NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) broadcasts continuous local weather and hazard alerts on VHF (162.400-162.550 MHz). For drivers, especially those traveling long distances or through rural areas, NWR delivers timely, area-specific warnings and serves as a resilient backup when cell service fails.
Find earth science news across local papers, agency sites (NASA, USGS, NOAA), journals (Nature, Science), and multimedia formats like podcasts and newsletters. Prefer sources that link to original data and peer-reviewed research.
Motorola's consumer walkie-talkies evolved from military tools into compact two-way radios for outdoor recreation, family use, and event coordination, offering features like VOX, NOAA alerts, rechargeable batteries, and channel/privacy controls.