The gold standard of NOAA weather radios. Features S.A.M.E. localized programming and alerts you to over 60 kinds of weather hazards and emergencies. When a severe weather watch or warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the WR120 automatically alerts you, giving you the seconds you need to seek shelter. Continuous backlighting option keeps the LCD on. Alert Override automatically switches over to warn you of impending danger. Uses 3 AA alkaline batteries for emergency power back-up.