Radio Shack 7-Channel SAME Desktop Weather Radio w/ Alarm

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Use this desktop weather radio from RadioShack to stay informed about the weather.

Specification	Description
Model	12-521
# of AM/FM Tuner Presets	7
Antenna Type	Telescopic
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	Receives all 7 NOAA weather channelsPublicAlert Certified, meaning it meets the rigorous standards set by NOAAComes preprogr
Built-in Clock	Yes
Capacity UOM	mAh
Channel Scan	Yes
Connections	Power (1)RCA (1)
Controls	Menu, Weather/Snooze, left, right, up, down, clock, alarm on/alarm off/snooze
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Know what's coming.
Display Catalog Number	12-521
Display Information	Alert
End Product Indicator	Yes
Frequency Range	162.400-162.550MHz
Included in the Box	Weather radioAC/DC adapter
Includes NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
Includes SAME Alerts	Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	90
MAP Price	0.0
Model	12-521
New Date	Sun May 24 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Placing / Mounting	Desktop
Power Device	9V battery
Product Depth	7.1
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	1.6
Product Type	Weather radios
Product Weight	5.76
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	6
Radio System Type	Desktop
Rechargeable	Yes
Size	9 Volt
Supported Languages	English
Type	LCD
Weather Alert	Yes

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★★★★★

5.0

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"Had this radio for over 2 years and it works great. easy to set up codes already set just had to set area and time...." Read Full Review »

Nov 17, 2009 by TC

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1.0

Didn't Last, Hard to Program

"I purchased this radio in January, 2008. We go north for the summer, so the unit was only in use for about 12 months. When we returned in Sept. the clock didn't work. Without the clock, the alerts never ended! I decided to try a different brand. Have been through 2 Midlands and an external antenna. Their sound quality stinks. I plan to purchase the more expensive Radio Shack model and try it. It has good..." Read Full Review »

Nov 13, 2009 by Dave

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Impossible to setup

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"You'd better be a Navaho Code Talker, otherwise, you'll never interpret the poorly written instructions to setup this unit. Menu items and sequencing is the most NON-intuitive that I have encountered in more than 50 years. IF you get it setup, don't ever lose power or move it, because it will take y …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Nov 11 2009

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Didn't Last, Hard to Program

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1.0

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Nov 13 2009

Dave

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★★☆☆☆

2.0

"Works fine for a month or two then we get a check ops message. It says you only get it after ten days BUT not true. Test on Wed. and check op on Sat. Clearing it can be easy or a long process.

Alerts are all fine and we do feel safer with the radio.

There has to be an easier to program r …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Nov 16 2009

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★★★★★

5.0

"Had this radio for over 2 years and it works great. easy to set up codes already set just had to set area and time. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 17 2009

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to loud of siron

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1.0

"I would sleep through severe weather and when it went off I would seek shelter. It has a very loud siron. I would say half the time it does not recieve the alert. It also gets not so great reception and will beep very lould when it looses its reception. Would never give this to a friend "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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