Midland Wr-300 Noaa Weather Monitor Owners Manual

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Your new MIDLAND Weather Monitor (WR-300) is 
the latest advance in Weather monitoring technology providing 
you with the information you need for your greatest safety from 
the effects of weather and other external hazards.  The Midland 
Weather Monitor has a special receiver that tunes to the 24/7 
broadcasts issued by the National Weather Service.  The 
combined All Hazards/Weather Alert broadcast network is the 
single, most immediate source for comprehensive weather and 
emergency information...

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URL:   www.midlandradio.com  

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(See “Controls” & “Quick Start” sections in this manual.) 
 
DIAGRAM OF THE WEATHER MONITOR: 
 
 1. WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button 
 2. ALERT ON/OFF button 
 3. SNOOZE clock alarm snooze button 
 4. “WARNING” Alert Status light 
 5.  “WATCH” Alert Status light 
 6. “ADVISORY” Alert Status light 
 7. AM/FM radio AM or FM selector button 
 8. RADIO AM/FM radio on/off button 
 9. OFF Weather Monitor unit on/off dial & volume control 
 10. ALARM OFF/ON switch 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: 
 
Your new MIDLAND Weather Monitor (WR-300)
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Diagram of the Weather Monitor
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Product Information
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Features
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Controls
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Quick Start Instructions
 
  1.  Batteries...

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Button Press Beeps ........................................................... 29 
Troubleshooting & Help ................................................... 30 
Notes & Maintenance ....................................................... 31 
12 Volt Operation ............................................................. 32 
FCC Compliance Information .......................................... 32 
FIPS Code Form ............................................................... 34 
Service...

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PRODUCT INFORMATION: 
The WR-300 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather 
Monitor/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...

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• 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 weather conditions. 
• User-selectable warning system –...

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• External Alert jack to operate external warning devices.  
(optional) 
• Earphone Jack – Allows private listening or remote 
speaker location.  (optional) 
• 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, Ultra Modern Styling – Small enough to take 
along – looks good anywhere.  

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CONTROLS: 
Note:  The MIDLAND Weather 
Monitor volume control and the main power switch  (# 9 above) 
must be turned on to activate the following controls unless 
otherwise noted by an asterisk.    
 
1.  WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF standby mode button.  
The Weather/Hazard broadcast & alert receiver is active 
whenever the Weather Monitor unit is turned on.  Press this 
button to put the weather/hazard receiver into standby mode 
(alert monitor mode.)  Press button again to return to 
hearing...