Radios for Commuters: FM? Shortwave? Scanners?


Does anyone please know anything about high quality, battery or DC powered radios which, where legal, could be used with headphones while driving?

In addition to listening to bit of news or FM on my morning commute, what is the latest technology for weather? Police, fire and emergency?

I would like to be able to monitor traffic jams, police reports etc if possible.

Is this a normal radio? "Shortwave" radio? "Scanner" with radio?

Are there any small, high end devices? Any info on uses these things, models and/or manufacturers greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
cwlondon

Showing 2 responses by jcroft1

It is not only the noise/or sound, it is the fact that you would be concentrating on the content, and not the driving. That is why cell phones are being banned, not because they are difficult to operate, but because people become distracted even with hands free operations.

That being said, many radios come with a weather band, but, these broadcasts have a lot more detail than you probably need. Otherwise, why not a cheap am/fm; you can most always find traffic reports every 10 min.
Bikes - 33.4 deaths/100mm miles
Cars - 1.5 deaths/100mm miles

Why make the odds worse ? Totally up to you of course.

Plus, with all the interference in NYC, unless you are listening to a powerful station, it will not come in well. Still reccomend a cheap am/fm, most drive time DJ's (except Stern) give traffic/weather updates avery 15 min.