User manual MIDLAND 74-200

[. . . ] Model 74-200 Digital Weather Receiver with NWR-SAME decoding and Digital clock with alarm 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 with constant monitoring of your local National Weather Service broadcast for messages warning you of hazardous conditions. The NWR/SAME decoding allows you to hear only messages concerning the area concerning you. No more will you be awakened to hear of a problem many miles from your home that will not affect you. [. . . ] Press and release the "Min /Month" button to change the Minute. To activate the alarm, set the switch on the right side of the 74-200 marked "ON OFF ALARM" to the ON position. The "SNOOZE" button on the top of the 74-200 is for advancing the alarm time by 9 minutes each time the alarm sounds. To switch OFF the alarm, move "ON/ OFF/ ALARM" switch to the "OFF" position. Adjusting the Weather Frequency We have not adjusted the weather frequency for your local area. Look up your city in the supplied Weather Service directory and note the freque ncy. Press and release the "PROGRAM" button then "YES" to display the current alert pattern. Press and release the "YES" button to keep that pattern or "NO" to change it to the other option then press and release the "YES" button to accept that option and continue with programming or press and release the "PROGRAM" button to return the radio to alert mode. NOTE: Remember if there are no buttons pressed for 30 seconds the 74-200 will go back to alert mode. To continue after the 74200 goes back to alert mode, go back to "Adjusting Weather Frequency" to continue with programming. . FIPS Code programming: 14 NOTE: The 74-200 has enough memory to store 15 "FIPS" codes. These numbers will determine the areas or counties that your 74200 will be set to respond to SAME messages. See "Acquiring FIPS Codes for Your Area" for how and where to find the codes for your area. To change the first code displayed, (this will usually be "999999" this provides all county alert in your area) press and release the YES button to overwrite the code displayed or no to keep the code. When the display shows the correct number press and release the YES button. If you make a mistake while entering the code, press and release the NO button to clear the digits then reenter the code. After you press and release the YES button, the display will show "000000" if no other codes are programmed. If there is a code in the next slot, decide if you want to keep the code or overwrite the code (see above). If you press YES the display will go to "_ _ _ _ _ _ " asking for another code. When you have entered all the desired codes, press and release the "Program" button to store your settings. Reviewing stored "FIPS" codes Enter the program mode as described earlier. When the "FIPS" codes are displayed, press and release the "NO" button repeatedly 15 to review all memory locations you desire. [. . . ] An optional (Model 18-235) power cord adapter is available from Midland or your local dealer. FCC Compliance Information Midland NWR-SAME Weather Monitor Model 74-200 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. For compliance information contact: Midland Radio Corporation 1120 Clay St. [. . . ]