This is an emergency radio that receives AM, FM and 7 NOAA Weather Band channels. It lets you follow weather information, emergency broadcasts and news when regular power is unavailable. A telescopic antenna helps with reception, and a built-in speaker plays the broadcasts.
It has a built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged by solar power, USB or the hand-crank dynamo. The crank turns clockwise or counterclockwise, and a red power indicator lights while you crank. Depending on the model configuration, the USB function may let the unit power small electronic devices. Check the unit's instructions for charging capabilities and limits.
A built-in three-LED flashlight provides light during outages and outdoors. An SOS alarm adds an emergency signaling feature. The radio is compact and portable.
- Radio bands
- AM, FM, 7 NOAA Weather Band channels
- Power sources
- Rechargeable internal battery, solar, USB charging, hand-crank dynamo
- First use
- Crank for 3–5 minutes to activate the internal battery. Do the same if the unit has been idle for more than 60 days.
- Regular crank charge
- About 1 minute at 130 RPM or faster
- Per 1 minute of cranking
- 15–20 minutes of light from the three LEDs, 15–20 minutes of radio at medium volume, or 3–5 minutes of talk time
- Light
- Built-in flashlight with three LEDs
- Antenna
- Telescopic
- Audio
- Built-in speaker
- Alarm
- SOS alarm
- USB
- Can power compatible small devices, depending on model configuration