Portable DAB/FM Radio with 5000mAh Rechargeable Battery, Hand Crank Solar Outdoor Digital DAB+ Radio with USB Charger, Emergency SOS Alarm, Headphone Jack, Alarm Clock, Flashlight & Reading Light

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.

Initial charge had to be done via mains cable (usb connection), but after that I have had this running for up to 5 days at a time in my polytunnel. I have only had to recharge it when I forgot to turn it off until after dark and the battery ran right down. Very impressed. Yes, it has a winding handle - don't expect to be able to get much charge onto the battery from that - unless you do something clever like attach it to a drill! But that kind of defeats the point I think!! The clarity is great- I'm using it on DAB - and it has been very easy to use after initial set up. I haven't tried to connect via Bluetooth so can't comment on that. Overall - very pleased.

Perfect. The downsize is you can only charge an Android and not IPhone. I guess there is a an adapter that can bought.

My new favourite thing! Arrived quickly, already mostly charged and worked straight from box. I listen to radio all the time, in the garden, the workshop, camping etc so will take the pressure off my phone. Love that it can be charged by solar as well as windup, and usb and batteries. So hopefully will mainly keep charged up while gardening.

Absolutely love this, DAB/DAB+ is crystal clear, has a reading light under the solar panel, which is very bright, torch with 2 settings, connections, alarm, easy to set up, the wind up arm does work and can give you enough power to work the lights. There's a battery compartment for triple A batteries and the solar panel.Bought the yellow one.

Hefty little thing . Fully charged it goes for 5 days 24/7 . The wind up handle could be a bit more sturdy and I still give it full marks. The lights are useful and the small to look at solar panel does power up the radio in direct sun light.

It is the first time I have tried this radio since buying and there is no sound from the built in speaker. I am very disappointed with this because in an emergency I would have needed it. There is also no returns details so I can get it replaced or my money back.

You must have one of these, functional, good audio, keeps charged in sunshine and useful as a power bank for your mo lie phone.