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Midland Consumer Radio Weather Radio All Hazard Radio Gray WR400
Last Updated: April 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
860
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641
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FM RADIO
Review Analysis - 184 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
FM
45weather, fm, noaa, midland, clock
+82%
-18%
" ... Easier to see the time than my current Midland WEATHER radio. ... "
" ... Super weather radio. ... The weather radio also plays music and weather channels to listen to. ... "
" ... I love my weather radio !! ... "
" ... This weater radio is excellent. ... "
" ... I would not be without a weather radio. ... "
" ... This radio brings the best sound quality when it comes to weather radios, and its not just a weather radio! ... "
" ... Sound for radio stations is only fair but my purpose of buying this was for weather alerts solely. ... Very pleased with radio years later. ... "
" ... I like this radio much better than my old weather radio. ... "
Ease of Use
29set, easy to program, setup, program, easy to use
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... It wasn't intuitive to program but once set up it works well. ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
" ... Easy to program, and compact so as to not take up too much room on the night stand. ... "
" ... This device has good sound quality and was easy to program. ... "
" ... The initial setup is a lil tricky if I remember correctly. ... "
" ... It is very easy to set up and operate and exactly what we are looking for. ... "
Clock
18radio, clock, weather, alerts, alarms
+89%
-11%
" ... This WX Clock Radio works great. ... "
" ... The clock radio aspect is just a bonus. ... "
" ... Couple evenings ago we got a severe thunderstorm alerts. ... "
" ... When the alarm sounded, I turned on the TV to find the tornado was heading my way. ... Lights on alarm to show if watch or warning and display read out. ... "
" ... This Midland WR400 has great, sleek external design and should be a super alarm clock radio for most people. ... "
" ... It's also an alarm clock. ... "
" ... And a MUST have for local weather alerts. ... "
" ... It has all the functions of a clock radio, dual alarms, light dim, etc. ... "
Product Reliability
15working, radio, warning, tornado, stopped working
+47%
-53%
" ... Hopefully it doesn't get stuck again either. ... "
" ... In short, it doesn't work. ... "
" ... This item was a piece of garbage. ... "
" ... We bought this radio to replace another model that had quit working. ... We tested the alert and everything seemed to be working ... "
" ... After having it for 7 years, the only thing I can say about it is that it's woken me unnecessarily on several occasions. ... "
" ... Mine never last more than a year or two ... "
" ... Accepting this drawback was a mistake, for now, in the midst of 2 weeks of daily sometimes severe thunderstorms, it has made not a peep . ... after about 4 months of use. ... "
Display Clarity
15bright, backlight, brightness, read, easy to read
+80%
-20%
" ... Be advised, however, that unlike the older model, the display on this is an led display, as opposed to the lcd display of the previous version. ... "
" ... I need a radio where the light or backlight stays on for easy viewing. ... "
" ... Screen is readable when the backlight is off. ... "
" ... Great sound / reception, and clear screen! ... "
" ... Display - the main part easy to read . ... Wishes: Display - wish I could see it from a lower angle (a tilting display would be nice) and have adjustable brightness & contrast . ... "
" ... Even at the lowest brightness setting (1 out of 10), the display is still fairly bright at night on a nightstand next to the bed. ... "
" ... You will need a magnifying glass to read the AM and PM icons. ... "
" ... Has an easy to read display window. ... "
Sound Quality
13weather radio, alert, warnings, static, loud and clear
+85%
-15%
" ... When the alarm sounded, I turned on the TV to find the tornado was heading my way. ... "
" ... This radio brings the best sound quality when it comes to weather radios, and its not just a weather radio! ... "
" ... Capable of customizing warnings (with adjustable volume) and has a good quality sound (not alot of static). ... "
" ... It works and is loud and clear. ... "
" ... This is the only weather radio of which I'm aware that has an adjustable alert audio level. ... "
" ... This device has good sound quality and was easy to program. ... "
" ... Great sound / reception, and clear screen! ... "
" ... Still comes in loud and clear. ... "
Battery Life
13battery, power, battery backup, backup, weather
+69%
-31%
" ... Uses widely available AA batteries for backup when the power is out. ... "
" ... Excellent because of power source and battery back up. ... "
" ... Batteries in now but weather has been nice since adding batteries. ... "
" ... The battery life i havent tested. ... "
" ... This radio runs on AC and has a battery backup (4 AA's) so it's always ready. ... "
" ... looks nice, eats backup batteries like its candy. ... "
" ... Need to suggest to replace the backup batteries every year. ... "
" ... Battery backup for power outages. ... Nice to have a home base unit 24/7 with battery backup. ... For expected inclement weather, we'll take a portable battery hand-held unit along (yesterday it was the Midland HH50 for me - wife at home tuned into the WR300). ... The battery backup with common size batteries (AAA) is a good feature should a power outage occur so she can keep in touch. ... "
Setup
12easy, set, instructions, radio, easy to set
+92%
-8%
" ... The initial setup is a lil tricky if I remember correctly. ... "
" ... Easy setup and test itself every week to make sure the signal is coming thru. ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
" ... Read the instructions first and the set-up will work the first time! ... "
" ... Just plug it in, set the time, and set your local staton (very important to pick the staton near your residence). ... "
" ... Easy to follow instructions for setting your specific weather alert needs. ... "
Controls
10button, alarm, weather, volume, radio
+70%
-30%
" ... The volume of the initial weather alert (the "alarm tone") is controlled within the settings menu, but the voice that actually reads the warning is set by the volume knob on the side, which also controls the radio. ... Thus, when ones uses the radio for the alarm clock and has the volume set to a level that wont scare the bejusus out of them every morning, you can't hear the weather reports unless you run into the room and stand next to the radio. ... "
" ... The speaker is good and the volume control is smooth. ... "
" ... The unit does feature display dimming feature with a single button controlling two levels: Bright and Dim. ... "
" ... You can customize your location and what type of alarms you want to hear. ... "
" ... Switch on the side lets you easily turn it on/off. ... "
" ... Kids even love being able to push the button to listen to the forcast. ... "
" ... Easy to use and program - buttons lay-out. ... "
Capacity
9reception, bedroom, tornado, weather, signal
+56%
-44%
" ... Just glad to have this as I travel on business and worry about the family at home not knowing if a tornado is coming or not. ... "
" ... It works even in my concrete and steel apartment. ... "
" ... Living in a rural area, the alarm keeps me informed and is loud enough to wake the entire house. ... "
" ... Great for having in your bedroom. ... "
Volume
9loud, volume control, weather, siren, loud and clear
+56%
-44%
" ... was told that it worked great and had great volume ... "
" ... Capable of customizing warnings (with adjustable volume) and has a good quality sound (not alot of static). ... "
" ... It works and is loud and clear. ... "
" ... The speaker is good and the volume control is smooth. ... "
" ... Adjustable analog volume for broadcast listening. ... Still comes in loud and clear. ... "
Network
9signal, antenna, beside, weather, set
+44%
-56%
" ... Alot of static ,bad reception ... "
" ... Weather station has all bars, full signal strength so no excuse, just a real piece of junk and a waste of my money. ... "
" ... Worst reception in home and cannot find a good place to locate it. ... I had to add a piece of aluminium foil to the antenna to improve reception and I live in a metropolitan area. ... "
" ... and immediately noted I was constantly seeing a check reception message. ... "
Notifications
8alert, warnings, tornado, receive, weather
+63%
-38%
" ... Can be set to your area and the alerts you want. ... "
" ... They are preset to be on at all times along with many other alerts. ... "
" ... You simply pick your state, then, one by one, pick the counties you want to receive alerts for. ... "
" ... A nice WX/Alert device. ... "
Features
8weather, feature, wr300, radio, programming
+100%
" ... The Programming for the WR-400 Is Easy, Which It allows you to search your location in the "Set Location" feature, which you then have to select your location, state, and county. ... "
" ... I say "seems" because we have not had the time or weather conditions to fully check out all the features. ... "
" ... Help to me included flashing light , Love it ... "
" ... Best weather radio with same codes weather alert are good and warning lights flash on alert are a plus and good feature ... "
" ... The unit does feature display dimming feature with a single button controlling two levels: Bright and Dim. ... "
" ... * Can set the back-light to auto turn off. ... "
Returns
7returned, replacement, trash, sending, refund
-100%
" ... And how long was it stuck? ... "
" ... Probably now too late to return it, and I have long since tossed the packaging. ... "
" ... Sorry that we didn't keep the box or we would have returned it. ... "
" ... Item was defective and I had to pay to return it ... "
" ... I will be sending it back. ... "
" ... Requested replacement, but I had the same issue. ... The second unit has been returned for a refund. ... "
" ... In the trash it went. ... "
Marketplace
5works as described, seems, replacement, product, advertised
+60%
-40%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Another great product purchase from Amazon.com ... "
" ... Going shopping again. ... "
As Gift
4gave, christmas
+100%
" ... This was a gift to my husband, he really likes it. ... "
" ... this was a gift. ... "
" ... Christmas gift so do not know ... "
Cables
4power cord, poor, weather, reception, power
-100%
" ... When I received it, the box was in poor shape and the cord was unraveled. ... "
" ... Rebooted it by taking out the power cable and the batteries. ... "
" ... Unit had poor local weather station reception (tested after I put in batteries), power cord was not included. ... "
Build Quality
4one, much
+75%
-25%
" ... All in all it provides the protection I wanted. ... "
" ... Much more updated and flexible. ... "
" ... Seems well built quality. ... "
Price
3money, worth, waste, product
+67%
-33%
" ... Good for the price. ... "
Charging
3plugged, batteries, wall, power supply, power
-100%
" ... No idea about battery life as we've been running off the AC adapter. ... "
" ... Batteries that came with the radio leaked and corroded causing the radio to fail within 6 months of use (being plugged in for day one). ... "
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