Emergency radios & kits

Crank, solar and battery power, and what a home kit actually contains.

What to check before you buy

  • Power sources (hand crank, solar, batteries, USB) and how long a charge lasts according to the manual.
  • The bands it receives (AM, FM and any local weather or alert broadcasts) for where you live.
  • For kits, a full contents list with quantities and expiry dates where items have them.
  • A USB output for charging a phone, the water resistance the maker states and how to store it.
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