Quick verdict
A serious weather alert radio built into a capable AM and FM clock radio, with SAME county filtering and a jack for external alert devices. It has been discontinued, so it is worth buying only if you find one in good condition at a fair price.
The CL-100 is a tabletop weather hazard alert radio that also works as an everyday bedside clock radio. It is for households that want reliable warnings for their own county without false alarms for places miles away.
What you get
It receives all seven NOAA weather channels and is a certified Public Alert radio. SAME technology stores up to 25 county codes and 20 event types, and the display scrolls the event details. Separate warning, watch and advisory lights show the alert level at a glance. The radio side covers AM and FM with RBDS, which displays station names and radio text and can set the clock. You get five presets per band with auto search. Dual alarms wake you to radio or buzzer, with snooze and a sleep timer from 15 to 120 minutes. The graphic LCD has dimmer and contrast controls, and there are bass and treble adjustments. A rear AUX input accepts other sources, and an external alert output jack connects accessories such as flashing lights or sirens. An AC adapter is included.
What I like
I like that the CL-100 treats weather alerts as a core feature rather than an add on. SAME filtering means it only wakes you for your area, and the external alert jack makes it useful for people with hearing loss. Because it is also a good clock radio, it earns its spot on the nightstand every day, not just during storms.
Things to know
Sangean has discontinued the CL-100, and major retailers list it as no longer available, so you will likely be shopping for remaining stock or a used unit. Ten total presets is modest. Programming SAME codes takes a little time with the manual. The listings I read do not confirm battery backup details, so check that before relying on it during an outage.
Bottom line
The CL-100 is still a strong choice for a bedside weather alert radio if you can find one. Otherwise, browse current models in our weather alert radios section, such as the Sangean DT-400W.
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