Portable DAB/FM Radio with Rechargeable Battery, Hand Crank Solar Outdoor Digital DAB+ Radio with USB Charger, Emergency SOS Alarm, Headphone Jack, Alarm Clock, Flashlight & Reading Light Green

The included hand-crank like in any product is meant only to supply light and SOS (it'd be foolish to think a battery bar would appear on 5k mAh hehe).It's got an astonishing HD Sound which via DRC (compression rate) can be enhanced slightly.The main thing is, it's got USB-C and not micro-usb luckily! USB-C is so much more lasting and easier to use as well as universal now.I'd have liked it if there was a third option of the reading light, as the reading light is quite strong still on the lowest setting, however the far-light torches are perfectly fine (though beware they use more energy).The strap is a bit fiddly and short, however due to the robust manufacturing quality, it can be replaced by your own, even a shoulder strap if you like, though a good enough carabiner is included.The SOS includes red light and siren sound, though to my liking not nearly loud enough to blast through say Russian shelling.As with any good Emergency Radio, this one has a very realistic balanced bass, however the treble is kept very volatile and shrill on purpose, as it needs to carry the clear voices over distant and rocky terrain.Sadly in order to achieve a better IPX rating, I'd say the silicone port cover is a 2.5/5 at best, it buoys out because for one there is no plug for the headphone jack, and for another there USB-C is melded with the outer rectangle and has nigh nil depth, though realistically like any emergency radio, it wouldn't survive a torrent anyway.What I also love is it's ruggedness overall, I mean you could really hold this thing very well in hand while hand-cranking for LEDs or SOS, as it ridges angles and a solid base. And the most important on ruggedness over all is, it's buttons are recessed silicone push-buttons, so nothing sticking out that could get caught or broken off or even rust. I really like that nice touch as well with the reading light being slightly looser yet still sturdy, such that in emergencies a kid could operate the light. Judging by the screws and holes on it, I'd imagine quite a moderate repairability.This leads me into the absolute main banger point on this device, the ability for it to be run on AAA batteries, as these I'd imagine in a European catastrophe will be more in supply than custom chargers or custom batteries, and even more useful should say a certain dust-cloud make an appearance, blocking all sunlight.Speaking of which, I was not yet able to test the solar panel, however I had some experience with a similar, albeit FM radio, manufacturer, and as the manual states it should generate 30 mAh per hour of sunlight vs. 300 mAh handcranked (BUT for an entire hour!), and to put this into perspective, a usual singular AAA battery usual holds the exact same amount, and you'd need 3x of these to power this radio. Hence 10h in direct sunlight charges the radio 1/2 way (as it's internal rechargeable battery is 6000 mAh). Now the consumption itself isn't bad, at full volume on DAB+ with adjusting settings and playing around with the lights a mid amount, it used up 3 out of 10 full battery BARS per 3.5h continuously running operation, quite a respect-worthy outcome I must say.Now to an even better contribution of my keen eye, the antenna is in fact even so repairable, that it can simply be replaced with a generic one by screwing the axle out with a Philips screwdriver. The antenna itself is quite sturdy though. Actually the entire metal pipe, even down to into the device, can be screwed open and taken apart for replacement, so really even if it had rusted / broken that far down. The AAA battery compartment contacts can also easily be shifted up and outwards and easily replaced in case of rust. The LCD screen and light covers are all of sturdy plastic, so no worries about shattering, however the solar panel strip is obviously glass, but it looks and feel very very solid, plus it's protected by the strap itself from shattering.Key buttons are labelled, however my colour-way of black, is less readable on the LED switches nor on the reading light compartment, however there is indented symbols / writing on each respectively. If it were to be pitch-black, you can feel all the indentations on every single button easily (even the battery compartment), so it's good enough for blind people too, for operability especially considering that the entire controller side is framed entirely by very distinctly feelable ridges. In fact, the carabiner loops perfectly through the sturdy rail loops, so you could hang it on the ceiling / higher point and let it dangle with the cone of light for map reading or such, if you were to be caved in somewhere.Speaking of antenna and its reception, it is conal I think, meaning the angle to the outside (be it through a kitchen or bedroom window vs object blocking or other wireless signals e.g. your phone or WiFi), is the key.The overall construction seems sturdy enough to withstand quite high and frequent falls. In terms of accessibility I have also tested hand-cranking it pressed to the ground cranking with one hand, and it worked well. With fast running I could not discern any rattling, and everything is flush enough to be packed away neatly.For me personally this was an absolutely solid choice, I feel well taken care of and am assured enough to feel protected.

All in all a great little radio. I bought this solely for emergencies - power cuts etc. It's easy to use and it came with some charge already. I have tested it's ability to charge my phone and it works perfectly. It's not fast at charging it of course, but it does it!. The torch is quite decent and so is the reading light. The radio works well - no issues tuning in etc. The radio sound is perfectly adequate (not amazing), but sufficient for my needs so that I will be able to hear the radio instructions for what to do in a zombie apocalypse or listen to a tune to keep my spirits up in the dark :-).The crank/wind up handle has a smooth rotation and doesn't snag or anything - it's easy to use this method to power it (which was the main thing I wanted). I tested the SOS alert button and it is fairly loud. Loud enough to be heard if you are stuck and need aid.. I haven't yet used the compass nor the solar panel function yet so I cannot offer too much on those, I imagine both of those will be OK, though I doubt that the solar panel is big enough to power the unit quickly.Overall, I believe this is a great little unit to have in case of emergencies and will help you stay connected.

Very well made, nice litlle radio. Hard wearing plastic and easy to use functions not very long battery life which is dissapointing. Not sure what the wind up bit ACTUALLY winds up. I wound it up for 3-4 minutes but in the end i had to charge it from a plug. That said im happy with it as its cheap and cheerful, and gets all the channels i need. It has a strap which is only to carry in your hand and not to go over your shoulder. Has torch, a solar panel, sos button??, time/date, charging point, usb socket and headphone jack.

Been using the radio for a few weeks. I like the sound quality, well good enough for me. I’ve mainly been using DAB rather than FM. Connects well provided signal is good enough.I appreciate its chunky, solid construction but the radio is not too big (as I wanted). Useful carrying handle. The light & ‘reading lamp’ work fine but are more for use when other systems/kit not available, as I intended.I’m not as young as I was so the clarity/size of station identification is helpful & easy to read. The ‘press button’ controls are a nice size work well. I hope they maintain their robustness for if anything these could be the weakest link.Battery life I think is acceptable but certainly supplement with conventional batteries too. Recharge time perhaps a bit slow but I tend to charge overnight so no drama.Took a bit of time getting use to the operation, so the instructions are very useful. Quickly becomes intuitive for the processes one does most often e.g. changing to different stored stations. Guess I’ll need to refer back to instructions to remind myself of how to use other functions.Very pleased with the purchase.

Fantastic product. Very well made, multi functional. DAB radio is clear as day and the torches are fantastic. Life span is brilliant, especially with so many charging options.

Great little buddy. Reception is great in the rural Kent far from civilisation, radio on all day, mostly sunny it was charging constantly once removed the holding strap in a way to the solar cells. Didn't use to charge anything and or the lights but those are ok as well.

Worked for one day (about 4 hours) then the radio stopped working also the plus (up button) is on the left not the right same with the volume

Great little radio. Easy to use, solar works well even under cover in a shady area when listening