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Old 05-16-2014, 10:05 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by pcmc View Post
Does your hand held radio have the reception issues that the previous posts mention? This sounds like like a good radio.
For weather I rely on a phone app called 'my radar'.(I can't post a link?-because I can't figure it out) It works great, is very accurate, and is FREE. I use it before going to car shows, fairs, walking the dog, boating, jobs outside, ect...it's an incredible 'heads up' to whats coming and how much time you have left before getting wet.
it's pretty much line of sight from the antenna. like others have said, reception is good but broadcast is limited due to output power and antenna height.

just got my 1st smart phone in January. there seems to be an app for everything. I'm sure there's weather alert app somewhere.
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