Midland 74-200 - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...