First Alert NOAA Emergency Alert Radio WX-17 - Weather alert radio

4 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
portability (2)
battery (1)

Negative
sound (4)
usability (2)
price (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of First Alert NOAA Emergency Alert Radio WX-17 - Weather alert radio. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability. There are some mixed views about the battery. The price and usability get less positive opinions.

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On average, users rate this product 79/100.

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Excellent Product-Exceeds expectations

I had recently bought a different Weather Alert Radio that was useless for emergencies so when I bought this First Alert Radio I was hoping for better results. The radio is as near perfect as I could expect and I am buying 3 more for my married...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great for the Price!

This is a very nice compact, yet fully functional radio. It works very well on any band and I'm very pleased with it. I only wish the plastic handle was much sturdier! Overall for the price, it cannot be beat!

May, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice little radio

I've seen a few reviews over the last year. I think this "inexpensive" little radio is underrated.

Had mine for over a year ; Crystal controlled weather receiver. No fiddling with tuner to get a good weather signal, only fiddle with the antenna. Sensitivity is good ; The FM receiver has good AFC action (automatic frequency control). Analog...

Doesn't sound like a hi-fi stereo. But the intelligibility is great for talking heads and weather, the volume is very ample, and it plays background music just fine ; When you switch it to Weather Alert, it quiets the audio while waiting for an...

Dec, 2011

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