Midland Radio WR-300/301 - Manual (Page 13)

WR-300/301 Owner’s Manual
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Test Signals Broadcast by NWS: Test Signals Broadcast by NWS:
All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit test signals. You can find out when
your local NWS station broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service
Forecast Office (listed under “Weather” in the Federal Government section of the telephone
book.)
During the weekly test signal, the local NWS station will give a list of counties covered by
their transmitter. The NWS test signal allows everyone with weather radio receivers to verify
the operation of their equipment.
The following test signals may be sent by the NWS during testing: required weekly test,
required monthly test, system demo, and national periodic test.
No Reception Warning: No Reception Warning:
If no alerts are received for 10 days, the display will flash “CHECK RECEPTION” every 30
seconds. If this happens, check your channel settings and county codes for setting errors. If
you receive a clear signal from the NWS, try using the “ALL” county code setting to receive
all alerts for all counties.
The WR-300/301 weather radio can store 10 different alerts (with overlapping effective times)
in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it auto-
matically displays the new alert description. To review past alerts that are still in effect, press
the “DOWN” arrow to scroll through the last 10 alerts. If an alert is expired, it will be marked
“EXP”.
Reviewing Alerts: Reviewing Alerts:
To test the alert function to ensure it is working, press the “MENU” button, then press the
“UP” arrow until “SIREN TEST” is displayed. Press the “SELECT” button to sound the alert
siren. Press the “SELECT” button again to silence the alarm.
Testing the Alert: Testing the Alert:
Note: If you have trouble finding reception, please move your radio closer to a window and
away from fluorescent lighting.