Midland WR300 Weather Radio – Full User Guide

The Midland WR300 All Hazards Weather Alert Radio is designed to keep you safe and informed by receiving emergency alerts from the National Weather Service and other emergency agencies. With SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology, you can program it to alert for your specific county or region.

Key Features

• SAME Technology for county-specific alerts
• AM/FM Radio
• Digital Clock with Alarm and Snooze
• 23 Programmable Alerts
• Large LCD Display with Backlight
• Battery Backup (4 AA batteries, not included)
• External Alert Output and Antenna Ports
• Programmable Multiple Counties

What’s in the Box

• WR300 Weather Radio
• AC Power Adapter
• Owner’s Manual

Powering the WR300

AC Adapter (Recommended)

• Plug the adapter into the DC jack on the back of the unit
• Plug the other end into a standard wall outlet

Battery Backup (Optional)

• Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment
• Batteries provide backup power in case of outages
• Clock and memory functions are retained with battery backup

Controls & Display Overview

Front Panel Buttons:

• Weather/Snooze: Access weather band or silence alarm
• Select: Confirm menu selections
• Up/Down Arrows: Navigate menus or adjust settings
• Menu: Enter system menu
• AM/FM: Toggle between AM and FM bands
• Volume: Adjust radio/audio volume
• Alert On/Off: Enable or disable audible alerts

LCD Display Includes:

• Clock and AM/PM indicator
• Alert type (e.g., Warning, Watch, Advisory)
• Signal strength and volume indicators
• SAME code zones
• Battery and power icons

Basic Operation

Turning On the Radio

• Press Weather to listen to the current weather channel.
• Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll through available weather channels.

Adjusting Volume

• Use the Volume dial on the side of the unit.

Listening to AM/FM

• Press the AM/FM button
• Use Up/Down arrows to tune stations

Setting the Clock

1. Press Menu
2. Scroll to SET TIME, then press Select
3. Use Up/Down arrows to adjust hour, then press Select
4. Adjust minutes the same way and press Select again

Setting the Alarm

1. Press Menu
2. Scroll to SET ALARM, then press Select
3. Use Up/Down to adjust hours, press Select, then adjust minutes
4. Press Select to confirm

To enable the alarm, go to ALARM ON/OFF in the menu.

Weather Alerts

The WR300 can receive alerts from NOAA for various emergencies including:

• Tornado Warnings
• Flash Flood Alerts
• Amber Alerts
• Chemical Spills
• Radiological Events

When an alert is received:

• Siren sounds (based on alert level)
• Alert type and message scroll on the display
• LED indicator lights

Alert Levels:

• Warning: Highest priority, long siren
• Watch: Medium priority, shorter siren
• Advisory: Short beep or display message

SAME County Code Setup

SAME codes allow the radio to filter alerts for specific geographic areas.

1. Visit weather.gov/nwr to find your county code
2. Press Menu, scroll to SET LOCATION, press Select
3. Choose SINGLE, MULTIPLE, or ANY:
   • SINGLE: One county
   • MULTIPLE: Up to 25 counties
   • ANY: All alerts regardless of location
4. Enter 6-digit SAME code using arrow buttons
5. Press Select to confirm

Setting the Weather Channel

1. Press Menu
2. Scroll to SET CHANNEL, press Select
3. Use Up/Down arrows to scan all 7 NOAA channels
4. Stop when you hear the strongest/clearest signal
5. Press Select to save

Alert Type Settings

Customize how alerts sound:

1. Press Menu
2. Scroll to ALT TYPE, press Select
3. Choose:
   • VOICE: Siren followed by voice broadcast
   • TONE: Siren only
   • DISPLAY: No siren, alert appears on screen
4. Press Select to confirm

Programming Alerts

You can enable/disable specific alerts.

1. Press Menu
2. Scroll to SET EVENTS, press Select
3. Scroll through alert types
4. Press Select to toggle between:
   • ON: Receive alert
   • OFF: Ignore alert
5. Repeat as needed, then press Menu to exit

Additional Menu Options

• SET LANGUAGE: Choose English, Spanish, or French
• BACKLIGHT: Select Always On, Always Off, or Timed
• ALERT TEST: Play sample alert siren
• ALERT VOLUME: Adjust siren volume
• EXTERNAL ALERT: For use with external accessories
• RESET RADIO: Restore factory settings

External Ports

• External Antenna Jack: Use if indoor reception is poor
• External Alert Output: Connect to strobe lights, bed shakers, or other alerting devices
• DC Power Jack: For included AC adapter

Care & Maintenance

• Keep dry; not waterproof
• Clean with soft cloth, no abrasives or chemicals
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Store in a dry, cool place

Troubleshooting