Weather Radio Features
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Emergencies don't work on bankers hours!
Weather Radio has a warning alarm feature, instantly alerting you to fast-breaking warning messages around the clock. The warning alarm operates in a muted mode and is activated by your local National Weather Service (NWS) offices when a warning message is transmitted. Some models activate flashing warning lights and bed vibrators for the sight and hearing impaired.
NOAA Weather Radio is also a key component of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), providing broadcasters and ultimately the public with immediate emergency warning information.
Local emergency management organizations can use NOAA Weather Radio to activate the EAS in local emergencies using Specific Area Message Encoder (SAME) technology. NOAA Weather Radio monitors other authorized EAS sources and automatically retransmits their emergency messages.
NOAA Weather Radio and EAS (SAME) capabilities help save lives and property.
Weather Radios are portable. They can be used at home, at work, in school, while traveling or boating, while camping, hiking or at play.
Weather Radios use batteries in case of power outages or for portable receivers.
NOAA Weather Radio operates on seven Very High Frequency (VHF) FM frequencies, ranging from 162.40 to 162.55 MHz.
For "EAS-Type" programmable Weather Radios, the list of county codes for your radio is available from the Washington State Association of Broadcasters. If your radio reception is marginal, many receivers also offer an external antenna jack. External antennas are available from your local radio electronic retailer.
For more information, go to:
- NOAA Weather Radio Start Page
- What is Weather Radio?
- Weather Radio Features
- Weather Radio in Washington
- Weather Radio in Western Washington (PDF)
- Weather Radio Warning Alarm and EAS (SAME) Activation
- What is a Watch and a Warning?
- Where to Get Weather Radios?
- How to Program a Weather Radio:
Contact
Public Education Program: PublicEducation@emd.wa.gov
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