Midland Wr-10 Weather Alert Radio Product Information Manual

 
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PRODUCT INFORMATION 
 
The WR-10 Weather Max gives you two products in one. You have a 
combination AM/FM broadcast radio. You also have a 24-hour a day National 
Weather Service monitor. A complete information system in the palm of your hands. 
 
The Weather Max has a full tone alert signaling system built in. When the 
National Weather Service issues an emergency report, they transmit a special tone. 
This tone is picked up by your WR-10 to provide you instant emergency weather...

 
3 FEATURES
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•  VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National Weather Service channels 
in the 162 MHz FM band – Provides 24-hour-a-day National Weather Service 
information from seven different channels for maximum reception possible (in 
areas where available) 
•  AM-FM Reception – Receives standard AM and FM commercial broadcast 
stations.~ Special system interrupts broadcast reception for emergency weather 
warnings. 
•  Alert monitor system receives special tones transmitted by National...

 
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CONTROLS: 
 
1.  Weather Bar Button – This is a 
push on button. One push activates 
the weather receiver. 
2.  Alert Test Button – This is a 
momentary switch bar. Pressing and 
holding it down lets you check to see 
that your WR-10 tone coded alert 
system is operating. A loud siren-type 
sound will be emitted from the speaker 
if the ALERT switch is set to LED & 
ALARM. 
3.  Alert Bar Button – This is a push on 
switch. It switches the special alert tone 
coding system on so you can receive...

 
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12. Weather Channel Selector Switch – Allows you to select the proper weather 
channel for your area. This switch is recessed on the bottom of the unit and 
once set, no further adjustment is necessary for home use. 
13.  Alert Mode Selector – Your 
WR-10 has three different alert 
modes: 
A)  LED Only – When an 
emergency alert tone is 
received AM-FM broadcast 
radio reception will be muted 
and ONLY the LED warns you. 
B)  LED and Alarm – When 
an emergency broadcast is 
received the LED will...

 
6 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....

 
7 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...

 
8 Weather Service will broadcast a special electronic triggering signal for 10 
seconds that causes the siren alarm to turn on, at which time the alert indicator 
will flash (provided the ALERT Mode selector switch is in the LED & ALARM 
position). Your AM or FM reception will be interrupted and the siren will sound for 
10 seconds warning you that emergency weather information is being broadcast. 
The ALERT indicator will flash until you press the WEATHER Button for 
emergency weather information....

 
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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. 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 plug or an adapter to RCA plug to...

 
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SPECIFICATIONS 
 
Specifications are nominal and subject to change. 
 
GENERAL 
Frequency Range  AM 510-1650KHz 
 FM 88-108MHz 
 WX 162MHz 
  (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 217Wx 41Hxl55MMDeep 
 (8 
5/8 x 1 5/8 x 6 1/8) 
 
RECEIVER 
AM Max Sensitivity  60 dB/M 
FM 30 dB Quieting Sensitivity  20 uV 
WX 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity  1.5 uV 
Alarm Trip Sensitivity  1.5uV 
Speaker Impedance  32 ohms 
WX...

 
11 NINETY DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your WR-
10 weather alert radio which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ninety 
days following the initial consumer purchase. 
  This warranty does not include any antennas, prior service attempts, liquid damage, abuse 
or misuse.  
  Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the 
warranted product, freight prepaid, along with a...