shortwave and all-hazard radios

So far this radio is great. Has all the features needed for emergency notification. Programming was very easy, but keep the manual handy. The back-lit lcd screen is nice and stays on all the time when used with the AC adapter. The weather signal is strong and clear. The 9 volt battery back up lasts about 3 days when the AC is off, so you will need plenty batteries if you are using it without the AC power. So far I have not had an emergency signal come across, so I can not give a review on this. In any case it is a nice unit for the price with many options, i,e external antenna plug, remote speaker or other warning device, earphone, etc. You can also adjust the volume for the alert signal unlike other models. Only draw back; No test feature to check the alarm and warning lights.

I searched, researched, priced, and compared all makes and models of weather/ emergency radios. Result: Amazon offers an excellent deal and Midland offers an excellent product. I have this Midland model 74-200 for a home alert and I also purchased the Midland 74-250 for mobile alert info. Both have SAME technology that you program into the radio. Note: Initially, the programming can be thought provoking; but once this is accomplished, any weather/ emergency alert will advise you, at your command, of your specific areas in text and alert tones. ANYTHING can happen at ANY TIME - These radios will let you know immediately. The best manufacturer for this type of of product is Midland. The best place to purchase this product is here, at Amazon.

This radio is a very good weather radio to use. It's "Statement", "Watch", and "Warning" lights are very useful when trying to find out how important the alert is. The clock is a nice thing to have and it will automatically interupt any of the other functions to bring you severe weather. It has a very nice range; I received a weather transmitter from over 75 miles away on it. I like the control that changes the siren volume as it doesn't have to be too loud. The programming is a little difficult, but after you get the hang of it, it isn't that complicated. A very good radio to own for the price. It is also up to date. Per next year, all weather radios are required to have the text display, and this one does. Just a word of warning: The alert siren WILL wake you up; it can be very loud even with the volume turned down.