Midland Radio Radio WR 10 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE WR-10  
Owner’s Manual for the WR-10 Weather Radio  
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CONTROLS  
1. Weather Bar Button – This is a push  
"on" button. One push activates the  
weather receiver.  
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 received this  
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  
weather band 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.  
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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 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.  
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.  
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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 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.  
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.  
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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  
Input Voltage  
7
9-14 Volts DC  
Dimensions  
217Wx 41Hxl55MMDeep  
(8 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 6 1/8)  
RECEIVER  
60 dB/M  
20 uV  
AM Max Sensitivity  
FM 30 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
WX 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alarm Trip Sensitivity  
1.5 uV  
1.5uV  
Speaker Impedance  
WX Rejection at 96.6 or 97.7MHz  
10% THD Power Output  
32 ohms  
70dB max.  
210 mW max.  
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SERVICE  
If you have a problem, which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service  
technician. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service.  
If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service:  
Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Improper packing may result in damage during shipment.  
Include a full description of any problems.  
Include a daytime telephone number.  
Include a money order for $7.50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some  
states).You do not need to return accessory items (charger, batteries, wrist strap, owners guide) unless  
they maybe directly related to the problem.  
Include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale. This  
information must be included before warranty service can be considered.  
A flat rate of $35.00 will apply to repairs not covered by the 1 year warranty. These items include but not  
limited to Abuse, Internally modified circuits, damage caused by water , battery leakage or liquid spilled  
into the radio.  
Payment is accepted by Cashiers Check, Money Order, Master Card or Visa only. Personal checks will  
not be accepted.  
Items not covered by the warranty include abuse, water damage, battery leak damage, broken antennas,  
broken battery latch  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
Midland Consumer Radio will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland (Weather)  
transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial  
consumer purchase.  
This warranty does not include any carrying cases, earphones, or telescoping antennas which may be a part  
of or included with the warranted 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 warranted product,  
freight prepaid, along with proof of purchase date, to Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty Service  
Department 1120 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 , or to any “ Midland Authorized Warranty  
Service Station,” or to the place of purchase ( if a participating dealer).  
Warranty information and the location of the nearest “Midland Authorized Warranty Service Station,” 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 or from U.S. military exchange. For warranty coverage on merchandise  
purchased elsewhere, consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your  
dealer.  
MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION  
1120 Clay Street  
North Kansas City, MO 64116  
Phone 816-241-8500. Fax 816-241-5713  
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