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yesiwtc WR321

yesiwtc

USB-C powered SAME alert radio that lets you switch each alert tier on or off.

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What you get

A SAME alert radio for 23 location codes on USB-C power with three AA batteries as backup. Advisory, Watch and Warning alert tiers can each be switched on or off. A warning light backs up the alert tones.

  • S.A.M.E. alert radio for up to 23 location codes
  • 75+ alert types with per-tier on/off control
  • Warning light plus external antenna
  • USB-C powered with 3 x AA battery backup
  • Large English-language display

Pros and cons of the yesiwtc WR321

Pros

  • Each alert tier can be enabled or disabled so Advisory notices can stay quiet.
  • Runs on USB-C power with three AA batteries as backup.
  • The large display shows alert severity and battery status at a glance.

Cons

  • No brand website was found. Several near-identical listings exist so check the model number before you buy.

Specs

SAME county coding
Yes
Alert types
tones per event with Advisory/Watch/Warning tiers that can be enabled or disabled; warning light
Battery backup
3 x AA
Display
large English display with alert severity and battery status

Why it scores 6.5

6.5/10

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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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