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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.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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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.
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FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • VHF Weather Monitor with seven different National Weather Service channels in the 162 MHz FM band – Provides 24-hour-a-day National Weather Service information from seven different channels for maximum reception possible (in areas where available) AM-FM Reception – Receives standard AM and FM commercial broadcast stations.~ Special system interrupts broadcast reception for emergency weather warnings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 7 Input Voltage 9-14 Volts DC Dimensions 217Wx 41Hxl55MMDeep (8 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 6 1/8) RECEIVER AM Max Sensitivity FM 30 dB Quieting Sensitivity WX 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alarm Trip Sensitivity Speaker Impedance WX Rejection at 96.6 or 97.7MHz 10% THD Power Output 60 dB/M 20 uV 1.5 uV 1.
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NINETY DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Midland Consumer Radio Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your WR10 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.