Midland Radio WR-10 Weather Radio owner manual Emergency Power, Initial Setup, AM/FM Operation

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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE WR-10

EMERGENCY POWER

Remove the battery cover. Turn the unit over. Remove the cover by pushing the battery door in the direction of the arrow and lifting the battery cover away from the radio. Install a 9-volt Alkaline battery (Eveready 522 or equivalent, not supplied). Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the battery cover. (Power adapters will not charge the battery.)

 

INITIAL SETUP

Set the controls and switches as follows:

VOLUME/POWER

Advance the control about half way.

WX-AM-FM SELECTOR to FM

WX 1 - - - WX7 SWITCH to (1) 162.550

ALERT SWITCH

to LED & ALARM

Now, fully extend the telescopic antenna. Next, remove the AC Wall Adapter from the package. Plug the wall adapter into a 110-115 Volt AC (standard house current) outlet. Plug the other end into the "DC-12V' jack of your WR-10

AM/FM OPERATION

From the above steps, we are set to listen to FM stations. If you desire to listen to AM stations, set the WX--AM--FM selector switch to the AM position now.

1.Advance the POWER/VOLUME ON/OFF switch toward the top of the radio. Continue rotating it about one half of the way.

2.Slide the TUNING button to receive the desired station.

3.Readjust the volume to desired listening levels.

4.Position the telescopic antenna for best FM reception. On AM, the antenna is built into the cabinet. Rotating the cabinet itself can improve AM signal reception.

You will notice the "ALERT" light comes on when power is supplied. Your WR-10 is listening for EMERGENCY signals from the Weather Service. We have not adjusted the weather frequency for your local area. Look up your city or a major city near you in the supplied Weather Service directory and set the switch on the bottom of your unit to the frequency listed. To test for weather signals, simply press the WEATHER bar on the top of your 74-105XL. This will switch the WR-10 from AM or FM to receive the Weather broadcast. To return to AM or FM reception, press the "ALERT" button.

Once you have adjusted the weather frequency and are receiving weather broadcast stations, your WR-10 will automatically switch from AM or FM reception to the Weather mode if the weather Service sends the special tone to warn you of dangerous weather conditions. The setup procedure previously set your radio to "SIREN" mode. You may also select a "VOICE" mode or a silent LED mode. See the instructions under the ALERT mode section for adjusting this mode.

NOTE: The National Weather Service operates Weather Broadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not included. Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability.

Your WR-10 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 having a Weather Service Station but you do not receive it please call your local Weather Service to confirm they are broadcasting (Sometimes these stations are shut down for maintenance). If your local Weather Service is transmitting and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an outdoor antenna.

 

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The Midland Radio WR-10 is a compact and reliable weather radio designed to keep you informed during severe weather conditions. This essential device is a trusted companion for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency preparedness, and anyone looking to stay updated on critical weather alerts.

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