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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 SELECT button then:

7.Choose your language by pressing orthen press the SELECT button.

8.To SET LOCATION press the SELECT button then:

9.Choose location type ANY then press SELECT.

(Note: see page 8 for more programming instructions).

10.To SET TIME press the SELECT button then:

then press SELECT.

12.To SET CHANNEL press the SELECT button then:

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

14.Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button.

15.To complete setup press the SELECT button.11. Set the time by using ►▲ ▼or

NOTE: To reset the radio to the factory defaults, press and hold the WEATHER / SNOOZE button while turning on the unit.

To get the S.A.M.E. code in the USA: Call 1-888-697-7263 or go to www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm

To get the CLC in Canada: Call 1-877-789-7733 or go to www.ec.gc.ca/weatheradio

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Antenna

Directional Pad

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

Switch

 

Select

 

 

Volume Up

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

Volume Down

External

 

 

 

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. (Specific 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 Notifications

 

 

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............................................................................

 

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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, floods, ice storms as well as civil emergencies such as Amber alerts, hazardous explosions, fires 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

(Specific Area Message Encoding). This gives you the option of screening out unwanted broadcasts and receiving alerts only specifically targeted for the geographical area you live in. Finally, Midland is proud to say the WR-120

is Public Alert Certified - 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 finest components and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come. Enjoy!

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

Watch LED

Advisory LED

Red

Orange

Yellow

 

 

ON/OFF

Menu

 

Switch

Button

 

 

 

 

Volume Up

 

 

Button

Select

 

 

Button

 

Volume Down

 

 

 

 

Button

Icons on the Display

Battery

Menu

NOAA

Tone

Voice

Alarm

Volume

Indicates

Indicates

Indicates

Displayed

Displayed

Clock

Indicates

when the

when the

when the

if user has

if user has

Indicates if

volume

battery

radio is

radio is in

chosen the

chosen

the alarm

level

level is low

in MENU

weather

Tone Alert

the Voice

clock is

 

 

 

mode

radio mode

 

Alert

activated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory Jacks

Telescopic

 

Power

Antenna

 

External

Cloning Port

External Alert

Antenna Jack

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.

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Setting up your Weather Radio

Set Time:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

2.Pressto scroll through menu to SET TIME.

3.Press SELECT (hour option will begin flashing)

4.Pressuntil current hour is displayed.

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

5.Pressto save current hour and advance to minute settings.

6.Program both minute digits the same way.

7.Press SELECT to store the current time.

8.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

Set Alarm:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

2.Pressto scroll through menu to SET ALARM, then press SELECT.

3.Pressto display ON. Press SELECT.

4.Pressuntil the hour you want is displayed.

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

5.Press to save alarm hour and advance to alarm minutes. Program both minute digits the same way.

6.Press SELECT to save the alarm time.

7.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

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

Set Language:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

2.Pressto scroll through menu to SET LANGUAGE then press SELECT.

3.Pressto choose “ENGLISH”, “ESPANOL” or “FRANCAIS” then press

SELECT.

4.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

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Locating your S.A.M.E codes.

S.A.M.E. (Specific 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 identification 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 specific 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:

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

3.Midland Radio Corporation Website

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

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

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

3.Midland Radio Corporation website 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 MENU to open menu options.

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

3.Press to ANY then press SELECT.

4.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

“Single” S.A.M.E. Code:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

3.Press to SINGLE then press SELECT.

4.SAME 01 will be displayed. Press SELECT.

5.

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

6.

Press SELECT.

7. Press MENU to exit menu mode.

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.

“Multiple” S.A.M.E. Code:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

3.Press to MULTIPLE then press SELECT.

4.SAME 01 will be displayed. Press SELECT.

5.Use to program the 6 digit S.A.M.E. code.

6.Press SELECT.

7.Press to advance to SAME 02.

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

9.Press SELECT.

10.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

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

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User Notifications:

Alert Type (Display, Voice or Tone):

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

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

4.Press MENU 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 button.

 

 

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 MENU to open menu options.

2.Press to scroll through menu to ALERT TEST.

3.Press SELECT to sound the alert siren.

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

Set Channel/Volume:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

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

4.Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by using VOLUME UP or

VOLUME DOWN.

5.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

Note: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the ON position

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Backlight:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

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

4.Press MENU 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.

 

 

Button Beeps:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

3.Press to choose ON or OFF then press SELECT.

4.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

Weekly Test:

1.Press MENU to open menu options.

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

3.Press to choose ON or OFF then press SELECT.

4.Press MENU to exit menu mode.

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.

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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

Ensure the telescoping antenna is up and fully

when you press the

extended.

WEATHER/SNOOZE

 

button

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.

 

 

The radio is not

Check to see that you have programmed in the

responding properly to

correct S.A.M.E. code(s).

weather alert broad-

 

casts

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 find reception is not good in your area, try different locations in your home or office to find 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 office 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 difficult 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 find out when your local station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA

National Weather Service Forecast Office (listed under “Weather” in the

Federal Government section of the telephone book).

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 confirmation that your radio is working properly.

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