Midland WR-10 Weather Max User manual

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The WR-10 Weather Max gives you two products in one. You have a
combination AM/FM broadcast radio. You also have a 24-hour a day National
Weather Service monitor. A complete information system in the palm of your hands.
The Weather Max has a full tone alert signaling system built in. When the
National Weather Service issues an emergency report, they transmit a special tone.
This tone is picked up by your WR-10 to provide you instant emergency weather
information. Your WR-10 will advise you of special weather warnings even if you are
listening to standard AM or FM broadcasts.
The WR-10 has an emergency battery backup system for use if you lose power.
It will provide up to six hours of operation if power fails. It also allows the WR-10 to be
used as a temporary portable to take on trips, picnics to the beach, etc.
The WR-10 provides a new concept in high performance Weather Monitors
combined with the information and entertainment of an AM-FM radio.

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FEATURES:
•VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National Weather Service channels
in the 162 MHz FM band – Provides 24-hour-a-day National Weather Service
information from seven different channels for maximum reception possible (in
areas where available)
•AM-FM Reception – Receives standard AM and FM commercial broadcast
stations.~ Special system interrupts broadcast reception for emergency weather
warnings.
•Alert monitor system receives special tones transmitted by National Weather
Service stations warning of dangerous weather conditions – When the alert
feature is activated, the receiver remains in a standby mode. As special tones
are received, the receiver automatically activates itself to warn you of
dangerous weather conditions.
•User-selectable warning system – Your choice of led only, led & alarm or voice
only
•Weather Button – large touch-bar turns unit from alert mode to full time
monitoring.
•High Performance Chassis – Receives weather broadcasts up to 50 miles from
transmitter.
•Test Button – Permits testing of alert system.
•Large Top-Firing Speaker – Directs alerts and audio toward listener.
•Emergency Powered – Uses a single 9-volt battery (optional). -Makes unit
completely portable.
•Telescopic Antenna – Provides maximum range reception-up to 50 miles-folds
down for easy transport.
•Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output.
•External Antenna Jack – Permits use of an optional extended range base
antenna or a mobile antenna.
•External Power Jack – Allows use of AC adapter (included) or DC cigarette
lighter power cord (optional) to run off a car or boat battery.
•Compact, Ultra Modern Styling – Small enough to take along; looks good
anywhere.
•External Alert Jack – Allows control of other alerting devices.

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CONTROLS:
1.
2. Alert Test Button – This
is a momentary switch bar. Pressing
and holding it down lets you check to
see that your WR-10 tone coded alert
system is operating. A loud siren-type
sound will be emitted from the speaker
if the ALERT switch is set to LED &
ALARM.
3. Alert Bar Button – This is a push on
switch. It switches the special alert tone
coding system on so you can receive
emergency weather broadcasts. In the
AM-FM mode it also acts as the on switch for the AM-FM radio if you have
activated the weather receiver.
4. Alert LED Indicator – This light emitting diode visual indicator tells you when the
unit is in the alert mode. It is normally a steady light. If an emergency broadcast
is receivedthis indicator will pulse on and off.
5. Tuning Dial – This dial lets you
select AM or FM stations
6. WX-AM-FM Mode Switch –
Lets you select AM broadcasts, FM
broadcasts or weatherband
broadcasts
7. Telescopic Antenna – Extends fully for best reception.
8. Off/On/Volume Control – This
is the volume control and the main
power switch. It lets you adjust
volume to the desired listening
level.
9. External Alert Device Jack –
Allows connection of external
alerting devices such as X-10.
10. External Antenna – Allows you the option to plug in an optional external
antenna for better reception inside your home or car, or from distant weather
stations.
11. Power Jack – A power jack is located on the side of the unit for use with an AC
adapter or optional 12 Volt adapter.
12. Weather Channel Selector Switch – Allows you to select the proper weather
channel for your area. This switch is recessed on the bottom of the unit and

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once set, no further adjustment is necessary for home use.
13. Alert Mode Selector – Your
WR-10 has three different alert
modes:
A) LED Only – When an
emergency alert tone is
received AM-FM broadcast
radio reception will be muted
and ONLY the LED warns you.
B) LED and Alarm – When
an emergency broadcast is
received the LED will flash and
a loud siren sound will be
emitted. The broadcast radio
reception will also be muted.
C) Voice – The unit will be silent in WX mode. When an emergency broadcast
is received, it will turn your WR-10 audio system on so the voice of the
weather station can be heard. In AM or FM mode, the broadcast radio
reception will also be muted so the voice of the weather station can be
heard.
14. Battery Compartment – Holds the 9-volt back-up battery. Alkaline or lithium
batteries are recommended. Do not use rechargeable batteries. The WR-10 is
not equipped with charge capabilities.. Battery is optional.
15. Reset switch

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EMERGENCY POWER
Remove the battery cover. Turn the unit over. Remove the cover by pushing the
battery door in the direction of the arrow and lifting the battery cover away from the
radio. Install a 9-volt Alkaline battery (Eveready 522 or equivalent, not supplied).
Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the battery cover. (Power adapters will
not charge the battery.)
INITIAL SETUP
Set the controls and switches as follows:
VOLUME/POWER – Advance the control about half way.
WX-AM-FM SELECTOR – to FM
WX 1 - - - WX7 SWITCH - to (1) 162.550
ALERT SWITCH - to LED & ALARM
Now, fully extend the telescopic antenna. Next, remove the AC Wall Adapter from
the package. Plug the wall adapter into a 110-115 Volt AC (standard house current)
outlet. Plug the other end into the "DC-12V' jack of your WR-10
AM/FM OPERATION
From the above steps, we are set to listen to FM stations. If you desire to listen to
AM stations, set the WX--AM--FM selector switch to the AM position now.
1. Advance the POWER/VOLUME ON/OFF switch toward the top of the radio.
Continue rotating it about one half of the way.
2. Slide the TUNING button to receive the desired station.
3. Readjust the volume to desired listening levels.
4. Position the telescopic antenna for best FM reception. On AM, the antenna is
built into the cabinet. Rotating the cabinet itself can improve AM signal
reception.
You will notice the "ALERT" light comes on when power is supplied. Your WR-10 is
listening for EMERGENCY signals from the Weather Service. We have not adjusted
the weather frequency for your local area. Look up your city or a major city near you in
the supplied Weather Service directory and set the switch on the bottom of your unit to
the frequency listed. To test for weather signals, simply press the WEATHER bar on the
top of your 74-105XL. This will switch the WR-10 from AM or FM to receive the Weather
broadcast. To return to AM or FM reception, press the "ALERT" button.

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Once you have adjusted the weather frequency and are receiving weather
broadcast stations, your WR-10 will automatically switch from AM or FM reception to the
Weather mode if the weather Service sends the special tone to warn you of dangerous
weather conditions. The setup procedure previously set your radio to "SIREN" mode.
You may also select a "VOICE" mode or a silent LED mode. See the instructions under
the ALERT mode section for adjusting this mode.
NOTE: The National Weather Service operates Weather Broadcast systems
covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not included.
Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability.
Your WR-10 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills
and certain terrain can reduce reception. An external antenna can improve range. If
your city is listed as having a Weather Service Station but you do not receive it please
call your local Weather Service to confirm they are broadcasting (Sometimes these
stations are shut down for maintenance). If your local Weather Service is transmitting
and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an outdoor antenna.
WEATHERBAND OPERATION
Follow the "INITIAL SETUP" instructions except put the WX – AM – FM switch to
the Weather (WX) position.
1.Set the WX-AM-FM mode switch to the WEATHER (WX) position.
2. Lift the antenna from its resting position to a vertical position and extend it fully
for best reception.
3.Turn the OFF/ON/VOLUME control on and set the volume to about the midpoint,
The ALERT indicator (LED) should be lit indicating the unit is in the ALERT Mode
and turned on.
4. Press the WEATHER button to exit the ALERT Mode (ALERT LED should turn
off).
5. Set the CHANNEL selector switch on the bottom of the unit to the channel
indicated from the NOAA Weather Radio Network chart inserted in this owner's
guide for the location of the weather radio station nearest you.
6. Reset the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
7. When you are finished listening to the WEATHER information, reset the radio to
the ALERT MODE, (or AM-FM MODE), by pressing the ALERT button. The
ALERT indicator LED will again light showing you are in the ALERT Mode. If you
desire the AM or FM Mode, move the MODE SELECTOR to AM or FM and press
the ALERT button. Now in the event of a weather emergency, the National

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Weather Service will broadcast a special electronic triggering signal for 10
seconds that causes the siren alarm to turn on, at which time the alert indicator
will flash (provided the ALERT Mode selector switch is in the LED & ALARM
position). Your AM or FM reception will be interrupted and the siren will sound for
10 seconds warning you that emergency weather information is being broadcast.
The ALERT indicator will flash until you press the WEATHER Button for
emergency weather information.
8.The ALERT Mode selector switch on the bottom of the unit allows you other alert
modes without the siren.
•LED position, only the LED flashes when the National Weather Service transmits
the special emergency signal.
•VOlCE position the unit lets you hear voice only from the weather station for 5
minutes without pressing the WEATHER Button. After 5 minutes, the WR-10 will
reset to the AM-FM or WEATHER Mode, ready to receive the next emergency
signal. During the weather report, you can reset the unit before the 5 minute
period is up by pressing the ALERT Button.
•LED & ALARM position the LED will flash and the siren will sound.
NOTE:The ALERT Mode setting will determine the type of alert you get while on AM
or FM reception as well.
9. Anytime the unit is in the WEATHER ALERT Mode, you can test the alert function
by pressing the TEST Button. Depending on the position of the ALERT Mode
selector switch, the unit will either let you hear the voice weather report, or the
siren will sound and the LED will flash, or just the ALERT LED will begin flashing.
After testing the alarm, be sure to return the unit to the ALERT Mode by pressing
the WEATHER bar and then the ALERT bar.

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NOTES AND MAINTENANCE
1. The typical weather(162MHz) reception distance will range from 25-50 miles
depending on your location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. Also, some
Weather Stations operate at much higher power levels than others and have their
transmitting towers on the top of high buildings or hills. For better reception from
greater distances, an external antenna can be used. To use an external antenna,
you must have an antenna with an RCA plug or an adapter to RCA plug to connect
into the side of the WR-10. If reception in your area is not good, check with your
local dealer for assistance and ask about typical reception range in your area. Also
try different locations in your home or office to find a place that has good reception.
2. If Weather Stations cannot be heard on any channel, contact your local National
Weather Service office to verify that the station is on the air and also verify the
CHANNEL (Frequency) and location of the weather station.
3. All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit an Alert test signal.
Some broadcast only once a week, and others more often. You can always find out
when the test signal is broadcast by calling the U.S. Weather Service's phone
number for your local NOAA station.
4. Mobile home reception is difficult due to the metallic structure preventing reception.
Put your WR-10 near a window. If this doesn't provide reasonable reception-then a
outside antenna must be used. One suggested antenna is the Midland 18-259W
VHF through-glass antenna.
PORTABLE OPERATION
Your WR-10 can be used as a portable (picnics-at the beach, boating, camping,
etc.) A fresh battery will last about 6-8 hours.
12 VOLT OPERATION
Your WR-10 can be powered from any 12 Volt CAR-TRUCK-RV-or BOAT battery.
An optional (Model 18-235) power cord adapter is available from Midland.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are nominal and subject to change.
GENERAL
Frequency Range AM 510-1650KHz
FM 88-108MHz
WX 162MHz
(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 217Wx 41Hxl55MMDeep
(8
5/8x 1 5/8x 6 1/8)
RECEIVER
AM Max Sensitivity 60 dB/M
FM 30 dB Quieting Sensitivity 20 uV
WX 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity 1.5 uV
Alarm Trip Sensitivity 1.5uV
Speaker Impedance 32 ohms
WX Rejection at 96.6 or 97.7MHz 70dB max.
10% THD Power Output 210 mW max.
FCC Compliance Information
Midland WT-5 Weather Station
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For compliance information contact:
Midland Consumer Radio
1670 N. Topping
Kansas City, MO 64120
Tel: [phone]

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NINETY DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your WR-
10 weather alert radio which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ninety
days following the initial consumer purchase.
This warranty does not include any antennas, prior service attempts, liquid damage, abuse
or misuse.
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the
warranted product, freight prepaid, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to Midland
Consumer Radio Inc., Warranty Service Department, 1670 North Topping Avenue, Kansas City,
Missouri 64120, or to the place of purchase (if a participating dealer).
Warranty information may be obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty
Service Department.
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 Consumer Radio URL: www.midlandradio.com
1670 N. Topping
Kansas City, Mo. 64120
Tel: [phone]
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