I bought a Midland WR 120 weather radio back two year's ago/ April 2012. How long is their life time for dependable alert notice's ?
331413
I've owned a WR-100 since July 2010. It just died on me. Death for these is a high pitched squeal on all channels. Google it, and you'll find many others asking what that squeal on all channels means. It means your weather radio needs to be replaced.
331414
I don't think there is a "life time" for dependable alert notices. As long as it's up and running, it should give you reliable alerts. Ours just stopped working after one season (two separate radios). We'd plug it back in in spring and it wouldn't function...no lights, no alerts, nothing. Doesn't make sense. But I continue to buy these because they offer a great peace of mind during storm season, even if I have to replace it every season.
331415
I didn't know there was a time they wouldn't be dependable anymore. I assume they work as long as the radio lasts.
331416
This is my second radio. I bought the first one many years ago and it worked for several years until my cat knocked it on the floor and the antenna broke. It no longer received signals and the battery backup unit no longer worked when I put in new batteries, so I had to replace it. The new one is exactly like the old one. I'd say the old one worked for at least 5+ years, so as long as it doesn't fall on the ground or get 'fried' by a lightening strike it should work for a very long time. FYI, plug it into a surge protector and keep the batteries fresh. Hope this helps?
331417
I don't really know. My previous one lasted several years, maybe 3, 4, even 5 years. Not sure why it quit working, but was very dependable while it was good.
331418
The first one I purchased lasted about two years and went south. My current Midland weather radio has been in service about ten months.It kept me up last night until 12:30 AM because of storms in Nebraska. Hope it lasts. If it craps out, I am looking for another brand.
2112250
I don't remember. I ended up giving this away to my brother, I could not figure out how to set it up. I have yet to meet a weather radio I actually like.
76326
I went through the online manual (WR120) twice and saw no reference to excluding alerts. I called Midland last year and back then they indicated I would need to buy the W300 if I wanted that feature. Where in the manual do you see this feature?
1056261
These things have a 5 year warranty and a 7 year lifetime. The ERR code likely means that the 7 years is up. Trace amounts of carbon monoxide can build up in the detector and render it ineffective, so the entire unit should be replaced after 7 years. Was it previously used before your two years? Check the manufacture date on the back.
838865
look around and find a good radio shop. be careful because doing this may void any warrenty that you might have.some manufacturers can do this also.
497379
The instructions that come with the radio are inadequate in regard to that subject. The radio has 7 NOAA channels which one tunes to the strongest one; then the ALERT button is pressed to put the radio in the ALERT mode. I am making a presumption that will activate during severe weather alerts; not had any such alerts yet this year. I also have severe weather alerts that come from an area TV station and that should let me know if the ALERT function on the radio work accordingly. A company inquiry can be made at www.etoncorp.com/ 800-872-2228
1311761
I have to reset mine about every 2-3 months. Not sure why, might be something to do with power surge on the ignition of my truck. Have same radio in wife's car and father in law's truck. Never happened on his truck and only once on wifes car. not bad for having them over 3 years...
1311628
The info says 7-year end-of-life warning alerts user to replace CO alarm (40 percent longer than other CO alarms). I always put a date on the device itself, as well as on my calendar so I know when to replace it.
309990
The size of the letters are large...the picture of the unit on the Amazon.com site is accurate...We have 2 of these weather alert radios for almost 2 years and they have saved us several times.with approach of severe weather....
128477
I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't water/weatherproof, but given the physical breakdown I'll have no qualms against using them out in the elements. I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't... » Read More I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't water/weatherproof, but given the physical breakdown I'll have no qualms against using them out in the elements. « Show Less
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Here is a link to Midland (the horses mouth) where you should find your answer. If not then I would suggest that you contact them to put the question. https://midlandusa.com/two-way-radios/videos/#31692
1892214
If it don't last about 4 hrs then send it back to Pioneer . They should be able to exchange it. I have a one and it is only good for about 3 to 4 hrs. if this is not the case send it back. These are pricey radios they should work properly
1080222
Yes. I have turned off all alerts except tornado warning (which also is an alert that you can't turn off). It is a tedious process however, so plan on a chunk of time and paying close attention to the instruction manual.
1460986
I can only tell you that the radio does it's weather job, trouble free. You question appears to be of t technical nature which would be better answered by Midland Radio. I suggest you contact them at midlandradio.com. They have a technical department that I' sure can handle you question. Good Luck
1869634
The book says 1 year. They are very customer friendly and will work with you. I received mine for Christmas and it suddenly stopped working. We called and they gave us an authorization number, we sent it back, and the radio was back here in about 7 days. They stand behind their product. Hope this helped
468751
I have no idea. The main reason I bought it was to have the weather channel- it did not work. The radio was fine but no weather. So back it went and I did not buy a replacement.
1143378
It has a weather channel. You can tune into it, and put the radio on stand by. Once a warning or sever alert is played back, the radio will turn on and play back the message. The battery gets empty very quickly like this, so make sure you have an alternative source of energy (like put it next to the window where the solar panel can provide power, or plug in the ac adaptor).