[LittleDog]

I have had a Midland weather radio for over 4 years. The radio is programmed correctly. However, I am not getting any weather alerts nor am I getting the monthly test. Prior to a year ago it was working correctly. When I press the button on the radio I do get the time and conditions. I think that I should purchase another radio. Any suggestions of what to do?

John

[BobnBev]

John, take it over to one of the fire stations. They might be able to help.

[mfp509]

I am also having a problem - got the Test the other day and later that night the test display was still scrolling. It never shut off. I didn't get the alerts either when they were issued. It's programmed correctly. It is a Midland WR-100. I'm going to put fresh batteries in it even though I have it plugged in.

Just changing the batteries, found one that was leaking. It wasn't bad, but I wonder if that had something to do with it. The battery dates were 2017 but they have been in there a long time since I got it.

[buggyone]

I also had a Midland model 100 weather radio. It did not give alerts any longer nor did the weekly test register on it. The weather conditions did not sound off when I pushed the bar. I called Midland customer service and they diagnosed over the phone that the radio was no longer working. They said I could send it in for repair but it would be cheaper to buy a new one. I bought a new model a couple of weeks ago at Wal-Mart for $29, programmed it myself, and it works fine.

[spk7951]

Our Midland works fine but it does not sound when there is a weekly test. The yellow light does come on it to let us know that there has been a test of the system. We have the WR-100 model and the owners manual states that during the weekly test the yellow advisory light will be visible but that no audible message will be heard.

[Virtual Geezer]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

I have had a Midland weather radio for over 4 years. The radio is programmed correctly. However, I am not getting any weather alerts nor am I getting the monthly test. Prior to a year ago it was working correctly. When I press the button on the radio I do get the time and conditions. I think that I should purchase another radio. Any suggestions of what to do?

John

Is it possible that while cleaning buttons were pushed and some settings are out of whack? I would recommend you go through the entire set up process. If you can't have the manual I am sure a Google search will come up with an online version.

VG

[joejoegee]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

I have had a Midland weather radio for over 4 years. The radio is programmed correctly. However, I am not getting any weather alerts nor am I getting the monthly test. Prior to a year ago it was working correctly. When I press the button on the radio I do get the time and conditions. I think that I should purchase another radio. Any suggestions of what to do?

John

john,
I have a weather radio, I got it at Radio Shack, I don't use it .
I paided $79 plus, I would take $40.00 for it if you would like to buy it.
joejoegee

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by joejoegee

john,
I have a weather radio, I got it at Radio Shack, I don't use it .
I paided $79 plus, I would take $40.00 for it if you would like to buy it.
joejoegee

If you live in The Villages or actually anywhere in Florida, the weather emergency radio can be a life saver. I would advise almost anyone (I can think of a few exceptions) to keep this possible life saver plugged in by your bed.

[Rickg]

Dumb question but, We just bought and am used to the north with basements. just where do most of you go in case of a tornado warning??

[bpinsly]

When the fire station set our midland radio they told us to go in an inside closet in case of a tornado


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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Rickg

Dumb question but, We just bought and am used to the north with basements. just where do most of you go in case of a tornado warning??

In the walk in closet. With flashlights and cookies.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by bpinsly

When the fire station set our midland radio they told us to go in an inside closet in case of a tornado


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And, if there's time, grab some sofa cushions or pillows to protect your head and face from debris, and some bottled water, if you have any.

[stenteach]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

I have had a Midland weather radio for over 4 years. The radio is programmed correctly. However, I am not getting any weather alerts nor am I getting the monthly test. Prior to a year ago it was working correctly. When I press the button on the radio I do get the time and conditions. I think that I should purchase another radio. Any suggestions of what to do?

John

Hi John from Roe of NJ...we didn't have to worry about this in NJ...but had other weather worries...and taxes...yes, I would purchas another...we live in a throw away world...things last a short time...possibly the newer ones would be better as well...call Seco...they sell them and see what they share.

Have a good weekend

[2 Oldcrabs]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

In the walk in closet. With flashlights and cookies.

In the event of a Tornado, most deaths are cause by head injuries. You may want to have Bicycle helments handy. I like the cookie idea but, they never seem to stay around long.

[LittleDog]

Just an update on the weather radio problem. Since I had programmed the old radio correctly and it didn't work I decided to get a new radio. I went to Ace Hardware and they had a Midland Radio there for $29.99 which I purchased. Yesterday when I went to Publix I saw that they had the exact same radio for $14.99. Oh well, it's only money. BTW, last night I got a warning on my new radio that there was a freeze warning. At least I know the new radio works. For an extra $15 it should <ggg>

John