Oregon Scientific WR108 Weather Radio

Pros: portability, battery charger

Cons: can't set volume of tone alerts, warranty too short

The Bottom Line: Try it. If you can't get the weekly test to sound an alarm and flash " advisory " on your radio, then send it back before the warranty expires.

Review: I have read a lot of bad reviews on the WR108 weather radio. But I have also read bad reviews on other weather radios. The common theme seems to be with all is that some do not activate an alarm when an alert is sent out by NOAA or that it only alerts ...

Pros: Works as it's supposed to.

Cons: A bit bulky, but fits in a coat pocket.

Review: I've had this radio for about a week now. It missed wednesday's test in my front window (where the signal is noisy, but charging is convenient) It did however, wake me this morning at 4am with a Severe Storm Watch alert (sitting on top of the stove, ...

Pros: Handy size

Cons: Charging cradle doesn't work. Confusing manual. Terrible company support.

Review: Attractive and handy size, but that's all I can say about it. A piece of Chinese junk. The charging cradle doesn't fit the unit. Thank goodness it takes AA batteries. The owners manual was written by the Chinese. By the time you figure it all out, the ...

Pros: stylish look, portable, comes with rechargable batteries and charger.

Cons: Does not activate when tests, alerts or advisories are broadcast by NOAA.

Review: I received an Oregon Scientific WR108 as a Christmas gift. After reading all of the setup instructions and verifying SAME codes with the National Weather Service, I programmed the unit as directed. In the four weeks that I have had the unit, there have ...