Midland 18-STR Strobe Light for Weather and All Hazards Alert Radios

Havent had time to see how it performs, but the adhesive on the velcro strip sucks, will not stick to tile, i put a drop of superglue on the strip and let it set up on the tile, that worked, then the strip came off of the unit and it fell off the wall again, so i am in the process of gluing the strip to the unit now. All thus "strobe" is three white LED's that should flash when a alert is activated? I did test it and it flashed but it's not real bright, i expected more. I have yet to receive a alert for the real test. This would be better with some kind of mounting bracket.

This strobe light is a very useful addition to a Midland weather radio (or any brand with the jack for an external alert device). In my case, I wanted a way to ensure some elderly folks noticed when a severe storm warning is issued by the NWS. I setup four Midland WR-120 Radios  Midland WR120 NOAA Weather and All Hazard Public Alert Certified Radio with SAME, Trilingual Display and Alarm Clock - Box Packaging  with one of these strobe lights attached to each. Some weather radios do seem to have a problem triggering this strobe light, but all the WR-120's that I've installed have worked fine with them. However, I did find that an older WR-100 model wouldn't activate the light even though it has the plug for connecting a strobe. My advice is to stick with WR-120 model if you need to be absolutely certain it works. The strobe light is really a very simple device. The LEDs are powered by three AAA batteries. The radio simply acts as a switch that flips the LEDs "on" when a SEVERE warning is issued (not lower level alerts). FYI- I never managed to get the radio to "test" the light with a menu setting when I installed it, but every one of them worked when the next real warning was issued. Obviously, that's not ideal since you can't be sure until then. I may have overlooked the test function though, so with some persistence, you might find it. In a couple places I needed to add some length to the cord to position the strobe in the best place so I used a 1/8" Mono extension cable:  3.5mm Mono Male to Female Extension Cable 25ft, Nextronics . The broadcast signal from even the closest NWS transmitter wasn't strong enough for the built-in telescoping antenna to be sure the audio was clear & steady. There are several antennas made specifically for use with weather radios and almost any VHF antenna will improve the reception. The Midland radios use a basic RCA type jack to attach an external antenna. A simple adapter will let you connect the radio to a 75ohm "F" connector that's typically on the end of the cable from a VHF antenna:  C2G/Cables To Go 27313 RCA Male to F-Type Female Video Adapter . I made a simple omnidirectional antenna from a piece of coax cable and a couple metal coat hangers and hung it in the attic and ran a cable down the inside of the wall. There are lots of instructions and videos available online and it's really simple to do. Usually, there is an NWS transmitter close enough that it doesn't take more than the built-in antenna to pull in a good signal. Adding an external one allows you to get the antenna a little higher up if you need to place the radio in a certain spot without enough signal reception. If you don't want to add an external antenna, moving the radio upstairs will help too (assuming that's an option). With everything in place and the radio setup properly, I gained some peace-of-mind knowing they couldn't miss a warning and be caught unaware during a severe storm/tornado outbreak.That's worth every penny and every hour spent getting everything in place! One missed warning is all it takes-- so no question it's worth it. Hope all that is helpful- good luck!

LEDs are janky. Sometimes they flash like they are supposed to, other times they just stay solid on. A little pricey for what they are. Should only cost $10 at most.

Due to my Amazon Fire poor sound quality, I wear a sound-canceling headset. The other night A Tornado Warning was issued. I caught the strobe out of the corner of my eye. I am sure it allowed me to catch the warning with enough time to move my vehicle to covered parking. No tornado in my immediate area, but I avoided a quick 60 mph wind burst and a drenching rain. I think it was money well-spent. I think a necessity for those with a serious hearing impediment. The light strobes during the alert portion (I would have preferred that it continued for a bit more, but that may cause additional medical issues for some.

Very good ,but don't stop alarming and flashing until you turn it off.

Como todo lo de midland buen producto, facil de instalar en el puerto externo.

I got this to accompany my Midland weather radio. I am pleased to have a visual and an audio warning of incoming severe weather. My only issue is it pretty damn small and I wish it was bigger and a bit brighter.

We have had a Midland SAME weather radio for over 2 years. The 96 decibel alarm is enough to rocket one out of a dead sleep, which is why it is only set for extreme weather. With a hearing impaired person in the house, it was imperative to have a visual clue as well. This certainly does the job. The bright flashing light is enough to wake one from a sound sleep when the alert for severe weather is issued (and you are unable to hear the audio alarm) IN FACT THIS WOKE US BOTH UP WHEN THE TORNADO WAS BARRELING TOWARD OUR HOUSE AND GAVE US TIME TO GET EVERYONE TO SAFETY. It was understood why I was rousting everyone from bed when the red flasher went off as well. Thank goodness for battery power as the storm had caused power outages just before. PS,It passed us a block away.I think this should be on everyone Christmas list for severe weather all year long.And yes we are NOAA volunteer weather spotters

This strobe light is an absolute must, for people confronted with hearing issues.The practical 2 side Velcro strip in the back and long cord for deployment, permits the user to mount the strobe light in his or hers, line of sight. Midland really should of provided an extra spare strip, for future positioningThree AAA batteries are required, the Led lights are bright and attention getting.The strobe light can be tested occasionally, with siren and audio tests from the Midland radio.Construction of the unit is good, and plug and wiring are of quality.I did not see a rubber gasket around the lens when installing batteries.The unit will collect moisture if exposed to rain (outside on the patio or balcony), with radio inside of course.This is quite surprising, since this type of light is an almost carbon copy of one's found on bicycles.Looking forward for my first real "Alert", just as long nothing is damaged in my surroundings, and live to talk about it...

Complemento excelente para los radios midland. Necesita baterías AAA No incluidas.Ayuda a dar aviso ya sea silencioso o en combinación con la sirena.

Compré un radio con alerta climatológica y este accesorio es perfecto para tener alertas visuales estoy probando el funcionamiento para tener un sistema completo de alerta.

Funciona bien. Sólo eso. Los plásticos se sienten muy baratos y requiere sus propias baterías. Por la calidad, decía costar máx. 5 dlls.

Para las personas que no escuchan bien, como es el caso de mi madre, funcionó perfecto en el terremoto del 19 de septiembre.