--- product_id: 1143995 title: "Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations" brand: "sangean" price: "Β£106.54" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sangean" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143995-sangean-cl-100-noaa-s-a-m-e-and-public store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dual alarms with customizable wake options 10 memory presets with EEPROM backup NOAA-certified weather alerts Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations **Brand:** sangean **Price:** Β£106.54 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌩️ Be the first to know, the first to act β€” your ultimate weather watchdog! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations by sangean - **How much does it cost?** Β£106.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143995-sangean-cl-100-noaa-s-a-m-e-and-public) ## Best For - sangean enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sangean brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Power When It Counts:** Runs on AC or 4 AA batteries with EEPROM backupβ€”ensuring alerts and presets survive power outages. - β€’ **Stay Ahead of Storms:** Receive real-time alerts from all 7 NOAA weather channels plus Public Alert certification for unmatched safety. - β€’ **Seamless Daily Routine:** Dual alarms with radio or buzzer wake-up, plus sleep and snooze timers, make mornings smarter and stress-free. - β€’ **Personalized Alert Zones:** Program up to 25 county-specific SAME codes to get hyper-local warnings tailored to your exact location. - β€’ **Crystal Clear Audio & Display:** Adjust bass, treble, LCD dimmer, and contrast for perfect sound and visibility anytime, anywhere. ## Overview The Sangean CL-100 is a compact, NOAA and Public Alert certified weather radio featuring programmable SAME codes for up to 25 locations, 10 station presets with EEPROM backup, and dual alarms with customizable wake options. It offers a high-resolution LCD display with adjustable dimmer and contrast, bass and treble controls for superior audio, and versatile power options including AC adapter and battery backup. Designed for professionals who demand reliable, localized weather alerts and seamless integration into daily life, it ensures you stay informed and prepared during severe weather events. ## Description From the Manufacturer Public Alert Certified weather radio receives reports on severe weather conditions Featuring a large LCD display that can scroll through S.A.M.E event information. View top panel Connect external sources such as CD and MP3 players. View larger Sangean's new compact Table-Top S.A.M.E. Weather Alert Radio is loaded with all the key features. The CL-100 is a Public Alert Certified weather radio and receives all NOAA reports informing people about severe weather advisories, monitors and warning conditions, civil emergencies, hazards, and evacuation details, so you can have more time to react before dangerous storms hit your area. When you're in a tornado path, seconds can mean the difference between life and death and that's when the Sangean CL-100 comes into play.LCD Scrolling DisplayThe CL-100 has a graphic LCM (128 x 64 pixels) LCD module with excellent display quality and a wide viewing angle. It can scroll S.A.M.E. event information across the LCD display. In addition, the CL-100 has dimmer and contrast control adjustment for viewing the display in the dark.Digital Signal Processing with 5 Station PresetsIt adopts a digital signal processing (DSP) chip and features up to 5 station presets for each AM/FM band. Using the preset buttons saves you time when searching for your favorites. The CL-100 has an auto-station-search function. It scans all available radio frequencies and finds the strongest AM/FM signal. It's equipped with RBDS capabilities, which means the signal is decoded by an RBDS receiver and can provides a range of informational features including Program Service (PS) name, Radio Text (RT) message, Clock Time (CT) and Date.Dual Alarm and Auto Shutoff FeaturesThe CL-100 is a perfect bedside alarm clock. You can set dual alarm times and choose waking to AM/FM radio or HWS (Human Wake-up System) buzzer alarms. There's also a snooze button. In addition, the sleep timer can be set from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, to 120 minutes. The radio can be turned off automatically, so you can fall asleep to the music and then later gently awaken you with the news, music or alarm....the bass and treble can be adjusted as well to get the crisp crystal clear audio sound.Store up to 25 County CodesFinding the S.A.M.E. county codes on NOAA's web-site is easy and you can simply program them into the CL-100 and store up to 25 county codes and easily program them to sound alerts for surrounding counties as well your area's weather forecast. You can also retain the latest 20 event message memories.Connect External Sources Such As CD and MP3 PlayersA 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the rear of the CL-100 to allow an audio signal to be fed into the unit from an external audio device such as MP3 or CD player.The CL-100 has a built-in external alert output jack for other accessories (e.g. hearing/visually impaired, flashing light, in/outdoor siren/alarm). You can also set the date, weekday and time on a digital watch manually or automatically by RBDS CT set.Two Ways to Use Your AntennaThe CL-100 can function with either fixed/embedded antennas for great reception of AM/FM/Weather from all directions, or you may purchase the optional ANT-100 magnetic spiral antenna to zero in on distant or weak stations in remote areas. Feeling safe is nothing like owning a Sangean CL-100, knowing that you can wake up when danger is approaching.Technical SpecificationsTuner: AM/FM/Weather (NOAA)Memory Presets: 10 (5 FM and 5 AM)RBDS Compatible: YesDisplay: LCD (128 x 64p)Antenna: Omnidirectional or bidirectional (configurable)Alarm: Dual alarm with radio and buzzerInput: 3.5mm Auxiliary inputSpeaker Size: 2.5"Speaker Impedance: 8 OhmsPower Sources: Batteries (Main Power, 4 x AA) or DC in (6V DC 400mA)Dimensions (WxHxD): 7.16" x 2.49" x 5.19"Weight: 12.4 oz Review: Finally, a weather radio I can live with - I've been in the market for a home weather radio for a few years now (yes, a few years). It was actually a frustrating search as I couldn't find one that had all of the features I wanted without annoying issues. Midlands wouldn't shut off at EOM, Reecom had a back-to-back alert bug, Radio Shack models had reliability issues, and I even looked at a few others but they didn't have everything I wanted. Even this radio had a lot of problems when it was originally released, but I tracked it through all of the firmware updates until it finally seemed like it would work how I wanted it to. Thankfully, it has. Overall, I absolutely LOVE this device. As a matter of fact, I was waiting for our first alert (besides the weekly test) to go off while we were home so I could hear it work before posting my review. We had a severe thunderstorm watch right as we were going to bed and it alerted us exactly how I expected. It does have a few drawbacks, but they are nothing that make me regret my purchase. Here are the pros and cons I found while I've had it: Pros: -You can set the date/time to use RDBS, which is a fancy way of saying it can sync the date/time from a local radio station if they transmit it. Mine has stayed synced with no issues since I've had it, so it's working great. -It honors EOM. I almost asked for a Midland weather radio for Christmas as they seemed highly recommended online. Thankfully I found some reviews on desertcart that mentioned they do not honor the 3 burst EOM signal at the end of an alert and constantly go off for 5 minutes. That was a deal-breaker for me. This device works perfectly as right after the 3rd EOM burst, it shut off the radio. We could go back to sleep without having to get up to turn it off or be forced to listen to it for 5 minutes. The manual seems to indicate it works like the Midland, but it's incorrect as it shuts off after the EOM. -It allows you to silence certain alerts. For instance, the weekly test is disabled, so it will receive the test and show it on the display, but won't do any audible alerts. I believe some alerts, like tornado warning, don't allow you to do this, but I feel that's excellent as events like those shouldn't allow you to accidentally disable them. -It allows SAME codes, either single, or multiple, so you only get alerts for the counties/parishes you want. If you set multiple, you can even toggle them on and off in the menu instead of having to delete and add, if you want that type of control. -It shows when the active alert will expire. -It has 3 LEDs that light up for warning, watch and advisory. That's nice if you miss the broadcast, like if you're outside and you come in and see an LED you can know you have an active alert and what type it is. -It has a weather button that you can press to listen to the weather channel you're using, which broadcasts current conditions and forecasts. I sometimes listen to this in the morning while getting dressed to get an idea of what the weather will be like today and for the week ahead. They even discuss the tropics during hurricane season, which being on the south coast is something I'm always monitoring. If you press the weather button again, it turns off. -You can choose to have a siren alert, or voice alert, though the voice alert starts with a siren before the message is announced. -The siren doesn't start off at full volume. Reviews of earlier versions of this radio indicated that in voice mode, there was no way to adjust the siren volume and it came on full blast. With this version, you can change the siren volume and it will affect the siren level that goes off before the voice alert, and it even does a "humane" version where it starts off low and increases in volume until reaching the volume you selected (Low, Middle, or High). -It has the ability to add new alert codes in case new alerts are added to the system. I don't know if they'll ever add any new codes, but at least you have the option to add them. -It has a history of expired alerts that you can scroll through. -Display can be adjusted to turn off and you can adjust a timer for how long it stays on after a button press. This can be good if you use it in your bedroom and the light from the display is too much. I don't have it right next to my bed so I always leave the display on and it doesn't bother me. -It comes with 2 alarms that are very customizable. Each allows you to wake up to a radio station or an alarm sound. You can set the time, the individual days of the week, and adjust the volume for the radio alarm and alarm sound (they both have their own volume setting). These both do the humane waking where they increase in volume to the volume you set. -Sound quality is very good for a radio this size. You can even adjust the treble and bass, though I think it sounds fine with the defaults. -It has a battery backup that uses 4 AA batteries. This is crucial since in severe weather, you want your weather radio to still work if the weather knocks out the power. Cons: -My main gripe is that it doesn't show the date/time of expired events while scrolling through them. The main reason why I would like this feature is because I wanted to use the weekly tests to verify that the radio is working correctly. Without the date/time of expired events, I can't easily see if the last alert I received was the weekly test for this week or weeks past. I have a workaround that relies on the fact that when you press the button to scroll through the alerts, if you do it again later it remembers the last one you were on. So I'll scroll down to expired alert # 3 for instance, and when I press the button to scroll later and it's on the same alert # 3, I know I haven't received a new one. If it resets me to #1, I know I had an alert since I last checked. I'm at least glad I discovered this so I can still use the weekly test to verify the radio is working, but it would be nice to know when those expired alerts happened. -The display could be a con depending on where you have the radio as the angle is not adjustable and the viewing angle isn't that great. I'm not using this as my primary alarm clock, so it's not a big deal for me, but it's something to keep in mind if you want to be able to see the time while in bed. -The menu exits after a little while of inactivity. This was annoying while trying to set up the radio since if you pause to figure out how you want to set something, it will frequently go back to the main screen and you'll have to browse back to the setting you want to change again. Once I had it programmed though, I rarely go through the menus except to change the alarm, so it hasn't bothered me since setup. -The quick start manual is terrible. I usually read the manuals for electronics I buy, but the quick start is one I probably should have skipped. I find the main manual is much better to use when setting up. For instance, the quick start just says to select the channel of the weather radio you will use, with no mention of what channels map to what frequency. I found my local transmitter on the NOAA website and got the frequency, but I had no idea how this radio mapped the channels to the frequency. I found this information near the very end of the main manual, which IMO, is a terrible place to put it. That chart should have been in the beginning of the quick start so you could know what to enter. -It does the humane volume increase while browsing for radio stations. The humane volume increase is great for alarm or weather alert mode, but is bizarre for channel surfing the radio. -The description of "Defeat Siren" should be "Defeat Alert" since it controls if either of them do an audible alert. Overall, the pros easily outweigh the cons. This is definitely the weather radio I've been waiting for and the one I would recommend to anybody looking to purchase one. Review: Great little radio and weather alert - I just received my Sangean CL-100 in the mail. I'll update this review in the future with comments about it's durability and battery life. Keep in mind that I bought this primarily as 1) a kitchen radio, 2) an emergency radio when the power goes out, and 3) a weather alert when I know big storms with potential hazards (like tornadoes) are coming through the area. On these fronts, it's about perfect. Although it has alarm clock functions, I did not purchase it for these purposes. Before purchasing the Sangean, I had a similar weather alert radio made by Radio Shack [Catalog #12-519], but I returned it a few weeks ago. It worked fine, but the Sangean cost less and potentially had better sound and reception (which it turns out it did). Throughout the review, I'll compare the Sangean to it's Radio Shack competitor even though it appears that Radio Shack has discontinued the radio I bought from them, replacing it with a new one that has a completely different design [Catalog #12-996]. PROS: --Well Made: It feels and looks like a high quality product, much more so than the radio I had purchased from Radio Shack, which felt fine for something that cost $20 to $30, but I had purchased it on sale for $60. --Great Sound: The speaker produces great sound for it's small size. It works well in our kitchen. The default mix is just right for classical music, NPR, and talk radio, and you can adjust the bass and treble if needed. The sound is better than the competition from Radio Shack. I don't think the comparable Midland or Reecom products have an equalizer either. --Great Reception: It picks up stations very clearly, including the closest weather station. Again, it does this better than the radio from Radio Shack, which only picked up one weather station while the Sangean picks up 2. The Radio Shack radio struggled to pick up the local NPR station while the Sangean does not (although I have to extend the antenna for it to come in at full volume). --Weather Alerts: It has the same weather alert capabilities as its competitors. However, you do have to know your county FIPS code, which isn't hard to look up online, while some of the competitors have all of the counties listed in the radio by state. --Stereo Headphone Out: You can use this as your radio receiver and plug in bigger speakers if you need more volume (assuming the external speakers have their own amp). This is a nice plus over some of the competition, including the Radio Shack unit I previously owned. --Small Size: I was surprised how small it is and how much sound it's able to produce for being so small. This is a plus if you don't want your whole night stand or kitchen counter taken up by a radio. --Ease of Use: It was pretty easy to figure out how to set everything up. I only had to look up a couple of things in the manual. There are some quirks, which I discuss below. MIXED BAG (could be Pro or Con depending on your views): --Siren Volume: Even the quietest volume setting for the weather alert siren is quite loud. Of course, the purpose of a weather alert is to alert you of an emergency. CONS (though these are quibbles): --Screen: The screen is fine if you're just using it as a radio. I like all of the information it shows, but as an alarm clock, it wouldn't work well. The angle is bad. It should be on the front of the unit like the screens of most alarms instead of on the top at an angle. The text is small for an alarm clock and would be hard to read even if the angle weren't bad. As far as screen location and size, the Radio Shack competitor was much better, but it had a bright blue background that lit up the whole room and made it difficult to read the time from an angle. The Reecom and Midland competitors also have screens on the top. So in the end, this con does not put it at a disadvantage to the competition. Plus, I don't use it as an alarm, so it doesn't matter to me. --Location of LED Warning Lights: The Sangean has LED warning lights for the different weather alerts: red for warning, orange for watch, etc. However, they're on the top of the unit, so if you have it on your night stand, it would be hard to see the lights without sitting up a bit. This is one area where the Radio Shack competitor wins out. --Automatic Menu Exit: If you're in the menu and don't push a button after 5 seconds, it will automatically exit you out of the menu. That's annoying, but once you have the alert codes set up, this isn't an issue. --Lack of Handle, Non-Upright Position: It would be more portable if the unit had a handle and was made to sit up-right. You can sit it up right to save space, but it can be hard to read the screen when it's in this position. ## Features - NOAA and Public Alert Certified Weather Radio Receives all 7 NOAA Weather Channels and Reports, S.A.M.E. Broadcasts up to 25 Programmable FIPS Location Codes with 3 Messages: Warning / Watch / Advisory Lights - Stores up to 20 Alert Messages and 10 Memory Station Presets 5 AM / 5 FM with EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Dual Daily Alarms with Waking to AM / FM Radio or Buzzer Alarm, Sleep and Snooze Timers, LCD Dimmer and Contrast Control Adjustments and Bass & Treble Controls - DC Power Input, Stereo Headphone Output, AM, FM and Weather External Antenna Connections, Aux-in, External Horn or Light Alert Connection and Ground Terminal - Operates with Included AC Adapter or 4AA Batteries (not included) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003QHXZM4 | | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Antenna Location | Weather Alerts, Local News, AM/FM Music Broadcasts | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | #37,923 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #85 in Weather Radios | | Brand | Sangean | | Built-In Media | Deluxe Tabletop Am/fm Clock Radio With Same Weather Alert | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Headphone | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,374 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288028147 | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.16"L x 5.19"W x 2.5"H | | Item Type Name | Weather Alert | | Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sangean | | Mfr Part Number | CL-100 | | Model Number | CL-100 | | Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. | | Power Source | Battery Powered, Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 7.16"L x 5.19"W x 2.5"H | | Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 1 Watts | | Special Feature | Lightweight | | Style Name | Weather Alert | | Tuner Technology | AM , FM | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | UPC | 807034595614 611101597186 782386462794 851975728013 782386458643 100177372181 887185021743 763615825740 078667462080 956260544726 523161220259 765042362867 122933136950 031111188905 041114494194 782361297809 850871061972 071030171701 012303870556 110709376433 729288028147 809393878704 803982783554 782386076380 172304325117 043468802823 731215370564 088022236874 163120547500 885417264944 1723026171… | | Voltage | 1.5 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Parts and Labor | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sangean - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary - **Included Components:** Deluxe Tabletop Am/fm Clock Radio With Same Weather Alert - **Power Source:** Battery Powered, Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 7.16"L x 5.19"W x 2.5"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Style:** Weather Alert - **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mM5F7VzwL.jpg) ![Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fGFu2EaEL.jpg) ![Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rhYo10YjL.jpg) ![Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615K8xTf0-L.jpg) ![Sangean CL-100 NOAA, S.A.M.E and Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Table-Top Radio with AM/FM-RBDS, and EEPROM Back Up for Preset Stations - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tHl8SOdVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, a weather radio I can live with *by S***D on October 3, 2014* I've been in the market for a home weather radio for a few years now (yes, a few years). It was actually a frustrating search as I couldn't find one that had all of the features I wanted without annoying issues. Midlands wouldn't shut off at EOM, Reecom had a back-to-back alert bug, Radio Shack models had reliability issues, and I even looked at a few others but they didn't have everything I wanted. Even this radio had a lot of problems when it was originally released, but I tracked it through all of the firmware updates until it finally seemed like it would work how I wanted it to. Thankfully, it has. Overall, I absolutely LOVE this device. As a matter of fact, I was waiting for our first alert (besides the weekly test) to go off while we were home so I could hear it work before posting my review. We had a severe thunderstorm watch right as we were going to bed and it alerted us exactly how I expected. It does have a few drawbacks, but they are nothing that make me regret my purchase. Here are the pros and cons I found while I've had it: Pros: -You can set the date/time to use RDBS, which is a fancy way of saying it can sync the date/time from a local radio station if they transmit it. Mine has stayed synced with no issues since I've had it, so it's working great. -It honors EOM. I almost asked for a Midland weather radio for Christmas as they seemed highly recommended online. Thankfully I found some reviews on Amazon that mentioned they do not honor the 3 burst EOM signal at the end of an alert and constantly go off for 5 minutes. That was a deal-breaker for me. This device works perfectly as right after the 3rd EOM burst, it shut off the radio. We could go back to sleep without having to get up to turn it off or be forced to listen to it for 5 minutes. The manual seems to indicate it works like the Midland, but it's incorrect as it shuts off after the EOM. -It allows you to silence certain alerts. For instance, the weekly test is disabled, so it will receive the test and show it on the display, but won't do any audible alerts. I believe some alerts, like tornado warning, don't allow you to do this, but I feel that's excellent as events like those shouldn't allow you to accidentally disable them. -It allows SAME codes, either single, or multiple, so you only get alerts for the counties/parishes you want. If you set multiple, you can even toggle them on and off in the menu instead of having to delete and add, if you want that type of control. -It shows when the active alert will expire. -It has 3 LEDs that light up for warning, watch and advisory. That's nice if you miss the broadcast, like if you're outside and you come in and see an LED you can know you have an active alert and what type it is. -It has a weather button that you can press to listen to the weather channel you're using, which broadcasts current conditions and forecasts. I sometimes listen to this in the morning while getting dressed to get an idea of what the weather will be like today and for the week ahead. They even discuss the tropics during hurricane season, which being on the south coast is something I'm always monitoring. If you press the weather button again, it turns off. -You can choose to have a siren alert, or voice alert, though the voice alert starts with a siren before the message is announced. -The siren doesn't start off at full volume. Reviews of earlier versions of this radio indicated that in voice mode, there was no way to adjust the siren volume and it came on full blast. With this version, you can change the siren volume and it will affect the siren level that goes off before the voice alert, and it even does a "humane" version where it starts off low and increases in volume until reaching the volume you selected (Low, Middle, or High). -It has the ability to add new alert codes in case new alerts are added to the system. I don't know if they'll ever add any new codes, but at least you have the option to add them. -It has a history of expired alerts that you can scroll through. -Display can be adjusted to turn off and you can adjust a timer for how long it stays on after a button press. This can be good if you use it in your bedroom and the light from the display is too much. I don't have it right next to my bed so I always leave the display on and it doesn't bother me. -It comes with 2 alarms that are very customizable. Each allows you to wake up to a radio station or an alarm sound. You can set the time, the individual days of the week, and adjust the volume for the radio alarm and alarm sound (they both have their own volume setting). These both do the humane waking where they increase in volume to the volume you set. -Sound quality is very good for a radio this size. You can even adjust the treble and bass, though I think it sounds fine with the defaults. -It has a battery backup that uses 4 AA batteries. This is crucial since in severe weather, you want your weather radio to still work if the weather knocks out the power. Cons: -My main gripe is that it doesn't show the date/time of expired events while scrolling through them. The main reason why I would like this feature is because I wanted to use the weekly tests to verify that the radio is working correctly. Without the date/time of expired events, I can't easily see if the last alert I received was the weekly test for this week or weeks past. I have a workaround that relies on the fact that when you press the button to scroll through the alerts, if you do it again later it remembers the last one you were on. So I'll scroll down to expired alert # 3 for instance, and when I press the button to scroll later and it's on the same alert # 3, I know I haven't received a new one. If it resets me to #1, I know I had an alert since I last checked. I'm at least glad I discovered this so I can still use the weekly test to verify the radio is working, but it would be nice to know when those expired alerts happened. -The display could be a con depending on where you have the radio as the angle is not adjustable and the viewing angle isn't that great. I'm not using this as my primary alarm clock, so it's not a big deal for me, but it's something to keep in mind if you want to be able to see the time while in bed. -The menu exits after a little while of inactivity. This was annoying while trying to set up the radio since if you pause to figure out how you want to set something, it will frequently go back to the main screen and you'll have to browse back to the setting you want to change again. Once I had it programmed though, I rarely go through the menus except to change the alarm, so it hasn't bothered me since setup. -The quick start manual is terrible. I usually read the manuals for electronics I buy, but the quick start is one I probably should have skipped. I find the main manual is much better to use when setting up. For instance, the quick start just says to select the channel of the weather radio you will use, with no mention of what channels map to what frequency. I found my local transmitter on the NOAA website and got the frequency, but I had no idea how this radio mapped the channels to the frequency. I found this information near the very end of the main manual, which IMO, is a terrible place to put it. That chart should have been in the beginning of the quick start so you could know what to enter. -It does the humane volume increase while browsing for radio stations. The humane volume increase is great for alarm or weather alert mode, but is bizarre for channel surfing the radio. -The description of "Defeat Siren" should be "Defeat Alert" since it controls if either of them do an audible alert. Overall, the pros easily outweigh the cons. This is definitely the weather radio I've been waiting for and the one I would recommend to anybody looking to purchase one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little radio and weather alert *by M***N on November 9, 2012* I just received my Sangean CL-100 in the mail. I'll update this review in the future with comments about it's durability and battery life. Keep in mind that I bought this primarily as 1) a kitchen radio, 2) an emergency radio when the power goes out, and 3) a weather alert when I know big storms with potential hazards (like tornadoes) are coming through the area. On these fronts, it's about perfect. Although it has alarm clock functions, I did not purchase it for these purposes. Before purchasing the Sangean, I had a similar weather alert radio made by Radio Shack [Catalog #12-519], but I returned it a few weeks ago. It worked fine, but the Sangean cost less and potentially had better sound and reception (which it turns out it did). Throughout the review, I'll compare the Sangean to it's Radio Shack competitor even though it appears that Radio Shack has discontinued the radio I bought from them, replacing it with a new one that has a completely different design [Catalog #12-996]. PROS: --Well Made: It feels and looks like a high quality product, much more so than the radio I had purchased from Radio Shack, which felt fine for something that cost $20 to $30, but I had purchased it on sale for $60. --Great Sound: The speaker produces great sound for it's small size. It works well in our kitchen. The default mix is just right for classical music, NPR, and talk radio, and you can adjust the bass and treble if needed. The sound is better than the competition from Radio Shack. I don't think the comparable Midland or Reecom products have an equalizer either. --Great Reception: It picks up stations very clearly, including the closest weather station. Again, it does this better than the radio from Radio Shack, which only picked up one weather station while the Sangean picks up 2. The Radio Shack radio struggled to pick up the local NPR station while the Sangean does not (although I have to extend the antenna for it to come in at full volume). --Weather Alerts: It has the same weather alert capabilities as its competitors. However, you do have to know your county FIPS code, which isn't hard to look up online, while some of the competitors have all of the counties listed in the radio by state. --Stereo Headphone Out: You can use this as your radio receiver and plug in bigger speakers if you need more volume (assuming the external speakers have their own amp). This is a nice plus over some of the competition, including the Radio Shack unit I previously owned. --Small Size: I was surprised how small it is and how much sound it's able to produce for being so small. This is a plus if you don't want your whole night stand or kitchen counter taken up by a radio. --Ease of Use: It was pretty easy to figure out how to set everything up. I only had to look up a couple of things in the manual. There are some quirks, which I discuss below. MIXED BAG (could be Pro or Con depending on your views): --Siren Volume: Even the quietest volume setting for the weather alert siren is quite loud. Of course, the purpose of a weather alert is to alert you of an emergency. CONS (though these are quibbles): --Screen: The screen is fine if you're just using it as a radio. I like all of the information it shows, but as an alarm clock, it wouldn't work well. The angle is bad. It should be on the front of the unit like the screens of most alarms instead of on the top at an angle. The text is small for an alarm clock and would be hard to read even if the angle weren't bad. As far as screen location and size, the Radio Shack competitor was much better, but it had a bright blue background that lit up the whole room and made it difficult to read the time from an angle. The Reecom and Midland competitors also have screens on the top. So in the end, this con does not put it at a disadvantage to the competition. Plus, I don't use it as an alarm, so it doesn't matter to me. --Location of LED Warning Lights: The Sangean has LED warning lights for the different weather alerts: red for warning, orange for watch, etc. However, they're on the top of the unit, so if you have it on your night stand, it would be hard to see the lights without sitting up a bit. This is one area where the Radio Shack competitor wins out. --Automatic Menu Exit: If you're in the menu and don't push a button after 5 seconds, it will automatically exit you out of the menu. That's annoying, but once you have the alert codes set up, this isn't an issue. --Lack of Handle, Non-Upright Position: It would be more portable if the unit had a handle and was made to sit up-right. You can sit it up right to save space, but it can be hard to read the screen when it's in this position. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fine radio, once you get it set up! *by J***N on June 3, 2025* Sangean's CL-100 is a great radio. It is not perfect. But it is a fine value, given its feature set and ability to save your life and your family's lives in severe weather. Having a weather alert radio is A MUST in this country today. In 2025 alone, we have experienced multiple rounds of storms in the middle of the U.S. where I live, and the weather radio has helped me keep aware of the situation every time. Now, there are simpler radios that will do the same thing. But this one, despite its complexity, can actually fulfill three distinct needs: 1. Weather alerting (as described already) 2. Very good AM-FM radio reception - including automatic clock setting and radio data like station names & song titles 3. Auxiliary input, so you can listen to music from your phone or other device. Sangean provides, and you will appreciate, a comprehensive instruction manual to walk you through setting up this radio. There are many settings you can use to customize the sound, station presets and many other features. You'll want to be sure to use this, or at the very least the thorough quick start guide. Once you have everything set up as you like it, you can set the weather radio to receive your nearest station, and also store several stations in the presets for the AM and FM bands. DO NOTE that you will want to be sure the "WEATHER" switch is "up" and the red indicator shows, or the radio will not alert in severe weather. This can be left "up" continuously. It doesn't affect the AM-FM or AUX operations. On the whole, I am very pleased with the radio, although I felt like I should've gotten an engineering degree to set it up. That said, it'll do a good job for you as mine does for me. I enjoy listening to music and baseball games on it, and they all sound great. 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