Most modern hand crank radios can operate for an hour for just thirty seconds of cranking. They come with many options such as AM/FM/SW, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather, two-way General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), clock, flashlight, siren, generator and cell phone charger. The options you choose depend on their intended use. For a casual use a basic hand crank radio perhaps with a flashlight will do. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends an emergency radio should transmit NOAA weather and is also capable of a two way communication system. A radio you can crank by hand with the recommended features is the way to go. Information is power and in an emergency it could be the difference between life and death. That is why we recommend that you should have a reliable hand crank radio and,at this price, you can even afford one for the car, boat or cottage.
Why buy a hand crank radio?
Pros: Reliable and eco friendly do not require batteries - Flexible usage, not dependant on sunlight - Durable and inexpensive
Cons: Needs 30 second hand cranking for every hour of usage.
