- Does it need batteries?
- No. It runs on the hand crank, the solar panel or a USB charge, so it works when batteries are dead.
- Can it charge a phone?
- It has a USB port, but the crank output is very low, so it is not a practical phone charger.
- Does it pick up NOAA weather alerts?
- Yes, it tunes the NOAA weather bands along with AM, FM and shortwave.
- Is it good for backpacking?
- Yes, it is one of the lightest emergency radios you can carry, though the speaker is quiet.
- How does it compare with larger emergency radios?
- It is smaller and lighter but has weaker sound and shortwave reception than full-size sets.
- Where is the Misopily Emergency Weather Radio NOAA AM FM SW cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $94.98, as of our latest check.