Midland – ER310, Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio-User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: MIDLAND

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Midland – ER310, Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio

Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics
The Midland ER310 is skillfully constructed from the finest components. Built with emergency situations in mind, the hand crank digital weather alert radio and flashlight are perfect for severe weather situations or daily use.

Features

Charge battery 3 ways: hand crank, USB or solar panel
7 NOAA/NWS weather alert channels and 1 hour alert memory
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Powerful flashlight uses Cree®* LEDs
SOS Morse code flashlight beacon
Ultrasonic dog whistle
Charge external electronic devices
AM/FM radio
AA battery power option
Digital clock
Headphone jack
Rotatable telescopic antenna
Large, bright, backlit LCD

Controls and Functions

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Powering Your ER310

USB Charge Cable

Before the ER310 is used, the internal rechargeable battery pack should be charged with the USB charge cable until the battery indicator icon indicates a full charge. To charge the ER310 with the USB cable, switch the power source switch to the “Li” position. Then, insert the USB charge cable into a USB power source and plug the micro USB connector into the port labeled “USB In” on the side of the radio. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit when the USB charge cable is plugged in. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. It will take approximately 5.5 hours to recharge a completely depleted battery pack using the USB charge cable.

Rechargeable Battery

The included rechargeable battery is located in the battery compartment and is charged by turning the hand crank, exposing the solar panel to sunlight, or by using the USB cable to attach to a USB power source. The battery is specified as 3.7 VDC, 2600 mAh, lithium ion (Li-ion).

Warning

Only use Midland’s Li-ion battery pack.
Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any battery packs other than the ones indicated in this manual. This could cause leakage and damage to the radio.

Dynamo Power

Turning the hand crank charges the built-in Li-ion battery pack. To charge the radio using the hand crank, make sure the power source switch is in the “Li” position and start turning the crank. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit while the unit is being cranked. Speed of cranking and length of time cranked will determine the charge of the Li-ion battery. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. One minute of cranking gives up to 9 minutes of radio use time.

Solar Panel Charge

Make sure the power source switch is in the “Li” position. Then, place the ER310 where the solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight. One hour of solar charging in optimal sunlight conditions gives up to 45 minutes of radio use time. The battery icon on the LCD will flash as the battery charges. When the Li-ion battery has reached full charge, the battery icon will stop flashing and will have 3 bars. The CHARGE indicator light will be lit while the unit is charging.

AA Battery Operation

The ER310 is designed to operate on six AA batteries (not included). To power the ER310 on its AA batteries, flip the power source switch to the “AA” position. Warning: For long-term storage, it is recommended that the AA batteries be removed to prevent leakage and damage to the ER310.

Charging External Devices

Cell phones and USB-powered devices can be charged using the USB charge cable for that device. Connect the charge cable to the USB Outlet port on the side of the ER310 labeled “USB Out”. If the radio is on it will automatically turn off and go into charge mode. Once charging is complete; disconnect the device and charging cable from the ER310. This will allow you to operate the other features in your ER310.

Operating the Radio
Turning the ER310 On/Off & Selecting a Band

To turn the radio on, press the BAND button. To cycle through AM, FM, or Weather radio bands press the band button again.
To turn the radio OFF, press and hold the BAND button for 2 seconds.

Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the volume, press the UP/DOWN VOLUME control buttons to adjust the audio.

Tuning the Radio

Press the BAND button to cycle through AM, FM, and Weather radio bands.
Once you are on the desired radio band, you can tune to the desired station with the TUNE up or down buttons. For best FM and Weather reception, fully extend the telescopic antenna and rotate until reception is clear.

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 ER310 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 ER310 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.

Weather Alert Function

To enable the NOAA Weather Alert function, press the WX ALERT button.
When enabled, the “WX” icon on the LCD screen will flash.
When a weather alert is received, the ER310 will sound an audible siren and the flashlight will flash on and off along with the LCD backlight for 1 minute.
Within the first minute of an alert being received, press any button on the ER310 to stop the siren and flashlight. The radio will switch to your selected weather channel.

Weather Alert Memory Function

After the first minute of receiving a weather alert, if no button is pressed, the ER310 will go into weather alert memory mode.
The WEATHER MEMORY INDICATOR will flash every 5 seconds indicating an alert has been received within the last hour.
When the WX ALERT button is pressed, the radio will switch to your selected weather channel and clear the weather alert memory.
Any other button pressed will have normal function and will clear the weather alert memory.

To access the ER310’s settings menu, press and hold the WX ALERT button for 2 seconds.
To adjust the settings use the TUNE up and down buttons.
To go to the next menu option, press the WX ALERT button.
To exit the menu, toggle through all the menu options or wait 30 seconds and the menu will time-out.

Setting the Clock

To set the clock, press the WX ALERT button and select the 24 hour or 12 hour clock.
Press the WX ALERT button to adjust the time and again to adjust the minutes.

Backlight Option

The ER310 has 3 backlight settings:

OFF: The backlight will always be off.
ON: The backlight will always be on.
Default: The backlight will turn on for 5 seconds when a button is pressed then turn off.

Weather Channel Display Option
The ER310 has 2 weather channel display options:

Default: Displays weather channel frequency.
Channel: Displays channel numbers.

LED Flashlight

The ER310 has 2 flashlight brightness settings:

Dim: The first press of the flashlight button will enable the dim setting.
Bright: The second press of the flashlight button will enable the bright setting.

SOS Morse Code Flashlight Beacon

To enable the SOS feature, press the flashlight button 3 times. The SOS Morse Code is: 3 short flashes, 3 long flashes, and 3 short flashes.
To turn off the SOS feature, press the flashlight button.

Ultrasonic Dog Whistle

The ultrasonic dog whistle may assist search and rescue teams to locate individuals during an emergency situation.
To enable the ultrasonic dog whistle, press and hold the flashlight/dog whistle button for 2 seconds. The ultrasonic dog whistle icon will be lit in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.
To turn off the ultrasonic dog whistle, press any button on the radio.

Using the Headphone Jack
Plug in a set of headphones (not included) that have a 1/8 inch mono or stereo plug.

Limited Warranty (United States and Canada)

Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland ER310 which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within One Year following the initial consumer purchase.
This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products. Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any charge cables or batteries.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEATH) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

For Product Purchased in Canada
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to your place of purchase in Canada. This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas within Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange.
For Product Purchased in the USA:
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof of purchase to:
Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120

Service

If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please first check the FAQ section of the website, check your Owner’s Manual, or call and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be remedied without returning the unit for service. If necessary, return as follows:

Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton. Caution: Improper packing may result in damage during shipment.
Include the following:
- Full description of any problems
- Daytime telephone number, name & address
- For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an authorized dealer or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale.

You do not need to return accessory items (Charge Cable, Batteries, and Owners Guide) unless they might be directly related to the problem.
Repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over ONE year old are subject to a repair fee. Please call for a quote on repair service cost at 816-241-8500. Send only cashier’s check, money order, Master Card or Visa card number.
Midland Radio Corporation
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64120
Phone: 816-241-8500
Fax: 816-241-5713
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