How well does the NOAA weather alert work? I'm wondering if this product would work well to keep for our family's emergency supply kit.
2007712
The NOAA receiver works fine. It can monitor the NOAA channels even when set on 2-way channels, and will make an alert tone indicating a weather alert. For an emergency kit, though, you might want to consider the Midland XT511 Basecamp radio, either instead of or in addition to these small units. The Basecamp has the same 2-way radio channels (only 1 - 22, though), the same NOAA channels, etc., but it also has a built-in flashlight and flashing beacon, and it can be powered by either a Ni-MH rechargeable battery or 4 alkaline batteries (there are separate slots for both), and it comes with both AC and DC battery chargers or it can be recharged with the built-in hand crank generator. It's also an AM/FM radio receiver.
122363
I purchased it for my Grandson for Christmas. I am not sure that he has used it yet because of the terrible weather we have had. I only know that my daughter-i-law said the people at work raved about it. Sorry
1143379
The "Weather Alert" feature works flawlessly. It is VERY loud and will definitely wake your entire family when the "National Weather Service" sets it off.
1624949
In Seattle where I live, I can see it rain one quarter of a mile from where I live while I receive no rain. Guess what that does to weather predictions. With irrigation caddy it is easy to set up a schedule and turn it off if you see it raining. Perhaps as a middle ground you could get a sensor to automatically shut off the system when it has or is rained.
1991585
If you slide the &lt;weather&gt; switch from "on" (red) to off, the WX radio will no longer be in standby mode and therefore will not monitor for or sound any transmitted alerts (this defeats the whole purpose of having a WX alert radio, doesn't it?). Instead, use the "defeat siren" feature to silence all but the most essential alerts. Also, set the alert feature to "voice" mode so that the siren and radio shut themselves off in short time whenever an alert IS issued.
1389133
This is a great radio, but it does not serve as a weather alert radio where you can program in your county or region to receive alerts when severe weather is in the area. As with most radios, you have to manually dial in the AM or FM stations you want to hear. We've used this radio while taking cover from a tornado in our underground storm shelter, and it worked great!
1613068
I live in the northeast. We have had some bad wind/rain storms I have had no problems. This will be my first winter with the cameras. I will say putting cameras up was the best thing I did.
514371
It does great. Just had a huge storm last night & everything stayed dry inside.
1232717
I have used this for the last year. My opinion: in an emergency yes (bad thunder storm); in normal traveling, no. It may eventually damage the awning material. Again, just my opinion.Bobby d.
1754639
Yes...It's wonderful. You received the alert tone, the message then it turns itself off. It works this way for all weather alerts and the weekly test signal. Great at night while in bed. You hear the message then it turns off. You don't need to get out of bed. That is the best part for me. Love the radio!!
324386
As to your question for us we have 2 and glad to have them. In Oklahoma the weather as you know can get bad in blink of an eye, We have used it in our storm shelter. It allow long lasting light, the hooks kept them in place. During our power outage we could eat, work, play cards. For us it works, price is good, battery life great.
1832069
Haven't noticed more false alarms due to weather. Mine is mounted on a fencepost, and so far snow has not been deep enough to cover it. Most false alarms have been responses to large trucks that are on the road just beyond the range that is supposed to be the limit of the sensor.
1985339
I don't think this is correct product for you. It is made to detect the location of small leaks. You already know the source/location of your "leak". It is not an alarm but a diagnostic tool.
837068
It would work in an emergency, probably help the bag's low range 15 - 20 degrees.
1056888
Seriously, this sensor works only part of the time 5 feet or 100 feet away. I strongly suggest you use a reliable solution for anything that is important. It will false alarm, or lose track of the sensor or not alarm when it should. Then sometimes it works fine. I have 2 base units and 4 different sensors. None work reliably.
1044711
Yes it does.You can leave it on constantly which could be annoying since it is a repeated broadcast ny NOAA. Or leave it in alert mode in the event of a storm, disaster, etc...
1452046
That being said, I have never had the alarm go off for high wind watches and warnings... It has only sounded for Severe Thunderstorm watches/warnings and tornado watches/warnings... I did not have it this winter, so I don't know if it sounds for winter weather alerts.