Midland Radio Satellite Radio WR 10 User Manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION  
The WR-10 Weather Max gives you two products in one. You have a  
combination AM/FM broadcast radio. You also have a 24-hour a day National  
Weather Service monitor. A complete information system in the palm of your hands.  
The Weather Max has a full tone alert signaling system built in. When the  
National Weather Service issues an emergency report, they transmit a special tone.  
This tone is picked up by your WR-10 to provide you instant emergency weather  
information. Your WR-10 will advise you of special weather warnings even if you are  
listening to standard AM or FM broadcasts.  
The WR-10 has an emergency battery backup system for use if you lose power.  
It will provide up to six hours of operation if power fails. It also allows the WR-10 to be  
used as a temporary portable to take on trips, picnics to the beach, etc.  
The WR-10 provides a new concept in high performance Weather Monitors  
combined with the information and entertainment of an AM-FM radio.  
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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  
broadcasts  
or  
weatherband  
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  
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once set, no further adjustment is necessary for home use.  
13. Alert Mode Selector – Your  
WR-10 has three different alert  
modes:  
A)  
LED Only – When an  
emergency alert tone is  
received AM-FM broadcast  
radio reception will be muted  
and ONLY the LED warns you.  
B)  
LED and Alarm – When  
an emergency broadcast is  
received the LED will flash and  
a loud siren sound will be  
emitted. The broadcast radio  
reception will also be muted.  
C) Voice – The unit will be silent in WX mode. When an emergency broadcast  
is received, it will turn your WR-10 audio system on so the voice of the  
weather station can be heard. In AM or FM mode, the broadcast radio  
reception will also be muted so the voice of the weather station can be  
heard.  
14. Battery Compartment – Holds the 9-volt back-up battery. Alkaline or lithium  
batteries are recommended. Do not use rechargeable batteries. The WR-10 is  
not equipped with charge capabilities.. Battery is optional.  
15. Reset switch  
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EMERGENCY POWER  
Remove the battery cover. Turn the unit over. Remove the cover by pushing the  
battery door in the direction of the arrow and lifting the battery cover away from the  
radio. Install a 9-volt Alkaline battery (Eveready 522 or equivalent, not supplied).  
Observe the battery polarity (+ and -). Replace the battery cover. (Power adapters will  
not charge the battery.)  
INITIAL SETUP  
Set the controls and switches as follows:  
VOLUME/POWER – Advance the control about half way.  
WX-AM-FM SELECTOR – to FM  
WX 1 - - - WX7 SWITCH - to (1) 162.550  
ALERT SWITCH - to LED & ALARM  
Now, fully extend the telescopic antenna. Next, remove the AC Wall Adapter from  
the package. Plug the wall adapter into a 110-115 Volt AC (standard house current)  
outlet. Plug the other end into the "DC-12V' jack of your WR-10  
AM/FM OPERATION  
From the above steps, we are set to listen to FM stations. If you desire to listen to  
AM stations, set the WX--AM--FM selector switch to the AM position now.  
1. Advance the POWER/VOLUME ON/OFF switch toward the top of the radio.  
Continue rotating it about one half of the way.  
2. Slide the TUNING button to receive the desired station.  
3. Readjust the volume to desired listening levels.  
4. Position the telescopic antenna for best FM reception. On AM, the antenna is  
built into the cabinet. Rotating the cabinet itself can improve AM signal  
reception.  
You will notice the "ALERT" light comes on when power is supplied. Your WR-10 is  
listening for EMERGENCY signals from the Weather Service. We have not adjusted  
the weather frequency for your local area. Look up your city or a major city near you in  
the supplied Weather Service directory and set the switch on the bottom of your unit to  
the frequency listed. To test for weather signals, simply press the WEATHER bar on the  
top of your 74-105XL. This will switch the WR-10 from AM or FM to receive the Weather  
broadcast. To return to AM or FM reception, press the "ALERT" button.  
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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  
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Weather Service will broadcast a special electronic triggering signal for 10  
seconds that causes the siren alarm to turn on, at which time the alert indicator  
will flash (provided the ALERT Mode selector switch is in the LED & ALARM  
position). Your AM or FM reception will be interrupted and the siren will sound for  
10 seconds warning you that emergency weather information is being broadcast.  
The ALERT indicator will flash until you press the WEATHER Button for  
emergency weather information.  
8.The ALERT Mode selector switch on the bottom of the unit allows you other alert  
modes without the siren.  
LED position, only the LED flashes when the National Weather Service transmits  
the special emergency signal.  
VOlCE position the unit lets you hear voice only from the weather station for 5  
minutes without pressing the WEATHER Button. After 5 minutes, the WR-10 will  
reset to the AM-FM or WEATHER Mode, ready to receive the next emergency  
signal. During the weather report, you can reset the unit before the 5 minute  
period is up by pressing the ALERT Button.  
LED & ALARM position the LED will flash and the siren will sound.  
NOTE:The ALERT Mode setting will determine the type of alert you get while on AM  
or FM reception as well.  
9. Anytime the unit is in the WEATHER ALERT Mode, you can test the alert function  
by pressing the TEST Button. Depending on the position of the ALERT Mode  
selector switch, the unit will either let you hear the voice weather report, or the  
siren will sound and the LED will flash, or just the ALERT LED will begin flashing.  
After testing the alarm, be sure to return the unit to the ALERT Mode by pressing  
the WEATHER bar and then the ALERT bar.  
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NOTES AND MAINTENANCE  
1. The typical weather(162MHz) reception distance will range from 25-50 miles  
depending on your location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. Also, some  
Weather Stations operate at much higher power levels than others and have their  
transmitting towers on the top of high buildings or hills. For better reception from  
greater distances, an external antenna can be used. To use an external antenna,  
you must have an antenna with an RCA plug or an adapter to RCA plug to connect  
into the side of the WR-10. If reception in your area is not good, check with your  
local dealer for assistance and ask about typical reception range in your area. Also  
try different locations in your home or office to find a place that has good reception.  
2. If Weather Stations cannot be heard on any channel, contact your local National  
Weather Service office to verify that the station is on the air and also verify the  
CHANNEL (Frequency) and location of the weather station.  
3. All National Weather Service stations periodically transmit an Alert test signal.  
Some broadcast only once a week, and others more often. You can always find out  
when the test signal is broadcast by calling the U.S. Weather Service's phone  
number for your local NOAA station.  
4. Mobile home reception is difficult due to the metallic structure preventing reception.  
Put your WR-10 near a window. If this doesn't provide reasonable reception-then a  
outside antenna must be used. One suggested antenna is the Midland 18-259W  
VHF through-glass antenna.  
PORTABLE OPERATION  
Your WR-10 can be used as a portable (picnics-at the beach, boating, camping,  
etc.) A fresh battery will last about 6-8 hours.  
12 VOLT OPERATION  
Your WR-10 can be powered from any 12 Volt CAR-TRUCK-RV-or BOAT battery.  
An optional (Model 18-235) power cord adapter is available from Midland.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications are nominal and subject to change.  
GENERAL  
Frequency Range  
AM 510-1650KHz  
FM 88-108MHz  
WX 162MHz  
(162.4O, 162.425, 162.45, 162.475, 162.50, 162.525, 162.55MHz)  
Number of WX Channels  
Input Voltage  
7
9-14 Volts DC  
Dimensions  
217Wx 41Hxl55MMDeep  
(8 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 6 1/8)  
RECEIVER  
AM Max Sensitivity  
60 dB/M  
20 uV  
FM 30 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
WX 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Alarm Trip Sensitivity  
1.5 uV  
1.5uV  
Speaker Impedance  
32 ohms  
70dB max.  
210 mW max.  
WX Rejection at 96.6 or 97.7MHz  
10% THD Power Output  
FCC Compliance Information  
Midland WT-5 Weather Station  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
For compliance information contact:  
Midland Consumer Radio  
1670 N. Topping  
Kansas City, MO 64120  
Tel: (816) 241-8500  
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NINETY DAY LIMITED WARRANTY  
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your WR-  
10 weather alert radio which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ninety  
days following the initial consumer purchase.  
This warranty does not include any antennas, prior service attempts, liquid damage, abuse  
or misuse.  
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the  
warranted product, freight prepaid, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to Midland  
Consumer Radio Inc., Warranty Service Department, 1670 North Topping Avenue, Kansas City,  
Missouri 64120, or to the place of purchase (if a participating dealer).  
Warranty information may be obtained by writing Midland Consumer Radio, Warranty  
Service Department.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary,  
from state to state.  
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of  
America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.  
For warranty coverage on merchandise purchased elsewhere ask your dealer.  
Midland Consumer Radio  
1670 N. Topping  
Printed in China  
Kansas City, Mo. 64120  
Tel: (816) 241-8500  
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