Weather alert radios
Reecom R-1630C
Reecom
Weather band only SAME receiver with a countdown timer for up to 25 active alerts.
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What you get
A Public Alert certified NOAA receiver without AM or FM. It stores up to 26 county codes and keeps a countdown running for up to 25 active alerts. The maker quotes 200 hours of standby on four AA batteries when the power is out.
- Public Alert certified S.A.M.E. alert radio with up to 26 county codes
- Effective-time countdown for up to 25 active alerts
- End-Of-Message detection returns the radio to standby automatically
- 200 hours standby on 4 x AA batteries
- Alarm-out jack for strobe lights or external sirens
Pros and cons of the Reecom R-1630C
Pros
- Room for 26 county codes and a countdown for up to 25 active alerts.
- End-Of-Message detection returns the radio to standby by itself once an alert ends.
- Standby on four AA alkaline batteries is rated at 200 hours.
Cons
- Without AM or FM it only covers the weather band. Daily listening needs a second radio.
- Reecom's Amazon storefront is the only place that sells it. No independent retailer was found.
Specs
- SAME county coding
- Yes
- Public Alert certified
- Yes
- Alert types
- voice alert with EOM detection, siren (max 90 dB, 16 levels), siren mute/display-only, flashing LED for Warning/Watch/Advisory
- Battery backup
- 4 x AA alkaline (200 h in standby; not included)
- External alert jack
- Yes
- Display
- two-line LCD with event message and effective-time countdown, continuous backlight option
- Bands
- NOAA weather band only (no AM/FM)
- Size
- 8 x 5.43 x 1.85 in (203 x 138 x 47 mm)
Why it scores 8.0
8.0/10
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Emergency features
- SAME county coding
- Public Alert certified
- Battery backup
- External alert jack
- More than one alert type
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