Kikkerland Dynamo Solar and Crank Emergency Radio, Green

by Kikkerland

Product Features

• Compact radio that runs on solar or hand-cranked power
• Great for having on hand in emergencies or power outages
• Also ideal for camping, use outdoors, or moving from room to room
• Requires no batteries or plug-in for reduced environmental impact
• Measures 3 by 2-1/4 by 3 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2.2 x 3.2 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017S4C26
• Item model number: RA06
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,893 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)
  • #19 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Shortwave Radios
  • #45 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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.

Product Description

AM/FM Radio and Weather Band

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 74 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

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The Mystic Eye Of The Hipster (Murfreesboro, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kikkerland Dynamo Solar and Crank Emergency Radio, Green (Kitchen)

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!

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty cool so far, November 16, 2008

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juice "juice" (oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kikkerland Dynamo Solar and Crank Emergency Radio, Green (Kitchen)

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.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should have one of these little emergency radios!, March 11, 2010

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Jane Wakeham (Malden, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kikkerland Dynamo Solar and Crank Emergency Radio, Green (Kitchen)

I have one of these little emergency crank radios and have recommended the radio to many friends. I have given a couple as gifts. These little radios are only a few inches high and run off solar or you can turn the little crank handle to charge up. You can keep them handy for an emergency but you don't need to wait for an emergency. Keep the radio in a sunny window and your radio will always be ready. You don't have to worry about buying batteries or being ready for a power outage. What a comfort to have a radio to listen to when you are left in the dark and don't know what is going on! The price is so very reasonable. Easy to work, unlike some emergency radios. Be ready for the next emergency!