Weather alert radios
Reecom R-1650D
Reecom
SAME radio with AM/FM that counts down how long each alert stays in effect.
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What you get
A Public Alert certified SAME radio with AM/FM and room for 26 county codes. The display shows each alert with a countdown of its remaining effective time. Four AA batteries give over 185 hours of standby by the maker's figures.
- Public Alert certified S.A.M.E. radio with AM/FM and up to 26 county codes
- Displays each alert's remaining effective time with an automatic countdown
- Voice alerts with End-Of-Message detection and 24 siren volume levels
- Over 185 hours standby on 4 x AA batteries
- Alarm-out, audio-out and external antenna jacks
Pros and cons of the Reecom R-1650D
Pros
- Each alert shows its remaining effective time with an automatic countdown.
- Voice alerts end on their own thanks to End-Of-Message detection and the siren has 24 volume levels.
- The maker rates standby at over 185 hours on four AA alkaline batteries.
Cons
- At 8 inches wide it needs more shelf space than the compact models on this list.
Specs
- SAME county coding
- Yes
- Public Alert certified
- Yes
- Alert types
- voice alert with EOM detection, siren (max 90 dB, 24 levels), siren mute/display-only, flashing LED for Warning/Watch/Advisory
- Battery backup
- 4 x AA alkaline (over 185 h in standby; not included)
- External alert jack
- Yes
- Display
- LCD with event message and effective-time countdown, continuous backlight option
- Bands
- AM/FM + NOAA weather band
- Size
- 8 x 5.43 x 1.85 in (203 x 138 x 47 mm)
Why it scores 8.5
8.5/10
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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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