Suggestions for hand crank radio & solar battery charger?

muncybob
muncybob Posts: 3,040
edited September 2013 in The Clubhouse
We tend to lose power in major storms. For the house I have a gas powered generator that will keep the well water running and give us heat in the winter. Was thinking one of those hand crank radios that get NOAA would be a good idea along with something to charge the numerous batteries I have. Any first hand experiences with these?
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited September 2013
    Are you talking about one of those hand crank generators the military used?
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2013
    I bought one of these about a month ago to use during our camping trip in Aspen. I started out excited as I thought it would be great to get a for extra % points on my phone when I needed it and listen to the radio around the fire... Big mistake. Everything "worked" but, it didn't hold a charge worth anything. You crank the dial for two minute intervals throughout the day and leave it charging in the sun, and in the evening I would get about 7/8 minutes use out of it. Needless to say it went straight back to amazon.

    http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-Emergency-Flashlight-Certified/dp/B0071BTJPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378043807&sr=8-1&keywords=solar+radio
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2013
    I have the Eton FR800.Seems to work fine whenever needed.Always had it on camping trips with the scouts with no problems.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2013
    We have a small Grundig brand hand crank multi-band radio w/ built in flashlight. The crank works really well and can last up 20 minutes or so. Then just crank it again.

    It came in handy when we had that massive Southern California blackout. The radio kept us informed on what was going on.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited September 2013
    Oops sorry guys....thought you were talking about a different device....
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited September 2013
    I've had two Eton's and both have broke within two or three camping trips. I won't buy another.
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