Midland 74-250C - 2 Instruction Manual Page 1

Owners Guide Model 74-250(C) Digital Weather Receiver with NWR-SAME decoding, thermometer and Digital clock with 2 alarms

107. After setting the 6th-digit of the county code, press “SET” once, the number will flash next to CH. 8. Press and release the “UP/DOWN” button

112. Press and release the “MODE” button to restore the radio to alert mode. Setting how your Radio alerts you NOTE: The National Weather Radio

12 F is for Fahrenheit and C is for Celsius. 8. Press and release the “UP or Down” button to select F or C. 9. Press and release the “SET” button

131. Press and hold the “SET” button until the hour is flashing. Press the “UP or DOWN” buttons to set the hour. 2. Press and release the “SET” b

14want. You will see on the display OFF. 2. Press and hold the “SET” button until the OFF flashes. 3. Press and release the “SNOOZE/FUNC” button t

15to listen to the broadcast for the 5 minutes press and release the “Snooze/Func” button to mute the speaker. USING THE ALERT FUNCTION: When you

16High Wind Warning Very fast siren Hurricane Warning Very fast siren Hurricane Watch Fast siren Coastal Flood Watch Fast siren Coastal Flood Wa

17the alert is issued. When the designated time has passed the display message and LED will be reset to their normal state. Reviewing Overlapping A

18 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Suggestion(s) No power. Check that the batteries are installed correctly and the batteries are good. No sound. Check V

19NOTES AND MAINTENANCE 1. The typical weather (162MHz) reception distance will range from 25-50 miles depending on your location and conditions o

2PRODUCT INFORMATION The 74-250 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/Specific Area Message Encoding) Weather/All Hazard Monitor provides you wi

20 FCC Compliance Information Midland NWR-SAME Weather Monitor Model 74-250 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje

21 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are nominal and subject to change. GENERAL Frequency Range (162.40, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 1

22SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your 74-250 for service: 1.Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original box

23ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your 74-250 weather alert radio which fa

24FIPS codes Use this space to record the FIPS codes and weather radio channels you have programmed into your 74-250-weather monitor. Co. Code Ch

3• High Performance Receiver – Receives weather broadcasts up to 50 miles from transmitter. • Dot Matrix LCD display for viewing alert type and mo

4 Snooze/Function – This is a push button that switches between time, date and temperature display and alert message area. By pressing and holding

5Midland 74-250 7-channel weather/ all hazards monitor is designed to receive these SAME transmissions. Your Midland 74-250 can be programmed with

6Acquiring FIPS codes for the desired Area: The FIPS codes can be found by calling the NWS toll free number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263) Please

72. Lift the battery cover slightly. Gently slide the cover off the unit. 3. Insert 2 AA batteries observing the proper polarity.  Insert the to

8When you have finished with entering the county code and the channel associated with it, the radio will automatically revert back to the last count

9• From the clock display: 1. Press and release the “FUNC/SNOOZE” once to change from clock to alert display. • You will see on the display in mo