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Midland WR400 Quick Start Instructions

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ALL HAZARDS WEATHER ALERT RADIO
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  • Page 1 ALL HAZARDS WEATHER ALERT RADIO WR400...
  • Page 2 Model WR400 Quick Start Instructions Please see page 5 for important controls and functions. Place 4 AA batteries (not included) 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).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model WR400 Table of Contents Setting the Time Setting the Alarm Choosing the Alarm Type Setting the Weather Channel Choosing an Alert Type Selectable Alert Option Testing the Alert Siren Test Signals Broadcast by NWS Button Beeps Backlight Dimmer USB Charge Port...
  • Page 4 Model WR400 Product Information single most immediate source for comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public. choice as to what information will be brought to you. We encourage you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this radio.
  • Page 5 Model WR400 Controls and Functions Antenna Buttons Speaker Power Button All Hazards NOAA National Weather Service and Channel SNOOZE Tuning Buttons WARNING WATCH ADVISORY Button Dimmer Button Right Side Alarm Volume Clock Wheel Switch Left Side Charge Port Back DC Jack...

  • Page 6: Setting The Time

    Model WR400 Setting the Time Setting the Alarm button. active. Choosing the Alarm Type button. Setting the Weather Channel www.nws.noaa.gov.nwr/coverage/station_ listing.html and review the corresponding frequency and channel for your area using the chart button. Turning the Weather Radio On and Off not be able to listen to the weather radio or receive any alerts with the weather radio turned off.

  • Page 7: Choosing An Alert Type

    Model WR400 Setting Your Location button. gives you the option of having the radio automatically populate your selected county entry with Manually Entering a S.A.M.E. County Code www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/county_coverage.html. button. Choosing an Alert Type button. midlandusa.com Page 7...

  • Page 8: Selectable Alert Option

    Model WR400 Selectable Alert Option messages. Those messages unimportant to you can be programmed to only display a message on the display. button. Testing the Alert Siren button. The alert siren will sound. Reviewing Alerts can now review alerts in memory.
  • Page 9 Model WR400 Turning the AM/FM Radio On and Off Tuning the AM/FM Radio Setting the AM/FM Preset Stations Reception The National Weather Service operates a system of weather and hazard alert broadcasts covering verify the closest station is on air. Also verify the channel frequencies the station is broadcasting.
  • Page 10 Model WR400 Selectable Alert Reference Chart Event Code Level Default Advisory Avalanche Watch Watch Avalanche Warning Warning Warning Boil Water Warning Warning Blizzard Warning Warning Child Abduction Emergency Advisory Civil Danger Warning Warning Warning Watch Warning Warning Contaminated Water Warning...
  • Page 11 Model WR400 Event Code Level Default Warning Advisory Warning Watch Warning Watch Warning Warning Warning Advisory Warning Warning National Audible Test Advisory Advisory Advisory National Periodic Test Advisory National Silent Test Advisory Nuclear Power Plant Warning Warning Power Outage Advisory...

  • Page 12: Button Beeps

    Model WR400 Event Code Level Default Tropical Storm Warning Warning Tsunami Watch Watch Tsunami Warning Warning Transmitter Backup On Advisory Transmitter Carrier Off Advisory Transmitter Carrier On Advisory Transmitter Primary On Advisory Volcano Warning Warning Watch Warning Winter Storm Watch...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Model WR400 Limited Warranty Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within Canada. state. Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of Warranty Service Department Troubleshooting...

  • Page 14: Service

    Model WR400 Service of purchase showing the date of sale. they might be directly related to the problem. mail@midlandradio.com Other Products 2-Way Radios Weather Radios HD Wearable Video Cameras 2-Way Radios Emergency Crank Radios CB Radios Page 14 midlandusa.com...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Model WR400 Accessories Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com 18-STR External Alert Strobe Light Easy Connection $19.99 18-259W Window Mount All Hazard/ Weather Alert Radio Antenna $24.99 midlandusa.com Page 15...
  • Page 16 Model WR400 FCC/IC Statement device does not cause harmful interference. condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Page 16 midlandusa.com...
  • Page 17 Model WR400 S.A.M.E. County Code Record County Name S.A.M.E. County Code NWS Channel midlandusa.com Page 17...

  • Page 18: Notes

    Model WR400 Notes Page 18 midlandusa.com...
  • Page 19 Model WR400 Notes midlandusa.com Page 19...
  • Page 20 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product at or by visiting us at www.midlandusa.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.
  • Page 21 *Requires 4 “AA” batteries (not included) Weather and other hazard information brought to you by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Environment Canada. © Midland Radio Corporation. 5900 Parretta Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120 Ph: (816) 241-8500 Fax: (816) 241-5713 12/16...

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