Does it need batteries to work?

No. The hand crank generates power on its own, and the battery backup keeps it running when charged or fitted with batteries.

Will it receive NOAA alerts in my area?

It tunes the NOAA weather band, so reception depends on distance to the nearest transmitter. Most populated areas get a clear signal.

How long does cranking give me?

Cranking is slow and gives short listening time per session. Treat it as an emergency top-up, not a full recharge.

Can it charge a phone?

Some units include a USB output for phone top-ups, but crank charging is slow. Check the model's ports before relying on it.

Is it good for shortwave listening?

It covers shortwave but reception is limited. An external antenna helps if you want distant stations.

NOAA Weather Radio with Battery Backup and Hand Crank

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NOAA Weather Radio with Battery Backup and Hand Crank

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Last seen at $88.88 at VXB.com Bearings on Nov 10.

Our take on the NOAA Weather Radio with Battery Backup and Hand Crank

A portable emergency radio that tunes AM, FM, NOAA weather band and shortwave, with a hand crank and battery backup for power outages. It is built for storm seasons, camping and blackouts, where a phone may be dead or the cell network down. Against app-based weather alerts it adds shortwave and a crank that needs no outlet, but sound quality and tuning are basic compared with a dedicated shortwave receiver.

Best forStorm and hurricane season prepCamping and off-grid tripsHouseholds in outage-prone areasEmergency kits

Pros

Tunes NOAA weather band for local alerts
Hand crank works without power or batteries
Battery backup keeps it running in outages
Shortwave adds stations beyond local AM/FM
Compact and light enough for a go-bag

Cons

Crank charging is slow and needs steady turning
Speaker sound is thin and tinny
Analog tuning can drift off station
Shortwave reception is limited without an external antenna

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NOAA Weather Radio with Battery Backup and Hand Crank price history

Lowest price we've seen: $88.88 on Nov 10 at VXB.com Bearings. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a backup tool rather than a daily radio. They value the crank and weather band when power fails, but many find the sound poor and the crank tiring for long use.

What people mention

Crank chargingMixedOwners say the crank works but takes a lot of turning for a short amount of listening.
Sound qualityCriticisedReviewers describe the speaker as tinny and hard to hear over wind or rain.
Weather bandPraisedBuyers report clear NOAA alerts during storms and outages.
TuningCriticisedThe analog dial drifts and makes finding weaker stations fiddly.
BuildMixedOwners find it light and portable but plasticky and not rugged.

Specifications

Type: Emergency
Signal Type: AM / FM, Weather Band, Shortwave
Hand Crank: Yes

Questions and answers

Does it need batteries to work?: No. The hand crank generates power on its own, and the battery backup keeps it running when charged or fitted with batteries.
Will it receive NOAA alerts in my area?: It tunes the NOAA weather band, so reception depends on distance to the nearest transmitter. Most populated areas get a clear signal.
How long does cranking give me?: Cranking is slow and gives short listening time per session. Treat it as an emergency top-up, not a full recharge.
Can it charge a phone?: Some units include a USB output for phone top-ups, but crank charging is slow. Check the model's ports before relying on it.
Is it good for shortwave listening?: It covers shortwave but reception is limited. An external antenna helps if you want distant stations.
Where is the NOAA Weather Radio with Battery Backup and Hand Crank cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $88.88, as of our latest check.

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