NEED ADVICE ON PURCHASE OF WEATHER RADIO

[iluvseashore]

Since I just can't seem to get enough of the weather not mention that I live in Florida. I have decided to go shopping for a weather radio. I need some suggestions. I don't want to spend a fortune. A hand held would do I think. What should I get? Where should I look? Any specific features I should pay attention to?

Thanks!

[wx247]

Try Radioshack. That is your best bet for afforability and the best features. I also suggest getting a SAME model which allows you to program in specific counties that you want to be alerted for so you are not awakened in the middle of the night for something seven counties away!

[Miss Mary]

Yep, we're on our second wx radio and both were purchased from Radio Shack. Can't go wrong there.

In addition to this radio, may I suggest another one? We purchased a Sony TV Sound/AM/FM/Weather radio. Bought it at Target a few years ago and it was very reasonable - around $25. Runs on 4 C batteries or Electric. In a power failure, you can tune to local radio/broadcast local TV channels AND weather band. Whenever we enter Tornado season, I make sure I have new batteries for it. I've had to use the radio a few times but not for widespread severe wx that would cause long power failures. But it's comforting to know it's there if we ever need it. I should add the wx band radio runs on batteries too but this Sony one is different b/c you can tune in radio and TV channels. In past tornado outbreaks, local programming has been suspended and Mets went on air, with up to the minute info. This type radio would compliment the other one. And both well worth the money, IMO.

Mary

PS - hey, I found the Sony radio on Target's website!
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/re ... B00006I5TD

[iluvseashore]

Thanks!!!

[wx247]

That is a good idea, too, Miss Mary!

Hope this helps iluv.

[azskyman]

Midland makes some good weather radios too. Most are switch selectable to whatever frequency is used at your nearby station. That way you can take it with you if you travel (or evacuate!!).

Can't remember any more how long it has been since weather radios became household items, but for a couple of years back in the late 70's, I sold so many to people in our home county that I was awarded a special commendation by the National Weather Service for having the county with the highest saturation of WXR in the country for a short time.

It was a labor of love. I made about $4 a radio, and that included delivery and setup wherever anyone wanted to see one work.

[iluvseashore]

Yes, very helpful thanks so much!!

[NWIASpotter]

Radio Shack is where I got mine, and it works pretty well. So I would go there, and they got pretty good prices as well.