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Weather Reception
7.0
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Emergency Functions
7.0
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Battery Life
6.0
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Weight & Size
6.0
- Weight: 1 lb., 6.4 oz.
- Power Source: AA batteries, rechargeable 600 mAh battery pack, solar, hand crank
- Radio Receiver: Analog
- Band Reception: AM/FM, NOAA weather, and shortwave
- Size: 8.8 in. x 5.8 in. x 2.8 in.
- Warning Siren: Yes
Pros
- Charges from Micro-USB, AC wall charger, solar panel, hand crank, or swapped-in AA batteries
- Rugged, over-molded rubber bumpers and ABS plastic shell
- Shortwave radio reception makes this is global-listening unit
Cons
- Small battery — testers reported that smartphones charged to about 75%
- One of the heavier options at 1.5 pounds
- Hand crank isn't the easiest to use
