- Does the ER50 receive NOAA weather alerts?
- Yes. It tunes seven NOAA/NWS weather channels and can sound alerts, which is the main reason to buy it over a plain AM/FM radio.
- How do you charge the Midland ER50?
- It charges by Micro USB, hand crank or the built-in solar panel. The crank and solar are slow, so treat them as backup rather than everyday charging.
- Is the ER50 waterproof?
- No. It is not weatherized, so keep it dry and pack it in a bag outdoors.
- Can it charge a phone?
- The ER50 is built around its own 2600 mAh battery and does not advertise phone charging. For charging devices, look at the Midland ER310 or similar models.
- What is in the box?
- The radio, a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, a Micro USB charging cable, a wrist lanyard and the owner's manual.
- How does it compare with the Midland ER310?
- The ER310 adds a phone-charging port and a brighter light, while the ER50 is simpler and lighter. Choose the ER50 for a basic kit and the ER310 if you need to charge devices.
- Where is the Midland Portable Weather Radio, Black, ER50 cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $59.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Midland Portable Weather Radio, Black, ER50?
- Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 145 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Midland Portable Weather Radio, Black, ER50?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Crutchfield, Adorama, GigaParts.com, Stage 3 Motorsports.
