We cannot recommend one brand of receiver over another, but we do suggest that you look for receivers which carry the Public Alert logo. Devices which carry the Public Alert logo meet certain technical standards and come with important features including SAME technology, battery backup, and tone alarm. NWR receivers should be compliant with the Consumer Electronics Association Public Alert Standard for Weather Radio Receivers (CEA-2009-A).

For more consumer information on types of receivers and where to buy them, see...

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm