Midland WR-300 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio Owner's Manual

This manual introduces the use of All Hazards Weather Alert Radio WR300, including installing batteries, inserting power adapter, pulling out antenna, adjusting weather channel and turning on weather radio


Midland WR-300 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Midland
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
24
File format
PDF
File size
2.4 MB
Published
02 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
WR-300
MD5 checksum
8EA6F2DA7DF3F081BB3246A176D0C17A

About this manual

The Midland WR-300 is a portable All Hazards Weather Alert Radio designed to receive emergency broadcasts from the National Weather Service (NWS). It features an automatic alert system that activates with a tone and flashing LED for severe weather warnings such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. The device supports S.A.M.E. Digital Weather/Hazard Alert technology, allowing users to program specific county codes to filter alerts relevant only to their area.

What's inside

  • Quick Start Instructions
  • WR300 Controls
  • Icons on the Display
  • LCD Backlighting
  • Set the Time and Date
  • Programming S.A.M.E. County Codes
  • Choosing an Alert Type
  • AM/FM Radio Functions
  • Troubleshooting

Specifications

Battery Requirement4 AA batteries (not supplied)
Power SourceAC adapter or DC jack
Max S.A.M.E. Codes23 different codes

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the S.A.M.E. County Code for my area?

You can call the National Weather Service toll-free number at 1-888-NWS-S.A.M.E. (1-888-697-7263) or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.

How do I turn on the LCD backlight?

Press and release any button to turn the backlight on for 5 seconds, or use the MENU button to set it to continuous.

What happens when a special warning broadcast is received?

The radio automatically activates with a loud tone, a flashing LED indicator, and an alert message on the LCD.

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