Emergency Solar Hand Crank Dynamo AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio, Flashlight, Reading LED Light, Cell Phone Charger w/USB Adaptor

I was looking for a multi-function semi-emergency device that didn't cost too much, dynamo powered, light/radio to take camping and keep for blackouts; not something to take on an epic journey through the arctic tundra or roll down some cliff somewhere. That being said I'm very satisfied with the buy. All functions working well, and isn't as fragile as I'd thought (don't get me wrong though it's still just plastic)Pros:Compact and lightweightdynamo powered so no batteries needed (though the option is there)several useful functions (namely radio and reading light)Effective siren (by effective I mean it's alarming/annoying, and somewhere between a beep/buzz/kazoo sound)Phone charger worked well enough, though you have to continue cranking to maintain phone charging state.Cons:Not the strongest built (though with a bit of care it should last a good long time)The crank is almost too easy to turn (that being said, instructions say intended winding speed is something like 180 rotations per minute, or around 3 rounds per second, so fast is good I suppose) and doesn't stay in place very well.Antennae model was shortened at some point, and the new model doesn't reach the other end of the holder (can be extended to fit of course)Conclusion:A great deal for the price, just remember your getting a multi-function device for camping and semi-emergency use (power outages, or weather warnings for instance), and that's just what you get. Use it well, and don't abuse it (too much) and you'll enjoy the heck out of it. Recommended.

I stay moderately prepped, so I selected this one because it has solar power, crank....AND AA battery operated. ((Which I prefer over the other 2 ways to power it)) You have power as long as you have AA batteries. Get a 48 pack ((or more)) of batteries with 10 year shelf life, and KNOW you are ready for a power outage. .It also has a cell charger. that has been upgraded with a USB port for cell .((LOVE IT))Yes... I HAVE bought this over 35 times for my family, friends, and myself.. In my opinion....THIS ONE is the best on Amazon for features , and price. .

My electricity was off for 6 days after a bad storm. I was surfing AMAZON for a boombox when I came across this. I'm soooooo glad I bought this radio. You can wind it up or set it out in the sun for it to work. While everyone else was scrambling for batteries and ways to power their cell phones,radios, flashlights, etc. I had this beauty. I was never in the dark (the light is super bright), had a power source to charge my cell phone so I wasn't without internet or entertainment, and I had a radio with the weather station readily available. Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. You need this. Technology isn't all it's cracked up to be. Trust me. Get this radio!Update: Oh boy. I wish I'd tried all features to this radio before I wrote the first review. Everything works well as stated except the cellphone charger. I cranked and cranked, and cranked until I thought my arm would fall off and sorry, it didn't even give me one bar on my cellphone. Everything else works just as stated except that one feature. Talk about exhausted, frustrated, irritated, and ready to toss it out of the window...whew! If you're looking for a cellphone charger that is solar powered, don't get this one. I had to order one of those gadgets off of television and that works wonderfully for charging my cellphone to not just one bar but a FULL CHARGE. I have a 3g android.UPDATE: Dropped the radio outside on the cement. The solar thing cracked and broke but it still works. The radio knob has to played with a bit but it still works. The flashlight still works. I was angry about the cellphone charger but the thing takes a beating and keeps working. It feels cheaply assembled and after I dropped it I thought for sure it was a goner but nope, still working.

I was truly hoping that the bad reviews wouldn't apply when I ordered mine but unfortunately, they're true. I should've know this was junk when, the very first thing I tried doing was hand-cranking it and the handle came off in my hand! And it went downhill from there. No radio reception whatsoever (couldn't even find where to switch it to AM), no weather band, no shortwave, wouldn't hold a solar charge and the solar panel became cloudy after the first charge, thermometer didn't work (constantly 20 degrees), the so-called siren was only a clicking noise, I have no idea where the red emergency light was, the cell phone charger didn't work, and the "instructions" were a joke - not at all detailed and written in broken English. The only things that did work were the flashlight and work/reading light. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed and am returning it - and putting my refund into one that's better quality and actually works! Save your money, add a little to it, and get a good one - not this piece of junk.