Description: New Midland WR120EZ Weather Radio. taken out of box for photos only.The gold standard of NOAA Weather Radios. The Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio features S.A.M.E. EZ localized programming and alerts you to over 60 kinds of weather hazards and emergencies. When a severe weather watch or warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the WR120 emergency weather alert radio automatically alerts you, giving you the seconds you need to seek shelter. MIDLAND WR-120EZ Weather Radio Review Ever wanted to tighten your safety at home or on a trip? Then, you better buy a weather radio. Don’t buy one before reading our Midland WR-120EZ review. Maybe you have heard of NOAA in the news during times of a hurricane. They inform us about the upcoming weather hazards. Do you know that NOAA, National Oceanic, and Atmospheric Administration, have more than a thousand radio stations spread around the country? So, a weather radio is a radio that specializes in receiving signals transmitted from NOAA radio stations. Yes, they give prominence to weather emergencies. However, they also feature many more traits than that such as regular AM/FM radio, emergency or non-emergency flashlights or USB outlets to charge up your mobile devices. Thus, it’s always a good use. Why do you need one? Many people who go camping, trekking, or fishing see it as a must for their adventures. A weather radio with you can be your guardian angel against adverse weather conditions. For most extreme sports lovers, it counts as a fellow traveler. Saying that it is not only for outdoor use. In fact, the majority of people use it at home. I mean if you live in an area that is vulnerable to tornados, flash floods, or hurricanes, weather radios are the number one necessity to be in safe hands. If you decided to buy a weather radio but cannot choose which one, our Midland WR-120EZ review is here to help out! About the Midland WR-120EZ Midland is one of the most famous weather radio manufacturers in the US coming right out of Kansas and the WR-120EZ model is the refined version of the WR-120 model. Well, the reason why they call it WR-120EZ is a reference to its being “easy” to operate. The small screen under the logo shows the time by default and right under it, we see three levels of warnings. These are “Warning”, “Watch”, and “Advisory” grouped for the importance of possible threat alerts. You should know that this weather radio does not come with an AM/FM Radio as many other weather radios do. Thus, if you are looking for one with extra features, this one may not meet your expectations. Apart from that, if you ask if it does what it is supposed to do, indeed it does! Before moving on, let’s continue with its design features. Features The Midland WR-120EZ attaches importance to simplicity. It seems that Midland wanted to produce a radio that is easy to program and the result is this. It does not have those fancy little buttons to add, a colorful design but an affordable weather radio that alerts you as loud as possible when there is an alert from an NOAA station. It employs a memory system that can save up to 25 counties. If you are living in a county that is different than your relatives or parents, you can just spare a memory slot for them. When there is a signal sent by NOAA, you will hear it with its 90 dB siren and flashing red light. When we are talking about memory, you can also customize the alert types for each county you save. You can choose to ignore some kinds of alerts or designate a different sound for different counties. In addition to that, Midland uses S.A.M.E. programming almost in all the weather radios they develop. Specific Area Message Encoding is a tool for classifying of emergency warnings. So, this model is compatible with that, as well. However, one bad thing is that it annoys me when it starts beeping for having no alerts for 2 weeks. In that case, you just need to unplug it and plug it again. Pros It is so simple. Probably the easiest device that anyone can use.It has an alarm clock feature too. With its loud voice, it is impossible to neglect it. Cons This beeping for not having an alert is a setback. I thought the engineers in Midland would turn the trick. Technical Details and Maintenance It is just a hand-sized radio with a long antenna. You can simply put it into your emergency kit or place it on your table. It weighs about a pound which is quite the standard compared to other weather radios. Aside from the embedded antenna, you can use an external antenna. There is a jack for that. Lastly, one more good thing. It has a section on its back-side named “Cloning Port” and no, it did not come from the Star Trek universe. It is designed for ease of use. So, imagine you have registered all the counties you want to receive alerts and after a while, you bought another Midland weather radio. Do you need to program it from scratch? Nope. You just use Cloning Port in order to clone your customization's and it will take minutes to have your new radio programmed. When you unbox the product, there is the A/C adapter for that. However, there is the battery department if you want to take it outside with you. You need 3 AA Alkaline batteries for that. It is recommended that you keep those batteries all the time for backing up in case of a power outage. This weather radio is not water-proof so, do not immerse it in water. However, it is water-resistant. That means you can clean it with a damp cloth or refreshing towel if you want.Midland WR120B/WR120EZ There comes our superstar. The Midland WR120 series is a piece of equipment that everyone needs to have in their emergency kits. It not only receives signals from seven different NOAA channels but also shows those warning on its screen. Aside from that, it has diverse sirens and alerts for different threats. The radio diversifies more than 60 different disasters, including tornados, fires, thunderstorms, earthquakes, hurricanes and many more. Furthermore, you can save up to 25 locations (25 counties) so you can preset your current or future locations while going for a hike, fish or camp. The emergency alerts will be shown on the screen as soon as NOAA alerts through their channels. You cannot receive regular AM/FM signals. So, this might be the only thing that is bad about this. You also need an electrical outlet; however, in case of power outages, you can have it work with three AA alkaline batteries. Features More than 60 Emergency Alerts The Midland WR120B/WR120EZ warns you of more than 60 weather hazards or other emergencies. Its warnings are ranging from tornados, hurricanes, and floods to power outages, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions. It even notifies icebergs and snowstorms. Besides, you can customize the alerts, you can snooze some of them. Batteries If you are at home, you should plug it into an electric outlet. However, if you need to take the radio with you, you need to take 3 AA batteries with you. The last time I tried it, the radio lasted for about 6-7 days. Maintenance The radio is neither waterproof nor water-resistant. So, you should clean it with a dry cloth. The warranty is one year long and the accessories are under warranty for 90 days. Now that I am retired from my video/electronic repair business, it's time to sell all my gear and make room for more amateur radio equipment in my ham shack. Also check out my other video/electronic equipment listings on my eBay page. I purchase new and used electronics, I repair and refurbish all systems and offer them for sale. I have been in the repair business for over fifty years. All payments must be made within 2 days of the end of auction. If payment is not made within 2 days we will file a non payment alert and we may relist the item at that time. 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Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-04T22:54:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Product Line: Midland
MPN: WR-120EZ
Color: White
Brand: Midland
Band: Weather Band, Weather Radio
Features: Color Screen,Custom Alerts,Timer,Weather Forecast, Digital Display, Timer, AC-Powered, Alarm, Weather Forecast, Custom Alerts, Alarm Clock, Color Screen, Battery Powered
Plug Regional Fitment: 115 V
Type: Weather Alert Radio
Model: WR-120EZ
