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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 331 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Weather Alert Radio for its portability, making it ideal for camping and emergencies. They appreciate the inclusion of a flashlight and its ability to provide weather alerts. The radio's compact size and user-friendly design are also praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super lightweight and powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the tremendous range of the radio and it’s easy to use features

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for emergencies

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good for emergencies, good value, easy to especially for weather alerts

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yep-it works for weather alerts

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Forgot I had turned in the weather alert. It went off and I thought it was the house alarm. I’m calling everyone! Then it went off again and we figured it out. It’s loud. It works. I only got it for an emergency, so don’t care what the radio sounds like.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the noaa band and the hand crank is great jn emergency situations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Never sleep through a dangerous storm

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    YES this works and gives me the backup I wanted when I might not hear tornado sirens. I wish I could limit its range a bit - but the weather radio station often gives me information for bad weather happening a couple counties away. Not the radio's fault, but the station. I'm very glad I purchased this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good reception, speakers are limited

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good reception, speakers are old-school small, not for music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flashlight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great flash light and style

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great flash light, radio and style at a reasonable price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flashlight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for emergencies

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for disaster kit. Radio, flashlight functions well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift for Dad

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My father requested a radio with the weatherband on it for when the power goes out. Its rechargeable or you can wind it to charge. He likes it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice size

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The radio works as advertised. It's small size allows it to be stored easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A great noaa radio with self powering ability.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great NOAA radio with self powering ability. It’s reasonably priced, but with that the radio is small and as a daily radio it’s limited by the size and range. But for backpacking or an emergency kit, it’s just right. The handle for cranking the energy is a little cheap though, but it works just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Peace of Mind in a Small Red Package

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great radio, great price, good for travel or bedside.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what it says. Sturdy. Affordable. Pretty color

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works but alert sound is unbearable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this in the event that the power goes out or my phone doesn't work/have service and I need another way to get weather updates. It works great but the only thing I do not like is the alert sound. It is an extremely loud high pitched squeal noise that is very startling and cannot be changed or volume adjusted. I understand it needs to be loud in the event of an important weather alert but it would be better if I didn't practically fall out of my chair every time it went off. You have to turn off the alert setting in order to prevent the sound from going off after any and every noaa weather update.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MidlandUSA
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      We appreciate your feedback, thank you for your input & stay safe- Midland Radio MidlandUSA

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Peace of mind when you need it

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We are constantly being made aware of severe weather so this radio comes in handy if/when the power goes out. Be sure to read the settings for the weather radio so it won’t go off during small thunderstorm, etc. Great purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have with Iowa Weather

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised. Alarm is a little scary the first time it goes off, but you will wake up if a storm is coming at night while you are asleep.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good radio!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good radio. Voice is clear and easy to understand. Light is pretty bright. The hand crank is not so impressive. Seems kind of flimsy and a little awkward to crank. I keep it next to a west facing window so the solar panel gets afternoon sun and it is staying fully charged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Weather alert radio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Bought o e for myself then I purchased one for my mother. She stated that it came in handy when her power went out. Would highly recommend for everyone to have at least in their household.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weather alert

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Emergency Radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Incase of a missle attack. Or hiking in the mountain

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good to have in the backcountry

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An essential for canoeing in the boundary waters. Could check weather for the evening and the following day and had along in case of weather emergencies. Used it at home in the basement when the power went out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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