When Hurricane Florence came into SE North Carolina we lost all power and for a couple days couldn't even fire up the generators. During that period that little hand cranked radio was our lifeline to NOAA weather, local radio reports, keeping our phones charged in hopes of returning cell service and light during the scary screaming winds at night. I must have turned that crank a million times, but it never failed us, and when it was all over it went right into the emergency supplies to be ready for the next one.
For it's size, about the size of your hand, it has one of the larger USB battery backups (2000mAh) available.
Solar panel has a charging light, so you can position it for best charge.
Crank handle is not fragile, so unlikely to break in use.
Good radio reception.
Siren, and red light - not all weather radios have that.
This radio is marketed by more than one seller, in various colors, so you may get different offer prices.
Actually really like it. I take it to the pool and the beach decent radio. Convenient and small fits easy in a back pack. Many uses from emergency situations to a plain radi9 that can charge your phone. I would recommend it especially if you are prone to losing power, camping, fishing, etc... easy to use and well worth the $29.
This is not a radio that you will normally be carrying around the house blasting out your favorite tunes. But when an Emergency strikes this little radio might end up being your only news/weather source from the outside. It is built of durable made to last hard plastic and the solar charger seems to work adequately to provide enough charge. Why wait until the nights are dark without power and you are stumbling around in the dark- buy this radio today and keep in for that "just in case" moment.
I got this to replace the radio in my older model car. I love it. I recharged it with my cell charger and it works great. The flash light is good for walking from my garage to my front door. Even though I haven't had to use the siren, I like knowing its there. Good price.
Feature Product
- [2000MAH POWER BANK WILL KEEP DEVICES POWERED] FosPower's emergency radio incorporates a 2000mAh power bank capable of providing emergency power to any small tablet or phone.
- [3 POWER SOURCES POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT] Use the emergency weather radio's 3 power sources when you need a boost of power or need to recharge the radio. The radio's crank lever and solar panel are both capable of regenerating enough power to keep the radio, lights, and SOS alarm ready to go when you need it most. AAA Batteries ensure you have power when not able to regenerate power.
- [2 LIGHT SOURCES ALWAYS POWERED] The emergency crank radio can also provide light. The 4 LED reading light and 1W flashlight provides enough output to keep you and your loved ones out of the dark in an emergency situation.
- [NOAA EMERGENCY WEATHER BROADCAST ACCESS] The radio will dependably receive up to the second emergency weather forecasts and emergency news broadcasts from NOAA and AM/FM stations.
- [LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY] Includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Please visit FosPower's website for more information.
Description
Enhance your Emergency Preparedness with FosPower's Solar Crank Emergency Weather Radio
The weather radio provides you with tools to use in emergency and non-emergency environments. The radio comes integrated with a 1W LED flashlight with zoom, an SOS alarm, 2000mAh power bank, 2 LED lights, radio broadcasts access, and 3 power options to provide emergency power.
Integrated Power Bank Keeps Your Devices Powered in an Emergency
A 2000mAh power bank provides enough emergency power to any mobile device in emergency situations. Works with most USB powered devices.
3 Power Sources
The solar crank emergency radio's AAA batteries, a solar panel, and a crank lever provide full battery power. The solar panel and crank are regenerative, ensuring you have power whenever you need it.
2 LED Lights Sources
FosPower's emergency weather radio provides you with 2 light sources: a 4 LED reading light and a 1W LED flashlight capable of lighting any emergency situation.
Emergency Radio Access
FosPower's emergency radio will give you dependable access to emergency NOAA weather broadcasts. The AM/FM function provides full access to all AM or FM radio broadcasts.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
We have served millions of customers and every product comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Got a question? Reach out to our experienced USA based customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please refer to our website for more information.
Specifications
Frequency Range: AM:520-1710KHz, FM:87-108MHz, WB:162.400-162.550MHz
Dimensions: 6.2x2.9x2.1 inches (157x74x53mm)
Weight: 10.9oz (310g)
Power Consumption: 2W (MAX)
Working Voltage: 2.7-4.2V
Power Source: 2000mAh / 3.7V Li-ion
Waterproof Level: IPX-3
LED Flashlight: 1W / 20LM
Batteries: AAA 1.5V LR03 (Not Included)
Package Includes
1x Solar Emergency Weather Radio
1x Carabiner
1x User Manual
This little thing is pretty good, especially if your working on a small budget bug out bag. This radio can take 3 AAA batteries, and it has a lithium ion battery that can be crank charged, or solar charged. This radio also features two lights, one of which is pretty bright, however the other one is decent. The radio itself is pretty good for $20 it can even connect to local weather broadcasts and AM or FM radio like usual. Overall for twenty bucks this little thing offers a lot and can even charge usb devices. I feel this would be great for either a bug out bag, or even hiking and camping, because it also features an SOS mode so if you get separated from a group you can emit a loud siren and flashing red light.
You get what you pay for when it comes to quality. But it’s great value when it comes to options and features. Lots going on with this item. Ability to use batteries was the deciding factor. Great overall. Got it for emergencies.
The hand crank needs to be wound fast (140 rpm) for a long time (>5 minutes) in order to work. This is a lot more tiring than it sounds. Also, no instruction manual came with it, which was annoying for the people that actually bother reading those. It was available online, but it was hard to find because the titles to the links were weird. Overall, a good product. The radio works well, it's small and compact, and it has a good price for what you get.
I wouldn't recommend this one for backpackers because it is on the heavy side. It's a nice little unit, and everything came in working order. I would recommend this for all non backpackers
These are an amazing little tool. The flashlight is pretty powerful after a few cranks.The radio works remarkably well even without the antennae out. The solar panel on top is pretty neat and does work. My grand-kids were not used to an old time radio like this, so they were pretty intrigued by it. It's a pretty small item but still has allot of very handy features. Bought one for every household in my family. This is also a pretty neat thing to take camping.
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