- Can it really charge my phone?
- Yes, through the USB output, but expect roughly one partial charge from the 4000 mAh battery. It is a backup, not a full power bank replacement.
- How long do I need to crank it?
- A few minutes of cranking gives a short burst of radio playtime, not a full charge. Charge it by USB before an emergency so the crank is only a fallback.
- Does it get NOAA weather alerts?
- Yes. It receives NOAA weather bands and has an alert tone, which is the main reason to pick it over a plain AM/FM radio.
- Will the solar panel charge it fully?
- Not quickly. The panel is small and works as a trickle charger, so use it to top up slowly in sunlight rather than as the main charging method.
- Is it waterproof?
- Most units of this type are water resistant at best, not submersible. Keep it out of standing water and rain.
- Where is the Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio 4000 mAh cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $37.85, as of our latest check.