nikki belle
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
I originally bought this radio to replace the other one I had misplaced in my house. But after tinkering around with it for a while, I discovered it was a wise purchase for several reasons. Firstly, it can be charged by its Solar panel, AAA batteries, a hand crank, or electricity, so there's no reason for it not to work in an emergency situation. Secondly, it can charge other small devices, so there's no reason not to have a charged phone to make an emergency call. Thirdly, it comes with a compass, an emergency alarm sound, a flashlight, 7 preset weather channels, and entertainment via the AM/FM radio option, making it the ultimate survival device hands down... I've played survival board games, and a radio is considered a very important item to have in regards to keeping up moral and keeping abreast of things, but to also have a flashlight that doesn't need disposable batteries is a blessing...JS
bEE
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
I just went through Hurricane Beryl, and what was shocking was that the power went out for such an extended amount of time. Even in Cat 3's, we've had power the whole storm or only lost power for a few hours. I've never worried about Cat 1/2 storms because they've been super mild with a little flooding, but this was insane with 2.5 million people with a loss of power. This storm happened July 8, 2024, and it's now the 17th as I write this, and I have friends/family STILL without power. So as you can imagine, sitting in the dark, no radio, no power, no way to charge things or know what's going on was super frustrating.In life, its best you learn from your mistakes and better prepare for the future, so this was definitely a wake-up call on a lot of things storm related. I cannot express how useful this "would have" been, and I'm hoping I won't need in the future, but a good emergency item to have.The LIghts: Very bright! Walking down a dark hallway, everything is lit up. Both the reading/and main light have two settings high and low.Compass/Strap: Both useful if you were maybe camping or you need to walk room to room or place to place. I might suggest adding an additional strap so you can carry it like a purse or crossbody if you need to travel a ways.SOS: Very loud! You can't just sit and listen to it, you press that button and your neighbors will hear it! Useful if you need help.Radio: I got a lot of static initially, but nothing the tuner and antenna did not fix. Radio volume can be set really high as well. Love that you can plug in some old school headphones. The NOAA stations are good if you like to hear monotone continual weather information.Charging: Super convenient. I 100% have been purchasing all my emergency equipment based on the ability to charge in at least 2 methods, solar and USB, and this has five!!! They all work really well. Some faster/slower than others, but it's awesome to know that this won't lose power even if you have no sun and no batteries.Score: 10/10, would definitely recommend to anyone who camps, or lives in an area with a lot of storms or power outages.
Karen
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
So far I like this. Itโs not just a radio. It can receive alerts, charge items, flashlight and flashing light for help. You can operate it on batteries and also crank recharge it.In this difficult time, it gives me a sense of security to have it .its small and very portable.
JP Norton
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2024
Works as advertised, has a longer range then expected. Good value for the money. Bought it as a Christmas pressent for my son and je loves it.
Jonathan P.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 29, 2023
Aun no la hemos usado pero llego en tiempo y forma como nos lo indicaron
NOE HERNANDEZ
Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2022
Capta estaciones de onda corta y las estaciones de alerta de CDMX y Morelos. Verรฉ como se comporta en la prueba del 19 de septiembre.