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Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank

Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $54.99 at Rapid Radios on Nov 10.

Our take on the Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank

A hand-crank emergency radio with AM/FM and NOAA weather band reception, plus a solar panel and a USB port that lets it double as a small power bank. It suits people building a blackout kit, campers and anyone in storm country who wants a radio that works without batteries or wall power. Compared with plain battery radios it adds self-charging and phone top-ups, but it is a basic receiver with modest sound and slow charging, so it is a backup tool rather than a daily radio.

Best forBlackout and storm-season emergency kitsCampers and hikers who want a radio that never needs batteriesHouseholds in areas with frequent power outagesPeople who want a way to top up a phone in an outage
Pros
  • Three charging paths: hand crank, solar and USB
  • Receives AM, FM and NOAA weather band alerts
  • USB output works as a small power bank for a phone
  • No batteries needed to listen, so it works in a long outage
  • Compact and light enough to keep in a drawer or pack
Cons
  • Hand cranking is slow and tiring for more than a few minutes of listening
  • Solar charging is very slow and depends on direct sun
  • Speaker is small and tinny, with limited volume
  • Weather band reception is weaker than a dedicated scanner or weather radio
  • Build is plasticky and not water-resistant

Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank prices at every store

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    $54.99Checked 23 h ago
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Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank price history

Lowest price we've seen: $54.99 on Nov 10 at Rapid Radios. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a cheap insurance item for outages and camping. Most like that it plays without batteries and can give a phone a little charge, while complaining that cranking and solar are slow and the sound is thin.

What people mention
  • Charging speedCriticisedOwners say hand cranking and the solar panel are slow, so charging a phone this way takes patience.
  • Power optionsPraisedPeople value having crank, solar and USB charging so the radio works without batteries.
  • Sound qualityCriticisedThe small speaker is described as tinny with limited volume.
  • Weather bandMixedThe NOAA band is seen as useful, but reception is weaker than on dedicated weather radios.
  • BuildCriticisedBuyers describe the body as light and plasticky rather than rugged.

Specifications

Type
Emergency
Signal Type
AM / FM, Weather Band
Hand Crank
Yes

Questions and answers

Does it work without batteries?
Yes. The hand crank and solar panel generate power directly, so it can play with no batteries installed. Cranking gives short listening sessions, so expect to keep turning the handle.
Can it charge my phone?
It has a USB output that works as a small power bank. Output is low, so it will top up a phone slowly rather than charge it quickly.
Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?
Yes, it tunes the weather band alongside AM and FM. Reception depends on your location and the antenna position, and it is not as sensitive as a dedicated weather radio.
How long does cranking give me?
A minute or two of cranking typically gives only a short stretch of listening, and the effort adds up. Treat the crank as a backup for when the battery is empty.
Is it good for camping and hiking?
It is light and needs no batteries, which suits camping. It is not water-resistant, so keep it out of rain and don't rely on it as a rugged trail radio.
What is in the box?
The radio with its crank, solar panel and USB port, plus a charging cable. Check the listing for the exact accessories included.
Where is the Emergency Dynamo Crank Radio with Solar and USB Power Bank cheapest?
At Rapid Radios, for $54.99, as of our latest check.