MIDLAND HH50 Pocket Weather Radio

Broadcasts all hazards alert weather brought to you by NOAA for around-the-clock severe weather information
Automatic alert system turns on in event of dangerous weather or civil emergencies
Test button confirms alert function is working properly at all times
Constructed to be water resistant, with a 6-inch telescoping antenna for crystal-clear reception
Runs on 3 AAA batteries, and is backed by a manufacturer’s 3-year warranty

Product Description
The Midland HH50 compact pocket weather radio that automaticly scans to find the NOAA transmitter in the area if available. It will keep you up to date on the current conditions and alert you of any severe weather or a hazardsAmazon.com Product Description
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MIDLAND HH50 Pocket Weather Radio

#1 by R Edwards on May 15, 2010 - 4:18 pm

While the size is nice, the durability is suspect. The back side

sliding battery door pin broke and now the panel won’t stay on.

The reception is poor and very scratchy. I would suggest you forget

this model and buy a home unit with battery backup that allows it to

become portable.
Rating: 1 / 5

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#2 by Bob from NJ on May 15, 2010 - 6:16 pm

I had high hopes for this based on other reviews. I was looking for a small weather alert radio for camping with the Boy Scouts so we could be alerted to thunderstorms. Out of the package, this radio did not work….if you jiggled the power switch enough, you might hear NOAA broadcasts for a couple of minutes, then it would die again. The alert function never worked with a severe storm aproaching.
Rating: 1 / 5

#3 by Riggs on May 15, 2010 - 8:06 pm

It is lightweight, can be attached to belt or waist band. I prefer a stronger signal, with a louder warning alarm.

I had bought a pocket size weather alert radio from Radio Shack a fair number of yrs ago which shames this Midland hands down. With the current technology I don’t know why Midland didn’t make a better product.

My 2 cents; If you live in Tornado Alley, do not depend on this as your only weather alert radio, esp. for home. It’s ok for the field -better than nothing (altho better to have something with lightning detection added if used for the field). In this case you get what you pay for. Just my opinion.
Rating: 2 / 5

#4 by G. Palmer on May 15, 2010 - 10:29 pm

nothing but static if greater the a few miles from station, short wire on battery pack broke wile putting in batteries. put in garbage.
Rating: 1 / 5

#5 by Raymond C. Smith on May 16, 2010 - 12:06 am

The radio is small and easy to carry. It is great for emergencies like tornados.
Rating: 5 / 5

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