Midland - WR300, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio
Display Type : LCD
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Included Components : AC adapter|
Power Source Type : Battery|
Radio Bands Supported : AM, FM|
Tuner Technology : Digital
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About Midland - WR300, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio
Overall Feedback:
75% positive
88% liked the long-lasting battery life, while 12% experienced short battery life
I appreciate the battery life icon on the screen, indicating good battery life and no need to worry.
During the power outage, I found that the backup battery life of my radio was very good. It stayed in standby mode for 3 days and the batteries only went dead after 4 days.
I am not aware of the battery life as I have been running it off the AC adapter.
87% praised for its rugged design, but 13% experienced broken parts
I have been using the weather radio for 18 years after purchase and it still works great, proving its durability.
I am uncertain about purchasing another one.
I can still receive FM radio but not alerts from the regional NWS, indicating that the product may not be durable enough for its intended function.
83% found the interface easy to use
Once I waded through the instructions and set up the radio, it was very easy to use. The radio turns itself on for specified weather alerts and turns itself off afterwards.
I found this model weather radio fairly easy to program and did not need to use the manual.
73% liked its compact and lightweight design, while 27% found it bulky
The power adapter is micro-USB, making it easy to replace if misplaced and plug into a car, laptop, or other USB source during an outage.
I took the small and portable device on vacation and used it on one set of batteries the whole time.
Some people have complained about the display not being bedside friendly due to its angle.
76% praised for its strong signal reception, while 24% experienced poor reception
The FM radio stations and weather radio have strong and clear signal strength, even without extending the antenna or being close to the window. Based on my experience, I can say this.
In the mountains of East Tennessee, the radio has a strong signal and clear sound.
I had to go to a weather radio forum and found out that the signal was not strong enough from the Fort Smith transmitter.
When I place the radio in any room near the center of the house, it loses all reception.
74% praised for its loud and clear sound, but 26% experienced poor audio quality
The overall sound quality of the weather radio is close to 5 while the AM/FM is probably 2.5.
Despite the AM/FM bands working fine, the sound quality is minimal.
I only listen to talk radio on it now because the sound quality is so poor.
