Midland Radio 74-200 manual

Model 74 - 200 Digital Weather Receiver with NWR - SAME decoding and Digital clock with alarm[...]

2 PRODUCT INFORMATION The 74 - 200 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather / All Hazard Monitor provides you with c onstant 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 [...]

3 maximum reception possibl e (in areas where available) • 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 a ffected by the individual message. When the alert feature is [...]

4 reception - up to 50 miles. Antenna folds down for easy transport. • Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output. • Alert siren volume adjustable for maximum flexibility. • External Alert jack to operate external war ning devices. • External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional extended range base antenna or a mobile ant[...]

5 enables and disables the alert siren and external alert signals. When Alert is off, only the LED indicators are active. 3. Off Bar button – this switch cancels alert siren sounds and any external alert features when alert is active. 4. “WARNING” LED Indicator – This red light emitting diode visual indicator tells you that the unit has rec[...]

6 display automatically switches to display messages from the SAME decoder when they are received. 11. SET button – Press this button to switch from display to set mode in time, date or alarm time display modes. Characters will flash in set mode. Use the other three adjacent buttons to change settings. Press SET again to return to display mode. 1[...]

7 technique called SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding). The Midland 74 - 200 7 - channel weather/ all hazards monitor is designed to receive these SAME transmissions. Your Midland 74 - 200 can be programme d with up to 15 predefined state/county codes that will define which notices broadcast by your NOAA weather station will cause the radio to al[...]

8 Install a 9 - volt alkaline battery (Everead y 522 or equivalent, not supplied). Observe the battery polarity (+ and - ). Replace the battery cover. (Rechargeable batteries are not recommended because the 74 - 200 will not charge the battery.) INITIAL SETUP Connecting power – The AC power adapter is required for normal operation if the radio is[...]

9 NOTE: The National Weather Radio service operates Weather B roadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not included. Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability. Your 74 - 200 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills and certain terra in can reduce reception. An ex[...]

10 like 529047. Acquiring FIPS codes for Your Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number 1 - 888 - NWS - SAME (1 - 888 - 697 - 7263) Automated instructions will guide you to the numbers you need. The FIPS codes and much more information can be found by way of the Internet at www.nws.noaa. gov/nwr/indexnw.htm Note: You mig[...]

11 the number fairly quick but you have the option to have it read back to you so you can get the whole number. Remember the number will be six digits long. Setting the Clock, Alarm and Calendar CLOCK 1. Press and release the “Display Mode” button until “Time” is displayed in the uppe r left corner of the display. 2. Press the “Set” but[...]

12 1. Press and release the “DISP. MODE” button until “AL Time” is displayed in the upper left corner of the display. 2. Press and release the set button. The display will begin flashing. Press and release the “Hour / Date” button to change the Hour. Press and release the “Min /Month” button to change the Minute. Press the “Set”[...]

13 channel button corresponding to the frequency of your NOAA weather broadcast station. If you find there is more than one broadcast station in your area, be sure that station will broadcast your county code. To confirm this listen to the broadcast associated with the weekly test. Durring the broadcast they will give a list of counties covered by [...]

14 Changing the Alert Pattern The alert tone is a high low alternating sound. The speed of the tones depends on if the 74 - 200 received a watch or warning. The alert pattern has two options available through the program button, VOICE and ALERT. If VOICE is chosen, the alert will sound for about 8 seconds then the voice weather broadcast will be he[...]

15 NOTE: The 74 - 200 has enough memory to stor e 15 “FIPS” codes. The next display after VOICE/ALERT will display six numbers. These numbers will determine the areas or counties that your 74 - 200 will be set to respond to SAME messages. See “Acquiring FIPS Codes for Your Area” for how and where to fin d the codes for your area. To change [...]

16 to review all memory locations you desire. All empt y memory locations will be “000000”. When finished reviewing the “FIPS” codes press and release the program button. ALL County Code To cause the 74 - 200 to receive all SAME messages without regard to area, enter the code “999999. Be sure there are no other codes programmed in any oth[...]

17 received. The 74 - 200 provides a switch closure to signal other devices at the EXT. ALERT jack when the radio recei ves an alert. The output is compatible with home automation devices from suppliers like X - 10 and others. Connect the positive lead of the interface to the tip of the 1 / 8 inch (3.5mm) phone plug and the negative lead to the bod[...]

18 THUNDERS WATCH Watch SEVERE THUNDERS WARNING S evere thunderstorm warning Very fast siren FLASH FLOOD WATCH Flash flood watch Fast siren FLASH FLOOD WARNING Flash flood warning Very fast siren FLOOD WATCH Flood watch Fast siren FLOOD WARNING Flood warning Very fast siren WINTER STORM WATCH Winter storm watch Fast siren WINTER STORM WARNING Winte[...]

19 SPECIAL MARINE WARNING Special marine warning Very fast siren AVALANCH WATCH Avalanche watch Fast siren AVALANCH WARNING Avalanche warning Very fast siren EARTHQUA WARNING Earthquake Warning VeryF ast siren VOLCANO WARNING Volcano warning Very fast siren EVACUATI IMMEDIAT Immediate evacuation warning Very fast siren SHELTER IN PLACE WARNING Shel[...]

20 TUNE TV Oth er warning message not defined Very fast siren LOCAL AREA EMERGNCY Local area emergency Very fast siren SEVERE WEATHER STATEMEN Severe weather statement Beeps SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMEN Special weather statement Beeps FLASH FLOOD STATEMEN Flash flood sta tement Beeps HURRICAN STATEMEN Hurricane statement Beeps The SAME message the NWR [...]

21 to let everyone with weather monitor receivers verify the operation of their equipment. To find out the test schedule of for y our 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 NWS Alert Type What You Hear REQUIRED W[...]

22 Back Light of the Display When the AC to DC adapter is used the display back light is always on. When only the backup battery is used to power your 74 - 200, pressing and releasing the “SNOOZE” button will turn on the back light for about 5 seconds. Button press Beeps When a button is pressed with the “Max / Volume / Off” switch ON, the [...]

23 If you are using an external antenna, ensure that it is connected properly. Ensure that the radio is set to the NOAA weather channel in use in your area. Con tact 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 tha[...]

24 NOTES AND MAINTENANCE 1. The typical weather (162MHz) reception distance will range from 25 - 50 miles depending on your location and conditions of weather, te rrain, 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[...]

25 structure preventing reception. Put your 74 - 200 near a wind ow. If this doesn't provide reasonable reception - then an outside antenna must be used. One suggested antenna is the Midland 18 - 259W VHF through - glass antenna. This antenna must be used on single pane windows only. 12 VOLT OPERATION Your 74 - 200 can be pow ered from any 12 [...]

26 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range (162.4O, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 162.55MHz) Numb er of WX Channels …………….7 Input Voltage .........................................9 - 14 Volts DC Dimensions ….. 200MM W x 53MM H x 131MM D (7 7 / 8 x 2 1 / 8 x 5 1 / 4 in.) RECEI[...]

27 SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your 74 - 200 for service: 1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton along with the following. Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. 2. Include a full description of any problems and a daytime telephone number. 3. For warr[...]

28 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corp oration will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your 74 - 200 weather alert radio which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not include any antennas, whi ch may be a part of or included with the warr[...]

29 Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116 Printed in China E - mail: mail@midlandradio.com visit us at http://www.midlandradio.com No te: Features & Specifications are subject to Change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.[...]

30 FIPS codes Use this space to record the FIPS codes you have programmed into your 74 - 200 - weather monitor . 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________ 4._____________ 5._____________ 6._____________ 7._____________ 8._____________ 9._____________ 10.____________ 11.____________ 12.____________ 13.____________ 14.____________ 15.__________[...]