Midland Radio 74-250(C) Portable Radio User Manual


 
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The 74-250 N.W.R./ S.A.M.E. (National Weather Radio/Specific
Area Message Encoding) Weather/All Hazard Monitor provides
you with constant monitoring of your local National Weather
Service broadcast for messages warning you of hazardous
conditions. The NWR/SAME decoding allows you to hear only
messages concerning the area concerning you. You now have a
choice as to what information will be brought to you. No more
will you be awakened to hear of a problem many miles from your
home that will not affect you. A clock with alarm is also featured.
The 74-250 NWR/SAME Weather/All Hazard Monitor is the
latest advance in Weather monitoring technology providing you
with the information you need for your greatest safety from the
effects of weather and other external hazards.
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)
Alert monitor system receives NWR/SAME codes transmitted
by National Weather Service stations warning of dangerous
weather conditions and other general hazards. The SAME
codes designate which counties or parts of counties are
affected by the individual message. When the alert feature is
activated, the receiver remains in a standby mode. As SAME
coded messages are received, the receiver automatically
activates to warn you of dangerous weather conditions.