Manufactured by: Reecom ElectronicsCustomer Review: I returned a Midland WR300 weather radio because I was unhappy with it and purchased a Reecom 1650. (See my previous review on that radio).
I am very happy with my Reecom 1650 radio. It is easier to program than the Midland, has all of the updated 2004 operational codes that my Midland did not have and has a better users manual. It also has additional features that the Midland did not have such as an alarm out socket that is compatible with X-10 devices and an additional audio out socket that can be used to interface with a PA system or bigger speaker. The AM/FM radio/alarm portion is easy to program and set to use as a personal alarm clock. The radio reception is very strong, I would imagine that if you are in a remote area, it will be able to pick up the NOAA transmitter signals very well. I am able to leave the antenna in the retracted position and hear all of the radio stations clearly (I am in the located in the city). The manual states that on battery power, it will power the radio up to 40 hours in standby mode. That is significantly longer than reported by other users of the Midland radio.
I see only a couple of downsides to this radio in comparison with others.
1) The display is good, but there are better displays out there that are clearer and easier to see at night. It has a backlight, but it is the light green color that illuminates from the bottom of the display. It does not help during the day. (This is not really an issue)
2) There are no predrilled holes for mounting this unit on the wall. (Not a big deal for me, since it will sit on my desk as a clock/radio combo and I could always rig something up, or use adhesive tape if necessary)
After shopping for other weather radios and my experience with the Midland, in my opinion, this is the best weather alert radio out there right now.
- UPC: 852051000504
- Manufacturer: Reecom Electronics
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