- Does it really work without batteries or power?
- Yes. The hand crank and solar panel can power the radio directly or charge the internal battery, so it runs without wall power. Expect slow charging from both.
- Is it waterproof?
- It carries an IPX-3 rating, which means it resists light rain and splashes. It is not submersible, so keep it out of standing water.
- Does it have an automatic weather alert?
- Most versions do not sound an automatic siren when a NOAA alert is issued. You tune to the weather band and listen, so it is a monitor rather than an alert radio.
- What batteries does it use?
- It runs on a removable 2000 mAh Li-ion pack charged by crank, solar or USB. It can also take AAA batteries as a backup in some versions, and those are not included.
- How does it compare with a Midland or Eton emergency radio?
- It is smaller and lighter and adds a flashlight, but it lacks the louder speaker and automatic alert features of many Midland and Eton models. Choose it for portability, not room-filling sound.
- Can I charge my phone with it?
- Some versions include a USB output for emergency phone top-ups, but the small battery and slow crank make it a last resort rather than a power bank.
- Where is the FosPower Emergency NOAA Weather Radio cheapest?
- At Sears, for $55.29, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the FosPower Emergency NOAA Weather Radio?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Sears.