- Does it charge a phone?
- Yes, the 2000mAh battery works as a power bank over USB. Expect one partial phone charge, not a full day of use.
- How long does the hand crank need to run?
- Cranking is for short listening sessions and a little light, not for charging a phone. A few minutes of steady cranking gives a brief radio session.
- Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?
- Yes, it tunes the weather band used for NOAA broadcasts. You hear the alerts when tuned to a weather channel; it does not decode SAME codes automatically.
- Is it waterproof?
- No. It is a splash-resistant indoor and campsite radio, not a waterproof marine unit. Keep it out of rain.
- What comes in the box?
- The radio, a USB charging cable and a strap or lanyard. It does not include a wall adapter.
- Is it good for a go-bag?
- Yes. At about 1 lb it packs easily, and the three power sources mean it works without spare batteries.
- Where is the Solar Hand Crank Emergency Weather Radio with 2000mAh Battery cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $16.97, as of our latest check.