Midland Radio Weather Radio WR300 User Manual

All Hazards Weather  
Alert Radio  
WR300  
Owner’s Manual  
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Table of Contents  
Quick Start Instructions:...................................................................................................................2  
Product Information:.........................................................................................................................4  
WR300 Controls:..............................................................................................................................5  
Icons on the Display:........................................................................................................................5  
LCD Backlighting:.............................................................................................................................5  
Accessory Jacks: .............................................................................................................................5  
Set the Time:....................................................................................................................................6  
Set the Date:....................................................................................................................................6  
Set the Alarm Time: .........................................................................................................................6  
Choosing Alarm Type:......................................................................................................................6  
Set the Channel: ..............................................................................................................................7  
Programming Notes: ........................................................................................................................7  
Getting your S.A.M.E. County Codes:..............................................................................................7  
Programming County Codes:...........................................................................................................8  
“ALL” County Codes:........................................................................................................................8  
“Single” County Codes:....................................................................................................................8  
“Multiple” County Codes:..................................................................................................................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  
Selectable Alert Reference Chart:..................................................................................................10  
Testing the Alert:............................................................................................................................13  
Reviewing Alerts: ...........................................................................................................................13  
Test Signals Broadcast by NWS:...................................................................................................13  
No Reception Warning:..................................................................................................................13  
AM/FM Radio: ................................................................................................................................14  
Turning the AM/FM Radio On:.......................................................................................................14  
Changing AM/FM Stations:............................................................................................................14  
AM/FM Memory Channels: ............................................................................................................14  
Troubleshooting: ............................................................................................................................15  
Reception:......................................................................................................................................16  
About NOAA, NWS, & S.A.M.E. County Codes:............................................................................17  
S.A.M.E. County Code Record: .....................................................................................................18  
Specifications:................................................................................................................................19  
FCC Compliance Information:........................................................................................................19  
Limited Warranty:...........................................................................................................................20  
Service: ..........................................................................................................................................21  
Accessories:...................................................................................................................................22  
Accessories Order Form: ...............................................................................................................23  
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Product Information:  
Thank you for choosing Midland! Your new WR300 weather radio is the latest in weather and  
hazard alert monitoring technology, providing you with the information needed to keep you safe.  
Your WR300 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 WR300 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 emergen-  
cies.  
In addition, this WR300 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. decod-  
ing 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.  
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WR300 Controls:  
Alert  
On/OFF  
Weather/ Hazard  
On/OFF Button  
AM/FM  
Button  
Snooze  
Button  
Radio Button  
Programming  
Warning  
Light-Red  
(Arrow)  
Buttons  
Watch  
Light-Orange  
Alarm Clock  
On/Off Switch  
Power On/Off  
and Volume  
Wheel  
Advisory  
Light-Yellow  
Menu Button  
Select Button  
Icons on the Display:  
Alphanumeric  
Message  
Time Indicator  
Clock Alarm  
Weather  
Channel  
Indicator  
County Code  
Indicator  
Alert Type  
Indicator  
Low Battery  
indicator  
LCD Backlighting:  
Press and release any button to turn the backlight on for 5 seconds. For continuous backlight,  
press the “MENU” button, then the press the “DOWN” arrow until “LIGHT” displays on the screen.  
Then press the “SELECT” button. Then press the “UP” arrow to change the backlight setting from  
“NORMAL” to “CONTINUOUS.” Press the “SELECT” button to save your settings.  
Accessory Jacks:  
External  
Antenna  
DC Jack  
Connector  
Programming  
Cable Port  
External  
Alert Jack  
Earphone  
Jack  
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Setting the AM/FM Clock Radio Functions:  
Set the Time:  
a. Turn on the weather radio with power/volume wheel on side of the radio.  
b. Press the “MENU” button.  
c. Press the “DOWN” arrow button until “SET UP TIME” is displayed.  
d. Press the “SELECT” button, hour setting will begin to flash.  
e. Press the “UP” button to adjust the hour setting. (Note: the AM/PM setting cannot be  
manually changed; it changes automatically as you scroll through the hours).  
f. Press the “RIGHT” arrow to adjust minutes and save your hour setting  
g. Press the “UP” button to adjust the minute setting.  
h. Press the “SELECT” button to store the time setting.  
i. Press the “MENU” button to return to the main menu.  
Set the Date:  
a. Turn on the weather radio with power/volume wheel on side of the radio.  
b. Press the “MENU” button.  
c. Press the “DOWN” arrow until “SET UP DATE” is displayed.  
d. Press the “SELECT” button.  
e. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the day.  
f. Press the “RIGHT” arrow to select the month.  
g. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the month.  
h. Press the “RIGHT” arrow to select the year.  
i. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the Year.  
j. Press the “SELECT” button to store DAY/MONTH/YEAR.  
k. Press the “MENU” button to return to the main menu.  
Set the Alarm Time:  
a. Turn on the weather radio with power/volume wheel on side of the radio.  
b. Press the “MENU” button.  
c. Press the “DOWN” arrow until “SET UP ALARM” is displayed.  
d. Press the “SELECT” button. The alarm hour setting will begin to flash.  
e. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the alarm hour setting. (Note: the AM/ PM setting cannot be  
manually changed; it changes automatically as you scroll through the hours).  
f. Press the “RIGHT” arrow to choose setting alarm minutes.  
g. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the alarm minute setting.  
h. Press the “SELECT” button to store the alarm settings.  
Choosing Alarm Type:  
a. Press the “MENU” button.  
b. Use the “UP” arrow to choose radio or sound for clock alarm. (The icons are located below  
the clock display).  
c. Press the “SELECT” button to store the type of alarm setting.  
d. To activate the alarm, set the “ALARM OFF/ON” switch to the “ON” position. The clock face  
icon will appear.  
e. The “SNOOZE” button on the top of the WR300 is for advancing the alarm time by 9 minutes  
each time the alarm sounds. The “SNZ” icon will be displayed.  
f. Turn the alarm off with the ”ALARM OFF/ON” switch on side of the radio.  
g. Press the “UP” arrow to adjust the alarm minute setting.  
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Set the Channel:  
a. Press the “MENU” button.  
b. Press the “UP” (or “DOWN”) arrow until “WEATHER CHANNEL” is displayed on the LCD.  
c. Press the “SELECT” button.  
d. Press the “UP” arrow to manually scroll to the desired channel (Find the channel for your  
frequency and channel for your area using the chart on page 2 of this Owner’s Manual).  
e. Press the “SELECT” button to save this channel.  
f. Press the “MENU” button to exit programming mode.  
Programming Notes:  
*Your WR300 can be programmed with up to 23 different S.A.M.E. codes for your county and the  
surrounding counties of your choice. This ensures you receive alerts for only those counties con-  
cerning you.  
* Please note: Embedded in an alert message is the amount of time for which the alert is active.  
The WR300 will continue to display the alert until the expiration time. Ex: END 12-55P indicates  
the event ends at 12:55 PM.  
Getting your S.A.M.E. County Codes:  
First, determine the counties you are interested in. Then, do one of the following three steps to  
get the codes:  
a. The National Weather Service Toll-Free Number provides S.A.M.E. County  
Codes at:1-888-NWS-S.A.M.E. (1-888-697-7263)  
This is what to expect when you call the NWS number. When you call the NWS  
toll-free number, automated instructions will guide you to the S.A.M.E. County  
Code(s) you need. The number will be six digits long.  
• You will hear “Welcome to the National Weather Service. You have reached the Specific  
Area Message Encoding Program Service.”  
• If you select “touch tone” to make your entries, you will be prompted to enter the name of  
your state using the telephone keypad.  
• Next you will be prompted to enter your county name.  
• Then you will hear, “Your geographic code is XXXXXX.” (This is your S.A.M.E. County  
Code.  
When you pull up this URL, you will see a list of states.  
• Click on your state.  
• Find your county, and record the S.A.M.E. number listed next to your county.  
• Click on the weather radio link at the top of the page.  
• At the top of the weather radio page will be a link to the NWS list of states and  
corresponding county codes. Click on this link.  
• Click on your state and a list of counties and codes will be listed. Find your county and then  
find your code.  
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Programming County Codes:  
Helpful Tip: The S.A.M.E. code is created using the following method:  
• The first digit is the subcounty code-currently 0 in most areas.  
• The second two digits represent the state code.  
• The last three digits represent the county code.  
“ALL” County Codes:  
Your WR300 weather radio is preprogrammed to receive NWS weather and hazard alert  
transmissions for all S.A.M.E. county codes within range. If this is what you want, leave the radio  
set to “ALL.” This is the default setting.  
“Single” County Codes:  
a. Press the “MENU” button to open menu options.  
b. Press the “UP” arrow to scroll through menu options until “County Code” is displayed.  
c. Press the “SELECT” button and then the “UP” arrow to scroll through ”SINGLE”, “MULTIPLE”  
or “ALL.”  
d. Display “SINGLE”, then press the “SELECT” button.  
e. “Code 01” will be displayed. Press the “SELECT” button to program this code. The first digit  
space will start blinking.  
f. Use the “UP” arrow to scroll through the digits 0-9. Input the first digit then press the “RIGHT”  
arrow to save that selection and move to the next digit.  
g. Continue programming all 6 digits in this way. When finished, press the “SELECT” button and  
your entered code will be saved.  
“Multiple” County Codes:  
a. Press the “MENU” button to open menu options.  
b. Press the “UP” arrow to scroll through menu options until “County Code” is displayed.  
c. Press the “SELECT” button and then the “UP” arrow to scroll through “SINGLE”, “MULTIPLE”  
or “ALL.”  
d. Display “MULTIPLE”, then press “SELECT.”  
e. Use the “UP” arrow to scroll through code locations 1-23. You are able to program up to 23  
different county codes into your WR300 weather radio.  
f. Display the location you want then press the “SELECT” button. The first digit space will start  
blinking.  
g. Use the “UP” arrow to scroll through the digits 0-9. Input the first digit then press the “RIGHT”  
arrow to save that selection and move to the next digit.  
h. Continue programming all 6 digits in this way. When finished, press the “SELECT” button and  
your entered code will be saved.  
i. To program your next code, press the “UP” arrow to go to the next code location.  
j. When you have entered all your desired codes, press the “MENU” button to store your  
settings.  
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Reviewing Stored S.A.M.E. Codes:  
To review your saved S.A.M.E. codes, do the following:  
a. Press the “MENU” button.  
b. Press the “UP” arrow until “COUNTY CODE” is displayed on the screen.  
c. Press “SELECT”  
d. Use the “UP” arrow to scroll through the S.A.M.E. memory code locations.  
e. All empty memory locations will appear as “------”.  
f. Press the “MENU” button when finished reviewing the S.A.M.E. codes.  
Choosing an Alert Type (Voice or Siren):  
a. Press the “MENU” button to open menu options.  
b. Press the “UP” arrow until Alert Mode is displayed on the screen. Press the “SELECT” button  
and “VOICE” will start blinking.  
c. If you want the voice alert, press the “SELECT” button.  
d. If “VOICE” is chosen, the alert would sound for 8 seconds followed by 5 minutes of weather  
broadcast.  
e. If you want the siren alert, press the “UP” arrow until “SIREN” is displayed, then press the  
“SELECT” button to save your setting.  
f. If “SIREN” is chosen, alert tones will sound for 5 minutes or until the “ALERT ON/OFF” button  
is pressed.  
To Turn the Alert ON and OFF:  
To turn the alert on and off, press and hold the “ALERT ON/OFF” button for 5 seconds until you  
see “ALERT ON” blinking. While still holding down the button, press the “UP” arrow to switch  
between “ALERT ON” and “ALERT OFF.” Press the “SELECT” button to save your selection.  
Setting the Alert Volume:  
a. To set the alert volume, press the “MENU” button.  
b. Press the “UP” arrow until “SIREN LEVEL” is displayed.  
c. Press the “SELECT” button and “LEVEL HIGH” or “LEVEL LO” will start blinking.  
d. Then press the “UP” arrow to choose “LEVEL HI” or “LEVEL LO” volume.  
e. Press the “SELECT” button to save your setting.  
Selectable Alert Option:  
You can program the WR300 weather radio to only sound the voice or siren alert for certain  
weather emergency messages. Those messages unimportant to you can be programmed to only  
display a message, minimizing annoyance.  
To program the emergency messages you want to silence, do the following:  
a. To set the selectable alerts press the “MENU” button.  
a. Press the “UP” button until “DEFEAT SIREN” is displayed. Press the “SELECT”button.  
b. Using the “UP” arrow, scroll through the different alerts you may want to silence.  
c. When you have selected one, press the “RIGHT” arrow to change the status of the event from  
“ALERT ENABLE” to “ALERT DISABLE.”  
d. Press the “MENU” button to save your selection and exit the programming option.  
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Selectable Alert Reference Chart:  
Event Code  
Administrative message  
Level  
Advisory  
Default  
Off  
Avalanche Watch  
Watch  
On  
Avalanche Warning  
Biological Hazard Warning  
Boil Water Warning  
Blizzard Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
On*  
On  
On  
Child Abduction Emergency  
Civil Danger Warning  
Civil Emergency Message  
Coastal Flood Watch  
Coastal Flood Warning  
Chemical Hazard Warning  
Contaminated Water Warning  
Dam Watch  
On  
On*  
On*  
On  
Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
On*  
On*  
On  
Dam Break Warning  
Contagious Disease Warning  
Practice/Demo  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
On  
Off  
Dust Storm Warning  
Emergency Action Notification  
Emergency Action Termination  
Earthquake Warning  
Immediate Evacuation  
Evacuation Watch  
On  
On*  
On*  
On*  
On*  
On  
Food Contamination Warning  
Flash Flood Watch  
Warning  
Watch  
On*  
On  
Flash Flood Statement  
Flash Flood Warning  
Flood Watch  
Advisory  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
On  
On  
Flood Statement  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
On  
Flood Warning  
On  
Fire Warning  
On  
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Event Code  
Flash Freeze Warning  
Level  
Default  
On  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Watch  
Freeze Warning  
On  
Hurricane Statement  
On  
Hazardous Materials Warning  
Hurricane Watch  
On*  
On  
Hurricane Warning  
Warning  
Watch  
On*  
On  
High Wind Watch  
High Wind Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Warning  
Advisory  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
Iceberg Warning  
On  
Industrial Fire Warning  
Local Area Emergency  
Law Enforcement Warning  
Land Slide Warning  
On*  
On*  
On*  
On*  
Off  
National Audible Test  
National Information Center  
Network Notification Message  
National Periodic Test  
National Silent Test  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Nuclear Power Plant Warning  
Power Outage Advisory  
Radiological Hazard Warning  
Required Monthly Test  
Required Weekly Test  
Special Marine Warning  
Special Weather Statement  
Shelter In-Place Warning  
Severe Thunderstorm Watch  
Severe Thunderstorm Warning  
Severe Weather Statement  
Tornado Watch  
On*  
On  
On*  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On*  
On  
Warning  
Advisory  
Watch  
On  
On  
On  
911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory  
Tornado Warning Warning  
On  
On*  
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Event Code  
Tropical Storm Watch  
Level  
Watch  
Default  
On  
Tropical Storm Warning  
Tsunami Watch  
Warning  
Watch  
On*  
On*  
On*  
Off  
Tsunami Warning  
Warning  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Warning  
Watch  
Transmitter Backup On  
Transmitter Carrier Off  
Transmitter Carrier On  
Transmitter Primary On  
Volcano Warning  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On*  
On  
Wild Fire Watch  
Wild Fire Warning  
Warning  
Watch  
On*  
On  
Winter Storm Watch  
Winter Storm Warning  
Unrecognized Watch  
Unrecognized Emergency  
Unrecognized Statement  
Unrecognized Warning  
Unrecognized Message  
Warning  
Watch  
On  
On  
Advisory  
Advisory  
Warning  
Warning  
On  
On  
On  
On*  
*The above event codes notated with an asterisk have a default setting to ON that cannot be  
disabled. This is the intended functionality and is not an indication that the radio is not working  
properly  
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Testing the Alert:  
To test the alert function to ensure it is working, press the “MENU” button, then press the “UP”  
arrow until “SIREN TEST” is displayed. Press the “SELECT” button to sound the alert siren.  
Press the “SELECT” button again to silence the alarm.  
Reviewing Alerts:  
The WR300 weather radio can store 10 different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its  
memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically  
displays the new alert description. To review past alerts that are still in effect, press the “DOWN”  
arrow to scroll through the last 10 alerts. If an alert is expired, it will be marked “EXP.”  
Test Signals Broadcast by NWS:  
All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can find out when  
your local NWS 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).  
During the weekly test signal, the local NWS station will give a list of counties covered by their  
transmitter. The NWS test signal allows everyone with weather radio receivers to verify the oper-  
ation of their equipment.  
The following test signals may be sent by the NWS during testing: required weekly test,  
required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.  
No Reception Warning:  
If no alerts are received for 10 days, the display will flash “CHECK RECEPTION” every 30 sec-  
onds. If this happens, check your channel settings and county codes for setting errors. If you  
receive a clear signal from the NWS, try using the “ALL” county code setting to receive all alerts  
for all counties.  
Note: If you have trouble finding reception, please move your radio closer to a window and away  
from fluorescent lighting.  
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AM/FM Radio:  
There is an AM/FM radio built into the WR300 weather radio that you can listen to without inter-  
rupting the weather radio functions. If an alert is received, the radio automatically switches from  
the AM/FM radio to the weather radio alert.  
Turning the AM/FM Radio On:  
Press the “RADIO” button to turn the AM/FM radio on and off.  
Changing AM/FM Stations:  
Press the “RIGHT” arrow or “LEFT” arrow to scan through the radio stations. When you find a  
station you like, stop pressing the arrow and the radio will stay on that station.  
AM/FM Memory Channels:  
You can program 3 AM and 3 FM radio stations into the radio’s memory. To program a  
memory channel, do the following:  
a. Turn the AM/FM radio on and use the “LEFT” or “RIGHT” arrow to tune to the desired station.  
b. Press the “MENU” button. The “MEMORY” number will flash on the display.  
c. Use the “UP” or “DOWN” arrow to choose the desired memory channel you wish to program.  
d. Press the “SELECT” button to save your frequency selection to the chosen memory channel.  
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Troubleshooting:  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Make sure the AC Power Adapter is  
securely plugged into both DC jack on back  
of weather radio and into the wall outlet.  
Make sure batteries are installed in case  
AC power fails.  
No power  
No sound  
Check VOLUME control to ensure volume  
is turned up to an audible level.  
Ensure that telescoping antenna is up and  
fully extended.  
If you are using an external antenna,  
ensure that it is connected properly.  
Ensure that the radio is set to the NWS  
weather channel in use in your area.  
No weather broadcast when you press  
WEATHER/ SNOOZE button  
Contact NWS 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.  
Check to see that you have programmed in  
the correct S.A.M.E. County Code(s).  
The radio is not responding properly to  
NWS weather alert broadcasts  
Check with the NWS that the tower is  
broadcasting.  
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Reception:  
The National Weather Service operates a system of weather and hazard alert broadcasts cover-  
ing a large area of the United States. Currently, only a few areas are not covered. Typical broad-  
casts are within reception distance of 25-50 miles of the weather station. Your WR300 weather  
radio can receive broadcasts from up to 50 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. Placement near a  
window usually improves reception.  
If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels, contact your local NWS office  
and verify the closest station is on air. Also verify the channel frequencies the station is broad-  
casting. If your NWS is transmitting and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may  
gested antenna, the 18-259W VHF Through-Glass Antenna. This antenna improves reception  
when applied to a window.  
Please 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.  
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About NOAA, NWS, & S.A.M.E. County Codes:  
In 1994, NOAA began broadcasting coded emergency signals that identify the specific geograph-  
ic area (such as the county within a state) that is affected by an emergency. Until that time, such  
specific emergency weather information was not available directly to the public. NOAA trans-  
mits the coded emergency signals using a technique called Specific Area Message Encoding  
(S.A.M.E.) The WR300 weather radio is designed to receive these S.A.M.E. county code trans-  
missions.  
The National Weather service divides the United States by state and county (or parish) and  
assigns a six digit code number called a FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) code,  
also known as a S.A.M.E. county code.  
You can program the weather radio with up to 23 S.A.M.E. county codes. The weather radio  
allows you to receive broadcast alerts for all counties within your area, or for up to 23 individual  
selectable counties. This will eliminate any alerts that are not within your area of interest.  
When you program your S.A.M.E. county code(s) into the WR300 weather radio, you eliminate  
any alerts that are not within those counties. Warnings, watches and advisories of weather and  
other area emergencies, about 50 different types, will activate the weather radio for only your pro-  
grammed specific area.  
The S.A.M.E. message the NWS sends contains information pertaining to the period for which  
the alert is valid. NWS 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.  
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S.A.M.E. County Code Record:  
County Name  
S.A.M.E. County Code  
NWS Channel  
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Specifications:  
Specifications are nominal and subject to change.  
General  
Frequency Range  
(162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, 162.55 MHz)  
Number of WX Channels  
Input Voltage  
7
9 – 14 Volts DC  
7.0 × 5.5 × 2.25  
0.5 µV  
Dimensions  
20 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
0.5 µV  
FIPS County code Sensitivity at 5kHz Dev  
Channel Selectivity  
±25 kHz, 60 dB  
8 Ω  
Speaker Impedance  
Speaker Output at 10% THD  
200 mW max.  
FCC Compliance Information:  
MIDLAND (NOAA) Weather Radio Model WR300, “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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Limited Warranty:  
MIDLAND Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your WR300  
weather 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, which may be a part of or included with the war-  
ranted product, or the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or  
other mounting.  
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the war-  
ranted product, freight prepaid, along with a copy of the original sales receipt to Midland Radio  
Corporation at the address provided below.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary,  
from state to state.  
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of  
America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange. For  
warranty coverage on merchandise purchased elsewhere, ask your dealer.  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Warranty Service Department  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, Missouri 64120  
Phone: (816) 241-8500  
Fax: (816) 241-5713  
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Service:  
If your MIDLAND Weather Radio fails to operate properly, check the “Troubleshooting” section in  
this manual before returning it for service. If necessary, return as follows:  
1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping  
carton. Caution: Improper packing may result in damage during shipment.  
2. Include the following:  
a. Full description of any problems.  
b. Money order for $7.50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some  
states).  
c. Daytime telephone number, name & address.  
3. For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an authorized dealer or other  
proof of purchase showing the date of sale.  
4. You do not need to return accessory items (AC/DC Adapter, batteries, Owners Guide) unless  
they might be directly related to the problem.  
5. A flat rate of $45.00 will apply to repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over one year  
old. Send only cashier’s check, money order or Master Card or Visa card number.  
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Accessories:  
Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com or fill in the form on the following page  
and mail to our address.  
18-STR  
External Alert Strobe Light  
- Easy Connection  
- High Strobe Visibility  
- $19.99  
18-259W  
Window Mount All Hazard/  
Weather Alert Radio Antenna  
- Improves Range and Reception  
- 17 – 7 Stainless Steel Rod  
- $21.99  
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Accessories Order Form:  
Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Master Card information and mail to the address below.  
Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order payable to: Midland Radio Corporation.  
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QTY  
ITEM  
PRICE  
Total  
18-STR $19.99  
18-259W $21.99  
Sub Total  
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Tax (MO, FL, WA only)  
Shipping & Handling  
$�����������������  
14.95  
Applies to Domestic US only.  
For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto  
Rico shipping and handling  
will be $36.25 for 1 lb. and  
$64.25 for 2 lbs. or more  
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Mail To:  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Consumer Dept.  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
Or Call (816) 241-8500  
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We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you  
think of your new Midland product at  
or by visiting us at  
Midland Radio Corporation  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
816.241.8500  
Note: Features and Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible  
for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging.  
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