Why does t the weather alert light work on my Midland weather radio?
Weather radios provide 24 hour weather coverage and alerts, but like any electronic item they can experience technical issues. Depending on the model of your Midland weather radio and your mode of use of the radio, one of four common reasons may be the culprit for the non-functioning alert light. Since having a fully functioning weather radio is important for your general safety and well-being, if none of the following remedies the problem you are experiencing with your weather radio, replace it immediately.Model 74-210Some owners of Midland radio model 74-210 have reported a malfunction of the alert mechanism. The receiver does not always automatically switch to alert mode, according to a National Weather Service report, but otherwise functions correctly. Midland no longer produces this model, having replaced it with the WR-30. If you use the older model 74-210, upgrade to a newer model.BatteriesIf you are powering the radio with batteries only, the batteries’ charge may be low. Try r
