Changing Alert Sound Settings on the WR120

The Midland WR120 NOAA weather alert radio ensures you stay informed about life-saving events like severe weather or civil emergencies. This radio emits an audible alarm for all alert types when enabled. This guide explains how to enable or disable all alert sounds on your WR120, clarifying sound options and helping you configure the device to suit your needs.

Understanding Alert Sound Modes

The WR120 provides only global control over alert sounds. Customization of alert tones for specific warnings is not available. When alert sounds are ON, every activated alert will trigger the audible alarm. Setting the radio to DISPLAY mode silences all alert sounds, displaying messages only.

How to Adjust Alert Sound Settings

1. Press MENU on your WR120.
2. Navigate using the arrow keys to ALERT TYPE and press SELECT.
3. Choose between VOICE, TONE, or DISPLAY for alert notifications. Select DISPLAY for silent alerts.
4. Press SELECT again to confirm your choice and MENU to exit.

Meaning of Modes: TONE, VOICE, and DISPLAY

• TONE: Emits a loud alarm for the duration of the alert message.
• VOICE: Sounds the alert, then plays the audio from the weather station.
• DISPLAY: No sound; the alert appears only visually on the screen.

Limitations of Alert Sound Customization

For safety and standardization, the WR120 does not support custom alert tones for individual warning types. This design prioritizes reliable recognition of alerts, so either all alerts will sound, or none (DISPLAY). Ensure your setting best matches your monitoring needs for effective emergency awareness.

Conclusion: Ensuring Clear Alerts

While the Midland WR120 cannot customize sounds by alert type, understanding and selecting between TONE, VOICE, or DISPLAY modes helps tailor notifications to your preference. Always choose the mode that provides the right balance of awareness and convenience for your environment and safety needs.