Midland WR-300/301 All Hazards Weather Radio Owner's Manual

Describes the steps of using All Hazards Weather Alert Radio WR-300/301, including how to install batteries, connect power, set up antenna and program weather channels

Brand: Midland
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 24
File format: PDF
File size: 554 KB
Published: 02 July, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: WR-300, WR-301
MD5 checksum: 23B4F31B8E0D762CE4EDAEE772FC45CF
PDF: Midland WR-300/301 All Hazards Weather Radio Owner's Manual PDF

About this manual

The Midland WR-300/301 is an All Hazards Weather Radio designed to receive 24/7 broadcasts from the National Weather Service. It features an automatic alert system that activates with a loud tone and flashing LED for severe weather warnings, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. The device also includes S.A.M.E. Digital Weather/Hazard Alert technology to filter alerts based on specific county codes.

What's inside

Quick Start Guide
WR-300/301 Controls
Icons on the Display
WR-300/301 Accessory Jacks
Set the Time
Set the Date
Set the ALARM Time
Programming S.A.M.E. County Codes
AM/FM Radio
Troubleshooting

Specifications

Battery Type	4 AA batteries
Power Source	AC adapter or batteries
Alert Features	Loud tone, flashing LED indicator, alert message

Frequently asked questions

How do I get S.A.M.E. County Codes?

You can call the National Weather Service toll-free number 1-888-697-7263 or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.

Can I program multiple county codes?

Yes, the radio can be programmed with up to 23 different S.A.M.E. codes for your county and surrounding counties.

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 for continuous backlight.

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