Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97928 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Oregon Scientific
• Model: WR8000
• Dimensions: 6.50" h x 1.25" w x 6.00" l, .40 pounds

Features

• Handheld weather/hazard alert radio monitors U.S. Emergency Alert System
• Rugged, water-resistant expedition style--perfect for hiking and camping
• Digitally tunes all 7 NOAA weather/hazard channels
• Freeze alert audible/visual warning
• Digital clock with alarm/snooze

Amazon.com Product Description
Oregon Scientific's compact handheld WR-8000 radio receives all seven NOAA Weather Radio channels and the U.S. Emergency Alert System. The radio continuously receives broadcasts and sounds the radio speaker whenever an alert comes through so you can be sure to be on top of the latest weather news.

The LCD's backlit display assures the best readability and can also display the temperature. This radio doubles as a digital alarm clock with snooze feature. It is water-resistant and comes with a belt clip, making it portable and durable enough for practically any excursion. The WR-8000 runs on three AA batteries (not included).

Customer Reviews

Handy little device... but don't rely on good reception.
In the year since I received the Oregon Scientific weather radio, its price has dropped dramatically, making it an even more attractive addition to an outdoorsperson's backpack or vehicle. As an avid hiker and camper, I bring along this weatherproof radio on weekend trips to receive weather information and alerts. While the reception has proven limited for some areas I visit, such as state parks not located in close proximity to a NOAA transmitting station, and national parks such as Big Bend -- too remote for me to have even bothered to bring the radio along, the reception within or near cities where most users will in practice find themselves using it, is perfect. The radio is also handy to have around the home, particularly if you don't have any other battery-operated weather alert radio at your disposal. When the power goes out and the weather starts turning nasty, it's extremely handy to turn the radio on Standby so it can alert you to weather watches and warnings in your area.

For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with this little, durable device. The only defect I have noticed with my radio in the year that I've used it is the channel buttons occasionally get stuck and have to be pried out using a pen cap or other small instrument. Annoying, to be sure, but the radio continues to work as expected. Battery life with normal AA batteries is good, although I tend to leave my radio turned completely off unless I suspect weather is approaching or am heading off on a trip.

Good but better/cheaper versions to be had
Very useful but does not have S.A.M.E technology that newer versions have. Difficult to find the right channel for your area unless an alert is being broadcast. The battery door on mine broke due to a fairly small plastic tab snapping off. User interface is not intuitive (setting channels and time is not easy without the user's manual).

Only pretty good
Have to agree with Jeff S. The battery compartment on my radio has to be taped shut. And you must have the manual to configure it. Only worth buying if you can get it well below MSRP, or better still, free.