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Page 2 - PRODUCT INFORMATION; VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National

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 constant monitoring of your local National Weather Service broadcast for messages warning you of hazardous conditions. The NWR/SAME decoding allows...

Page 7 - EMERGENCY POWER

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 programmed with up to 15 predefined state/county codes that will define which notices broadcast by your NOAA...

Page 8 - INITIAL SETUP; Connecting power –

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 re...

Page 12 - Adjusting the Weather Frequency

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 chan...

Page 15 - Reviewing stored “FIPS” codes

15 NOTE: The 74-200 has enough memory to store 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...

Page 16 - Setting the Alert Volume

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 ar...

Page 17 - NWR Alert Descriptions

17 received. The 74-200 provides a switch closure to signal other devices at the EXT. ALERT jack when the radio receives 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...

Page 20 - Reviewing Overlapping Alerts; When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs

20 TUNE TV Other 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 statement Beeps HURRICAN STATEMEN Hur...

Page 21 - Reset Button

21 to let everyone with weather monitor receivers verify the operation of their equipment. To find out the test schedule of for your 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. Wha...

Page 23 - not

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. Contact NOAA to ensure they are presently broadcasting. One or more FIPS codes are stored in memory but the radio responds to alerts for areas ...

Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS; Specifications are nominal and subject to change.; GENERAL; Frequency Range; RECEIVER; Sinking Current...........................300mA DC max.

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) Number of WX Channels …………….7 Input Voltage .........................................9-14 Volts DC Dimensions ….. 200MM W x 53MM H x 131MM D (7 7...

Page 28 - Midland Radio Corporation

28 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation 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, wh...