The First Alert AM/FM Weather Band Radio with Weather Alert provides you with access to the latest news and weather information broadcast by NOAA on all 7 weather band frequencies. The radio is also an AM/FM radio and is small enough to take with you on your daily travels, and it comes with a convenient built-in hanger hook with spring clip. The unit has continuous power by utilizing the top-facing solar panel or the side mounted dynamo crank for charging the internal battery; it also operates on 3 "AAA" batteries. These power sources mean that you don"t have to worry about a dead smartphone thanks to the built-in emergency USB charging port. Let First Alert"s Weather Band Radio be your reliable means of receiving information on tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and ice storms, as well as other civil emergencies. This radio is there when you need it, keeping you prepared.