RadioShack 12-259 (Beige, 2004)- Unboxing & Setup

Originally recorded on February 20, 2024.
Finally! A name-brand handheld weather radio! Even if it’s no HH54, I’ve spent a lot of time using the 259 since recording this, and it’s honestly been really great.
Maybe there’s a way to fix the distorted audio, but I don’t mind it too much. I do still need to finish cleaning out the battery compartment, though.

[@WestCentralWVWX]

Nice! I always liked the 12-259s!

[@SouthernWXMedia]

Thanks! Yeah, they’re a classic for sure. I’d been wanting one for a long time.

[@WestCentralWVWX]

@@SouthernWXMedia I found one for quite cheap on ebay and might be able to get it :D

[@andrew_radios_speakersandmore]

That's awesome!!

[@SouthernWXMedia]

Thank you!

[@andrew_radios_speakersandmore]

@@SouthernWXMedia you're welcome :)

[@statecollegewx4060]

That’s cool!!

[@SouthernWXMedia]

Thanks! And I just got back from a road trip I took it on. It was in the mountains, and it honestly got pretty good reception, especially with such a small antenna.

[@statecollegewx4060]

@@SouthernWXMedia that’s crazy.

[@LandonDoesEAS2K5]

I also have a 2004 model beige radioshack 12-259

[@SouthernWXMedia]

Nice. It’s a good radio.