【New Version】RunningSnail 2000mAh Emergency Crank Radio, AM/FM NOAA Solar Powered Crank Wind Up Radio with SOS Alarm, Bright Flashlight, Emergency Power Bank for CellPhone, Used for Outdoor&Emergency

This item would undoubtedly make an excellent addition to an earthquake preparedness kit. You can listen to any channel on it because it has three radio frequencies: AM, FM, and W. When trying to tune in, keep in mind that your location is extremely important. If you're in a bad location, you might not be able to get all of the stations you want. What's nice about this is that if you actually tune into a station, a green light will illuminate that says tuned, indicating that you should turn off the radio. It can be charged with the crank, but for the best results, I recommend charging it against a wall with the micro USB cable. Be aware that it arrives around 75% battery power. Also, the product has a solar panel on top, which I think is a plus. I tried holding it up to the sun, but I wouldn't count on it to fully charge your device; I left it out in direct sunlight for the majority of the day, and all it did was get extremely hot, which I don't recommend. The tuning and switches appear to be in good working order. Only by pressing and holding the SOS button will it activate. This, I believe, is a safety feature to prevent you from pressing the button by accident and hearing the sound. The sound quality on this product is actually quite good; it isn't quite as good as a sound system, but you can clearly hear the music and sound. It definitely sent out a distress signal that could be heard from a long distance. I'd say it can charge your phone in an emergency, but you only get one charge and won't be able to use the other features after that. The lighting is adequate; it is not the best, but it gets the job done. Overall, this is a fantastic product that I would recommend to anyone looking to add to their emergency kit.

Meadow Holloway

| Oct 03, 2021

I'm guessing most people will buy this and keep it in their emergency kit because they believe it can be used in an emergency, at least that's how I feel, so I thought I'd document it. Unfortunately, or fortuitously, I used it for three days and discovered that it is not something you can count on. NOT SUGGESTED! br>br>I had this for a while and, aside from charging it occasionally, had never used it seriously. We had it at a 3-point lead until last month. I went on a day hike in the woods and got to use the hand crank and solar panel in their "pure" form - None of them function in a logical manner! br>br>On the second day, the crank handle broke off; believe me, we weren't doing anything crazy; we were simply cranking. I could see how weak the shallow plastic tip is when it broke off, and anyone could easily break it. Look at the image. br>br>The solar panel charges slowly, and it appears that the voltage is too low to fully charge the battery. Is it time to charge your phone? Think about it - don't even consider it. This is not a power bank, according to the manual. br>br>Understand that this is not a power bank, and that this is not a powerful solar-powered system, but with the low capacity battery, flimsy crank mechanism, and weak solar panel, I don't believe this should be seriously considered for more than a day's emergency. Maybe just as a radio receiver for a day. Sorry if this comes across as rude, but I am extremely disappointed, and you should be aware!.

Grady Lowe

| May 03, 2021

A radio that is way too expensive. I bought this product for peace of mind a long time ago. I turned it on, felt it in my hand, and decided it was a great product, so I charged it and stored it in my emergency kit, just like so many others. br>br>A storm with 70 mph winds hit my state on Wednesday afternoon, knocking out power to about 300,000 people. The weather radio was on and did an excellent job of informing me about the weather so that I could determine whether or not a tornado was present. The issue arose when the battery began to deplete. We were without power for three days. br>br> We don't have vehicles because of covid, and public transportation is down. Because I work from home, I needed to use my phone to get updates on the power outage and to cancel my online classes so that I wouldn't lose my job. I figured it would be fine because it was advertised as a charger. THE SOLAR CHARGER DOES NOT WORK. br>br> On the first day of the outage, we connected my phone to the radio and left the solar panel in the sun ALL DAY. My phone charged 2% during the entire day even though it was completely off and the solar panels were in direct sunlight. br>br>THE WIND UP CHARGER IS IN EXTREMELY BAD CONDITION. I had to cancel more classes on the second day of the outage. My fiance and I took turns and wound the wind up charger for 3 hours straight and managed to charge my phone at 5% charging rate. We weren never able to get the radio to battery life 50% or more through winding or solar charging. THE WIND UP CRANK IS GARBAGE. br>br>THE WIND UP CRANK IS GARBAGE. Day three of the never-ending cranking just to keep track of when our power would be restored and when classes would be canceled, and the radio's crank broke. We then had to melt a glue stick with a LIGHTER and HOT GLUE IT BACK TOGETHER so that my classes for the next day could be canceled. br>br>THE BATTERY IS DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. We finally opened the battery panel on the radio to see if we could just swap out the batteries. The battery inside was not a 9 volt or a double A battery, but rather a battery similar to those found in low-cost vape accessories. This isn't something you'd find in a typical store. br>br>UPDATE: br>br> MY PHONE HAS BEEN MESSED UP BY THIS RADIO. My phone used to charge quickly in under two hours, but now it takes over six hours to charge using the same fast charging plug, cord, and outlet.

Emerson Travis

| Nov 30, 2021

The crank and solar charging work well to charge the device, but they're not intended for use to fully charge the power bank. I bought this for my Bug Out Bag, but I also plan to bring it with me for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The best advice is to fully charge it with the included charging cord, then keep it in your window to keep it charged. This version also includes a lightning adapter for charging your iPhone, which is a nice touch.

Keith Cole

| Dec 14, 2021

The knob snapped off with a splintered pin after three cranks of the wind up radio, and it couldn't be reattached. This was not a hard or fast crank with any kind of strenuous torque for me because I'm a weakling. Extremely shoddy workmanship, especially for something that could be used in an emergency.

Siena Gallagher

| Nov 13, 2021