Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio product image
Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio product image
Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio product image
Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio product image

Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio

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About This Item

SPECS:

  • Uses 3xAA Alkaline batteries for emergency power back-up
  • Dimensions: 6.1” x 2.0” x 5.3”

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • S.A.M.E. Digital Technology for alerts/warning from your specific area
  • Single, multiple, or any S.A.M.E program settings
  • All 7 NOAA / Environment Canada Weather Channels
  • Stores up to 10 Different Previously Received All Hazards and Weather Alerts
  • 25 Programmable Counties
  • Over 60 Emergency Alerts
  • 3 Selectable Warning Systems: 90dB Siren Alarm, Flashing LED or Voice Alert
  • Alert Override automatically switches over to warn you of impending danger
  • Color coded alert indicators
  • Alarm clock with snooze
  • Silent programming
  • Continuous backlighting option (keeps the LCD on)
  • Trilingual (Select from English, Spanish or French)
  • Public Alert Certified

INCLUDES:

  • Manufacturer’s 2-Year Warranty
  • All Hazards Weather Alert Radio
  • AC Power Adapter and Owner's Manual included
  • Brand : Midland Radio
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : WR120B
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Web ID: 19MDRUWTHRLLHZRDMTCH
  • SKU: 20219111
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S.A.M.E. digital technology | Trilingual (Select from English, Spanish or French) | Over 60 emergency alerts

REVIEWS

4.6

92%

Recommended

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Peace Of Mind

I chose this model over the more expensive WR400 with clock radio because you can turn the WR120 off or adjust the volume for siren and radio. This stays plugged in and silent 24/7 and only alerts when there is an emergency so it gives you peace of mind. You can also just use it to listen to weather radio separate from the alarms. Menu driven configuration makes initial setup easy. You don't need to use SAME codes, just enter your county, though I think it would be best to use Zip codes than to scroll through states and counties. The large screen and visual alert Warning/Watch/Advisory LEDs are helpful. If you disconnect from AC & battery power to change batteries, it won't save your settings. You'll have to go through and reconfigure it again. It doesn't just alert on severe weather. It will also alert on other events like chemical spills, terrorist attacks, contaminated water, power outages, bad guy on the loose, etc which eliminates the need for a scanner to listen for fire & police emergencies. Editing events is difficult because they're not in alphabetical order. Despite being a radio, it won't synch time from radio-controlled clocks with auto DST. That seems like a feature it should have. It would be nice to have a small blinking LED like other weather radios so I know it's on when the screen isn't lit, though you can configure it so that the backlight is always on but it will stay on if switching to battery power and drain the batteries. Overall satisfied, but I'd pay more for more configuration options.

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Reliable. & Loud Enough To Wake Me Up When Needed

I'm glad I bought this radio (about 2 years ago) and I'm buying another for a relative. Several things are great about this radio: * it's reliable. * the alarm is loud enough to wake me up even if the alert on my cell phone doesn't. Since lots of storms come through at night, I appreciate this! * the double AA batteries have kept the radio working when the power has gone out and when I've brought the radio into the basement when tornadoes have been spotted close by (twice). * plays the weather forecast at the push of a button. * programming is pretty straightforward, though it takes some time. People who aren't keen on electronics might want some help and some patience. No complaints.

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Weak Signal

First, I am an FCC licensed broadcast engineer and have been since 1968. Along with that, I am a licensed amateur radio operator...again, for many years. I purchased several Midland NOAA radios perhaps 20 years ago to give as gifts and as promotional giveaways for a television station when we were "pushing" NOAA alerts. The "one" I kept for myself finally gave up the ghost...about 6 months ago. No signal coming in. Not a problem, as I ordered a WR120 as a replacement. Of coiurse, because of "COVID", as with everything else, the price had jumped up, but it was still a great buy for the protection it offers. Problem is...the signal is weak, even in areas where I had a great signal before. No changes at NOAA, I checked with them. And, even when I could receive a signal, only one station came throuog. Ok, I quickly put together a 1/4 wave vertical antenna. Signal was improved, but not nearly the quieting I expected, and the entenna had to be located in "just the right spot" inside the house. That spot was at the tope of a window that actually faces the NOAA transmitting site. I tried vertical polarization as well as horizontal polarization. To no avail. I removed the rubber duckie antenna from one of my Marine VHF portables, changed the antenna connector, and the signal on my handheld was great. Mattered not where the antenna was located, or whether it was vertical or polarized. In other words, my antenna was perfect. Replaced the connector, back to the RCA male, "metered" it out to verify good connection with no shorts (always delicate when working with those RCA "phone" connectors), and all was good. Reception was still sketchy with the WE120. Another local TV station is running a promotion in the area. So far, they have partnered with retail outlets and have managed to get a lot of radios in the homes of people in the area. I'm not sure which Midland unit they're selling. Next promotion is 14 May in a nearby town. Local "hams" have been helping customers program the radios they purchase at no charge. I plan to purchase 2 more radios, one for a gift, but I will take along some batteries and test both before I leave the retail location. By the way, there was a slight, barely noticeable improvement with two external antennas I used compared to the attached telescoping antenna. I suspect with a radio issue, or an antenna connection issue (internal of the radioi), I'll let you know, one way or the other, if the next radios I get work ok.

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Great Weather Radio

The radio is easy to use, and lightweight, the battery lasts a while, and is a great option if you need a simple weather radio.

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Best Quality And Value For Your Piece Of Mind

I've had NOAA Weather Radio receivers around the home since 1974 from various manufacturers. Over the past half a century, I have come to rely on weather alert radios made by Midland, as they have the longest life span, and provided outstanding reliability over the years. In fact, my oldest working weather radio is a 1989 vintage model 74-102 and it still does a magnificent job. Currently, I have three Model WR120 alert radios around the house, and no matter where I am at, I can hear any emergency message from the National Weather Service day or night. Also, the battery backup feature has provided continuous protection even after power failures. The WR120s really are the gold standard of weather radios, and I often buy extras off Amazon as holiday "stocking stuffers" for my coworkers, family and friends. They really are a great gift idea.

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