Midland 74-250 Weather Radio Owners Manual

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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 Warning Very fast siren 
Sever Thunderstorm Warning Very fast siren Special Marine Warning Very fast siren 
Flash Flood Watch Fast siren Avalanche Watch Fast siren 
Flash Flood Warning Very fast siren Avalanche Warning Very fast siren 
Flood Watch Fast siren Volcano Watch Fast siren 
Flood Warning Very fast siren Volcano Warning Very fast siren 
Winter Storm Watch Fast siren Local Area Emergency Very fast siren 
Winter Storm Warning  Very fast siren Immediate Evacuation 
Warning Very fast siren 
Blizzard Warning  Very fast siren  Shelter in Place Warning Very fast siren 
High Wind Watch  Fast siren  Tune Tv (unknown watch) Fast siren 
High Wind Warning  Very fast siren Tune Tv (unknown 
warning) Very fast siren 
Hurricane Warning  Very fast siren  Local Area Emergency Very fast siren 
Hurricane Watch  Fast siren  Civil Danger Watch Fast siren 
Coastal Flood Watch  Fast siren  Civil Danger Warning Very fast siren 
Coastal Flood Warning  Very fast siren Severe Weather 
Statement Beeps 
Radiological Hazard Watch  Fast siren Special Weather 
Statement Beeps 
Radiological Hazard Warning  Very fast siren  Flash Flood Statement Beeps 
Hazardous Material Watch  Fast siren  Hurricane Statement Beeps 
  
						

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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 radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, the radio 
automatically displays the alert description and sounds the alert for the new alert message.  To 
scroll backward and forward through the radios memory and review all the effective alerts, press 
the UP /DOWN Buttons. Each alert will be displayed with the time it was received. 
 
When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs 
 NWR sends out weekly test and occasional demonstration signals 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    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 your radio is set to receive them and alert you 
automatically with no modifications. 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
 
  
Problem Suggestion(s) 
No power • Check that the batteries are installed 
correctly and the batteries are good 
No sound 
• Check VOLUME setting 
No weather broadcast when you press 
Snooze/Func button • Ensure that the county has the correct 
channel 
• 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 correct County (FIPS 
and channel setting) selected. 
The radio is not responding properly to NWS 
weather alert broadcasts • Ensure that you have programmed the 
correct FIPS code(s) into the radios 
memory. 
  
    
						

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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 reception 
range in your area. Also try different locations to find a place of good reception. 
 
2.  If Weather Stations cannot be heard on any channel, contact your local National 
Weather Service office to verify that the station is on the air and also verify the 
CHANNEL (Frequency) and location of the weather station. 
 
3.  All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit an Alert test signal. Some 
broadcast only once a week and others more often. You can always find out when 
the test signal is broadcast by calling the U.S. Weather Services phone number for 
your local NOAA station. 
 
4.  Mobile home reception is difficult due to the metallic structure preventing reception. 
Put your 74-250 near a window.  
 
 
  
FCC Compliance Information 
 
 
Midland NWR-SAME Weather Monitor Model 74-250 
 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: 
o This device may not cause harmful interference. 
o This device must accept any interference received including interference that 
may cause undesired operation. 
 
 
For compliance information contact please go to Page 15 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 Sensitivity @5kHz Dev…..…….0.5uV 
Channel Selectivity ………..................±25kHz, 30dB 
Speaker Impedance  ……………......…..4 ohms 
Power Output @10%THD..................….....150 mW max. 
 
 
 
CODES 
 
 
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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.  
♦ Include a daytime telephone number. 
♦ Include a money order for $7.50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some 
states).You do not need to return accessory items (charger, batteries, wrist strap, owners guide) unless 
they maybe directly related to the problem. 
♦ Include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale. This 
information must be included before warranty service can be considered. 
♦ A flat rate of $35.00 will apply to repairs not covered by the 1 year warranty. These items include but not 
limited to Abuse, Internally modified circuits, damage caused by water , battery leakage or liquid spilled 
into the radio. 
♦ Payment is accepted by Cashiers Check, Money Order, Master Card or Visa only. Personal checks will 
not be accepted. 
Items not covered by the warranty include abuse, water damage, battery leak damage, broken antennas, 
broken battery latch 
 
LIMITED WARRANTY 
 
Midland Consumer Radio will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland (Weather) 
transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial 
consumer purchase. 
 
This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or telescoping 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 obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, 
freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase date, to Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service 
Department 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 , or to any “ Midland Authorized Warranty 
Service Station,” or to the place of purchase ( if a participating dealer). 
 
Warranty information and the location of the nearest “Midland Authorized Warranty Service Station,” may be 
obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service Department. 
 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to 
state. 
 
Note:   The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any 
of the territories or possessions or from U.S. military exchange.  For warranty coverage on merchandise 
purchased elsewhere, consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your 
dealer. 
 
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 
1120 Clay Street 
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
Phone 816-241-8500. Fax 816-241-5713     
E-mail: [email protected]
 
 
 
Or visit us at www.midlandradio.com