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Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz): 162.400; 162.425; 162.450; 162.475; 162.500; 162.525; 162.550;
Weather Radio S.A.M.E. Codes For: All States
Suggested Program Listing for a Midland WR-120
- Language – English
- Location: Choose Multiple
- Position 01 – 029097 (Jasper County, MO)
- Position 02 – 029145 (Newton County, MO)
- Position 03 - 020021 (Cherokee County, KS)
- Alert Type – Voice
- Channel – 7 (162.550 MHz) OR the clearest channel for your location
- Backlight – Normal
- Button Beeps – On
- Required Weekly Test – Off
- Wakeup Alarm – Off