Midland 74-200 Digital Weather Receiver Manual

 
 21 to let everyone with weather monitor receivers verify the 
operation of 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 for testing only. 
What You See NWS Alert Type What You Hear REQUIRED 
WEEKLY 
TEST  Beeps REQUIRED 
MONTHLY 
TEST  Beeps SYSTEM 
DEMO  Beeps NATIONAL 
PERIODIC 
TEST  No sound  
As the NWS adds new alert capabilities...

 
 22 Back Light of the Display 
When the AC to DC adapter is used the display back light is 
always on. When only the backup battery is used to power your 
74-200, pressing and releasing the “SNOOZE” button will turn on 
the back light for about 5 seconds. 
 
Button press Beeps 
When a button is pressed with the “Max / Volume / Off” switch 
ON, the 74-200 emits a beep sound. One beep represents that the 
74-200 has received a command and has taken effective action. 
Two beeps represents the command is...

 
 23  
 If you are using an external 
antenna, ensure that it is connected properly.                        Ensure that the radio is set to 
the NOAA weather channel in 
use in your area. Contact 
NOAA to ensure they are 
presently broadcasting. One or more FIPS codes are 
stored in memory but the radio 
responds to alerts for areas 
other than those for the codes 
stored. Ensure that the all signals code 
(999999) is not stored in a 
memory. The radio is not responding 
properly to NWS weather alert...

 
 24 NOTES AND 
MAINTENANCE 
 
1. The typical weather (162MHz) reception distance will 
range from 25-50 miles depending on your location and 
conditions of weather, terrain, etc. Also, some Weather Stations 
operate at much higher power levels than others and have their 
transmitting towers on the top of high buildings or hills. For better 
reception from greater distances, an external antenna can be used. 
To use an external antenna, you must have an antenna with an 
RCA phono plug or an adapter to...

 
 25 structure preventing reception. Put your 74-200 near a window. If 
this doesnt provide reasonable reception-then an outside antenna 
must be used.  One suggested antenna is the Midland 18-259W 
VHF through-glass antenna. This antenna must be used on single 
pane windows only. 
 
12 VOLT OPERATION 
Your 74-200 can be powered from any 12-Volt CAR-TRUCK-
RV or BOAT battery. An optional (Model 18-235) power cord 
adapter is available from Midland or your local dealer. 
 
 
FCC Compliance Information...

 
 26 SPECIFICATIONS 
 
Specifications are nominal and subject to change. 
 
GENERAL 
Frequency Range (162.4O, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 
162.525, 162.55MHz) 
Number of WX Channels …………….7 
Input Voltage .........................................9-14 Volts DC 
Dimensions ….. 200MM W x 53MM H x 131MM D 
       (7 7
/
8 x 2 1
/
8 x 5 1
/
4 in.) 
 
 
 
RECEIVER 
20 dB Quieting Sensitivity…………...…..0.5 uV 
FIPS Code Sensitivity @5kHz Dev..…….0.5uV 
Channel Selectivity ………..................±25kHz, 60dB...

 
 27 SERVICE: 
 
If it ever becomes necessary to return your 74-200 for service: 
 
1.Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original 
box in a suitable shipping carton along with the following. 
Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. 
 
2.Include a full description of any problems and a daytime 
telephone number. 
3.For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale or 
other proof of purchase showing the date of sale.  
 
4.Include a money order for $7.50 to...

 
 28 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 
 
Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option 
without charge, your 74-200 weather alert radio which fails due 
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year 
following the initial consumer purchase. 
 
 This warranty does not include any antennas, which may 
be a part of or included with the warranted product, or the cost of 
labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or 
other mounting.   
 
 Performance of any...

 
 29 Midland Radio Corporation 
1120 Clay St. 
N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116 
 
Printed in China 
 
E-mail: [email protected] 
 
visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice.  MIDLAND is 
not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.  

 
 30 FIPS codes 
Use this space to record the FIPS codes you have programmed 
into your 74-200-weather monitor. 
 
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