Stay informed of current local weather and hazard conditions whether
you're camping, hiking, hunting, or just hanging around the house with
this handheld Midland weather alert radio. Capable of receiving seven
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) channels--each of
which receives emergency advisories on tornadoes, floods, severe
thunderstorms, civil danger warnings, and more--the 74-250C is a must
for people who live in high-risk weather areas, or for people who just
want a little extra protection when hitting the outdoors. Plus, the
seven NOAA channels offer coverage for roughly 93 percent of the U.S.,
so most residents are well covered regardless of where they live. Another valuable function is the radio's Specific Area Message Encoding
(SAME) reception. SAME allows users to program the radio to sound an
alert only when weather and other emergencies threaten a specific county
or counties. The technology eliminates all alerts from other areas, so
users won't perk up their ears each time the alert sounds only to learn
that the emergency is actually 100 miles up the highway. The 74-250C's
memory system accepts up to nine counties, so you can monitor a broad
swatch of counties at once or restrict it to one.
Should an alert occur, users have a choice of three warning systems: a
90 dB siren, a voice alert, or a flashing red LED light. The siren is
the best option for people who might not have their radios nearby at all
times, while the latter two alerts are a bit less extreme on the ears.
The digital panel, meanwhile, displays up to 56 messages, so you'll
instantly know what's coming your way. Additional features include a
built-in thermometer with a freeze alert that notifies you when the
temperature drops below freezing, a full-function clock with an alarm
and snooze button, an external earphone jack, and a water-resistant
housing.
The radio, which works with two AA batteries (not included), measures 2.
38 by 4 by 1.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
74-250C radio, user's manual.
