If there is a weather alert being broadcasted (like a tornado warning), does it automatically play the alert message on all channels?
804698
The radio has a setting that allows it to automatically switch to the NOAA weather radio in the event of a weather alert regardless of what FRS or GMRS channel you are on. However, this radio will not re-broadcast the alert onto FRS or GMRS, it will only play the message over your own radio's speaker.
201631
Not sure on that, I just notice the advisory light comes on with a test advisory message showing on the display every now and then. I figured the broadcast station controlled that.
1860560
The triangular band button (far left top of radio) is switchable: AM-Ham-weather-FM. The only way you'll hear weather on AM is if The Weather Alert button is pushed in (for emergency alerts).
843999
Of course, it will. The problem , though, is that it will wake you up to hear about each and every storm and every other type of weather related issue throughout your day and night. So we unplugged ours and will send it to you if you pay the shipping.
1480701
yes it will automatically find the weather alert channels in the area you are driving in or through but and this is a big but the batteries will die very quickly so you will need a huge supply of rechargeable batteries. The AC adapter does not work. I have had two AC adapters but both stopped working. So if you plan on keeping it on constantly then the batteries will die after about 12 hours of use.
1285618
there is a weather alert test button that allows you to confirm the weather alert functions...if you don't have the owners manual you can search on google the type of midland radio you have and pull up the owners manual there.
1923979
I don't believe so. You'll receive all alerts for your area, regardless of weather type (flood, high winds, etc.).
1389133
This is a great radio, but it does not serve as a weather alert radio where you can program in your county or region to receive alerts when severe weather is in the area. As with most radios, you have to manually dial in the AM or FM stations you want to hear. We've used this radio while taking cover from a tornado in our underground storm shelter, and it worked great!
1285614
No need to set anything - radio picks up closest NOAA broadcast. There is a third position on the on/off slide for alerts, which I don't use (in order to save battery power). My battery has lasted a LONG time and I use my radio every day - sometimes several times. I am 70 years old and this is by far the best, most convenient (and cheapest!) weather radio I have ever used.
1698481
Hello Kathie, Yes this one has the song alert feature. You will absolutely love this radio!!!
343769
The NOAA alerts are not on automatically. You must activate them before they alert you.
201634
The radio itself doesn't "run" a test, the National Weather Service does! The "required weekly test" usually occurs every Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 noon (unless there is a threat of severe weather that day - then it is postponed). If you want to hear the test alert , the radio must be configured to sound alert type "RWT" (via the "defeat siren" menu).
2103821
No it is weather on whenever you turn on.you can tune into different frequencies manually.
567415
It doesn't yet. It shows the weather and even has animated radar. We are able to update EverSense software remotely, and this might be part of a future software update. No date for this has been announced, but it has been discussed. Thank you for your question.
76329
Read the manual for the WR120: it allows you to delete alerts you do not want. I've set up mine so that it alerts only for thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and national emergencies.
1872817
I live in south Florida and have had the CL-100 for about three years. I began to notice that on overcast, rainy days, alerts wouldn't always be receive when thunderstorm warnings were broadcast. I purchased the ANT-100 to improve reception and found that it made a big improvement in storm warnings were broadcast. I live about 45 miles from the nearest NOAA broadcast station.
751426
It will alert you to any National Weather Service emergency; thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, etc. If you have it on at other times it will simply give you the forecast for your region. Just be sure you have it set to alert if there is any bad weather headed your way.