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Midland WR-300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Your New Midland Weather Monitor (Wr-300)

    Weather monitoring technology providing you with the information you need for your greatest safety from the effects of weather and other external hazards. The Midland Weather Monitor has a special receiver that tunes to the 24/7 broadcasts issued by the National Weather Service.
  • Page 3 URL: www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 4: Diagram Of The Weather Monitor

    (See “Controls” & “Quick Start” sections in this manual.) DIAGRAM OF THE WEATHER MONITOR: 1. WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button 2. ALERT ON/OFF button 3. SNOOZE clock alarm snooze button 4. “WARNING” Alert Status light 5. “WATCH” Alert Status light 6.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: Your new MIDLAND Weather Monitor (WR-300) ..1 Diagram of the Weather Monitor ........2 Product Information............5 Features................5 Controls ................8 Quick Start Instructions 1. Batteries ..............10 2. AC Power Adapter ..........10 3. Antenna ..............10 4.
  • Page 6 Button Press Beeps ............29 Troubleshooting & Help........... 30 Notes & Maintenance ............31 12 Volt Operation ............. 32 FCC Compliance Information .......... 32 FIPS Code Form ............... 34 Service ................35 One Year Limited Warranty ..........36 Specifications ..............37 Glossary................

  • Page 7: Product Information

    A clock with alarm and AM/FM radio are also featured. The WR-300 has an emergency battery backup system for use if you lose power. It will provide up to thirty hours of operation if power fails.
  • Page 8 • 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. When the alert feature is activated, the receiver remains in a standby mode.
  • Page 9 • External Alert jack to operate external warning devices. (optional) • Earphone Jack – Allows private listening or remote speaker location. (optional) • External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional extended range base antenna or a mobile antenna. •...

  • Page 10: Controls

    CONTROLS: Note: The MIDLAND Weather Monitor volume control and the main power switch (# 9 above) must be turned on to activate the following controls unless otherwise noted by an asterisk. WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button. The Weather/Hazard broadcast & alert receiver is active whenever the Weather Monitor unit is turned on.
  • Page 11 FM/AM radio is on.) OFF Weather Monitor unit on/off dial & volume control. This is the MIDLAND Weather Monitor volume control and the main power switch. Click unit on & adjust to desired listening level. (Only the clock is active when this dial is set to off.)

  • Page 12: Quick Start Instructions

    QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS: After reading the “Features” & “Controls” sections in this manual set up your MIDLAND Weather Monitor as follows: BATTERIES. This Weather Monitor operates on AC power or 4 AA battery backup. (Batteries are not included.) It is recommended that you install emergency backup batteries: (4) type AA alkaline batteries (not supplied).

  • Page 13: Setting The Am/Fm Clock Radio

    SETTING THE AM/FM CLOCK RADIO. a. Set the TIME. First turn on the Weather Monitor unit, then: Press and release the “MENU” button. Press the “DOWN” arrow button until “SET UP TIME” is displayed in the left side of the display.

  • Page 14: Program The Weather Channel For Your Area

    To cancel the alarm when sounding, press a button other than “SNOOZE”. The “SNOOZE” button on the top of the WR-300 is for advancing the alarm time by 9 minutes each time the alarm sounds. The “SNZ” icon will be displayed.

  • Page 15: About S.a.m.e. & The County Codes

    Press “SELECT”. ABOUT S.A.M.E. & THE COUNTY CODES. S.A.M.E. - Is a feature in MIDLAND Weather Monitors that allows you to program in your county code or counties codes. This will eliminate any Alerts that are not within your programmed Specific Area.

  • Page 16: Programming Your Weather Monitor

    Midland WR-300 7-channel weather/ all hazards monitor is designed to receive these SAME transmissions. Your Midland WR-300 can be programmed with up to 30 predefined state/county codes that will determine which notices broadcast by your NOAA weather station will cause the radio to alert you.

  • Page 17: Emergency Power (Connecting Power & Reception)

    The WR-300 will continue to display the alert until its time expires. You don’t need to wait for the WR-300 to give you an alert. Just find the NWR station broadcasting to your area from the 7 available channels.

  • Page 18: What Is A Fips Code

    Weather Broadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. A very few areas are not currently included. Your WR-300 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills and certain terrain can reduce reception. An external antenna can improve range.

  • Page 19: Acquiring Fips Codes For Your Area

    Acquiring FIPS codes for Your Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263) 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 www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm Note: You might want to obtain the codes for other counties...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Weather Frequency

    County Coverage @ www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm. Note the frequency for your local area. Find the channel number that corresponds to your frequency. Turn on the WR-300 unit. Press and release the “MENU” button. Press the “UP” arrow until “WEATHER CHANNEL” is displayed.

  • Page 21: Changing The Alert Pattern

    Changing the Alert Pattern The alert tone is a high low alternating sound. The speed of the tones depends on if the WR-300 received a watch or warning. The alert pattern has two options available through the program button, VOICE and SIREN. If VOICE is chosen, the alert will sound for about 8 seconds then the voice weather broadcast will be heard for about 5 minutes when an alert message is received.

  • Page 22: Fips Code Programming

    Release the buttons then press the ENTER key to confirm. FIPS Code programming: NOTE: The WR-300 has enough memory to store 30 “FIPS” codes. To store or change the codes, press and release “MENU” button. Press the UP or DOWN arrow button until “COUNTY CODE ”...
  • Page 23 If “SINGLE” was chosen, only the CODE01 setting will be used. These numbers will determine the areas or counties that your WR-300 will be set to respond to SAME messages. See “Acquiring FIPS Codes for Your Area”...

  • Page 24: Using The Alert Function

    “Adjusting Weather Frequency”. To listen to the weather broadcast, press and release the “WEATHER” bar on the front of the WR-300. Adjust the volume for your best listening level. Press and release the “WEATHER” bar again to mute the voice broadcast.

  • Page 25: Testing Siren & External Alert Devices

    SELECT key is pressed again. NWR Alert Descriptions This table contains the NWR descriptions of all the types of alerts that your WR-300 will display. The display text and type of alert sound are shown for each type of alert What You See...
  • Page 26 FLASH FLOOD Flash flood warning Very fast siren * WARNING FLOOD Flood watch Fast siren * WATCH Flood warning FLOOD Very fast siren * WARNING WINTER STORM Winter storm watch Fast siren * WATCH WINTER STORM Winter storm warning Very fast siren * WARNING BLIZZARD Blizzard warning...
  • Page 27 TSUNAMI Tsunami watch Fast siren WATCH Tsunami warning TSUNAMI Very fast siren WARNING Immediate evacuation IMMEDIATE Very fast siren EVACUATION warning Shelter in place warning SHELTER Very fast siren IN PLACE WARNING CIVIL DANGER Civil danger warning Very fast siren WARNING CIVIL EMERGENCY Civil emergency...
  • Page 28 EMERGENCY Emergency action Very fast siren notification ACTION NOTIFICATION EMERGENCY Emergency action Low siren termination ACTION TERMINATION SEVERE WEATHER Severe weather Low siren * STATEMENT statement Special weather SPECIAL WEATHER Low siren * STATEMENT statement FLASH FLOOD Flash flood statement Low siren * STATEMENT FLOOD...

  • Page 29: Reviewing Overlapping Alerts

    Fast tone * Reviewing Overlapping Alerts The WR-300 radio can store up to TEN 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 30: Defeat Siren Alert Option

    The following alert descriptions are for testing only. What You See What You Hear REQUIRED WEEKLY Beeps * TEST REQUIRED MONTHLY Beeps * TEST SYSTEM Beeps * DEMO NATIONAL PERIODIC Beeps * TEST As the NWS adds new alert capabilities your radio is set to receive them and alert you automatically with no modifications.
  • Page 31 codes. The new SAME message code is divided into three (3) categories. They are: a). Event code (PIL code); b). Display text message on LCD c). severity status. You must enter all of them to make the new SAME message function correctly.

  • Page 32: Backlight Of The Display

    AM/FM radio use The AM/FM radio built into the WR-300 can be used for listening any time without interrupting the Weather Monitor functions. If an alert is received, the unit automatically switches off the AM/FM sound and operates the Weather Monitor alert functions you have programmed.

  • Page 33: Button Press Beeps

    Button press Beeps When a button is pressed with the “Max / Volume / Off” switch ON, the WR-300 emits a beep sound. One beep represents that the WR-300 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 34: Notes & Maintenance

    EXT.ALERT jack ensure that display shows SIREN or VOICE icon. HELP , contact Midland Radio Corporation. (See the “Service” section in this manual for return instructions.) Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, Missouri 64116...
  • Page 35 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 WR-300. If reception in your area is not good, check with your local dealer for assistance and ask about typical reception range in your area.

  • Page 36: 12 Volt Operation

    12 VOLT OPERATION Your WR-300 can be powered from any 12-Volt CAR-TRUCK- RV or BOAT battery. An optional (Model 18-235) power cord adapter is available from Midland or your local dealer. FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Midland NWR-SAME Weather Monitor Model WR-300 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 37: Fips Code Form

    FIPS CODE FORM: Use this space to record the FIPS codes you have programmed into your WR-300-weather monitor. 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________ 4._____________ 5._____________ 6._____________ 7._____________ 8._____________ 9._____________ 10.____________ 11.____________ 12.____________ 13.____________ 14.____________ 15.____________...

  • Page 38: Service

    SERVICE: If your MIDLAND Weather Monitor fails to operate properly, check the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual before returning it for service. If necessary, return as follows: 1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range AM 520-1710KHz FM 87.5-108.5MHz WX 162MHz (162.4O, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 162.55MHz) Number of WX Channels …………….7 Input Voltage .........9-14 Volts DC Dimensions ….. 180MM W x 65MM H x 140MM D in.) RECEIVER 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity…………...…..0.5 uV...

  • Page 41: Glossary

    ....A unit of electrical resistance equal to that of a conductor in which a current of one ampere is produced by a potential of one volt across its terminals. SAME ..... Specific Area Message Encoding. WR-300 ..Weather Alert Radio 300. WX channels .. Weather channels.

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