[+] "Beeping" on certain Midland receivers and the weekly test

NOTE: If your Midland receiver is beeping, the following explanation is the most common, but it is not the ONLY explanation for a beeping receiver.

The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep every ten minutes.

The radio will re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.

If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.

But you WILL need to re-set the clock. To do so:

1) Push MENU. "SET TIME" appears.
2) Push SELECT
3) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the hour 12.
4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting
5) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both of the minute digits.
6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit MENU twice. The radio will display "SAVING". You are done setting the clock.

We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.

NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make an audible beep. However, it will display the words "CHECK RECEPTION" until it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.

[+]  WXJ76 Champaign, IL transmitter is Out of Service (01/16/20)

WXJ76 Champaign, IL transmitter on frequency 162.550 MHz is out of service due to a damaged coax antenna cable.

Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] WXK85 Oklahoma City, OK transmitter is Degraded (12/19/19 Update)

(12/19/19 Update) A temporary antenna has been installed...listeners who are unable to receive transmission from the temporary antenna are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

(12/11/19) WXK85 Oklahoma City, OK transmitter on frequency 162.400 MHz is out of service due to a damaged antenna.

Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] KZZ88 Cape Fanshaw, AK transmitter is Out of Service (12/11/19)

KZZ88 Cape Fanshaw, AK transmitter on frequency 162.425 MHz is out of service due to maintenance.

Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] KXI20 Chadron, NE transmitter is Out of Service (12/3/19)

The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter KXI20 Chadron, NE on the frequency 162.525 MHz is Out of Service due to the collapse of the tower supporting our antenna. Service cannot be restored until the antenna is installed on a new or replacement tower.

Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] WWG53 Parker/Eau Claire, PA transmitter is Out of Service 4/12/19)

The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWG53 Parker/Eau Claire, PA on frequency 162.425 MHz is Out of Service due to the loss of the antenna.

Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] WXM86 Saipan, MP transmitter Out of Service (11/1/18)

(11/1/18) WXM86 Saipan, MP on the frequency 162.550 is out of service due to a site tower collapse caused by Typhoon Yutu. Relocation and restoration of service at Mt. Tapochou is underway. Return to service is expected in the spring of 2020.

Until service is resumed listeners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) can get info or updates from the following sources:

• NWS Guam Facebook page...search for @nwsguam on Facebook or the Facebook Messenger application.
• NWS Guam web site https://www.weather.gov/gum/
• The Homeland Security Ready CNMI phone app available on Apple or Android store. This app sends the same notifications that WFO Guam sends to the CNMI emergency office.

[+] KWO35 New York City, NY transmitter temporarily on air with reduced power (Update 11/22/19)

KWO35 New York, NY (frequency 162.550) is transmitting temporarily, with reduced power, in order to test transmission.

Due to limited service, listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

For additional information please view the the Public Information Statement issued by the WFO.

[+] KXI73 Backbone Mountain, WV transmitter Out of Service (11/15/17)

(11/15/17) KXI73 Backbone Mountain, WV is out of service due to a damaged tower. We do not have a date for return to service.

Until service is resumed, listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+] WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI transmitter Out of Service (11/1/17)

(11/1/17) WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI, is out of service due to wind damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We do not have a date for return to service.

Weather information is available on the NWS San Juan website at: http://www.weather.gov/sju/. Additionally, listeners are welcome to contact the San Juan, PR WFO (787-253-4586) directly for further advice regarding the receipt of weather and alert information for their area.

[+] WWH34 Walton, NY transmitter Out of Service (Update 11/1/17)

(11/1/17) WWH34 Walton, NY, is currently in the process of being moved to another tower. We do not have a date for return to service.

(8/27/15) The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWH34 located near Walton, NY on the frequency 162.425 was placed Out of Service due to a failure of a transmitter component. We are working with the Cooperator to find and install a replacement. We do not have an estimated time for return to service

During this outage, we encourage people to try other surrounding weather radio broadcasts. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.