[Electronics-Talk] Question relating to Weather Radios

Fri Aug 11 06:41:36 UTC 2023

Hi Dennis,

Thanks ever so much. I appreciate you.

Take good care,

Robin

On 8/10/2023 10:55 PM, Dennis Miller via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> 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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