The PR-D9W is a versatile device, a well-designed portable AM / FM radio coupled with being certified as a "Public Alert" emergency radio. It features a built in dual alarm clock, battery selector such as alkaline / rechargeable NiMH, 19 total memory preset, super capacitor back up power for clock and memory presets, sleep and snooze function and easy to read large LCD display with adjustable illumination. All of these capabilities make the PR-D9W Weather Alert a nice radio to have....