NWR Receiver Consumer Information

Where to Buy

NOAA Weather Radio receivers can be purchased at many retail stores that sell electronic merchandise, including stand-alone electronic retail outlets, electronics departments within department stores, and some drug stores. NOAA Weather Radio receivers can also be purchased through some mail order catalogs

In addition, NOAA Weather Radio receivers are often sold in boat and marine accessory businesses since they are popular in the marine community. These are just some of the places that NOAA Weather Radio receivers can be purchased.

Receiver Recalls

For information on weather radio receiver recalls, go to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site and choose "Radios Weather" in the product Type list.

Receiver Types and Models

• Residential grade receivers
• Industrial/commercial grade receivers

The National Weather Service does not endorse any particular make or model of receiver. The following lists below, which contains just some of the many NOAA Weather Radio/EAS receiver manufacturers, is provided to obtain information to decide on a purchase. Manufacturers who wish to add their company's information to this page may e-mail the webmaster of this web page, Meldoy Magnus.

designed for reception of Emergency Alert System EAS broadcasts as well as NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts. Prices may vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars.