Midland ER40
Midland
Crank and solar NOAA alert radio with a siren that works even when the radio is off.
Midland ER40 costs $64.99 in Midland's own US store, checked on October 2, 2026.
Where to buy in
Price in the maker's own store, checked October 2, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.
What you get
An AM/FM radio with 7 NOAA weather channels and an audible alert siren with flashing light. Alerts still come through with the radio powered off. The replaceable 2600 mAh battery charges by hand crank, solar panel or micro USB.
- NOAA weather alert radio with audible siren and flashing light; alerts also work with the radio powered off
- Replaceable 2600 mAh Li-ion battery
- Hand crank and solar charging plus micro USB
- Flashlight with low/high and SOS strobe; USB output charges devices
- Backlit LCD with clock and headphone jack
Pros and cons of the Midland ER40
Pros
- Weather alerts sound even when the radio is powered off.
- The 2600 mAh Li-ion battery is replaceable (BATT26L).
- A backlit LCD with clock and a headphone jack round out the basics.
Cons
- Weather alerts pause while the radio is charging an external device.
- Midland lists no product weight or dimensions so packability is hard to judge.
Specs
- Bands
- AM/FM/NOAA (7 NOAA/NWS weather channels)
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Power sources
- Hand crank, solar panel, micro USB, rechargeable Li-ion
- Battery
- 2,600 mAh
- Charges a phone
- Yes
- SOS alarm
- SOS strobe flashlight beacon
- Display
- Backlit LCD with clock
Why it scores 8.0
8.0/10
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Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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