On the road or at home, get up-to-date weather information direct from the National Weather Service as well as over 60 emergency alerts such as Amber and Homeland Security alerts and Civil Emergency messages. S.A.M.E technology allows you to receive easily programmed local alerts/warnings. Features AM/FM radio and alarm clock with battery backup (requires 2 AA batteries, not included). Override function automatically switches from radio to alert mode. Includes AC power adapter.