Midland - WR300, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio - S.A.M.E. Localized Programming, 60+ Emergency Alerts, & Alarm Clock w/ AM/FM Radio

For over 40 years, I've worked as a meteorologist. chaser of tornadoes Hurricane hunter in the Air Force. Guy who deals with extreme weather Nothing is more important to us than a reliable weather radio here in Tornado Alley. Midland has long been a source of confidence for us, and I believe we've owned a number of their consumer models. Here's a quick rundown of my new WR400, which arrived on Christmas Eve: THE GOOD. This Midland WR400 alarm clock radio has a great, sleek exterior design and should be a great alarm clock radio for the majority of people. It was claimed in some reviews that it was too bright for bedside use, but this is not the case. The menu function allows for approximately ten levels of backlight brightness, with the low settings being ideal for nighttime use. In comparison to previous models, the menu and operation are much simpler and improved. The SAME codes for your location from the weather service are pre-programmed! You can now choose which alerts you want to hear and which ones you don't. The volume control is smooth and the speaker is good. FM is getting a lot of attention. The reception on the NOAA weather radio is just as good as it was on the WR100. THE BAD. Not much. Because of electrical interference, AM reception beside the bed is always a problem and not very good. Apart from the bed, the telescoping antenna is more problematic, as it pokes into lamps and other objects, making it difficult to conceal. I purchased a Sangean ANT 100 external antenna from Amazon. THE UGLY. When this radio arrived, I had a major problem, and I was only going to give it two stars at first. I was apparently the first to notice a flaw in the FM tuner, which prevented it from going higher than 107 in the first hour of use. When OU football was on 107. 3, it was my favorite station. This radio would not tune up to 107 when it was first delivered. I sent several letters of complaint. THE RESPONSE AS WELL AS THE FINAL RATING Midland called me back about the FM tuner issue, assuring me that they had heard my concerns and that they would be working on a solution for us all. After a few months, they sent another one. The revised radio arrived, corrected the tuner defect, and has been working fine. The reception is a little weak and sensitive to positioning, which could be due to NOAA transmitter changes and issues, but that was fixed by the external antenna. At this point, the entire solution is at least four stars.

Aarya Faulkner

| May 20, 2021

Programming is a pain. We've had it for several years and I've never felt compelled to write a review. A tornado passed through our neighborhood in TX a few nights ago. Friends were irritated that their phones did not notify them of the Tornado Watch or Warning. Our phones didn't ring, but we had this weather radio, which woke us up and allowed us to hear the sirens outside; if you can't hear the sirens outside, you need one of these weather radios. The sirens are only heard by those who are OUTSIDE. They aren't intended to be used as an indoor warning device. This is the one we have, and it's loud and simple enough for someone who isn't tech-savvy. Programming is a pain. I delegate all technical matters to my husband, but I had to reprogram it when he was out of town. The instructions are included in the package and are also available online, so you can complete it even if you misplace the original.

Amalia Blackburn

| Oct 28, 2021

Weather radios fascinate me, and I have quite a collection. The WR120, Wr300, HH50, and HH54VP are some of the Midland radios I own. Although we do not experience much severe weather in the Boston area, I believe it is still a good idea to have a weather radio, especially given the recent snowstorms. br> When I heard about the WR400, I knew I had to get one because I loved my WR300. On March 26, I received the WR400, which is an excellent radio. The speaker quality is noticeably better than that of the WR300, and it is extremely clear. I can also see the screen a little better because I have very low vision. This radio, on the other hand, has left me disappointed. br> The fact that the siren isn't adjustable is probably my biggest complaint about this radio. It's a lot louder than my WR120. On the WR300, I liked being able to turn it down, and I'm annoyed that this feature isn't available on this newer radio. I don't need to be jolted awake by a blizzard warning, but I do want to be aware that it is occurring. I understand that these radios are designed to be loud, especially during tornadoes, but some people may not require or desire this level of volume. I'm hoping that this will be addressed in a future software update. br> I haven't received any alerts on this radio yet, but I'm confident it will perform admirably, as my other Midlands have. Overall, this appears to be a good weather radio, but there is room for improvement. I'm giving this radio four stars because I can't give half-star ratings, but I'd give it three if I could. If I had the option, I'd give it a five-star rating. If Midland could just improve this radio, I'd give it a five-star rating.

Egypt Rivers

| May 02, 2021

Tornado settings include watches. This weather radio is excellent and dependable. If I could choose only to receive alerts for actual tornado warnings, I would have given it five stars. I don't want to be awoken for tornado warnings, but I do want to be awoken for the more serious warnings that require me to take cover. Tornado watches can be frequent (a few times a day for weeks) for those who aren't in tornado territory, but they rarely turn into tornadoes. A tornado warning indicates that there is actual rotation and that a tornado is either imminent or has already occurred in the area.

Dominic Khan

| Feb 22, 2021