On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 00:27:34 GMT, "Daniel-San"
wrote:

I've looked at a few different ones, including a Brundig and an Oregon
Scientific model, but neither seemed all that great. The local REI only
carries these, and the local Galyan's carries none.

The ideal candidate will be small, lightweight (I do a lot of backpacking,
as well), at least water-resistant, have SAME capability, an alarm clock,
and while not as important as the other qualifications, not cost two arms
and one leg.

The SAME feature on a weather radio will push up the price a good bit.
Make sure you need it.

An alarm clock would seem to be more of a frill than a needed feature,
and may also limit your choices.

If you do choose other than those features, consider a marine VHF
radio which will do the weather channels as well as two way talking.
On land, a ham license and a 2 meter rig would do the same.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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