MIDLAND 74-250 Owner Manual User Manual
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2. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the
unit.
3. Insert 2 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.
Insert the top battery first by inserting the - terminal end of
the battery first and gently pressing the battery into place.
Install the second battery by inserting the + terminal into the
radio first and gently pressing the battery into place.
4. Replace the battery cover over the batteries and fasten with
the latch.
5. For optional rechargeable batteries, please charge for 10-14
hours before use.
6. Read and understand the programming instructions before
attempting programming.
Display Backlight
When any buttons are pressed the backlight will be activated for
about 5 seconds. For additional seconds of viewing time with
back-light, press and release “SET” button.
Programming
This radio has 9 memory locations. Each memory location allows
you to store one county code and one channel associated with the
county code. The radio will initially be programmed as follows:
Memory Code
Channel
1 999999
1
2 999999
2
3 999999
3
4 999999
4
5 999999
5
6 999999
6
7 999999
7
8 999999
1
9 999999
1
The FIPS code 999999 is the
all county code. You may
continue to use this code that
allows the radio to receive
all alerts regardless of
county. By selection of one
of the memory locations, you
may find the best NWS
channel to listen to.