Midland Radio WR-10 User Manual

 

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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 or weatherband 
broadcasts 

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