MIDLAND WR-10 - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTROLS:
1.
2.
Alert Test Button – This
is a momentary switch bar. Pressing
and holding it down lets you check to
see that your WR-10 tone coded alert
system is operating. A loud siren-type
sound will be emitted from the speaker
if the ALERT switch is set to LED &
ALARM.
3. Alert Bar Button – This is a push on
switch. It switches the special alert tone
coding system on so you can receive
emergency weather broadcasts. In the
AM-FM mode it also acts as the on switch for the AM-FM radio if you have
activated the weather receiver.
4. Alert LED Indicator – This light emitting diode visual indicator tells you when the
unit is in the alert mode. It is normally a steady light. If an emergency broadcast
is received
this indicator will pulse on and off.
5. Tuning Dial – This dial lets you
select AM or FM stations
6. WX-AM-FM Mode Switch –
Lets you select AM broadcasts, FM
broadcasts or weatherband
broadcasts
7. Telescopic Antenna – Extends fully for best reception.
8. Off/On/Volume Control – This
is the volume control and the main
power switch. It lets you adjust
volume to the desired listening
level.
9. External Alert Device Jack –
Allows connection of external
alerting devices such as X-10.
10. External Antenna – Allows you the option to plug in an optional external
antenna for better reception inside your home or car, or from distant weather
stations.
11. Power Jack – A power jack is located on the side of the unit for use with an AC
adapter or optional 12 Volt adapter.
12. Weather Channel Selector Switch – Allows you to select the proper weather
channel for your area. This switch is recessed on the bottom of the unit and