MIDLAND WR-10 - Manual (Page 6)

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Once you have adjusted the weather frequency and are receiving weather
broadcast stations, your WR-10 will automatically switch from AM or FM reception to the
Weather mode if the weather Service sends the special tone to warn you of dangerous
weather conditions. The setup procedure previously set your radio to "SIREN" mode.
You may also select a "VOICE" mode or a silent LED mode. See the instructions under
the ALERT mode section for adjusting this mode.
NOTE: The National Weather Service operates Weather Broadcast systems
covering a large area of the United States. Some areas are not included.
Check the directory enclosed for weather broadcast availability.
Your WR-10 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills
and certain terrain can reduce reception. An external antenna can improve range. If
your city is listed as having a Weather Service Station but you do not receive it please
call your local Weather Service to confirm they are broadcasting (Sometimes these
stations are shut down for maintenance). If your local Weather Service is transmitting
and you are not receiving the broadcasts, you may need an outdoor antenna.
WEATHERBAND OPERATION
Follow the "INITIAL SETUP" instructions except put the WX – AM – FM switch to
the Weather (WX) position.
1.Set the WX-AM-FM mode switch to the WEATHER (WX) position.
2. Lift the antenna from its resting position to a vertical position and extend it fully
for best reception.
3.Turn the OFF/ON/VOLUME control on and set the volume to about the midpoint,
The ALERT indicator (LED) should be lit indicating the unit is in the ALERT Mode
and turned on.
4. Press the WEATHER button to exit the ALERT Mode (ALERT LED should turn
off).
5. Set the CHANNEL selector switch on the bottom of the unit to the channel
indicated from the NOAA Weather Radio Network chart inserted in this owner's
guide for the location of the weather radio station nearest you.
6. Reset the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
7. When you are finished listening to the WEATHER information, reset the radio to
the ALERT MODE, (or AM-FM MODE), by pressing the ALERT button. The
ALERT indicator LED will again light showing you are in the ALERT Mode. If you
desire the AM or FM Mode, move the MODE SELECTOR to AM or FM and press
the ALERT button. Now in the event of a weather emergency, the National