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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE 74-250 

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Owner’s Manual for the 74-250 Weather Radio 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 74-250

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE 74 250 http www midlandradio com Page 1 of 15 Owner s Manual for the 74 250 Weather Radio www midlandradio com...

Page 2: ...ides 24 hour a day National Weather Service information from seven different channels for maximum reception possible in areas where available Alert monitor system receives NWR SAME codes transmitted b...

Page 3: ...hat switches between time date and temperature display and alert message area By pressing and holding this button you can switch between alert with siren voice and alert message alert message only tur...

Page 4: ...essing System code or also known as a NWR SAME county code The first digit identifies subdivision The next two identify the state or territory and the last three identify the county For example the co...

Page 5: ...ANT This radio has 9 memory locations Each memory location called the County allows you to store one county code and one channel associated with the county code The radio will initially be programmed...

Page 6: ...eived any alerts recently Above the message you will see on the right center of the display COUNTY followed by a number 1 9 As describe earlier this number is the county channel location presently in...

Page 7: ...Press and release the FUNC SNOOZE button once to enter the weather mode You will see on the display the scrolling message NO MESSAGE in most cases 2 Press and hold SET until you see on the display the...

Page 8: ...local Weather Service to confirm they are broadcasting Sometimes these stations are shut down for maintenance Setting the Clock and Temperature units From the clock display 1 Press and hold the SET bu...

Page 9: ...icon with a 2 to be displayed and repeat the steps above Turning off the Alarms It is possible to turn off one or both of the alarms From the clock display 1 Press the Mode button two or three times d...

Page 10: ...l alert monitoring mode 4 When no icons are displayed the radio is off Only time and temperature is active USING THE ALERT FUNCTION When your 74 250 receives alert an audible alert tone is heard depen...

Page 11: ...h Fast siren Volcano Watch Fast siren Flood Warning Very fast siren Volcano Warning Very fast siren Winter Storm Watch Fast siren Local Area Emergency Very fast siren Winter Storm Warning Very fast si...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...y that the station is on the air and also verify the CHANNEL Frequency and location of the weather station 3 All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit an Alert test signal Some broad...

Page 14: ...25 162 45 162 475 162 50 162 525 162 55MHz Number of WX Channels 7 Input Voltage 3 Volts DC Dimensions 73mm W x 105mm H x 30mm D 2 7 8 x 4 1 8 x 1 1 4 in RECEIVER 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity 0 5 uV FIP...

Page 15: ...land Consumer Radio will repair or replace at its option without charge any Midland Weather transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial con...

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