[Electronics-Talk] Question relating to Weather Radios

Fri Aug 11 02:55:41 UTC 2023

Hi Robin:

I can't remember what all the buttons do but I'll do the best I can.  There
are nine buttons total on the model I have.  I'm pretty sure it is the one
you are looking at but I'm not one hundred percent certain.

Of those nine buttons you will really only use three of them once the radio
is programmed.

There is a long button similar to a spacebar on a keyboard that is used to
actually activate the radio and turn it off.  This is what one would push to
hear the weather forecast and other pertinent information.  Pressing it
again turns the weather radio off.  You also use this button whenever the
siren goes off to listen to whatever warning is being issued.  For example,
if there is a tornado warning the siren goes off and you push this button to
hear the details of the warning.  

The rest of the buttons are grouped above that with up and down buttons for
the volume and frequency selection.  There is also a menu button that brings
up a menu of options that are used to program in the SAME code for your
area, the alarm, and other features.  Although the menu items do beep there
is no way to know what menu item you are on.  Menu selections are made by
using the same buttons used to select the frequency.  I honestly don't
remember what the other buttons are.  I've never used them.  Once the radio
is programmed they are not used.  The only buttons you would ever use are
volume up and volume down and the long spacebar like button I mentioned
earlier.  NOAA uses very low power frequencies so you will really only be
able to get the frequency that is closest to you.  

There is also a telescoping antenna across the back of the radio.  It will
most likely need to remain fully extended unless you live extremely close to
a transmitter.
Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:34 PM
To: Dennis Miller via Electronics-Talk
Cc: Robin Frost
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Question relating to Weather Radios

Hi Dennis and all,

Dennis I was wondering if you had the time or inclination if perhaps 
you'd be willing to share a description of any buttons or controls on 
the Midland so I could get an idea of what it might be like from that 
perspective.

Thanks so kindly.

Take good care,

Robin

On 8/10/2023 3:07 PM, Dennis Miller via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> I have the Midland and absolutely love it.  However, I needed sighted
> assistance for programming in the SAME code.  I had no problem setting the
> correct frequency but wasn't able to figure out how to get the SAME code
in
> there.  The good thing about this is that you only have to do it once.
Just
> make sure you have working batteries in case of a power outage or if you
> plan to only use it battery power and you should be good to go once the
> initial input of the SAME code.
>
> I do not use the alarm clock or any of the other features on the radio.
> Hope this helps.
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:52 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Robin Frost
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Question relating to Weather Radios
>
> Hi,
>
> I hope this finds all happy and well. I tried to find a group archive to
> see if this was covered before but couldn't find one so here am I
> apologizing in advance for repetition if this has already been
> addressed. In light of recent and more frequent extreme weather I found
> myself wanting to purchase a weather radio as the ones I had in earlier
> times are long gone.
>
> I find myself stuck between the C-Crane SkyWave2 and the Midland -
> WR120B - NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio - S.A.M.E. Localized
> Programming, Trilingual Display, 60+ Emergency Alerts, & Alarm Clock
> (WR120B.
>
> The Midland is certainly cheaper and boasts the S.A.M.E more targeted
> alerts but what gives me pause is whether or not a blind person can even
> set any of that up.
>
> I was just wondering if any on this list have either of these radios
> specifically for weather alerts as that'd be my primary use for such or
> if there are any other recommendations that might be more advantageous
> for those of us who are blind.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Take good care,
>
> Robin
>
>
>
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