WeatherX FR6817DT 7-Channel NOAA Weatherband Digital Radio Review

The WeatherX is more useful than expected. I bought it to have as an off grid device for use during power outages, but have found it to have a nicer radio receiver than expected so I'll not pack it away just for emergency use. Radio has digital tuning as well as line-in and stereo headphone jack so I find it okay for casual radio listening despite only having one built in speaker. Line-in audio volume is adjustable so I've plugged in an audio line from my computer and am now using it as an external speaker.

It was well worth buying just for the LED lamp and removable LED flashlight. Flashlight may be powered on via a switch on the front panel while docked and alternately removed for use with batteries. Depending upon what type of batteries you install in the flashlight you may charge it or not while docked. Built in positionable LED lamp has several switchable light settings making it even more useful.

My WeatherX will be kept out for everyday use and a couple of sets of spare batteries will be packed away with my emergency candle supply just in case of an extended power outage. It also came with a 12v DC power cord as well as an AC power brick making it useful at home and away. It is not my best radio receiver, but it is my best radio with a weather band and was an excellent value for the price paid. I recommend it as your spare flashlight / spare lamp / spare radio for casual and off grid use whether for garage, picnic, or use during power outages. It also works well as an external computer speaker.

As the unit is portable and the LED lamp head is flexible and positionable it is suitable for occasional use as a chore light or home flashlight.

The built in clock does not display the time while you are using the radio, but does display while playing audio from the line-in. Overall it is an excellent spare flashlight / lamp / radio for use off grid and nice enough for use far more often than just during power outages.



























































































































































































































































2335t it well enough to use it much much more often. Would make an excellent back-up lamp radio for use during power outages, but offers enough neat feature


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