Midland Radio WR-301 Testing the Alert, Reviewing Alerts, Test Signals Broadcast by NWS

Page 13

WR-300/301 Owner’s Manual

Testing the Alert:

To test the alert function to ensure it is working, press the “MENU” button, then press the “UP” arrow until “SIREN TEST” is displayed. Press the “SELECT” button to sound the alert siren. Press the “SELECT” button again to silence the alarm.

Reviewing Alerts:

The WR-300/301 weather radio can store 10 different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it auto- matically displays the new alert description. To review past alerts that are still in effect, press the “DOWN” arrow to scroll through the last 10 alerts. If an alert is expired, it will be marked “EXP”.

Test Signals Broadcast by NWS:

All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can find out when your local NWS station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office (listed under “Weather” in the Federal Government section of the telephone book.)

During the weekly test signal, the local NWS station will give a list of counties covered by their transmitter. The NWS test signal allows everyone with weather radio receivers to verify the operation of their equipment.

The following test signals may be sent by the NWS during testing: required weekly test, required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.

No Reception Warning:

If no alerts are received for 10 days, the display will flash “CHECK RECEPTION” every 30 seconds. If this happens, check your channel settings and county codes for setting errors. If you receive a clear signal from the NWS, try using the “ALL” county code setting to receive all alerts for all counties.

Note: If you have trouble finding reception, please move your radio closer to a window and away from fluorescent lighting.

Page 13

www.midlandradio.com

Image 13
Contents All Hazards Weather Alert Radio Weather Channel Frequencies Quick Start InstructionsTable of Contents Product Information WR-300/301 Controls WR-300/301 Accessory JacksIcons on the Display Set the Time Setting the AM /FM Clock Radio FunctionsGetting your S.A.M.E. County Codes Programming NotesSingle S.A.M.E. County Code Programming S.A.M.E. County Codes into the WR-300/301Reviewing Stored S.A.M.E. Codes Setting the Alert VolumeChoosing an Alert Type Voice or Siren To Turn the Alert on and OFFSelectable Alert Reference Chart Page Page Test Signals Broadcast by NWS Testing the AlertReviewing Alerts No Reception WarningAM/FM Radio Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingReception About NOAA, NWS, & S.A.M.E. County Codes M.E. County Code Record FCC Compliance Information SpecificationsOne Year Limited Warranty Service 18-259W AccessoriesPage Sible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging