Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Emergency Flashlight Radio & Cell Phone
Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Emergency Flashlight, Radio, & Cell Phone Charger
- Super Bright LED Flashlight – LED bulb provides over 100,000 hours of emergency light.
- AM/FM Radio – Receives excellent reception for tuning into emergency broadcasts.
- Solar Power – Most flashlight & radios use batteries which have a limited storage & usage time. Solar panel allows you to charge the internal battery by placing in direct light for unlimited usage.
- Hand Crank Power – Built in generator allows you to charge the internal battery by cranking with your hand so that you never run out of battery power.
- Mobile Phone Charger – Can help save lives, by providing enough power for a short voice or text conversation. Comes with universal adapter that connects to your phone’s car charger.
The unit uses a rechargeable Ni-Cad battery: a rechargeable battery that has the ability of recharging over 500 times. This remarkable radio and light recharges these batteries using either the hand crank and/or solar panel to charge them. You can simply charge the battery in the sun, charge it in artificial light, or charge it using the hand crank. After the battery has been fully charged and discharged, one minute of hand cranking produces 10 minutes of play. The radio is compact with dimensions of 7-1/2 inches in width, 5-1/2 inches in height, and 2-1/2 inches in depth. To charge in car, 4.5 volt DC auto lighter can be purchased separately.
List Price: $ 34.95
Price: $ 27.95
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Invaluable During Power Outages,
I purchased a similar crank radio/light in 1999 (cosmetic appearance is slightly different and mine doesn’t have the cell phone charger), just prior to the Y2K scare. It has proved itself invaluable during power outages – something that plagues my area. There’s no need to worry about getting caught without batteries.
After cranking this product for one minute I get 20 – 30 minutes of radio, which is better than the manufacturer’s statement of “ten”.
This radio isn’t as clear as other radios. There’s always a very slight, but constant static in the background no matter where I go or how I tune the dial. However, the comfort of having a radio that never needs batteries far outweighs this quirk. It’s definitely an emergency-only radio, not something you’d want to listen to if you have another option.
The flashlight is an extra bonus, but it’s a weak light even when fully charged. Again, it’s strictly for emergency use. You can’t beat the assurance that it will work for weeks/months if necessary.
The case is rugged and sturdy, yet lightweight. The bright yellow color stands out. The thick handle makes it easy and comfortable to carry.
I used this a few years ago when the power went out for four days. Cranking the handle every 30 minutes does get tiresome after a while. This is why the solar power panel is important. Stick this unit in a window. The sun will recharge it in a few hours. No cranking.
If you prefer using batteries, they pop in easily. Mine runs for a long, long time on a couple of AA.
The panel on the front shows you where to place the level for solar, cranking and DC charging. It’s easy to use and understand. I’ve never tried the DC charger.
I love this radio/light so much that I bought a second one to keep in my car’s trunk.
Despite the weak light and slight static I have to issue this unit five stars. I really don’t know what I would do without it when the power goes out for days.
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