You can listen for free as long as the Internet is still available... or you can spend some money if you think it's something you might like to have if the "balloon goes up". I mostly listen using Ham radio gear but I picked this one up about a year ago. I have enough 18650 batteries and means to charge them so unless an EMP fries this one I should be good.
This was top of the line when I researched it but less expensive radios hear well too
