does the weather alert work?
1143378
It has a weather channel. You can tune into it, and put the radio on stand by. Once a warning or sever alert is played back, the radio will turn on and play back the message. The battery gets empty very quickly like this, so make sure you have an alternative source of energy (like put it next to the window where the solar panel can provide power, or plug in the ac adaptor).
1143379
The "Weather Alert" feature works flawlessly. It is VERY loud and will definitely wake your entire family when the "National Weather Service" sets it off.
1143380
Yes. I have, however, received alerts on my cell phone that I didn't get on my radio.
1143381
Yes. Put it into the mode - it will blink - to give the emergency broadcast only.
1143382
My husband doesn't know if the weather alert works. He didn't try it before storing it in the car.
923038
I am not 100% sure, but I am going to say yes. The only difference between the two models is internal with the satellite radio component and the weather alert.
1413454
I am really not certain. I just have mine plugged in and tuned to my location and I get all of the alerts, including the "this is only a test, if this had been an actual emergency" Sorry I could not be of more help
1812142
Yes the device shuts off automatically when the the alert has timed out, provided there are no additional alerts. During an alert you hear an audible alert from NWS
804698
The radio has a setting that allows it to automatically switch to the NOAA weather radio in the event of a weather alert regardless of what FRS or GMRS channel you are on. However, this radio will not re-broadcast the alert onto FRS or GMRS, it will only play the message over your own radio's speaker.
191175
No, it only alerts the system. You can connect an alarm to a controlled outlet and switch it on automatically when the contact is opened or the sensor is moved
691602
Yes but the alert is not really loud enough to hear from ten feet away if there is ANY background noise.
1259295
No. It will work as weather radio and will get alerts but the battery will eventually run down without recharging. A great device to have for entertainment and emergencies.
126080
Yes. I returned it because the notifications were not reliable. I got most of them quickly, but about 1/4 alerts would either not be delivered or would be delivered late.
2130384
No it only works in the daylight. Sometimes when a big cloud goes over it will turn off.
1389133
This is a great radio, but it does not serve as a weather alert radio where you can program in your county or region to receive alerts when severe weather is in the area. As with most radios, you have to manually dial in the AM or FM stations you want to hear. We've used this radio while taking cover from a tornado in our underground storm shelter, and it worked great!
160416
Yes, you can set both low and high temperature alerts and it will email you and/or send push notices to your smart phone. I also have installed multiple X-10 wireless motion sensors in our homes and the will also email and send push notices when motion is detected. They only cost $29.00.
1754639
Yes...It's wonderful. You received the alert tone, the message then it turns itself off. It works this way for all weather alerts and the weekly test signal. Great at night while in bed. You hear the message then it turns off. You don't need to get out of bed. That is the best part for me. Love the radio!!
1974973
Short answer is yes. But you must set up the radio to first the frequency of a weather radio signal in your area and turn on the alert feature. Note that you will receive only official alerts from the weather service, and they are normally in advance of any TV or commercial radio alerts.
126087
Yes and sometimes I wouldn't even get a delayed alert. A friend stopped by my house (has a key) and told me afterwards. I never was notified. I returned it for this reason.
1860557
Only one of the four bands can be on at one time. If you're on FM then AM, Ham and weather are off, etc. Weather alerts do not break in automatically as they did on some older radios.
746576
the am/fm tuning is good but we really do not use it much for that purpose. We wish the weather alerts could be more specific to our local area.