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Midland WR-100 WeatherAlert All-Hazard Weather Radio |  | Brand: Midland
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 34396
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 8 x 11
MPN: MDLWEATHER
Model: MDLWEATHER
UPC: 086844752077
EAN: 0086844752077
ASIN: B0023RREWU
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| Features:
| • | 7 weather channels | | • | Alert level indicator | | • | 22-channel GMRS radio | | • | Up to 26-mile range |
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Product Description
7 WEATHER CHANNELS ALERT LEVEL INDICATOR S.A.M.E. TECHNOLOGY SELECTABLE EVENT MESSAGE ALERT 25 PROGRAMMABLE COUNTIES 90 DB ALERT SIREN EMERGENCY POWER BACK-UP REQUIRES 3 AA BATTERIES ALARM CLOCK EXTERNAL ALARM SOCKET EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK BACKLIT LCD
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| Customer Reviews:
 It's squealing BAD August 30, 2010
Aconsumer (United States)
As the reviewer previously stated below we also experienced the same problems. We purchased the Midland WB-100 weather radio to have it last only through one summer. By this spring, it did not trigger for bad weather alerts and when you pushed the button to listen to NOAH weather broadcasts it only omitted a very annoying high pitched squeal. Our old weather radio which is another brand is still going strong after almost 10 years. Save your money and don't buy the Midland WB-100. Look elsewhere for reliability.
 This All Hazards Weather Alert Radio is an excellent value for the money (think about saving lives and potential property loss) August 7, 2010
D. Fowler (Vermont)
No one really cares for a loud piercing sound that will set your teeth on edge like someone taking their nails to a blackboard, but when that annoying sound is meant to save you and yours it's simply put, a blessing. This NOAA "All Hazards" weather alert radio will broadcast emergency information alerts in the event of "tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, ice/snow storms, and other severe weather." It is startling to hear this radio's alert tone, but it does give one time to prepare for severe, inclement weather. For example, in my case I've been known to get animals inside, close windows, and call a few people to let them know that they need to prepare themselves for a fast moving storm. I'm not a fan of the `startle factor' this radio gifts me with every now and then, but I'm thankful for the extra time it gives me to prepare.
The directions in this radio are quite clear. There is a nice visual illustration of the radio that shows the WR-100's features and controls. This radio can be a lifesaver and it is necessary to pay attention and read the directions carefully when you set up the radio. The WR-100 comes set up with preset channels on the following seven broadcast frequencies (MHz) that will cover all but a very few areas:
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
This radio can be programmed to receive Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.). These connect you to a transmitter than should be within forty miles of your home. I'd recommend doing this as the weather can be quite variable within a short range. Fifteen miles from here there will be little snow and I can't see a few feet in front of me at my location. The more specific you can be, the better. To obtain these codes you can do one of the following:
Call 1-800-697-7263 or go to www.nws.noaa.gov.nwr/indexnw.htm
As we all know, NOAA is a 24/7 operation. You will need to make sure this unit is plugged in at all times and keep batteries on hand just in case the power goes off. Take the time to read up on the NOAA site. It has a lot of useful information you should know about.
This All Hazards Weather Alert Radio is an excellent value for the money (think about saving lives and potential property loss here). I like the way it works, the ease of set up, and especially like the alphanumeric readout that tells me what is coming (tornado, blizzard, severe thunderstorm, etc.). The only thing I didn't like is that it is what I call a "battery eater." The AC adapter comes with it and I'd recommend using this and keeping the unit running at all times. I've had this radio for about two years and have found it to be very useful.
For those who really have to have the contents:
Quick Start Instructions
Weather Channel Frequencies
Product Information
WR-100 Features and Controls
ICONS on the display
Accessory Jacks on Back of Radio
Programming the Clock
Programming the Sleep Alarm
Programming Notes
Button Press Beeps
Start Over
Getting the S.A.M.E. Codes
The National Weather Service Toll-Free Number
National Weather Service Website
Midland Radio Corporation Website
Programming Your S.A.M.E. County Code9s)
Helpful Tip
"ANY" S.A.M.E. County Code is Factory Default
A Single S.A.M.E. County Code
Multiple S.A.M.E. County Codes
Choosing an Alert Type (Display, Voice, or Tone)
Reviewing Recent Alerts
Test Signals Broadcoast by NWS
Troubleshooting
Reception
About NOAA, NWS, & S.A.M.E. County Codes
S.A.M.E. County Code Record - This is a blank chart where you can keep a listing of your county codes
Specifications
FCC Compliance Information
Warranty information
Service (It is cheaper to simply buy a new radio)
Works Great July 11, 2010
KasiaO (CA & GA)
This weather alert radio works great for us. We live in Georgia and my mother in law bought one for herself and also for each of my husband's siblings. They all use it. We have it set to several surrounding counties. It has let us know about storms, tornadoes, and flood waring, though nothing that we have had to evacuate about. One caution I do have, turn the volume down, the alert can definitely be LOUD! Good luck!
 Radio works well for a while, but Midland's customer support SUCKS. May 4, 2010
V. Hartman (The Great Midwest)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm posting this review in the listings for two supposedly different radios, because Amazon's descriptions are totally mixed up.
First, the Product Details section for the WR-100 says the model number is "MDLWEATHER." Yet, on the bottom of my radio, the model number is clearly WR-100. And the Product Description for the W-100 model references the WR-100B, not the WR-100.
Second, the WR-100C Product Details section lists the model number as WR-100, not WR-100C, and the Product Description references the WR-100, not the WR-100C.
Either Midland gave Amazon screwed-up product information, or Amazon screwed up what they were given. (Not to mention the radios look identical to me.) The only WR model Amazon lists for Midland that DOESN't seem to be screwed up is the WR-100B. Regardless, I don't know which radio is supposed to be which, and that's why I'm giving both the same review. And here it is:
I had no complaints with the radio itself ... while it worked. We bought it in April 2008 for the short period we lived in Kansas, and once I figured out how to program it, everything was good. For two years we used it, even after leaving Kansas. As far as I know, we didn't miss any alerts during that time. But two weeks ago, we had the first tornado-producing storms blow through central Illinois, and we didn't get one peep out of the radio ... not even an alarm telling us it wasn't receiving. When I tried changing the channels for the NOAA broadcasts, all I got was a piercing squeal on every channel -- no reception whatsoever. So that evening, Friday, April 23, I emailed NOAA and Midland at the same time, to find out (a) if NOAA was having trouble with their broadcasts and (b) to find out whether Midland could shed any light. I didn't expect to hear back from either of them until the following Monday, and I was right; NOAA got back to me Monday morning: no problems with their broadcast, so it had to be the radio.
To the date of this review, Midland has not responded to my email. I had to telephone them that Wednesday to get an answer out of them. After 20+ minutes on hold, I finally got a live person and described the problem. It took the "customer service" rep less than two minutes to tell me I had to buy a new radio because the audio chip in the old one was fried. No "sorry about the inconvenience," no "when did you buy it," nothing. Didn't even try to sell me another Midland radio! Wow, that's some confidence in your product, eh? And by the way, I didn't mention to him that I'd also sent an email, so why have they still not responded to it? Not quite the worst customer service I've ever received, but pretty dang bad. If you're not going to answer emails, why put the address on your site?
As for the quality of the radio, wouldn't you expect ANY radio you bought to last more than two years? I don't know what the standard lifetime of a weather alert radio is, but to me, two years seems a little short for something that only gets used when a weather or civil alert is issued. Not the best indicator of quality, IMO. If someone has more details on alert radio life expectancy, I'd be interested in reading it.
A couple more details you might find useful:
I swapped emails with the NOAA rep several times. One of the things I found out is that my atomic clock, which has an outside receiver, doesn't affect alert radios. It was one of the things I thought about when we first noticed the problem with the radio. So if you're concerned about that, don't be.
Lastly, I asked the NOAA rep what alert radio he would purchase if he were buying one for himself. Let's just say that Midland was not on his personal short list, even though they are on the NOAA "approved" manufacturers list. 'nuff said. I bought a First Alert and a Reecom -- one for the bedroom and one for the rest of the house.
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