Midland Weather Radio
Last verified May 9, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
The Midland WR120 is a NOAA weather alert radio that monitors all 60+ National Weather Service hazard types and sounds an alarm automatically when a watch or warning is issued for your specific area. Its primary AT application is as an input source for Serene Innovations' home alerting systems for people who are deaf or hard of hearing — the radio emits alert tones that Serene's weather alert transmitter can detect and relay to visual or tactile receivers (bed shakers, strobe flashers) throughout the home. The radio itself is a complete standalone device, but realizing its full AT benefit requires pairing it with a compatible Serene alerting system already in place. This is essentially a trigger device in a larger hearing loss alerting ecosystem — without Serene's transmitter and receiver components, it provides only audible alerts that a deaf or hard of hearing person may not perceive.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Plug in the radio and use S.A.M.E. programming to select your county — the radio will then monitor and alarm for local weather alerts automatically. - With a guide
- Position the radio within range of the Serene weather alert transmitter.
- Follow Serene's pairing instructions to link the transmitter to your existing receiver/flasher/bed-shaker system.
- Test the connection using the radio's test function to confirm the alert signal reaches all receivers. Allow 30–60 minutes for full setup. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Serene Innovations — view on vendor site; last verified May 9, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.