The Midland 79-290 120-channel operation (40 AM, 40 USB / 40 LSB) and monitoring of N.O.A.A and Canadian weather channels is impressive enough. But that's only the beginning of the 79-290 story. There's also such performance features as Dual Watch, four memory channels and full-stage noise blanking. A there's still more...

• Detachable control panel
  For added security. Battery powered to retain data for up to 100 hours
• Multi-function receive matrix LCD display
  Indicators for channel/frequency (5/8" high), 12 segment RF output/signal meter, memory channels 1-4, noise blanker, dual watch RF gain, weather and operating mode
• Channel Number or Frequency (MHz) readout
  You have a choice
• Built-in 10 channel weather receiver for the USA and Canada
  Keeps you up-to-the minute on local conditions.
• Four memory channels
  Instant access to any of four user-selectable channels
• Mic gain
  Monitoring of any two user-selectable channels
• Coarse/fine tune for USB/LSB
  Quick, accurate frequency tuning
• Full-stage noise blanking system
  To reduce static and engine pulse to a whisper
• Local-DX receiver switch
  Reduces receiver gain for close stations
• High performance CPU
  For pinpoint channel selection and self-adjusting frequency operation
• Jacks for external speaker and antenna
  Added flexibility

Controls:

• On/Off/Volume

• Variable squelch

• Weather/CB selector

• Last channel recall. LOC/DIS

• Mic Gain

• Four CB channel memory buttons

• Dual watch

• Frequency/channel selector

• Frequency fine/course adjustment

• Channel 9 memory

• WX/CB channel selector

• Detach release

• CB band (AM/USB/LSB) selector