Alert Function
“Adjusting Weather Frequency”. To listen to the weather broadcast, press and release the “WEATHER” bar on the front of the 74-200. Adjust the volume for your best listening level. “WEATHER” bar again to mute the voice broadcast. - Page 17 VOICE mode. NWR Alert Descriptions This table contains the NWR descriptions of all the types of alerts that your 74-200 will display. The display text and type of alert sound are shown for each type of alert What You See...
- Page 18 THUNDERS WATCH SEVERE THUNDERS WARNING FLASH FLOOD WATCH FLASH FLOOD WARNING FLOOD WATCH FLOOD WARNING WINTER STORM WATCH WINTER STORM WARNING BLIZZARD WARNING HIGHWIND WARNING DUST STORM WARINING HURRICAN WATCH HURRICAN WARNING TROPICAL STORM WATCH TROPICAL STORM WARNING COASTAL FLOOD WATCH COASTAL FLOOD...
- Page 19 SPECIAL Special marine warning MARINE WARNING AVALANCH Avalanche watch WATCH AVALANCH Avalanche warning WARNING EARTHQUA Earthquake Warning WARNING VOLCANO Volcano warning WARNING EVACUATI Immediate evacuation IMMEDIAT warning SHELTER Shelter in place warning IN PLACE WARNING CHILD Child Abduction ABDUCTIO Emergency (Amber EMERGENC alert) 911TELE...
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Page 20: When A Test Or Demo Alert Occurs
Reviewing Overlapping Alerts The 74-200 radio can store up to three different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, is automatically displays the alert description and sounds the alert for the new alert message. - Page 21 Carefully insert this into the small hole marked “Reset”. When you press the button inside the 74-200, you will feel a click. This resets the Clock, Calendar and alarm time. This reset will not affect the “SAME”...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Button press Beeps When a button is pressed with the “Max / Volume / Off” switch ON, the 74-200 emits a beep sound. One beep represents that the 74-200 has received a command and has taken effective action. Two beeps represents the command is not valid (wrong button pressed) and no action is taken. - Page 23 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 If you are using an external antenna, ensure that it is connected properly.
- Page 24 To use an external antenna, you must have an antenna with an RCA phono plug or an adapter to RCA phono plug to connect into the back of the 74-200. If reception in your area is not good, check with your local dealer for assistance and ask about typical reception range in your area.
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Page 25: Volt Operation
Put your 74-200 near a window. If this doesn't provide reasonable reception-then an outside antenna must be used. One suggested antenna is the Midland 18-259W VHF through-glass antenna. This antenna must be used on single pane windows only. -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range 162.525, 162.55MHz) Number of WX Channels Input Voltage ...9-14 Volts DC Dimensions ….. 200MM W x 53MM H x 131MM D RECEIVER 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity…………...…..0.5 uV FIPS Code Sensitivity @5kHz Dev..…….0.5uV Channel Selectivity Speaker Impedance Power Output @10%THD...500 mW max. - Page 27 SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your 74-200 for service: 1.Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton along with the following. Improper packing may result in damage during shipment.
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Page 28: One-Year Limited Warranty
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., N. Kansas City, Missouri 64116. - Page 29 Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116 Printed in China E- mail: mail@midlandradio.com visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
- Page 30 FIPS codes Use this space to record the FIPS codes you have programmed into your 74-200-weather monitor. 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________ 4._____________ 5._____________ 6._____________ 7._____________ 8._____________ 9._____________ 10.____________ 11.____________ 12.____________ 13.____________ 14.____________ 15.____________...