Be prepared for severe weather with the JENSEN JEP-250 Portable Digital AM/FM Weather Radio with Weather Alert. This portable radio receives instant 24-hour weather, marine forecast, and weather alert information transmitted by NOAA on 7 weather band frequencies. When an emergency broadcast is received, the alarm sounds, and an LED warning indicator flashes to alert you there is a warning in effect. This unit also features dimmer control on the blue backlit LCD display, digital tuner with 10 AM/10 FM presets, and is powered using the included AC adapter or using 3 C batteries (sold separately).