Reecom R-1630 Weather
Shortly after we started prepping, one of our local grocery stores had a special on the Reecom R-1630 Weather Alert All Hazard Alert Radio
Technical details from Amazon:
- 7 Channels with Digital PLL Tuning, S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoder) Technology, 90 dB siren, voice alert, and flashing LED
- Easy Programming, Effective Time Display and Accurate Auto-Count Down (from 15 mins to 6 hours expiration time issued by NOAA) for Up To 25 Active Alerts Simultaneously
- Defeat Siren Function, selectable up to 48 individual alert messages
- E.O.M (End Of Message) Detection – Automatically go back to the state immediately before alert receiving (radio previous state)
- 200 Hours Battery Back-up Time (with 4 ‘AA’ fresh Alkaline batteries in standard size, Energizer brand recommended) During Power Outage in Emergency Period
- High Alert Reception Sensitivity
- Responds to Amber Alert, All Hazards Alert and E.A.S Alert
- Voice Alert / Siren Alert Selectable
- 26 county memories available
- Low battery detection and indication
We originally set it up for the county my parents live in as well as our county. I like this feature, and think it’s a plus for anyone with a BOL. We have since changed it to just our county as both counties are large and it was picking up alerts from a good distance away.
We later bought another one that I kept it in my car. Now that I am working from home, it’s in our basement.
I also like that it picks up Amber Alerts, All Hazards Alerts and the E.A.S. Alerts. If there is ever an event that isn’t weather related and they need to get word out, they can send an alert this way.
Our dogs hate it, but that’s a little humorous to me, so I’m not sure it’s a negative.
I give this weather radio 4 stars.
MIDLAND HH50 Pocket Weather Radio
We also have a couple of the MIDLAND HH50 Pocket Weather Radio
Product features from Amazon:
- Broadcasts all hazards alert weather brought to you by NOAA for around-the-clock severe weather information
- Automatic alert system turns on in event of dangerous weather or civil emergencies
- Test button confirms alert function is working properly at all times
- Constructed to be water resistant, with a 6-inch telescoping antenna for crystal-clear reception
- Runs on 3 AAA batteries, and is backed by a manufacturer’s 3-year warranty
I really like this weather radio, you can stick it in your pocket and set it to turn on if there is an alert. It will also alert on civil emergencies. This little guy would be a great addition to a BOB, glove box or wherever.
I give this one 4 stars as well
