Field Test Report: Midland Radio ER-102 Portable All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio

We live in a very unpredictable world that can change at a moment’s notice. There are hazardous weather conditions, civil unrest, Amber Alerts, terrorist activities and other emergencies which take each and every one of us by surprise. Some with advance notice and just as many where there is none at all! In the case of extreme weather conditions, you may have a few days (hurricane) to as little as a few minutes (tornado) to react. Other disasters are so sudden (earthquake) that we have to take actions after the fact. Having an “All-Hazards” S.A.M.E (NOAA Weather Radio Specific Area Message Encoding) weather radio is essential for home and office use. If you spend a lot of time in the outdoors, it’s imperative to have a portable radio when traveling, for recreation and especially during evacuations. If you are at a park with your family on an outing, a surprise thunderstorm can cause real havoc. There have been many golfers who have been struck by lightning out on the links as well those who work outdoors every day. In all of the above instances a portable All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio can be a true lifesaver.

The question is what kind of emergency weather radio would be best for all around use? Click here to download the entire Field Test Report.