Midland Radio WR120 User Manual

WR120

Owner’s Manual Guide du propriétaire Manual de instrucciones

Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Tel. (816) 241-8500

WWW.MIDLANDRADIO.COM

All Hazards Alert Weather Radio with S.A.M.E

WR-120 Owner’s Manual

Quick Start Instructions:

1. Place 3 AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) into the compartment on the underside of radio. (Note: Batteries provide approximately 5 hours of emergency power or 75 hours of standby power for the radio in case of a power outage).

2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard outlet. Plug the other end of the adapter into the DC jack on the back of the radio.

3. Pull out antenna and extend to its full length.

4. Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the ON position

5. WELCOME will be displayed.

6. To SET LANGUAGE press the

7. Choose your language by pressing ▲ or▼ then press the

8. To SET LOCATION press the

9. Choose location type ANY then press (Note: see page 8 for more programming instructions).

10. To SET TIME press the

11. Set the time by using

12. To SET CHANNEL press the

13. Tune the channel to the desired broadcast by using ▲or ▼.

14. Adjust the volume by using the

15. To complete setup press the

►

SELECT

▼or

▲

SELECT

VOLUME UP

SELECT

button then:

SELECT

button then:

►

then press

button then:

button.

SELECT

VOLUME DOWN

SELECT

button.

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NOTE: To reset the radio to the factory defaults, press and hold the

WEATHER / SNOOZE

To get the S.A.M.E. code in the USA: Call 1-888-697-7263 or go to

To get the CLC in Canada: Call 1-877-789-7733 or go to

Antenna

External Antenna

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button while turning on the unit.

www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm

www.ec.gc.ca/weatheradio

Directional Pad

Select

Power

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ON/OFF

Switch

Volume Up

Volume Down

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Table of Contents

Welcome ..................................................................................................3

Getting to know your Weather Radio

WR-120 Features .................................................................................. 4

Icons on the Display .............................................................................. 4

Accessory Jacks .................................................................................... 4

Setting up your Weather Radio

Set Time .............................................................................................. 5

Set Alarm ............................................................................................. 5

Set Language ....................................................................................... 5

Locating your S.A.M.E codes.

S.A.M.E. (Specic Area Message Encoding) Codes ................................... 6

Getting the S.A.M.E. Codes

In the USA ........................................................................................ 6

In Canada ........................................................................................ 6

Set Location

“ANY” S.A.M.E. Code is Factory Default................................................... 7

“Single” S.A.M.E. Code .......................................................................... 7

“Multiple” S.A.M.E. Codes ..................................................................... 7

User Notications

Alert Type (Display, Voice, or Tone) ........................................................ 8

Reviewing Recent Alerts ........................................................................8

Alert Test .............................................................................................. 8

Set Channel/Volume .............................................................................. 8

Backlight .............................................................................................. 9

Button Beeps ........................................................................................ 9

Weekly Test .......................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 10

Reception ............................................................................................... 11

Test Signals Broadcast ............................................................................. 11

One Year Limited Warranty ...................................................................... 12

Service ................................................................................................... 12

Accessory order form .............................................................................. 37

Other Midland Products ........................................................................... 38

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Midland WR-120 All Hazards Alert Weather Radio with S.A.M.E.

All Hazards means the radio is the fastest, most reliable means of receiving information on life threatening weather such as tornadoes,

hurricanes, oods, ice storms as well as civil emergencies such as Amber alerts, hazardous explosions, res and chemical spills. This information is

broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so you can stay informed no matter what time of day it is.

In addition to all hazards, the WR-120 also has S.A.M.E. technology

(Specic Area Message Encoding). This gives you the option of screening out unwanted broadcasts and receiving alerts only specically targeted for the

geographical area you live in. Finally, Midland is proud to say the WR-120

is Public Alert Certied - meaning it has been tested and approved to meet

the Consumer Electronics Association standards of reliability and quality as a product carrying public safety warnings. Therefore it is a quality piece of

electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the nest components and is

designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come. Enjoy!

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NOTE: We encourage you to read this owner’s manual before

operating the radio. This manual is a valuable part of your new Midland All Hazards Weather Alert Radio. See the “Quick Start Instructions” section of this manual for initial setup and programming. After the radio is programmed and operating properly, store the manual in a safe place for future reference.

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Getting to know your Weather Radio

WR-120 Features

Warning LED

Red

Button

Select

Button

Watch LED

Orange

Icons on the Display

Battery

Indicates when the battery level is low

Indicates when the radio is in MENU mode

NOAA

Indicates when the radio is in weather radio mode

Tone

Displayed if user has chosen the Tone Alert

Advisory LED

Yellow

Voice

Displayed if user has chosen the Voice Alert

ON/OFF

Switch

Volume Up

Button

Volume Down

Button

Alarm

Clock

Indicates if the alarm clock is activated

Volume

Indicates volume level

Accessory Jacks

Telescopic

Antenna

External

Antenna Jack

PLEASE NOTE: MIDLAND (NOAA) Weather Radio Model WR-120, “S.A.M.E. Digital Weather/Hazard Alert Radio”. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Cloning Port

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Power

External Alert

Jack

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Setting up your Weather Radio

Set Time:

1. Press

2. Press▲ to scroll through menu to SET TIME.

3. Press

4. Press▲ until current hour is displayed.

5. Press►to save current hour and advance to minute settings.

6. Program both minute digits the same way.

7. Press

8. Press

to open menu options.

SELECT

(Note: AM/PM changes as you scroll through the hours)

SELECT

(hour option will begin ashing)

to store the current time.

to exit menu mode.

Set Alarm:

1. Press

2. Press▲to scroll through menu to SET ALARM, then press

3. Press▲to display ON. Press

4. Press▲until the hour you want is displayed.

5. Press ►to save alarm hour and advance to alarm minutes. Program both

6. Press

7. Press

To temporarily silence the sleep alarm, press the button. This will advance the alarm time by 8 minutes. To silence the alarm for the remainder of the day, press the

(Note: AM/PM changes as you scroll through the hours)

minute digits the same way.

SELECT

to open menu options.

SELECT

to save the alarm time.

to exit menu mode.

WEATHER / SNOOZE

button.

SELECT

Set Language:

1. Press

2. Press▲to scroll through menu to SET LANGUAGE then press

3. Press▲to choose “ENGLISH”, “ESPANOL” or “FRANCAIS” then press

4. Press

SELECT

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

SELECT

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Locating your S.A.M.E codes.

S.A.M.E. (Specic Area Message Encoding) Codes:

You can program the WR-120 All Hazards Alert Weather Radio with up to 25 S.A.M.E. codes. The United States and Canada assign unique six digit identication codes to each forecast region and sub region. These codes are known as Federal Information Processing System (FIPS in the USA) or Canadian Location Coded (CLC in Canada).

Warnings, watches and statements of weather and other area emergencies, about 80 different types, will activate the weather radio for only your programmed specic area. The S.A.M.E. message contains information pertaining to the period for which the alert is valid. The broadcast station can set the active time of the alert from 15 minutes up to 6 hours. When the designated time has passed, the weather radio display message and light will automatically reset to their normal appearance.

Getting the S.A.M.E. Codes: For USA:

3. Midland Radio Corporation Website

1. The National Weather Service Toll-Free Number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263)

2. National Weather Service Website www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm

www.midlandradio.com/Products/Be-Weather-Aware

For Canada:

3. Midland Radio Corporation website

1. Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service Number 1-877-789-7733 (Canada Only)

2. Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service www.ec.gc.ca/weatheradio

www.midlandradio.com/Products/Be-Weather-Aware

4. E-mail weather.info.meteo@ec.gc.ca

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Set Location:

Your WR-120 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio comes preprogrammed to receive weather and hazard alert transmissions for all S.A.M.E. codes within range. If this is what you want, leave the radio set to ANY.

“Any” S.A.M.E. Code: (recommended)

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to SET LOCATION, then press

3. Press ▲ to ANY then press

4. Press

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

SELECT

“Single” S.A.M.E. Code:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to SET LOCATION, then press

3. Press ▲ to SINGLE then press

4. SAME 01 will be displayed. Press

5. Use

6. Press

7. Press

to open menu options.

SELECT

▼ or► to program the 6 digit S.A.M.E. code.

▲

►

SELECT MENU

Note: In the single mode the last S.A.M.E. code programmed will

be the only one the radio alerts to, even though multiple codes can be entered in alternate S.A.M.E. positions.

to exit menu mode.

SELECT

“Multiple” S.A.M.E. Code:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to SET LOCATION, then press

3. Press ▲ to MULTIPLE then press

4. SAME 01 will be displayed. Press

5. Use

6. Press

7. Press ▲ to advance to SAME 02.

8. Repeat steps 4-7 to program up to 25 codes.

9. Press

10. Press

►

SELECT

to open menu options.

SELECT

▼ or► to program the 6 digit S.A.M.E. code.

▲

to exit menu mode.

SELECT

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Note: While in MENU mode, if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, the radio will automatically exit MENU mode.

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User Notications: Alert Type (Display, Voice or Tone):

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to ALERT TYPE, then press

3. Press ▲ to choose VOICE, TONE or DISPLAY then press

4. Press

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

Alert Type Description Display

When the DISPLAY alert type is chosen, only a text alert will scroll on the display. There will be no audible alarm.

Voice

When the VOICE alert type is chosen, the alert tone will sound for 8 seconds, then you will hear the voice of the weather broadcast for 3 minutes.

Tone

When the TONE alert type is chosen, the alert tone will sound for 3 minutes, or until you press any but ton.

SELECT

Reviewing Recent Alerts:

The WR-120 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio can store up to 10 different Weather/Hazard alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the weather radio receives a new alert while any previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert. You can review all alerts still in effect by pressing ▲ to scroll through the weather radio’s active alert memory. A double beep indicates the end of the list. “NO MESSAGE” will be displayed if no alerts are active.

Alert Test:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to ALERT TEST.

3. Press

4. Press any button to silence the siren or press Note: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the ON position

to open menu options.

SELECT

to sound the alert siren.

to exit menu mode.

Set Channel/Volume:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to SET CHANNEL then press

3. Tune the channel to the desired broadcast by using ▲ or ▼.

4. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by using

5. Press Note: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the ON position

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to open menu options.

VOLUME DOWN

to exit menu mode.

VOLUME UP

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Backlight:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to BACKLIGHT, then press

3. Press ▲ to choose BLT NORM, BLT ON, BLT OFF then press

4. Press

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

Backlight Type Description BLT NORM The backlight turns on whenever any button

is pressed and will turn off after 5 seconds.

BLT ON The backlight comes on and will stay on

continuously until you turn it off manually through the menu.

BLT OFF The backlight will remain off at all times until

turned on manually though the menu.

SELECT

Button Beeps:

1. Press

2. Press ▲to scroll through menu to BUTTON BEEPS, then press

3. Press ▲to choose ON or OFF then press

4. Press

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

SELECT

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Weekly Test:

1. Press

2. Press ▲ to scroll through menu to WEEKLY TEST, then press

3. Press to ▲ choose ON or OFF then press

4. Press

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NOTE: A test signal is transmitted once a week. The “WEEKLY

TEST” option enables or disables the audible siren for this event. By default, the siren is disabled.

to open menu options.

to exit menu mode.

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Troubleshooting:

Problem Suggestion

No Power Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged

into back of the weather radio and into the wall outlet.

Make sure batteries are installed in case of a power failure.

No Sound Check VOLUME control to ensure

volume is turned up to an audible level.

No Weather broadcast when you press the WEATHER/SNOOZE button

The radio is not responding properly to weather alert broadcasts

Ensure the telescoping antenna is up and fully extended.

If you are using an external antenna, ensure it is connected properly. Ensure the radio is set to the weather channel in use in your area.

Contact the broadcasting station to ensure they are presently broadcasting.

If in a metal structure, make sure you are close to a window.

If in a weak signal area, you will need an external antenna.

Check to see that you have programmed in the correct S.A.M.E. code(s).

Check that the tower nearest you is broadcasting.

For Technical Support Contact:

Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64120 Phone: (816) 241-8500 Fax: (816) 241-5713 E-mail: mail@midlandradio.com Web site: www.midlandradio.com

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Reception:

The National Weather Service and Environment Canada operate a system of weather and hazard alert broadcasts covering a large area of the United States and Canada. Currently, only a few areas are not covered. Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-40 miles of the weather station. Your WR-120 All Hazards Alert Weather Radio can receive broadcasts from up to 40 miles from the weather station depending on your

location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc... If you nd reception is not good in your area, try different locations in your home or ofce to nd a

spot of improved reception.

NOTE: Placement near a window usually improves reception.

If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels, contact

your local weather ofce and verify the closest station is on air. Also verify

the channel frequencies the station is broadcasting. If your station is transmitting and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an external antenna. Please visit our web site at www.midlandradio.com to view our suggested antenna, the 18-259W VHF Through-Glass Antenna. This antenna improves reception when applied to a window.

NOTE: Metal structures are more difcult to receive reception in

because metal interferes with the signal. If you live in a metal structure, you may need an external antenna.

Test Signals Broadcast:

All Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can nd

out when your local station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Ofce (listed under “Weather” in the Federal Government section of the telephone book).

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In Canada these tests are performed every Wednesday at 12:00 noon.

During the weekly test signal, the local station will give a list of counties covered by their transmitter. The test signal allows everyone with weather radio receivers to verify the operation of their equipment.

The following test signals may be sent during testing: required weekly test, required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.

During a test, the yellow advisory LED will light up and the “Weekly Test” or “Monthly Test” message will be visible on the display. While disabled in the menu, the radio will not sound an audible alert tone to avoid giving the impression of an actual alarm. The visual response to the test is conrmation that your radio is working properly.

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