Midland Radio ER300 User manual

ER300
EMERGENCY CRANK DIGITAL WEATHER ALERT
RADIO
OWNER’S MANUAL
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TableofContents --------------------------------------2
Features- -- -- -- -- -- ----------- -- -- -- -- -- -- ------------- 3
Controls and Functions---------------------------------- 4
ER300 Power Sources -----------------------------------6
Usingthe USB Output Port to Charge a Device ----------8
Operating the Radio-------------------------------------8
Using the Weather Radio-------------------------------- 9
ER300 Settings Menu------------------------------------11
LED Flashlight-----------------------------------------12
SOS Morse Code Flashlight Beacon ---------------------12
Ultrasonic Dog Whistle----------------------------------12
Using the Headphone Jack------------------------------12
Limited Warranty------------------------------------- --13
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Other Products-----------------------------------------16
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Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics
The Midland ER300 is skillfully constructed from the finest
components. Built with emergency situations in mind, the hand
crank digital weather alert radio and flashlight are perfect for
severe weather situations or daily use.
Features
• Charge battery 3 ways: hand crank, USB or solar panel
• 7 NOAA/NWS weather alert channels and 1 hour alert memory
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• Powerful flashlight uses Cree®* LEDs
• SOS Morse code flashlight beacon
• Ultrasonic dog whistle
• Charge external electronic devices
• AM/FM radio
• AA battery power option
• Digital clock
• Headphone jack
• Rotatable telescopic antenna
• Large, bright, backlit LCD
*Cree® is a registered trademark of Cree, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries.

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Controls and Functions
Flashlight/
SOS/Dog
Whistle
Button
LCD
Display
Solar
Panel Antenna
Speaker
Tuning
Adjust
Buttons
Volume
Adjust
Buttons
Weather
Alert/Menu
Button
Power/
Band
Button
LED
Flashlight
Ultrasonic
Dog
Whistle
Charge/
Weather
Memory
Indicator

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Dynamo
Crank
Headphone
Jack
USB Input
Port
USB Output
Port
AA/Li-ion
Power Switch
Controls and Functions Continued...

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Powering Your ER300
USB Charge Cable: Before the ER300 is used, the internal
rechargeable battery pack should be charged with the USB
charge cable until the battery indicator icon indicates a full
charge. To charge the ER300 with the USB cable, switch the
power source switch to the “Li” position. Then, insert the USB
charge cable into a USB power source and plug the mini USB
connector into the port labeled “USB In” on the side of the radio.
The CHARGE indicator light will be lit when the USB charge
cable is plugged in. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as
the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full
charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars.
It will take approximately 5.5 hours to recharge a completely
depleted battery pack using the USB charge cable.
Rechargeable Battery:The included rechargeable battery
is located in the battery compartment and is charged by turning
the hand crank, exposing the solar panel to sunlight, or by using
the USB cable to attach to a USB power source. The battery is
specified as 3.7 VDC, 2000 mAh, lithium ion (Li-ion).
Warning:
• Only use Midland’s Li-ion battery pack.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any
battery packs other than the ones indicated in this
manual. This could cause leakage and damage to the
radio.

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ER300 Power Sources Continued...
Dynamo Power: Turning the hand crank charges the built-in
Li-ion battery pack. To charge the radio using the hand crank,
make sure the power source switch is in the “Li” position and
start turning the crank. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit
while the unit is being cranked. Speed of cranking and length of
time cranked will determine the charge of the Li-ion battery. The
battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When
the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will
stop flashing and will have 3 bars. One minute of cranking gives
up to 9 minutes of radio use time.
Solar Panel Charge: Make sure the power source switch
is in the “Li” position. Then, place the ER300 where the solar
panel is exposed to direct sunlight. One hour of solar charging
in optimal sunlight conditions gives up to 45 minutes of radio
use time. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery
charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the
battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. The CHARGE
indicator light will be lit while the unit is charging.
AA Battery Operation: The ER300 is designed to operate
on six AA batteries (not included). To power the ER300 on its
AA batteries, flip the power source switch to the “AA” position.
Warning: For long-term storage, it is recommended that the
AA batteries be removed to prevent leakage and damage to the
ER300.

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Charging External Devices
Cell phones and USB-powered devices can be charged using the
USB charge cable for that device. Connect the charge cable to
the USB Outlet port on the side of the ER300 labeled “USB Out”.
If the radio is on it will automatically turn off and go into charge
mode.
Operating the Radio
Turning the ER300 On/Off & Selecting a Band
• To turn the radio on, press the BAND button. To cycle through
AM, FM, or Weather radio bands press the band button again.
• To turn the radio OFF, press and hold the BAND button for 3
seconds.
Adjusting the Volume
• To adjust the volume, press the UP/DOWN VOLUME control
buttons to adjust the audio.
Tuning the Radio
• Press the BAND button to cycle through AM, FM, and Weather
radio bands.
• Once you are on the desired radio band, you can tune to the
desired station with the TUNE up or down buttons. For best FM
and Weather reception, fully extend the telescopic antenna and
rotate until reception is clear.

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Using the Weather Radio
About NOAA/NWS
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the
National Weather Service operates a system of weather and
hazard alert broadcasts covering most of the United States.
Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-50 miles
of the weather station. Fully extend the telescopic antenna and
rotate until reception is clear. The ER300 can receive broadcasts
up to 50 miles from the weather station depending on your
location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. If reception is not
good, try a different location to find a spot of improved reception.
If indoors, placement near a window usually improves reception.
If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels,
contact your local NOAA/NWS office and verify the closest
station is on air. Their web site is http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
Selecting a Weather Channel
The ER300 has 7 NOAA/NWS weather channels to choose from.
• Press the BAND button to select the weather band.
• Then use the TUNE buttons to select the strongest weather
channel in your area.
Ch. # Frequency
1 162.400 MHz
2162.425 MHz
3162.450 MHz
4162.475 MHz
5162.500 MHz
6162.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz

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Using the Weather Radio Continued...
Weather Alert Function
• To enable the NOAA Weather Alert function, press the WX
ALERT button.
• When enabled, the “WX” icon on the LCD screen will flash.
• When a weather alert is received, the ER300 will sound an
audible siren and the flashlight will flash on and off along with the
LCD backlight for 1 minute.
• Within the first minute of an alert being received, press any
button on the ER300 to stop the siren and flashlight. The radio
will switch to your selected weather channel.
Weather Alert Memory Function
• After the first minute of receiving a weather alert, if no button is
pressed, the ER300 will go into weather alert memory mode.
• The WEATHER MEMORY INDICATOR will flash every 5
seconds indicating an alert has been received within the last
hour.
• When the WX ALERT button is pressed, the radio will switch
to your selected weather channel and clear the weather alert
memory.
• Any other button pressed will have normal function and will
clear the weather alert memory.