MIDLAND ER300 - Manual (Page 9)

ER300 Owner’s Manual
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Using the Weather Radio
About NOAA/NWS
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the
National Weather Service operates a system of weather and
hazard alert broadcasts covering most of the United States.
Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-50 miles
of the weather station. Fully extend the telescopic antenna and
rotate until reception is clear. The ER300 can receive broadcasts
up to 50 miles from the weather station depending on your
location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. If reception is not
good, try a different location to find a spot of improved reception.
If indoors, placement near a window usually improves reception.
If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels,
contact your local NOAA/NWS office and verify the closest
station is on air. Their web site is http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
Selecting a Weather Channel
The ER300 has 7 NOAA/NWS weather channels to choose from.
• Press the BAND button to select the weather band.
• Then use the TUNE buttons to select the strongest weather
channel in your area.
Ch. # Frequency
1 162.400 MHz
2 162.425 MHz
3 162.450 MHz
4 162.475 MHz
5 162.500 MHz
6 162.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz