This is one of Cobra's Professional Series Handheld VHF radios. This radio comes with all the accessories you would typically end up buying separately. It's packaged with a spring loaded belt clip, lanyard, both AC and DC chargers, a 1500 mAh NiHM rechargeable battery and a docking stand/charging cradle with charging contacts built-in. The built in 10 NOAA Channels and NOAA weather alert will give you 24-hour access to local weather and All-Hazards Emergency information.