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Product Description
AM/FM Radio and Weather Band
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
82 of 85 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Hipster Spies With His Little Eye Something That Begins With--Darn good radio
November 9, 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this so I'd have a portable radio to use when sheltering in the basement from a tornado. I didn't want to bother with buying batteries all the time, so this is a convienence.
Both the generator & solar panels work great. Direct sunlight is needed for the panels.
Reception is very good.
Speaker is a little tinny, but OK.
Jack for earphones (earphones not included, but they're so cheap & easy to get...)
No provision for adding regular batteries, but why the heck would you want to?
Altogether, a very good little radio.
But note to outdoorsmen: it IS NOT waterproof.
MY CONCLUSION--this is a quality product.
The Hipster gives it a Thumbs Up!
Both the generator & solar panels work great. Direct sunlight is needed for the panels.
Reception is very good.
Speaker is a little tinny, but OK.
Jack for earphones (earphones not included, but they're so cheap & easy to get...)
No provision for adding regular batteries, but why the heck would you want to?
Altogether, a very good little radio.
But note to outdoorsmen: it IS NOT waterproof.
MY CONCLUSION--this is a quality product.
The Hipster gives it a Thumbs Up!
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By juice
Picked up this little radio at a store. At first the AM-FM-WideBand switch didn't work--it was stuck on FM. After using the switch a couple times, it started working fine. Maybe it needed to be broken in.
This radio is very small--looks about 3" x 3" x 1.5". Reception is pretty good on all bands. WideBand is fun, not sure what to expect out of it but you can receive random stuff, especially at night.
This radio is very small--looks about 3" x 3" x 1.5". Reception is pretty good on all bands. WideBand is fun, not sure what to expect out of it but you can receive random stuff, especially at night.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By J. Nicholson
Amazon Verified Purchase
So far this little guy seems like a pretty good deal. I've only had it for a short time but I'll be using this thing fairly often as a kitchen radio so I'll be sure to update as I go. The solar panel works well and keeps it solidly charged. Reception is made somewhat difficult by the fact that the antenna goes up but doesn't bend (so you have to move the radio itself around to adjust the signal). I like the very small size, it fits in the palm of your hand, and the two power generating options make me feel warm and fuzzy. It has a signal indicator light and a power generation light for when your turn the crank so you don't wear out the crank early by turning it too hard.
The only bad thing I can say about this so far is the packaging is that type that requires a gorilla armed with a machete to open - sealed against the Armageddon. Since you can operate it without taking it out of the invincible package I was actually considered leaving it packaged in case it stopped working... I have since taken it out because it's so nice and small and the package was bulky.
**update** A few months in and it's still going strong. I've never had to crank for power, the solar panel gives enough power for at least 40 min of listening in low light (I haven't hit a dead battery yet). Signal is becoming easier to get as I figure out the best locations for reception. I've got about 50 uses under my belt so far, using the radio a few times per week.
**update @ 6mo** This thing is amazing. I still have not reached a dead battery, even after several hours of listening. I'm thinking about getting another one of these things for work. I love the tiny size more and more (3 x 2.75 x 1.75") as time goes on and have become proficient at getting a good signal quickly, often by turning the radio over on its side.
The only bad thing I can say about this so far is the packaging is that type that requires a gorilla armed with a machete to open - sealed against the Armageddon. Since you can operate it without taking it out of the invincible package I was actually considered leaving it packaged in case it stopped working... I have since taken it out because it's so nice and small and the package was bulky.
**update** A few months in and it's still going strong. I've never had to crank for power, the solar panel gives enough power for at least 40 min of listening in low light (I haven't hit a dead battery yet). Signal is becoming easier to get as I figure out the best locations for reception. I've got about 50 uses under my belt so far, using the radio a few times per week.
**update @ 6mo** This thing is amazing. I still have not reached a dead battery, even after several hours of listening. I'm thinking about getting another one of these things for work. I love the tiny size more and more (3 x 2.75 x 1.75") as time goes on and have become proficient at getting a good signal quickly, often by turning the radio over on its side.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for gadget dads.
My father in law and father both like gadgets and this is great. They both seem to think it's interesting which is pretty much all you can ask for when giving a gift to people who... Read more
Published 8 days ago by C. Meinerding
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well made product
Have used it many times. Keep it on the window sill so it will always be charged. I'm happy with it.
Published 2 months ago by Patti
5.0 out of 5 stars
SO fun AND useful!
Perfect for our usage. my husband had a really old crank radio that finally died, so I found this one--it's really small but puts out great sound and is so much cuter than the old... Read more
Published 3 months ago by callibug9
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine little radio
Works great standing on a sunny window sill. Haven't had to wind it much yet. The speaker and volume levels are very good.
Published 4 months ago by Richard H. C. Seabrook
5.0 out of 5 stars
This radio works well. Good speakers.
My husband uses this radio almost every day and is very happy with it. I gave it to him for Christmas last year.
Published 4 months ago by Lucia Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
I bought this as a gift for my dad and he loves it! It is small, easy to operate and has good reception.
Published 5 months ago by Sheryl Baird
2.0 out of 5 stars
Looks Good but Needs constant Cranking
My radio needs constant cranking to play. The write up says 1 min cranking equals 20 or 30 mins of play time (2 different write ups cite 2 different play time). Read more
Published 10 months ago by Judy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Crank radio
It works I can stick in a draw until needed and I am sure it will work then. Ok that is 20 plus words
Happy
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Published 10 months ago by Paul Herbert Varga
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap, functional, holds charge well. Recommended.
This little thing is pretty good. The solar panel is effective, thus negating the need for the crank. Read more
Published 11 months ago by OldSchoolPC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleased with performance and functionality
I am extremely pleased with the performance and functionality of the Kikkerland Solar Radio with hand crank. I just purchased a second one. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ed
