Dave,

I bought one a few months ago, and am very pleased. It is solidly
built, hears very well indeed, and has very clear sound. Sort of the
old "Super Radio" made digital, and built like a tank. I find the WX
alert very handy, though if you are going to use that, it definitely
wants to be run off 110V rather than batteries, since the receiver is
on continuously even with the radio switched off. You can turn that
feature off, if you wish. As with any specialty product, it probably
is a bit pricey, but I find it well worth the cost.


--
Susan