What is Kids Radio?
Kids Radio – Scout Edition is a simple, free resource created to help kids, families, and outdoor groups learn about real weather radio signals and how they work. We aren't selling anything or collecting donations — we just want to make it easier for curious explorers to tune in, learn, and have fun using real radios.
How It Works
- We connect radios in different areas to our station using simple setups.
- Those radios share live NOAA and public radio broadcasts through our site.
- You can listen online, learn how to find local weather stations, and practice safety skills right at home or at camp.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how a radio picks up local weather stations.
- Learn what different alerts mean and why they matter.
- Hear real examples of broadcasts across the country.
- Explore fun, safe ways to use radios on hikes, campouts, and family trips.
Our Mission
Our goal is to encourage curiosity about radio, weather, and outdoor safety. We use publicly available, trusted information from professionals such as the National Weather Service, NOAA, and other well-known communication and weather organizations. With our setup, kids and families can listen, learn, and stay connected to nature and safety awareness.
Safety & Simplicity
We always promote safe listening practices and never share private or restricted frequencies. The purpose of this project is educational — just to make learning about weather and radio communication easy, enjoyable, and 100% free.
Start exploring live weather and radio sounds now — tune in below or visit our learning pages to start your radio adventure!
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.
How to Use This Page
- Find your region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, etc.)
- Look for a city near you or pick any station to explore
- Click "TUNE IN" to hear the live NOAA broadcast
- Listen for alerts - watches, warnings, and advisories
- 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!
Northeast
New England & Mid-Atlantic Weather Stations
Boston, MA
New England weather alerts
Southeast
Atlantic Coast & Gulf States
Virginia Beach, VA
Coastal storm tracking
Wilmington, NC
Hurricane & tropical alerts
Mobile, AL
Gulf Coast weather
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana storm alerts
Midwest
Great Plains & Great Lakes
Detroit, MI
Great Lakes weather
Tornado Alley
Critical severe weather monitoring region
Oklahoma City, OK
Tornado & severe storm central
Kansas City, MO
Central plains storms
Mountain West
Rockies & High Country
Durango, CO
Rocky Mountain weather
Gulf Coast
Hurricane & Marine Weather
Houston, TX
Texas Gulf Coast alerts
Earn Your Scout Badges!
Complete quizzes on each page to earn badges. Progress: 0 / 5
Click on any page above to start learning and earning badges!
Scout Radio Skills
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!
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.
Camping Safety
Always bring a battery-powered weather radio when camping. Check weather forecasts before heading out and know the nearest shelter locations.
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
Conditions are favorable for severe weather. Stay alert and be ready to act.
Severe weather is occurring or imminent. Take action immediately!
Weather conditions may cause inconvenience but are not immediately dangerous.