Midland Radio Weather Radio ER300 User Manual

ER300  
EMERGENCY CRANK DIGITAL WEATHER ALERT  
RADIO  
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ER300 Owner’s Manual  
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/ LCD  
Solar  
Antenna  
Speaker  
SOS/Dog Display Panel  
Whistle  
Button  
Tuning  
Adjust  
Buttons  
Volume  
Adjust  
Buttons  
Weather  
Alert/Menu  
Button  
Charge/  
Weather  
Memory  
Ultrasonic  
Dog  
Power/  
Band  
LED  
Flashlight Indicator  
Whistle  
Button  
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Controls and Functions Continued...  
Headphone  
Jack  
USB Output  
Port  
USB Input  
Port  
AA/Li-ion  
Power Switch  
Dynamo  
Crank  
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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  
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
2
3
4
5
6
7
162.400 MHz  
162.425 MHz  
162.450 MHz  
162.475 MHz  
162.500 MHz  
162.525 MHz  
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.  
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ER300 Settings Menu  
Accessing and Using the Menu  
• To access the ER300’s settings menu, press and hold the WX  
ALERT button for 3 seconds.  
• To adjust the settings use the TUNE up and down buttons.  
• To go to the next menu option, press the WX ALERT button.  
• To exit the menu, toggle through all the menu options or wait 30  
seconds and the menu will time-out.  
Setting the Clock  
• To set the clock, press the WX ALERT button and select the 24  
hour or 12 hour clock.  
• Press the WX ALERT button to adjust the time and again to  
adjust the minutes.  
Backlight Option  
The ER300 has 3 backlight settings:  
• OFF: The backlight will always be off.  
• ON: The backlight will always be on.  
• Default: The backlight will turn on for 5 seconds when a button  
is pressed then turn off.  
Weather Channel Display Option  
The ER300 has 2 weather channel display options:  
• Default: Displays weather channel frequency.  
• Channel: Displays channel numbers.  
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LED Flashlight  
The ER300 has 2 flashlight brightness settings:  
• Dim: The first press of the flashlight button will enable  
the dim setting.  
• Bright: The second press of the flashlight button will  
enable the bright setting.  
SOS Morse Code Flashlight Beacon  
• To enable the SOS feature, press the flashlight button 3 times.  
The SOS Morse Code is: 3 short flashes, 3 long flashes, and 3  
short flashes.  
• To turn off the SOS feature, press the flashlight button.  
Ultrasonic Dog Whistle  
• The ultrasonic dog whistle may assist search and rescue teams  
to locate individuals during an emergency situation.  
• To enable the ultrasonic dog whistle, press and hold the  
flashlight/dog whistle button for 3 seconds. The ultrasonic dog  
whistle icon will be lit in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.  
• To turn off the ultrasonic dog whistle, press any button on the  
radio.  
Using the Headphone Jack  
Plug in a set of headphones (not included) that have a 1/8 inch  
mono or stereo plug.  
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Limited Warranty (United States and Canada)  
Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will  
repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland ER300 which  
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following  
the initial consumer purchase.  
This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or  
misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification  
or altered products. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of  
purchase, including any charge cables or batteries.  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH HEREIN  
AND TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE  
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS  
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE LIABLE,  
WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND DEATH) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE  
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY  
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF  
BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL  
LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR  
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL  
EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.  
For Product Purchased in Canada:  
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by  
returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to your place  
of purchase in Canada.  
This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights  
may be provided by law in some areas within Canada.  
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Limited Warranty Continued...  
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 Product Purchased in the USA:  
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained  
by returning the warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof of  
purchase to:  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Warranty Service Department  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
(816) 241-8500  
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Service  
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please  
first check the FAQ section of the website, check your Owner’s  
Manual, or call and speak with a service technician. Many  
problems can be remedied without returning the unit for service. If  
necessary, return as follows:  
• 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.  
• Include the following:  
a. Full description of any problems  
b. Daytime telephone number, name & address  
c. 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.  
You do not need to return accessory items (Charge Cable,  
Batteries, and Owners Guide) unless they might be directly  
related to the problem.  
Repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over ONE year  
old are subject to a repair fee. Please call for a quote on repair  
service cost at 816-241-8500. Send only cashier’s check, money  
order, Master Card or Visa card number.  
Midland Radio Corporation  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, Missouri 64120  
Phone: (816) 241-8500  
Fax: (816) 241-5713  
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Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without  
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or  
omissions on its packaging.  
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Accessories  
the form on the following page and mail it to our address.  
XTA110  
• Mini USB Cable  
XTA111  
• DC Adapter  
XTA112  
• AC Adapter  
BATT20L  
• Li-ion Battery  
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Accessories Order Form  
Please send Money Order or fill in the Visa/Master Card information and  
mail to the address below.  
Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Order to Midland  
Radio Corporation.  
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________  
Address:____________________________________________________________________________  
City:________________________________________________________________________________  
State:______________________ Zip Code: ________________________________________________  
Telephone: __________________________________________________________________________  
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QTY  
ITEM  
DESCRIPTION  
PRICE  
$29.99  
$10.00  
$19.99  
$19.99  
TOTAL  
BATT20L 2000 mAh Li-ion Battery  
XTA110  
XTA111  
XTA112  
Mini USB Charge Cable  
DC Adapter  
AC Adapter  
Sub-total:  
______________________  
______________________  
$14.95  
Mail To:  
Midland Radio Corporation  
Consumer Dept.  
5900 Parretta Drive  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
_______________________  
Tax (MO, FL, WA Only):  
S&H:  
(Applies to Domestic US only. For Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico  
S&H will be $38.25 for 1 lb. and $64.25 for 2 lb. or more).  
Or Call 816.241.8500  
Total:  
$_____________________  
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This device complies with part 15  
of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the condition that this  
device does not cause harmful  
interference.  
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS  
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS  
NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED  
BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE  
FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH  
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID  
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO  
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
This device complies with  
RSS-310 of Industry Canada.  
Operation is subject to condition  
that this device does not cause  
harmful interference.  
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