13.11.2026

Norway

Nkom warning about emergency radios that do not meet requirements

In 2022, the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) warned that several retailers were selling devices that looked like emergency radios but were in fact simply FM radios powered by batteries. “A good emergency radio or preparedness radio features DAB+ technology and can be powered by either a 230 V mains supply or a battery,” says Espen Slette, Director of Department at Nkom. Although the situation appears to have improved since 2022, it remains a problem. In the worst-case scenario, this could pose a safety risk if consumers buy these radios and need them in a crisis, says Slette.

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