- Does it need batteries to work?
- No. The hand crank and solar panel charge the built-in battery, and AAA batteries are a backup if that cell runs down.
- Does it receive weather alerts?
- No. It tunes AM and FM only, so it has no NOAA weather band or alert tone.
- How long does cranking give you?
- Expect only a short listening session per stretch of cranking. Treat the crank as a top-up, not a full charge.
- Can it charge a phone?
- This model is built for radio use. Do not count on it as a phone power bank.
- Is it good for camping?
- Yes for light use. It is small and light, but the speaker is quiet and it has no weather channels.
- What comes in the box?
- The radio itself, with the crank and solar panel built in. Check the listing for any charging cable or strap.
- Where is the Wind Up Portable Solar & Hand Crank Emergency Radio, Red cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $32.76, as of our latest check.