Midland 74-250 Weather Radio Owners Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE 74-250 
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NWR Alert Descriptions 
 
This table contains the NWR descriptions of all the types of alerts that your 74-250 will display.  
The display text and type of alert sound are shown for each type of alert 
 
 
What You See Sound What You See Sound 
Tornado Watch Fast siren Hazardous Material 
Warning Very fast siren 
Tornado Warning Fast siren Hazardous Material 
Warning Very fast siren 
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Fast siren Fire...

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The SAME message the NWR sends contains information, which tells the radio the time period 
for which the alert is valid.  The time can be set from 15 minutes up to 6 hours.  When the 
designated time has passed the display message and light will be reset to their normal state. 
 
Reviewing Overlapping Alerts 
The 74-250 radio can store up to five different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its 
memory.  If the...

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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. If reception in your area is not 
good, check with your local dealer for assistance and ask about typical...

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SPECIFICATIONS 
 
Specifications are nominal and subject to change. 
 
GENERAL 
 
Frequency Range……...(162.40, 162.425, 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 
FIPS Code...

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SERVICE 
 
If you have a problem, which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service 
technician.  Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service. 
 
If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: 
♦ Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. 
♦ Include a full description of any problems.  
♦...