User manual MIDLAND ML3245

[. . . ] Emergency weather bulletins include alerts about: Tornados, Hurricanes, Floods, Ice/Snow Storms, and other Severe Weather. Other emergencies might include: Amber Alert, Hazardous Explosions, Fires, Chemical Spills, and other civil emergencies. We encourage you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before operating this unit. This manual is a valuable part of your new Midland Weather Radio. [. . . ] Do not leave a dead or weak battery in the radio. Do not leave a battery in the radio when it is not in use. The battery may leak and possibly damage your unit. The clock will run for at least 10 days on batteries when the radio is turned off with the VOLUME / OFF control. 15 Reception NOTE: The National Weather Radio service operates Weather Broadcast systems covering a large area of the United States. A very few areas are not currently included. Your ML3245 can receive broadcasts from the Weather Stations up to 50 miles. Hills and certain terrain can reduce reception. 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. What is a FIPS Code: The NWR divides the United States and territories by state and county (or parish) and assigns a six digit code number called a FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) code or also known as a NWR/SAME county code. The next two identify the state or territory, and the last three identify the county. To confirm this listen to the broadcast associated with the weekly test. During the broadcast they will give a list of counties covered by the transmitter. 18 Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 162. 400 162. 425 162. 450 162. 475 162. 500 162. 525 162. 550 When you have selected the correct freqency channel, press and release the SELECT button to continue programming. Press and release the MENU button to end programming. NOTE: If no program keys are pressed for about one minute the ML3245 will exit the menu mode. Changing the Alert Pattern The alert tone is a high low alternating sound. The speed of the tones depends on if the ML3245 received a watch or warning. The alert pattern has two options available through the program button, VOICE and SIREN. If VOICE is chosen, the alert will sound for about 8 seconds then the voice weather broadcast will be heard for about 5 minutes when an alert message is received. If you desire to listen to the broadcast longer, press the "WEATHER/HAZARD" bar on the front the ML3245. If SIREN is chosen, alert tones will sound for five minutes or until the ALERT ON/OFF button is pressed. To change the 19 pattern, press and release "MENU" button. [. . . ] Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton. Caution: Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. money order for $7. 50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some states) c. For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale. [. . . ]