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5 for important buttons and controls. 1. Place 4 AA batteries (not supplied) into the compartment on the underside of the radio. (Note:batteries are important because they provide emergency power for the radio in case of a power outage.) 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard house outlet. Plug the other end of the adapter into the DC jack on the back of the radio. 3. Pull out the antenna and extend to its full length above the weather radio 4. Program the Weather Channel for Your Area( A). Turn the radio on with power/volume wheel on side of the radio (Ensure the volume is up so you will be able to hear the broadcast). (B). Press the “MENU” button. (C). Press the “UP” (or “DOWN”) arrow until “WEATHER CHANNEL” is displayed on the LCD. (D). Press the “SELECT” button. (E). Press the “UP” arrow to manually scroll through the weather channels until you hear the weather broadcast. (F). Press the “SELECT” button to save this channel. (G). Press the “MENU” button to exit programming mode. 5. Press the “WEATHER/HAZARD ON/OFF” button to listen to the weather radio. Then use the power/volume wheel to adjust the volume to a desired listening level. You are now able to receive weather alerts for your area and surrounding areas. To narrow the alerts to just your county, see pg. 8 to program the S.A.M.E. code for your county into the radio. W WWe eeather Channel Frequencies: ather Channel Frequencies:ather Channel Frequencies: Channels Preset on the Weather Radio Broadcast Frequency (MHz) 1 162.400 2 162.425 3 162.450 4 162.475 5 162.500 6 162.525 7 162.550 T TTo oo get the S.A.M.E. code for your area, call get the S.A.M.E. code for your area, callget the S.A.M.E. code for your area, call 1-888-697-7263 or visit 1-888-697-7263 or visit1-888-697-7263 or visit www wwwnws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw . nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw. nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm .htm.htm Page 2 WR-300/301 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 2 Table of Contents 3 Product Information 4 WR-300/301 Controls 5 Icons on the Display 5 WR-300/301 Accessory Jacks 5 Set the Time 6 Set the Date 6 Set the ALARM Time 6 Choosing an Alarm Type 6 Programming Notes 7 Getting your S.A.M.E. County Codes 7 Programming S.A.M.E. County Codes 8 Helpful Tip 8 All S.A.M.E. County Code 8 A Single S.A.M.E. County Code 8 Multiple S.A.M.E. County Code 8 Reviewing Stored S.A.M.E. Codes 9 Choosing an Alert Type(Voice or Siren) 9 To Turn the Alert ON and OFF 9 Setting the Alert Volume 9 Selectable Alert Option 9 Testing the Alert 10 Reviewing the Alert 10 Test Signals Broadcast by NWS 10 No Reception Warning 10 AM/FM Radio 11 Turning the AM/FM Radio On 11 Changing the AM/FM Stations 11 AM/FM Memory Channels 11 Troubleshooting 12 Reception 13 About NOAA,NWS,&S.A.M.E.County Codes 14 S.A.M.E. County Code Record 15 Specification 16 FCC Compliance Specification 16 Warranty Info 17 Service 18 Accessories 19 Accessories Order Form 20 Other Midland Products 21 Page 3 WR-300/301 Owner’s Manual Product Information: Product Information:Product Information: Thank you for choosing Midland! Your new WR-300/301 weather radio is the latest in weather and hazard alert monitoring technology, providing you with the information needed to keep you safe. Your WR-300/301 weather radio has a special receiver that tunes to the 24/7 broadcast issued by the National Weather Service. The combined All Hazards/Weather Alert broadcast network is the single, most immediate source for comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public. This WR-300/301 weather radio has an innovative automatic alert system. In the event of a special warning broadcast, the radio is automatically activated along with a loud tone, a flashing LED indicator and an “alert” message on the LCD. Emergency weather bulletins include alerts about: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, ice/snow storms and other severe weather. Other emergencies might include: Amber alert, hazardous explosions, fires, chemical spills and other civil emergencies. In addition, this WR-300/301 weather radio has the “S.A.M.E. Digital Weather/Hazard Alert” feature, providing you with constant monitoring of your localized NWS broadcast. The S.A.M.E. decoding receiver allows you to hear only messages for the area(s) concerning you. You now have a choice as to what information will be brought to you. We encourage you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this radio. This manual is a valuable part of your new weather radio. See the “Quick Start Instructions” section of this manual for the initial weather radio setup and programming. After your new weather radio is programmed and operating properly, store the manual in a safe place for future reference. Page 4 WR-300/301 Owner’s Manual WR-300/301 Controls: WR-300/301 Controls:WR-300/301 Controls: Alert Weather/ Hazard AM/FM On/OFF On/OFF Button Button Snooze Radio ButtonButton Warning Light-Alarm Clock Red On/Off...