Midland 74-200 Digital Weather Receiver Manual

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Model 74-200 
Digital Weather Receiver with 
NWR-SAME decoding and 
Digital clock with alarm  

 
 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION 
 
The 74-200 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/Specific 
Area Message Encoding) Weather / All Hazard Monitor provides 
you with constant monitoring of your local National Weather 
Service broadcast for messages warning you of hazardous 
conditions. The NWR/SAME decoding allows you to hear only 
messages concerning the area concerning you.  You now have a 
choice as to what information will be brought to you. No more 
will you be awakened to hear of a problem many miles...

 
 3 maximum reception possible (in areas where 
available) 
· 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. 
As SAME coded messages are received, the 
receiver automatically activates to warn you of 
dangerous...

 
 4 reception-up to 50 miles. Antenna folds down for 
easy transport. 
· Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio 
output. 
· Alert siren volume adjustable for maximum 
flexibility. 
· External Alert jack to operate external warning 
devices. 
· External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional 
extended range base antenna or a mobile antenna. 
· External Power Jack – Allows use of AC adapter 
(included) or DC cigarette lighter power cord 
(optional) to run off a car or boat battery. 
· Compact,...

 
 5 enables and disables the alert siren and external 
alert signals. When Alert is off, only the LED 
indicators are active.  
3. Off Bar button – this switch cancels alert siren 
sounds and any external alert features when alert is 
active. 
4. “WARNING” LED Indicator – This red light emitting 
diode visual indicator tells you that the unit has 
received a SAME message that has issued a 
warning for your area.  
5.  “WATCH” LED Indicator – This yellow light emitting 
diode visual indicator tells you...

 
 6 display automatically switches to display messages 
from the SAME decoder when they are received. 
11. SET button – Press this button to switch from 
display to set mode in time, date or alarm time 
display modes.  Characters will flash in set mode.  
Use the other three adjacent buttons to change 
settings.  Press SET again to return to display 
mode. 
12. MIN/ MONTH and HOUR/DATE buttons – Used 
mostly for time and date setting.  Not active in 
normal display mode. 
13. SNOOZE button – Used for...

 
 7 technique called SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding). The 
Midland 74-200 7-channel weather/ all hazards monitor is 
designed to receive these SAME transmissions. 
 
Your Midland 74-200 can be programmed with up to 15 
predefined state/county codes that will define which notices 
broadcast by your NOAA weather station will cause the radio to 
alert you.  Warnings, watches and statements of weather and other 
area emergencies, about 40 different types- will activate the radio 
if one or more...

 
 8 Install a 9-volt alkaline battery (Eveready 522 or equivalent, not 
supplied). Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the 
battery cover.  (Rechargeable batteries are not recommended 
because the 74-200 will not charge the battery.) 
 
INITIAL SETUP 
Connecting power –  
The AC power adapter is required for normal operation if the 
radio is to be in service for more than a few hours.  Plug the wall 
adapter into a 110-115 Volt AC (standard house current) outlet. 
Connect the cord end to the...

 
 9  
NOTE:  The National Weather Radio 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 74-200 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...

 
 10 like 529047. 
 
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 
close to you or those you might frequently travel 
through.  The counties still must be within the...