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 backup 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.