Etón American Red Cross ARCFR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)Weather radios are sort of a hobby of mine. There is just about no place I can go on my property that there isn't one within reach somewhere. Six different brands are represented presently by what I own, including a more expensive Eton that is not my best radio. This small, (and I mean small) new line from Eton is a whole new animal to be sure. Its controls and design are very user friendly. And the reception on all channels, including the weather, is very loud and clear. Its true that the dial numbers for the AM FM are very small as some other reviewers have mentioned and can make it hard to tune accurately. But that is something common, as well as for me expected in a radio so small. What sets this unit apart from all the others I own in my opinion is its price and solar power. It is without a doubt the cheapest weather radio I have come across that is solar powered. Big, small, or otherwise. Even though one has been able to buy solar powered calculators at discount stores for less than $10 for years now, for some reason the weather radio industry has treated solar power as something still high tech and to be appreciated only in their most expensive units. My only other solar powered radio cost me over $60. The only possible down side that I should mention about this radio is that it does not take batteries. It would have been nice if they included that option. But they didn't and its either the solar power or crank. This could be a very big negative for some folks who would feel comfortable knowing they could just stick some batteries in it if all else fails. Although 90% of the time the solar power is all you should ever need, if you will routinely keep this in a rather dark place, or happen to be lost out in the savage wilderness someplace with this radio in a continuous cloud cover, be ready to do a whole heap of crankin'. All in all, its finally nice to see a very reasonably priced unit that is solar powered and of a very quality build and design as well. I highly recommend the Eton for a portable unit that can be taken anywhere easily, powered effortlessly, and gives quality performance all in one package....

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eGear Dynamo Weatherband/AM/FM Radio with 3LED Light (Yellow) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great item to have for emergencies. We live in an area that has ice storms, and tornadoes frequently, and the power usually goes out. This is great so that we can still see and listen to what is going on.

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Environmentally Friendly Dynamo Weather Band AM/FM Radio with 3LED Pivoting Spotlight. Winding Action provides power for the Dynamo Generator to charge the 4 internal Ni-MHz Batteries. Weather Band covers 7 NOAA Channels with Emergency Alert Standby mode. NOAA broadcasts are instant, accurate comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of your local area in case of an Emergency or Weather related Event. The AM/FM channels keep you in touch with your local stations. Features include a 3 LED pivoting spotlight with flash function for emergency use, charges most cell phones, and equipped with a standard USB port that can connect to input or output sources freely. Essential to keep on hand for Emergencies or great for Camping, Hunting or anywhere power is not easily available. Radio weighs 15.2oz and is 6.5" x 4.3" x 2.8"

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Dynamo & Solar Radio with Light Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit is sub-par. There is one good feature, but there are many shortcomings. You'd be better served to find a model that is a little higher end.
The good features:
The flashlight, while not very bright, has the advantage of using multiple lenses. The standard lens is the clear lens, and the easily changeable lens can be switched out with either a red lens or an amber lens. The colored lenses can be used with its other good feature, which is the "flash" (think of a slow strobe) setting. If you were stranded by a roadside, for example, you could switch the clear lens for the amber lens and set the unit to flash and place it on top of your car. You would be easily visible.
The shortcomings:
The radio is pathetic. While FM reception is fairly clear, AM reception is really bad. It seems to depend on how close the radio station is. Which isn't right. I mean, I live 180 miles from WLS AM radio (890 AM in Chicago, IL) which people can easily get on their car radio for several hundred miles from the station. Why can my little radio in this unit only faintly pick it up? A mystery to me. The other bad thing about the radio is the antenna. It does not offer a 360-degree swivel. Basically, it is "tucked" into the back side of the unit (with no locking mechanism, by the way) and the antenna folds up or down. There is no back-to-front movement allowed. So, you have to fold the antenna up or down and then re-position the radio itself for front-to-back adjustments of the antenna. Very cheesy.
Also, the packaging this unit comes in boasts, "high fidelity loudspeaker." Ahem....that's a pretty tough claim to make for a unit made in China with a little 1.5" speaker. Except for Bose, nobody can get any kind of fidelity from a 1.5" speaker. And, if this were Bose technology you could expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for this unit. The speaker provides, at best, the same fidelity I got from the little pocket transistor radio I listened to in 1965.
I paid $22 for mine from eBay. I would not buy one of these unless you could get it for, say, under $10.

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This is the ideal gift for anyone on your list.Everybody needs an emergency radio/ flashlight. When you can't depend on power or a supply of batteries you can depend on this radio flashlight. Keep one in your car, rv, boat, camping gear or home disaster kit, the compact size allows you to pack it anywhere. These radios keep you informed and entertained using solar or hand turned dynamo power. These units are ideal for backpacking, kayaking and beach fun.Power supplies; Solar powerDynamo-electric powerDC Back-upNormal AA batteries Features;LED indicator lights up when radio station is captured.Built in high fidelity speaker or earphone socket. (earphone n/i)Compact size with convenient nylon strap for easy carrying.Frequency range: 88-108 MHz (FM), 525-1650KHz (AM)Red or clear lens covers for light.Your choice of flash or steady burn light.

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Coleman StormBeam Dynamo Deluxe Flashlight With Radio and Cellphone Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)Awesome product. Love having it around for those pesky times when the lights go out. Gives more than adequate lighting. All 6 adaptors for the cellphone charger work well. The radio comes in clear and loud. Couldn't ask for a better emergency light.

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Strong, reliable, and easy to use, Coleman's StormBeam Flashlights are designed specifically for use during power outages, storms, and other emergencies. The StormBeam Dynamo Deluxe Flashlight is an ideal emergency tool. The built-in FM radio lets you track weather reports and developing emergency situations. The flashlight includes the six most common cell-phone charger adapters, to keep cell phones in working order when the electricity goes off. The StormBeam Dynamo has a built-in hand crank to recharge the flashlight with no outside power source, so you'll always have light when you need it. Just one minute of hand-cranking yields 30 minutes of useable light. The Dynamo's ultra-bright 5MM LED sheds strong, reliable light and will never need to be replaced. The flashlight's NiMH battery pack (included) offers consistent charging. Includes a 3-year warranty.

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