Weather Radio/Equipment Thread

HarahanTim - Now in Covington! Moderator Director of Public Relations Posts: 5,988 Staff Member	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Feb 19, 2015 21:34:14 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by HarahanTim - Now in Covington! on Feb 19, 2015 21:34:14 GMT -6 I came across this in a thrift store today, a Radio Shack Weather Cube, from the 70's or so. One like it was my first weather radio. Anyone else? LOL
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SKYSUMMIT Administrator President \| Director of Operations Posts: 64,796 Location: Hammond, LA Staff Member	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Feb 19, 2015 21:49:29 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Feb 19, 2015 21:49:29 GMT -6 Oh! The Cube! I had one of those as a kid! That may very well be my first weather radio b/c I don't remember anything prior to it.
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lawxnut Moderator So whats up!!! Posts: 2,215 Staff Member	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Feb 20, 2015 7:21:58 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lawxnut on Feb 20, 2015 7:21:58 GMT -6 The way phones are now kids will show pics of an iPhone 5 when they are our age. It does kind work as a weather radio.

SKYSUMMIT Administrator President \| Director of Operations Posts: 64,796 Location: Hammond, LA Staff Member	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Dec 27, 2015 10:10:30 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Dec 27, 2015 10:10:30 GMT -6 I believe today is the last day it's on sale...great deal for only $19.99. www.acurite.com/closeout-deals/acurite-portable-weather-alert-noaa-radio-with-s-a-m-e-rust-08525.html
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99lsfm2 GCWX Supporter Board Member Posts: 6,799	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Dec 27, 2015 13:15:14 GMT -6 SKYSUMMIT likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 99lsfm2 on Dec 27, 2015 13:15:14 GMT -6 Thanks Scott I just picked one up!
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crashtestdummy Category 2 Posts: 591	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Jun 2, 2016 8:50:33 GMT -6 SKYSUMMIT likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by crashtestdummy on Jun 2, 2016 8:50:33 GMT -6 I still have one of those, and still use it!! It's getting to the point where the tuning isn't as good, but I can still pick up some signals if I point the antenna in the right direction. :-)
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Briella - Houma Category 5 Posts: 8,421	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Jun 10, 2016 14:42:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Briella - Houma on Jun 10, 2016 14:42:28 GMT -6 Just picked up this fine piece at a thrift store... for $4. It's regular $79.99!!!!! www.reecominc.com/r1650.htm
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mrjamie GCWX Supporter Vice President \| Chief Consultant Posts: 3,056	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Jun 10, 2016 20:53:17 GMT -6 SKYSUMMIT likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mrjamie on Jun 10, 2016 20:53:17 GMT -6 Attachment Deleted This is was my first weather radio. It might still be at my Dad's house.
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Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Sept 16, 2019 15:02:20 GMT -6

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Post by crashtestdummy on Sept 16, 2019 15:02:20 GMT -6

Bringing this up from the deep. My cheapie weather radio seems to have died due to battery discharge, and it refuses to recharge. What's the current solution for weather radios these days? If 'there's an app for that', that'll work, too, but would like some way of getting the NOAA weather and alerts should our power be out. Thanks.

"You can learn a lot from a dummy."

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

SKYSUMMIT Administrator President \| Director of Operations Posts: 64,796 Location: Hammond, LA Staff Member	Weather Radio/Equipment Thread Sept 17, 2019 6:33:57 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Sept 17, 2019 6:33:57 GMT -6 I still have that old, white Midland unit. Seems to work fine and I believe it's still for sale. But, yes, there are also a few apps and most are free.
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stormydds: Thanks for your response. I felt that is the case. that's too bad. Has there been any peer reviewed papers on the LRC hypothesis? Nov 4, 2022 14:01:51 GMT -6

Zack Fradella: Not sure, the LRC is something that takes a lot of work to follow and keep up with. It's not as easy as looking at the parameters and making a forecast. This deters many from even giving it a chance. Also, there is some doubt from the weather world. Nov 4, 2022 3:38:49 GMT -6

stormydds: Zack, a friend had a meeting in Lafayette which Rob Perillo spoke.He asked him why the LRC is not used to forecast hurricanes by NOAA.His answer was that Lezak won't share the info.I saw the podcast you and David made with Gary.He seemed open.What gives? Nov 3, 2022 14:39:19 GMT -6