Midland - WR400, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio
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About Midland - WR400, Deluxe NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio
Overall Feedback:
70% positive
76% liked the long-lasting battery life, while 24% experienced short battery life
I won't have to worry about the battery life of my new radio, thanks to the battery life icon on the screen.
I have no idea about the battery life as I have been running it off the AC adapter.
The battery life is very poor.
72% praised for its rugged design
I am satisfied with the build quality of the radio. It feels solidly constructed and the buttons seem durable for years of use.
I always have the radio ready to use as it runs on AC and has a battery backup.
72% found the interface easy to use, while 28% found it confusing
The menu function allows 10 levels of backlight brightness and the low settings are great at night.
Configuring the radio and its alerts through the user interface is time-consuming and not user-friendly.
72% liked its compact and lightweight design, while 28% found it bulky
The power adapter has a micro-USB port, making it convenient to use with various USB sources during an outage.
The product has a menu function that allows 10 levels of backlight brightness, making it perfect for bedside use even at night.
The radio always has a battery backup (4 AAs) so it's always ready to use.
I found that the display of the weather radio is not bedside friendly due to its angle. But I solved this problem by placing the bedside table lower.
75% praised for its strong signal reception, while 25% experienced poor reception
I am able to pick up signals clearly and adjust the volume to the desired level easily with top-quality.
Even with an external antenna, I find the reception of weather alerts to be weak.
72% praised for its loud and clear sound, but 28% experienced poor audio quality
I am disappointed with the radio's siren as it is too loud and cannot be adjusted.
The AM/FM radio has poor quality reception and is susceptible to electromagnetic noise/interference.
I have complained about a constant high frequency background noise on all bands, AM, FM, and weather.
