KIDS RADIO

Scout Edition - Wilderness Weather Training

BE PREPARED

What is KidsRadios.com?

KidsRadios.com is a hands-on weather radio training site. We teach kids, scouts, and families how to tune real NOAA weather radio stations, understand alerts, and stay safe during storms and outdoor adventures.

Your Mission

Learn to use NOAA Weather Radio - an essential wilderness survival skill! These stations broadcast real weather alerts, storm warnings, and emergency information 24/7. Knowing how to find and understand these broadcasts could save lives on your next camping trip or outdoor adventure.

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Field Station Setup (Real World)

This is similar to the real Kids Radios listening posts we use near major airports and remote areas. A handheld radio is tuned to a weather broadcast, and a phone relays the audio so our software can convert it to text and track changing conditions.

📻 Handheld aviation/weather radio tuned to NOAA or ATIS frequencies
📱 Phone connected by audio cable to relay broadcasts
🎒 Portable storage box / camp kit for field deployment
💻 Software transcribes weather audio to text for tracking
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NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies: All stations broadcast between 162.400 - 162.550 MHz. These are special VHF channels just for weather - not music or regular radio. In the field, tune your weather radio to these frequencies to receive emergency alerts!

How to Use This Page

  1. Find your region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, etc.)
  2. Look for a city near you or pick any station to explore
  3. Click "TUNE IN" to hear the live NOAA broadcast
  4. Listen for alerts - watches, warnings, and advisories
  5. Practice explaining what the broadcast means to a friend or parent

Bonus: If you have a real weather radio, tune it to the matching frequency (e.g., 162.550 MHz) and compare!

REGION

Northeast

New England & Mid-Atlantic Weather Stations

162.550 MHz KHB35

Boston, MA

New England weather alerts

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Southeast

Atlantic Coast & Gulf States

162.450 MHz KHB37

Virginia Beach, VA

Coastal storm tracking

162.400 MHz KHB31

Wilmington, NC

Hurricane & tropical alerts

162.475 MHz KEC61

Mobile, AL

Gulf Coast weather

162.550 MHz KHB46

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana storm alerts

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Midwest

Great Plains & Great Lakes

162.550 MHz KEC63

Detroit, MI

Great Lakes weather

HIGH ALERT ZONE

Tornado Alley

Critical severe weather monitoring region

162.400 MHz WXK85

Oklahoma City, OK

Tornado & severe storm central

162.475 MHz KID77

Kansas City, MO

Central plains storms

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Mountain West

Rockies & High Country

162.400 MHz KWN54

Durango, CO

Rocky Mountain weather

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Gulf Coast

Hurricane & Marine Weather

162.450 MHz KGG68

Houston, TX

Texas Gulf Coast alerts

Scout Radio Skills

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Know Your Frequencies

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts on 7 frequencies: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550 MHz. Memorize these for emergencies!

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Alert Tones

Listen for the 1050 Hz warning tone - it means important weather info is coming. The SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) tone activates weather radio alerts automatically.

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Camping Safety

Always bring a battery-powered weather radio when camping. Check weather forecasts before heading out and know the nearest shelter locations.

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Know Your Zone

Each NOAA station covers a specific area using county codes (FIPS codes). Learn your county code so you know when alerts apply to your location!

Emergency Weather Terms

WATCH

Conditions are favorable for severe weather. Stay alert and be ready to act.

WARNING

Severe weather is occurring or imminent. Take action immediately!

ADVISORY

Weather conditions may cause inconvenience but are not immediately dangerous.