Radio scans for weather and hazard alerts.
Press Release Summary:
Model WR-30 monitors NOAA frequencies using SAME (Specific Area Message Encoder) V1.3 technology. Programmable for up to 20 specific geographic alert areas, radio includes alphanumeric readout that displays up to 56 types of weather and security watches and warnings. Front-mounted, color-coded alert indicators advise degree of alert. Digital FM clock radio with 5-station memory automatically switches from FM to weather/hazard when alert signal is received.Original Press Release:
Midland's Debuts New Weather/Hazard Radio
WR-30 monitors NOAA frequencies for weather and security alerts using SAME (Specific Area Message Encoder) technology.
Kansas City--Midland Radio Corporation has announced the introduction of a new weather/hazard alert radio...the WR-30 Digital Weather Radio. The WR-30 is a state-of-the-art radio using SAME (Specific Area Message Encoder) V1.3 Technology to pinpoint alert areas. WR-30 owners can program their radio for up to 20 specific geographic alert areas or a little as a single county. Users will be notified of weather or national security alerts only in those pre-determined locales.
To augment the audible broadcast alert, a large alphanumeric readout displays up to 56 different types of weather and security watches and warnings. In addition, the WR-30 features three front-mounted alert indicators that advise the degree of alert (green-statement, yellow-watch and red-warning).
The WR-30, which can be wall-mounted, is also a digital FM clock radio with five-station memory. The radio will automatically switch from FM to weather/hazard when an alert signal is received.
The WR-30 radio is only 7" W x 2" H x 5" D and uses standard AC power. Backup power is provided by four AA batteries (not included). The WR-30 can also be powered from 12-volt automotive and marine power sources with an optional DC power cord. Other available accessories include an external antenna, strobe light to give a visual warning for the hearing-impaired and a pillow vibrator. The MSRP for the WR-30 (batteries not included) is $79.95.
Midland Radio Corporation has been a leader in wireless communications for almost a half century. The company supports both the consumer and business marketplaces with UHF and VHF two-way radios for business use, FRS and GMRS two-way radios for sports and recreational use, wireless thermometers and Citizen Band radios. For more information on Midland Radio and products offered, please visit www.midlandradio.com.
