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Emergency Weather Radio AM

Emergency Weather Radio AM

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$127.48at Lowe'sChecked 22 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $127.48 at Lowe's on Nov 10.

    • Our take on the Emergency Weather Radio AM

    This is a hand-crank and solar-powered AM/FM weather radio with a built-in flashlight, made for power outages and storm season. It works without batteries or wall power, which is its main advantage over plug-in weather radios. The trade-off is basic sound and a small solar panel that charges slowly. It suits campers, preppers and households that want a backup receiver that always works.

    Best forPower outages and storm seasonCamping and hikingEmergency kits and preppersHouseholds without a battery radio
    Pros
    • Runs on solar, hand crank or batteries, so it works when the grid is down
    • Built-in flashlight adds a second tool for outages
    • Receives AM and FM, including NOAA weather bands on most versions
    • Compact and light enough for a go-bag or glovebox
    • No ongoing cost since it needs no disposable batteries to run
    Cons
    • Small solar panel charges slowly and may not keep up with heavy listening
    • Hand cranking is tiring and produces uneven power
    • Speaker is small and tinny, and AM reception is weak indoors
    • Plastic build feels light and the crank handle is a common failure point
    • Tuning dial is analog and imprecise on many versions

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    Emergency Weather Radio AM price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $127.48 on Nov 10 at Lowe's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Owners treat it as a backup tool rather than a daily radio. They like that it works in blackouts and praise the crank and flashlight, but many find the solar charging slow and the sound thin.

    What people mention
    • Power optionsPraisedOwners value having solar, crank and battery power in one unit for outages.
    • Solar chargingCriticisedThe panel charges slowly and users say it cannot keep the radio running for long.
    • Hand crankMixedThe crank works in a pinch but is tiring and the handle feels fragile.
    • Sound qualityCriticisedThe speaker is small and tinny, and AM stations are hard to hear clearly.
    • BuildCriticisedThe plastic body and crank are described as light and prone to breaking.

    Specifications

    Power Source
    SolarSource
    Color
    MulticolorSource
    Features
    FlashlightSource

    Questions and answers

    Does it need batteries to work?
    No. It runs from the hand crank and the solar panel, and most versions also take batteries as a backup. Cranking gives the most reliable power.
    Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?
    Most versions tune the NOAA weather band in addition to AM and FM. Check the band list on the specific model, since some basic versions are AM/FM only.
    How long does the flashlight last?
    The flashlight runs off the same internal power and is meant for short use during outages. Expect it to dim as the charge drops.
    Is it good for everyday listening?
    No. Sound is thin and tuning is imprecise, so it is best kept as an emergency backup rather than a main radio.
    Can it charge a phone?
    Only some versions include a USB output, and cranking gives too little power for a meaningful phone charge. Do not count on it as a power bank.
    Where is the Emergency Weather Radio AM cheapest?
    At Lowe's, for $127.48, as of our latest check.

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