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Designed for use without batteries or power cords, the Dynamo radio from Kikkerland gets all the juice it needs from exposure to the sun or hand-powered cranking. The piece is a great choice for emergencies or power outages, but it can also serve as a daily device for folks who like to tune in while outdoors or take their station with them as they move about the house. Plus, its engineering is easier on the environment. A compact little unit, the Dynamo features a dial tuner, a simple on/off slider switch, and a collapsible antenna. Finished with an attractive green housing, it receives both AM and FM signals and measures approximately 3 by 2-1/4 by 3-1/4 inches.
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AM/FM Radio and Weather Band
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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful
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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!
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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
unfortunately, disappointed
We purchased this radio last year after our move to tornado alley. I was so excited to see all of the positive reviews for this economical and adorable radio and was hoping it... Read more
Published 18 days ago by lauren6330
So cute! But the solar bit broke after 6 months.
I was totally in love with this little radio. It sat on my kitchen windowsill and kept me company through dinner prep and long Sunday cooking adventures. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leebunny
Good concept but falls short
This radio is small. It's antenna is also small and doesn't pivot. The tuner is also weak and unable to pull-in the "less-than-strong" signals. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W
Nice radio for emergencies
Sturdy construction, I can use it all day long just on the solar power alone. My only complaint is the antenna only goes straight up, so you have to point the radio towards the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kruger
Great solar radio !
I purchased one of these radios in Washington D.C. in the NEWSEUM (great place to visit) and found this radio to work very well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ART D
tiny little radio works great!
This came smaller than what I thought it was. It fits in the palm of my hand. I absolutely love it! Works great on a few cranks. Good sound, even on A.M. Read more
Published 1 month ago by fidgetfarm
I love this radio
I've only had it for 3 days, but it is amazing. I was a little surprised at the size (about the size of 2 decks of cards but once it's charged, it packs a lot of power. Read more
Published 2 months ago by littlepea
Great little radio
I bought this for my dad for Christmas. He has always liked to have an outside radio and my family is very environmentally friendly. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Catriona13
Small but Mighty
I was surprized at the size of this little robust device when it arrived, but this actually works in its favour. Read more
Published 5 months ago by greenecobear
Awesome little radio!
This radio is surprisingly small! The fidelity is better than I expected in such a small package and it's nice not needing to worry about batteries. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Narsil
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