I Made a MISTAKE When I Bought My Emergency Radio..
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- Опубликовано: 10 янв 2022
- I made a critical mistake when I bought my Emergency Radio. Twice! Let's talk about the key features to look for when buying a quality Emergency Radio, and what to watch out for.
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Here are a couple models with replaceable batteries.. Just don't forget to remove the battery while in storage (to avoid vampirism where battery is slowly depleted) or have an extra battery on hand that is properly stored:
Kaito Voyager - amzn.to/3nkNRqK
Kaito KA500 (AA battery compartment AND rechargeable NiMH) - amzn.to/3faKQ87
Kaito KA700 (replaceable Lithium 18650 Battery) - amzn.to/3JZ0Loi
Midland ER310 (6 AA backup) - amzn.to/31OAxUj
Sangean (replaceable NiMH Battery, although less common size) - amzn.to/3Gl47zD
FosPower (cheaper option but has AAA backup) - amzn.to/3Go7gPe
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My mom got a hand crank radio/flashlight from Marlboro miles back in like 1999. That thing is still kicking! They just don’t make things the same anymore unfortunately
As a two time F5 survivor, I can tell you this should be number ONE in any emergency weather event kit. You can flee INTO danger without storm location data provided by forecasters live on the radio. Lithium batteries are trash, don't even bother. best case, no battery power once it dies, worst case (that WILL happen) is you have a shiny paperweight when the battery won't hold a charge. Always go for replaceable batteries and pack 20 with the kit, AA and AAA can be bought literally anywhere on the fly. Larger batteries like 18650 and so on while they need to be charged, have a LONG life for something like this, I prefer the standards though because of availability. Also you might get a cheaper price without all the secondary power sources, because lets be real here, if you can burn through 20 batteries on a radio without a chance to refill? You are in bigger trouble than needing a radio.
A removable battery is a MUST in these. I have had my weather radio for years, and I am finally to the point where the battery won't hold a charge and needs too be replaced. Another plus is that you can add a piece of paper between the battery and terminal so that it does not self discharge. This makes the battery last waaaay longer over the years.
I've used one of these units for two years on a daily basis with great satisfaction. Using solar charge mostly but also USB and hand crank. If you think anything you buy will never fail forget it. If your life hangs in the balance maybe you need to remember "two is one and one is none". I'd tell your viewers that I think you are way too hard on this product.
You buy a portable cb radio. They are useless nowadays ... most truckers no longer use them, but they plug into a 12v outlet on your car have rechargeable batteries, can be used like a walkie tally, and best of all.... they have emergency weather broadcasts. And other emergency channels for road. You can buy them from 40 dollars to a few 100. They work very well. Not to mention the magnetic antenna you put on your vehicle can pop right off and be used any where.
I think this is also a good argument for having a couple of small power banks available that can repower any of your devices during bad times.
My little red e-radio finally died just yesteday, but that gave me the excuse to replace it with an upgraded unit that I like much better. The red one is indeed pretty cheap. Hard to use dials. Finally bricked, and like you I discovered the battery is not (easily) replaceable, and just not worth the effort. Spend a bit more, folks.
I've got a GREAT idea for all these Emergency radios: one of the radio bands should be TV audio so while you're sitting there powerless, at least you can listen to your favorite TV shows. EZ to design into these radios and worth every penny while you're sitting there doing nothing IMHO.
I have the same exact radio and have used it at my off grid place......1-2 minutes of cranking will get me all evening listening to one of the two stations I can pick up......but yes the battery could be an issue!! I bought it knowing it was cheap but it's now 5 years old and still going!! But in a long term event anything with a battery could be an issue!! Can only be charged so many times...will run out of batteries eventually plus age.....it you have owned for a few years before the event ...it's life during an event is all ready shortened!!
In a global catastrophe you need more than AM/FM, your emergency radio needs to also receive shortwave. The fact that the featured radio is not shortwave capable is an even more glaring flaw in an emergency radio than the lack or a replaceable battery port.
I built one of those pedal-power chargers that college students talk about!
I bought one exactly like that, specifically to hand crank. It's been working great for years.
I just spent last week poring over the reviews of the different companies emergency radio/ battery/ charger for car, camping, emergency bag. Plus, I would like to give them as gifts. Thanks! I did narrow down to a few companies that different reviewers and professional reviewers recommended. I'll look forward to you next video!
Great video Justin, I couldn't agree with you more . A backup radio is a must. I'm not sure but , the red cross use to give you that same radio for filling out one of there an app on there web site. In my case I made the once in a lifetime investment and upgraded to an Electracraft mode 1 . Crazy expensive portable ham radio made in the USA . If you can get over the sticker shock you will never need another radio. OK till the next one Stay safe and be well
He gives GOOD advice in this review.
So glad you made this vid. I ran to check what I had and was relieved that I had a good one. Thanks for the great infor.
Thank you so much for pointing out about the battery, you have saved us all a lot of money, I follow you now.🙏
Agree , thanks for your advices . I consider buying an emergency radio with a dry cells compartment ( AAA or better , AA ) , so when the buil-in recharcheable battery dies later , the radio is still usable . I don't expect anything from the crank and the solar cells , they require very long time of charging for very little power .
I love using solar powered radios in my backyard while doing yard work. I also have several solar panels that recharge my radio when I let it run down. Thanks for the video. I think it's time to get another one as a back up.
I have an Eton with the carabiner hook. It doesn't have removable batteries which is a downside but that would make the whole unit bigger. I can recharge it using my power bank. Best thing is to just leave it sitting in the window all year long. I have an old one that I used to keep in my toolbox it must be at least 15 to 20 years old. It doesn't have solar power but it has a built-in battery I can put it in double-a batteries so between the two of them something should work. Glad you reminded me I'm going to check my radio today