NOAA Weather Radio
Overview
NOAA Weather Radio is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information direct from a nearby
National Weather Service office. NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. Working with the
Federal Communication Commission's Emergency Alert System, NOAA Weather Radio is an all hazards radio network, making it a great source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. The service also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards -- both natural (such as severe weather activity) and environmental (such as chemical releases).
Frequencies
Douglas County residents that live in the southern portions of the county can access the NOAA Weather Radio, Franktown transmitter, with frequency 162.450MHz.
Douglas County residents living in the northern portions of the county can access the NOAA Weather Radio, Denver transmitter, with frequency 162.550MHz.
Try both frequencies, and choose the one with the best reception!
Additional information
There are other transmitters in the state, however, only the Denver and Franktown transmitters will provide you with information for Douglas County. The Douglas County SAME Code is 8035.
For more information, please view
NOAA Weather Radios.