Can a wx radio be cute? And other gift ideas.

[Susan Strom]

I found a weather radio that actually qualifies as cute and just bought one for a chaser friend.

It is a little red box, and it runs on batteries, so it would be easy to place next to the bed in the motel rooms too.

I love this product:
The Weather Cube...shaped like a red box (red boxes=good), is a fun gift I found at Radio Shack.

RadioShack® Weather Cube Radio

Model: 12-500 | Catalog #: 12-500

Stay on top of the weather with this new generation weather cube from RadioShack.
Product Rating

5 stars
(3 Ratings)

Or put in "Weather Cube" at Radioshack.com



Do you have cool (or cute) wx gadget gift ideas?

 

[D. Hayes]

Rain gear by Frogg Toggs is always ALWAYS a great gift for a chaser.

 

[Tim Stoecklein]

Thought about the Cube as a gift, but, correct me if I'm wrong, it doesn't look to have SAME technology...

 

[Jason Haller]

Thought about the Cube as a gift, but, correct me if I'm wrong, it doesn't look to have SAME technology...

True Storm Nuts don't want SAME, they want to know everything that is going on around them not just in their County. At least I think so anyway.

 

[Tim Stoecklein]

Not to stray too far off topic here...

Hey Jason, I moved out here to CO two years ago from Manhattan where I worked at KSU for three years, and was the coordinator of the local "Skywarn" group before I left. If you're a ham, and you're not already involved, check out the WARN group for the Manhattan area to get involved.

As for the thoughts on SAME technology, I disagree, hence the reason I asked the question. As a great gift idea, it's likely to be given to someone who isn't a wx nut. Just wanted to clarify before someone ran out to buy it as a gift, and was then disappointed.

 

[M Patterson]

DeLorme state maps make a nice gift for a chaser. Most people use GPS, but it's still nice to become familiar with the terrain while waiting for initiation.

 

[Adam Lucio]

Thank you for this thread Susan. I went out and picked up 2 of them for people I know who are not weather weenies and need a simple yet effective radio! The 10 dollar sale made it that much better.

 

[Susan Strom]

Yes they are fun, especially for the casual NOAA listener, or in my case, I like to have a wx radio in every room so they make a nice addition. No substitute for scanner or wx channel or mobile device for chasing but the Cubes are fun and pick up the signal well, at least mine does.

The battery door was a little sticky but once I got it closed the Cube works well.

I wonder if they are still $10. Glad you got the deal. The regular price was $24.99. Ten dollars is a bargain for it.