Posted: 6/29/2007 8:28:17 AM EDT
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Well, after seeing a tornado (again) go around my house, and just noticing it after I went outside to secure some items for the upcoming storm, I decided to add a weather alert radio to my preps. Have any good recommendations? |
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I use a Midland WR-100 and my friend uses a Midland WR-300. Another one of my friends uses a weather alert radio similar to the WR-300 only it's from Radio Shack. I don't recall the Radio Shack one's model number. There are some good reviews in the forums at Radio Reference if you want to check that out as well. |
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Try this place for a pretty good selection and price of various radios. I went with the Midland WR-300. link |
I have an Eton FR300 that serves the purpose well enough. It doesn't have the best sound in the world but if all I'm concerned about is my proximity to a twister I think I'll manage without the acoustic quality of a Bose Wave Radio. The NOAA channels come in clear and strong for me. The fact that it also receives audio from TV channels is a plus in my book. To my way of thinking, in a really bad scenario where local communication is heavily damaged, the tv broadcasters with their greater resources will be back up and running faster than most radio stations. Multiple power options are a nice feature. I also like the several cell phone charger adapters included with the radio. So far I've matched 4/4 cell phones to these adapters and doubt there are many others that couldn't be accommodated. In a pinch, the hand cranked dynamo could be the difference between a successful call for help or no help at all. IMO the LED lights are somewhat gimmicky. I wouldn't be caught without at least the flashlight carried on my belt at all times. Coupled with the flashlights and lanterns kept in the car and at home and I've got the illumination problem covered. I suppose the siren could be a lifesaver if you hear rescue workers but for whatever reason can't yell loud or long enough to get their attention. All in all a good way to spend $50.  |
I have the wr-300, great radio. Only problem I have is when we get a big cell of thunderstorms around us and it goes off every few minutes. But I would rather keep checking as to what the alert was for then have a tornado come through and not know!! |
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Thanks for the replies so far guys. I am looking at probably getting two, the FR-300/400 and the Midland WR-300 for in the bedroom. Anyone know a difference between the First Alert WX-167 radio series and the Midland WR-300? Is one better than the other or newer? Thanks. |
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I wrote a mini review for the WX-268, which is one of the more feature rich emergency alert weather radios out there. In reply to ceadmin, the WX-268 is the most current model made under the Sima/First Alert brand names. ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=123&t=558355 |
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fewlio, Thanks for the link to your review. TJ, I already have a set of Motorola radios w/weather band. I was looking more to a desktop station I could program and place in my bedroom, with a spare located in my cellar. I appreciate the recommendations and information you guys have been giving. |
with over 200 reviews and almost 5 stars ....
Anybody tried one of the weather stations they list on this site? |
No, but they look like an interesting add on for the house. I thought I heard Oregon Scientific and Honeywell are very good companies to stick with. |
I have a David Vantage Pro (v1, not the current v2). Its great, but pricy. |