Midland 74-200 Spécifications

Model 74-200 Digital Weather Receiver with NWR-SAME decoding and Digital clock with alarm

10 like 529047. Acquiring FIPS codes for Your Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-726

11 the number fairly quick but you have the option to have it read back to you so you can get the whole number. Remember the number will be six digi

12 1. Press and release the “DISP. MODE” button until “AL Time” is displayed in the upper left corner of the display. 2. Press and release the set

13 channel button corresponding to the frequency of your NOAA weather broadcast station. If you find there is more than one broadcast station in you

14 Changing the Alert Pattern The alert tone is a high low alternating sound. The speed of the tones depends on if the 74-200 received a watch or wa

15 NOTE: The 74-200 has enough memory to store 15 “FIPS” codes. The next display after VOICE/ALERT will display six numbers. These numbers will de

16 to review all memory locations you desire. All empty memory locations will be “000000”. When finished reviewing the “FIPS” codes press and releas

17 received. The 74-200 provides a switch closure to signal other devices at the EXT. ALERT jack when the radio receives an alert. The output is c

18 THUNDERS WATCH Watch SEVERE THUNDERS WARNING Severe thunderstorm warning Very fast siren FLASH FLOOD WATCH Flash flood watch Fast siren FLASH F

19 SPECIAL MARINE WARNING Special marine warning Very fast siren AVALANCH WATCH Avalanche watch Fast siren AVALANCH WARNING Avalanche warning Ver

2 PRODUCT INFORMATION The 74-200 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather / All Hazard Monitor provides you

20 TUNE TV Other warning message not defined Very fast siren LOCAL AREA EMERGNCY Local area emergency Very fast siren SEVERE WEATHER STATEMEN Sever

21 to let everyone with weather monitor receivers verify the operation of their equipment. To find out the test schedule of for your area, contact t

22 Back Light of the Display When the AC to DC adapter is used the display back light is always on. When only the backup battery is used to power yo

23 If you are using an external antenna, ensure that it is connected properly. Ensure that the radio is set to the NOAA w

24 NOTES AND MAINTENANCE 1. The typical weather (162MHz) reception distance will range from 25-50 miles depending on your location and conditions

25 structure preventing reception. Put your 74-200 near a window. If this doesn't provide reasonable reception-then an outside antenna must be

26 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range (162.4O, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 1

27 SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your 74-200 for service: 1.Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original box

28 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your 74-200 weather alert radio which

29 Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116 Printed in China E-mail: [email protected] visit us at http://www.midlan

3 maximum reception possible (in areas where available) • Alert monitor system receives NWR/SAME codes transmitted by National Weather Service stat

30 FIPS codes Use this space to record the FIPS codes you have programmed into your 74-200-weather monitor. 1._____________ 2._____________ 3.___

4 reception-up to 50 miles. Antenna folds down for easy transport. • Fully Variable Volume Control – Adjusts audio output. • Alert siren volume a

5 enables and disables the alert siren and external alert signals. When Alert is off, only the LED indicators are active. 3. Off Bar button – thi

6 display automatically switches to display messages from the SAME decoder when they are received. 11. SET button – Press this button to switch fro

7 technique called SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding). The Midland 74-200 7-channel weather/ all hazards monitor is designed to receive these SAM

8 Install a 9-volt alkaline battery (Eveready 522 or equivalent, not supplied). Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the battery cover.

9 NOTE: The National Weather Radio service operates Weather Broadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not incl