[Electronics-talk] Accessible Weather Radio?

[tina birenbaum]

Hi which c crane radio do you have? is it portable? I have wunder radio 
which has weather stations too in it in addition to just radio and all 
kinds of things and is completely accessile on the IOS and android 
platforms and is really worth it.
Original message:
> Hello,

> I'm not sure of your definition for accessible.  I have a C Crain portable
> radio with a weather band.  It has a couple of settingf for alarms.  I am
> totally blind and have the radio set to sound an alarm when there is an
> alert.  it is quite loud and works even when there is something plugged into
> the earphone jack.  The band is preset with all the frequencies, so you
> simply push the preset buttons until you hear the weather channel.  I
> consider it accessible, but others may not.  By the way, it is a truly
> wonderful radio in other ways as well.

> Regarding apps, I have weather bug, but they changed it and it is no longer
> accessible.  So, I do not recommend Weatherbug.



> Warmest Regards,

> Fred.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 11:14 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible Weather Radio?

> There is an iPhone app called Weather Alert USA.  You can get NOAA weather
> broadcasts from all over the country, and you can set alarms, etc.  It is
> accessible, and there is a review on www.applevis.com

> ?Andy


> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Ron.Lucey at dars.state.tx.us
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 4:06 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible Weather Radio?

> I serve on an advisory committee to the Texas Division of Emergency
> Management. We are highly focused on emergency preparedness for Texans with
> disabilities. Identifying and promoting accessible resources is one of our
> tasks. I'm looking for recommendations for an accessible NOAA weather radio.
> Any recommendations would be appreciated.

> Ron Lucey
> Austin Texas.

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