Hurricane Season is just around the corner and the National Weather Service has advised us all to be prepared. According to the NWS, one important item to have on your emergency preparedness list is an emergency weather radio.
But which weather radio is right for you? There are a lot of radios available with a lot of features and options. Every radio may not be right for everyone or every situation. What is the best weather radio for your family or business? Which one should you choose?
Not to worry. Buy Two Way Radios created the 2012 Emergency Weather Radio Comparison Guide to help you find the radio you need.
This comparison chart includes all the current models we offer as an authorized Midland dealer, from the compact, easy to carry Midland HH50 Pocket Weather Alert Radio to the full-featured Midland XT511 Base Camp Two Way/Emergency Crank Radio, considered by some as the "swiss army knife" of emergency radios. The radios and their features are organized into a simple chart so you can compare them all easily.
The Emergency Weather Radio Comparison Guide 2012 is FREE for download and ready when you need it.
Here is a quick overview of some key features included with these weather radios.
| Emergency Weather Radios | Weather Channels | Weather/ Hazard Alerts | SAME | Clock | AM/FM Radio | Backup Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland HH50 | • | • | ||||
| Midland HH54VP SAME | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Midland HH54VP2 SAME | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Midland WR-120 | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Midland WR-300 | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Midland ER102 | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Midland XT511 | • | • | • | • | • |
For more information about choosing an emergency weather radio, listen to The Two Way Radio Show Episode 13 - Emergency and Weather Radios.
