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December 20th, 2023, 08:56 AM #1Active Member
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Emergency weather hand crank radios
Anyone actually have and use one of these? I have never even seen one and have no idea if they are worthwhile or just crap.
I have been traveling to more remote areas of the country and thought it might be a good idea to have one for "just in case".
So, are they a good idea or not? If so, what brand names/models are good quality?
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December 20th, 2023, 09:05 AM #2
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December 20th, 2023, 09:37 AM #3Active Member
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Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
Most of them advertise AM/FM/NOAA, in addition to other assorted stuff that likely isn't worth the effort. Here's just one example on Amazon, where there are many listed:
https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Rad...s%2C100&sr=8-6
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December 20th, 2023, 10:01 AM #4
Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
While many claim to support the right, precious few support the practice.
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December 20th, 2023, 10:42 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
My sons needed to put together a family emergency kit for their Emergency Preparedness merit badge which had to include a crank radio. This is the one I got. It should fill your needs and it's very compact.
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Vers...dp/B01MFCFKG5/
Emergency Hand Crank Radio with LED Flashlight for Emergency, AM/FM NOAA Portable Weather Radio with 2000mAh Power Bank Phone Charger, USB Charged & Solar Power for Camping, Emergency
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December 20th, 2023, 11:10 AM #6
Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
I have one in my kit. Tested when i got it, works, test periodically but that's about it. Lot of cranking, but it's fine for an emergency and does what it should. Will try to check brand later
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December 20th, 2023, 07:36 PM #7
Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
I've got a 20+ year old hand crank, weather, am/fm, shortwave radio from Radio Shack.
It is wonderful. I used to use it frequently for weather reports from NWS in the days before internet on phones. Plus, having the shortwave was great for listening to news reports you could never hear here in the US.
I used to carry a pocket-sized, transistor radio-type NWS weather radio, from Radio Shack as well. I kept that with me when I was travelling around for work in my early 20s, as I typically didn't have a TV for local weather. The damned thing even worked out in the middle of the Bering Sea, when I was working on fishing boats. I could always keep up on the marine forecast while out fishing. It was battery operated, though. But, I used rechargable AAs and never had to worry about running out of power. Even when I was in Peace Corps, I had a solar AA charger and six sets of AAs. A MUCH better way to go than hand crank!
Something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/36452161205...a4e961b9ff421cSed ego sum homo indomitus
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December 20th, 2023, 07:58 PM #8
Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
If I were to get one I would definitely want the short wave option.
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December 20th, 2023, 08:47 PM #9
Re: Emergency weather hand crank radios
I had a few hand crank flashlights for emergencies, but after a few (5-7?) years they didn't seem to be able to charge the light any more.
They were not "name brand", and I can't say what the issue was. I pitched them.I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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December 20th, 2023, 09:15 PM #10
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