Midland WR400 User manual
ALL HAZARDS WEATHER ALERT RADIO
WR400
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Quick Start Instructions
Please see page 5 for important controls and functions.
1. Place 4 AA batteries (not included) 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 (micro
USB) into the DC jack on the back of the radio.
arrows to select your country and repeat the steps necessary for selecting your county.
set the time.
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/station_listing.html and reviewing the corresponding
frequency and channel for your area. Once you have selected your desired weather channel
receive weather alerts.
wheel on the side of the radio to adjust the volume to the desired listening level.
Weather Channel Frequencies
Channel Number Frequency (MHz)
1
2 162.425
3
4 162.475
5
6 162.525
7
To get the S.A.M.E. code and weather channel for your area, call
1-888-697-7263 or visit
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/county_coverage.html
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4
4
5
Setting the Time 6
Setting the Alarm 6
Choosing the Alarm Type 6
Setting the Weather Channel 6
6
6
7
7
Choosing an Alert Type 7
Selectable Alert Option 8
Testing the Alert Siren 8
8
Test Signals Broadcast by NWS 8
N 8
8
9
9
9
9
9
Button Beeps 12
Backlight Dimmer 12
USB Charge Port 12
13
Troubleshooting 13
Service 14
Other Products 14
Accessories 15
16
17
Notes 18
Table of Contents
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Product Information
single most immediate source for comprehensive weather and emergency information available
to the public.
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.
Icons on the Display
Time
Alarm Clock
Active Alarm
Snooze
Alphanumeric
Battery
Alert Type
Signal Strength
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Controls and Functions
Power Button
Buttons
and Channel
Tuning Buttons
Antenna
Speaker
Dimmer Button
Button
Volume
Wheel
Alarm
Clock
Switch
WATCH ADVISORY
WARNING
SNOOZE
TM
AllHazards
NOAA National We atherService
s
,
TM
USB
Charge
Port
DC Jack
Jack
Jack
Antenna
Connector
Top
Right Side
Left Side
Back
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Setting the Time
1.
2.
3.
4.
Setting the Alarm
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
active.
Choosing the Alarm Type
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
Setting the Weather Channel
1. www.nws.noaa.gov.nwr/coverage/station_
listing.html and review the corresponding frequency and channel for your area using the chart
2.
3.
button.
4.
5.
6.
Turning the Weather Radio On and Off
not be able to listen to the weather radio or receive any alerts with the weather radio turned off. To
appears on the display.
Listening to the Weather Radio
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Setting Your Location
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
5.
6.
gives you the option of having the radio automatically populate your selected county entry with
Manually Entering a S.A.M.E. County Code
1.
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/county_coverage.html.
2.
3.
button.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Choosing an Alert Type
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
5.
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Selectable Alert Option
messages. Those messages unimportant to you can be programmed to only display a message on
the display.
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
5.
Testing the Alert Siren
1.
2.
button. The alert siren will sound.
3.
4.
Reviewing Alerts
can now review alerts in memory.
Test Signals Broadcast by NWS
local NWS station broadcasts test signals by logging onto www.weather.gov/grb/nwrinfo or by
give a list of counties covered by their transmitter. The NWS test signal allows everyone with weather
radio receivers to verify the operation of their equipment.
The following test signals may be sent by the NWS during testing: “
and
No Reception Warning
AM/FM Radio
the weather radio alert.
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Turning the AM/FM Radio On and Off
Tuning the AM/FM Radio
Setting the AM/FM Preset Stations
1.
2.
Reception
The National Weather Service operates a system of weather and hazard alert broadcasts covering
verify the closest station is on air. Also verify the channel frequencies the station is broadcasting.
antenna. Please visit our website at www.midlandusa.com
About NOAA, NWS, and S.A.M.E. County Codes
counties. This will eliminate any alerts that are not within your area of interest. When you program
alert is valid. NWS can set the active time of the alert from 15 minutes up to 6 hours. When the
their normal appearance.
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Selectable Alert Reference Chart
Event Code Level Default
Advisory Off
Avalanche Watch Watch On
Avalanche Warning Warning On
Warning On*
Boil Water Warning Warning On
Blizzard Warning Warning On
Child Abduction Emergency Advisory On
Civil Danger Warning Warning On*
Warning On*
Watch On
Warning On
Warning On*
Contaminated Water Warning Warning On*
Dam Watch Watch On
Dam Break Warning Warning On
Contagious Disease Warning Warning On
Advisory Off
Dust Storm Warning Warning On
Emergency Action Notification Warning On*
Emergency Action Termination Advisory On*
Earthquake Warning Warning On*
Warning On*
Evacuation Watch Watch On
Warning On*
Watch On
Advisory On
Warning On
Watch On
Advisory On
Warning On
Warning On
Warning On
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Event Code Level Default
Warning On
Advisory On
Warning On*
Watch On
Warning On*
Watch On
Warning On
Warning On
Warning On*
Advisory On*
Warning On*
Warning On*
National Audible Test Advisory Off
Advisory Off
Advisory Off
National Periodic Test Advisory Off
National Silent Test Advisory Off
Nuclear Power Plant Warning Warning On*
Power Outage Advisory Advisory On
Warning On*
Advisory Off
Advisory Off
Warning On
Special Weather Statement Advisory On
Warning On*
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Watch On
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Warning On
Severe Weather Statement Advisory On
Tornado Watch Watch On
911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory On
Tornado Warning Warning On*
Tropical Storm Watch Watch On
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Event Code Level Default
Tropical Storm Warning Warning On*
Tsunami Watch Watch On*
Tsunami Warning Warning On*
Transmitter Backup On Advisory Off
Transmitter Carrier Off Advisory Off
Transmitter Carrier On Advisory Off
Transmitter Primary On Advisory Off
Volcano Warning Warning On*
Watch On
Warning On*
Winter Storm Watch Watch On
Winter Storm Warning Warning On
Unrecognized Watch Watch On
Unrecognized Emergency Advisory On
Unrecognized Statement Advisory On
Unrecognized Warning Warning On
Warning 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.
Button Beeps
1.
2.
3.
4.
Backlight Dimmer
being the brightest.
1.
2.
button.
3.
4.
USB Charge Port
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Limited Warranty
Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within Canada.
state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of
Warranty Service Department
Troubleshooting
Problem Suggestion
No power
are installed in case AC power fails.
No sound
No weather broadcast
when you press
button
Ensure that the radio is set to the NWS weather channel in use in your area.
Contact NWS to ensure they are presently broadcasting.
The radio is not
responding properly
to NWS weather alert
broadcasts
Code(s).
Check with the NWS that the tower is broadcasting.
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2-Way Radios Weather Radios HD Wearable Video Cameras
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Service
of purchase showing the date of sale.
they might be directly related to the problem.
Other Products
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Accessories
Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandusa.com
18-STR
External Alert Strobe Light
Easy Connection
• $19.99
18-259W
Window Mount All Hazard/
Weather Alert Radio Antenna
• $24.99
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FCC/IC Statement
device does not cause harmful interference.
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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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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Notes
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Notes
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
816.241.8500
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