Does it need batteries to work?

No. It runs on its rechargeable battery, charged by solar or the hand crank, so it works without disposable batteries.

Can it charge a phone?

It has a USB output for small devices, but the internal battery is small, so expect only a partial top-up.

No. It tunes AM, FM and shortwave only, with no NOAA weather band or alert tone.

It is rated IPX4, which means splash resistance. It is not submersible, so keep it out of standing water.

Cranking produces a short listening session per few minutes of turning. Treat it as a backup to solar charging, not a main power source.

The radio, a rechargeable battery and a charging cable. Check the listing for the exact accessories included.

At Lowe's, for $108.32, as of our latest check.

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