American Red Cross Weather Radio with Solar Power

The American Red Cross Weather Radio with Solar Power features AM and FM frequency with NOAA weatherband. This is the perfect gadget to use in times of emergencies, as you can utilize solar power or even just turn the crank to power up the radio. A built-in flashlight with LED lights is also a big help in these crucial times. It also comes with a cell phone charger with USB output, although the USB cable needs to be purchased separately. It also features a headphone input of 3.5 mm. In order to make sure you can make the best use of your radio, it comes with an owner’s manual and a warranty card.

Product Features and Specifications:

• This weather radio may be powered by sunlight or a cranking mechanism;
• It comes with a USB charging mechanism for cellular phones and other small gadgets with USB input;
• It measures roughly 2.5 x 1.75 x 5.25 inches.

American Red Cross Weather Radio with Solar Power Review:

There were more than one hundred customers who reviewed this solar-powered radio, and they gave it an average rating of 4.1 stars. For ease of use, it was given a 4.4 star rating, 4.2 for basic functionality, and 3.9 for sound quality. More than one hundred customers also felt that they could sincerely recommend this gizmo to their friends and loved ones.

One user felt that it was possibly the best radio he could get that was solar powered at this price range. As a hobbyist of weather radios, he felt that the controls were friendlier to use than most, and its reception was found to be very clear and loud. Its solar capability was also considered to be its edge among many weather radios, especially since it came at a reasonable price despite that addition. Another reviewer was very happy with the long energy life of the radio despite its having been kept in limited light. The USB charging mechanism was also highly commended, as it meant charging the average cell phone would be possible even in emergency situations.

Some users felt that the dial numbers for tuning AM/FM were a little too small to tune it accurately. However, one reviewer who was happy with the unit felt that it was to be expected, since this radio was indeed already very small in size. Another user sort of wished that the weather station could have had the option of being able to run on batteries, as he felt that this feature could have given greater peace of mind for people in case the solar and the crank mechanism failed. Another user felt the flashlight was weak, but he did not mind as he always had an extra flashlight for a stronger light source.

Since the weak points of this radio were things that could easily be gotten around, we believe this would make for a great emergency tool. We would highly recommend this solar-powered crank-powered weather radio for you to be prepared in the event of any emergency. For the price, you will definitely find this to be an impressive addition.