- Is $108.49 a good price for this radio?
- It is the only new price found, at Lowe's as of November 3, 2026. Similar hand-crank weather radios from established brands typically cost $30 to $70, so this is priced well above the category.
- Does it charge a phone?
- The listed specs cover only radio bands and the hand crank. No USB output or phone charging is stated, so do not count on it as a power bank.
- How long does cranking give you?
- No run time is published for this model. On typical crank radios, one minute of cranking yields roughly 10 to 30 minutes of low-volume listening.
- Does it get NOAA weather alerts?
- Yes, it has a weather band, which carries the NOAA broadcasts. It is not stated to have SAME alerting, so it will not automatically switch on for a local warning.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper weather radio?
- Only if you specifically want shortwave plus a crank in one unit. For weather alerts alone, a $30 to $50 NOAA radio does the same job.
- What comes in the box?
- The box contents are not specified. Expect the radio itself; check with the seller about a charging cable, antenna or carry strap before buying.