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Once the batteries were entirely depleted, we tested how well the weather radios could charge from dead through their solar panels or their built-in hand-cranked generator; for radios that had both, we performed the test twice, allowing the radios to fully die between trials. Additional features such as a flashlight or the ability to charge your phone: These are helpful, especially if you can charge your phone by crank. With no automatic alert function built into the lightweight travel companion, you may need to keep this tuned — thankfully it has the power to do so — when concerned about incoming weather or hazards. Yes, but you if you plan on using the optional charging adapter for days to power the radio, we recommend unplugging the battery pack. The ER310 is well-built, with a sturdy, high-quality feel, and the textured body makes it comfortable to pick up and maintain a good grip on while carrying around.

The Midland ER310 performed well in testing, providing an impressive 26 minutes of radio time after just 60 seconds of hand cranking. These simple devices can make a big difference, especially now when there’s an overreliance on smartphones and the internet. Still, the crank is useful to have as a backup to the more reliable solar panel that sits on the Sidekick’s top bar, which also doubles as a handle. Next, we set up the weather radios that were capable of receiving weather alerts and prepped them for the weekly NOAA alert tests, which occur every Wednesday between 10 a. Emergency radios are generally designed to cover the standard AM and FM broadcasting bands, and weather radio in countries that provide that service.

Power grids can go out, cell towers can go down, phone batteries can die, and in fast-moving weather events, up-to-date information can give you time to get to safety. In some cases, if your radio was left on for an extended amount of time after the battery pack is fully depleted, the microprocessor inside the radio may have locked up and disabled the radio functions.

The modern amenity means you can charge the radio with a USB while also using the radio to charge other items like a smartphone. The Eton American Red Cross FRX3 is probably the most recognizable weather radio, due in no small part to the fact that it’s recommended and sold by the American Red Cross. Weather radios provide communication from the outside world and multiple other options like flashlights, phone chargers, and more to keep users prepared for almost any situation. ER300 is a powerful powerbank capable of recharging portable devices and an emergency device equipped with an AM / FM receiver, designed for emergency situations, disasters and safety in which keeping in touch is essential.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . Even if the ER210 doesn’t contain a dog whistle for that extra level of shrill emergency sound, it has enough features to keep you engaged and learning. The CC Solar Observer can charge an iPhone but the iPhone takes much more energy to run than older cell phones.

While we always focus our coverage on standout products—because we want our readers to be aware of the latest and greatest gear—we also cover the flaws and quirks of any given product. The brightest of its three flashlight settings is actually a little brighter than that of either Midland model, and it also provides a handy reading lamp underneath the pivotable solar panel. A few, such as the Blackout Buddy from Eton Corporation, and the Adventurer from Ambient Weather are designed to recharge from wall current. After testing more than a dozen models since 2017, we’re confident that the Midland ER310 is the best emergency radio for most people.Besides access to the weather bands, the Skywave doesn’t offer many emergency features (no flashlight or beacon lights), but it does offer weather alerts and excellent NOAA weather radio reception. Since 1898, OL has been a leading authority in testing and reviewing hunting gear, fishing tackle, guns and shooting equipment, and much more. And the auto-off feature turns the radio off after 90 minutes of play to help stretch its battery life. One notable example is the BBC World Service, which broadcasts 24 hours a day and shares news with eight regional locales across the planet. Right out of the box, it is very easy to navigate the different channels and find a radio source no matter where I used it.