Midland Weather Alert Radio WR120 - Live PDS Tornado Warning - How to Program it - External Antenna

In this video, I talk about my Midland All Hazard Alert Radio. We woke up to the radio giving us a PDS Tornado Warning, and I recorded what the radio looked and sounded like with that warning. I will discuss 2 reasons I like the radio and how we use it. I show how to program it and show the external antenna that I use.
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[@furbabies3momma]

I purchased this Midland Weather Alert Radio several years ago... I am grateful for the peace of mind that it provides! ❤ These alerts will save many lives! ❤ ❤ It's a Great Value 💰 / I'm totally satisfied! ❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I really do like ours as well!

[@Nonnachella]

We purchased this a while back. It has been well worth the money.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I agree. Its a very good radio.

[@DialM4Microcontrollr]

I like the name Lone Star prepping

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you!

[@MikeDamours-y7s]

Thank you for the review. I live in Northern Arizona and our reception out here is tragic. Attempting to experiment with different external antennas. Gov't broadcasts always sound like something from 1942! 🤔

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Theres a guy on YT with a vid that shows how to make one. I bought all the parts and made it. Cost 25.00, but its very flimsy and doesnt work as well as my $6.50 antenna.

[@MichaelR58]

Good review, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you. I remember you... You are a long term sub. Thanks!

[@ericdery7238]

I'm just hoping that Midland might one day update their portable ER E+READY line of products to include: - S.A.M.E. technology - a home/travelling mode like the HH54 - language option (like the WR products)

[@LoneStarPrepping]

That would be nice... The portable Eton - Sidekick AM/FM/NOAA Radio has S.A.M.E Technology

[@ericdery7238]

@@LoneStarPrepping Yeah, at first glance I do like the design of the Sidekick in general (SAME, crank, solar, AM/FM, bluetooth, etc). But the form factor is pretty big, knobs/buttons are weirdly placed, but most annoying thing is the non replaceable battery. We all know what happen to an internal battery over the years... An ER310 with S.A.M.E. would be nearly perfect for an all-in-one solution at home and while travelling.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I agree. I dont own tbe Sidekick.

[@ericdery7238]

@@LoneStarPrepping Just if anyone is wondering, I've actually sent an email to Midland about it. They replied the following: "We do not foresee having portable radios with S.A.M.E. technology in our ER E+READY product lineup. The benefit of these on-the-go emergency radios is that you receive local weather at the press of a button, no matter where in the United States you travel, with no programming needed".

[@SirensOfTheMidwest]

Wow a PDS tornado emergency wow!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Yes, the Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) wording is rare and was used...

[@noracharles80]

What a great video! We have learned so much from you. Any thoughts on good walkie talkies?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

How do you plan to use walkie talkies?

[@noracharles80]

@@LoneStarPrepping try to stay in contact with a family member if they had to leave on foot in an emergency. We live on an island that is full of large evergreen trees.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Ham radio for sure.

[@sigmarkowskijr1982]

Great radio, don't wait to hear sirens!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

We have an issue with the power cord coming out sometimes if we move the radio just a bit. We ran our batteries down twice. Just be sure to double check the connection when moving it.