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Sangean MMR-88 AM/FM/Weather+Alert Emergency Radio. Solar/Hand Crank/USB/Flashlight, Siren, Smartphone Charger yellow
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Brand | Sangean |
Color | yellow |
Special Feature | Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Radio, DSP Digital AM/FM/WX Tuner - USB A to Micro B Cable and Hand strap included. See more |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Product Dimensions | 5.98"L x 2.71"W x 3.3"H |
Tuner Technology | AM/FM WH |
Style | Modern |
Power Source | Battery Powered, Solar, Handcrank |
Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM/Weather |
Included Components | product, manual |
About this item
- receives all 7 noaa weather channels & reports
- 19 random preset stations
- dc out(5v / 0.3a)usb a type socket for charging mobile phone or mp3 player. dc in(5v / 0.5a)micro usb b type socket for charging
- powered by handcrank dynamo/solar panel/dc input. public alert-certified weather radio
- micro usb-b input to recharge lithium battery
- Output wattage: 0.4 watts
- Included components: product, manual
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From the manufacturer
Established in 1974, SANGEAN Electronics has been engineering and manufacturing world band radios, portable pocket radio equipment, and other advanced audio equipment for over 40 years.
SANGEAN Electronics has established a reputation for manufacturing the highest quality and performance products in the consumer electronics industry. We’ll continue to strive for the best to achieve maximum success for our customers.
When The Going Gets Tough, MMR-88 Gets Tougher!
SANGEAN MMR-88
Reinforced in shock-resistant rubber on all 4 corners, MMR-88 is built like a tank. Equipped with a solar panel as well as a dynamo hand crank generator, the radio can power itself up without relying on a wall charger. It's also got a triple LED light with brightness and SOS settings. In dire situations, use the included micro USB cable to charge up your mobile device, giving you that last line of defense when things go south. MMR-88 truly deserves a spot in your emergency kit.
- Hand Crank Generator
- Solar Charging Panel
- Triple LED Light with SOS Signal
- Loud Speaker with Emergency Buzzer
- AM/FM and Weather Radio Reception
- Rechargeable Battery
- Charges Mobile Devices via Micro USB
- Equipped with a Headphone Jack
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Unlimited PowerWith the combination of solar panel and a hand crank generator, your MMR-88 will last as long as you need it to. One-minute crank on the dynamo roughly generates 5 minutes of radio listening time. It is also rechargeable via the 5V micro USB port. |
Pretty Darn ToughAll 4 corners are reinforced with rubber to resist against drops and bumps. It is also IPX3 rated, rest assured that the radio will accompany you through thick and thin, highs and lows. |
NOAA Weather Radio & 19 Station Presets (AM/FM)MMR-88 is capable of receiving all 7 NOAA weather radio frequencies as well as AM/FM radios. Comes with 19 station presets to help you quickly locate the stations. |
A Must-have In Your Emergency Kit
Whether you're on a camping trip, backpacking adventure or a long car ride, the MMR-88 is worthy of your consideration to be packed in the luggage.
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Bright LED LightFeaturing a triple LED light with 4 lighting patterns (Low/Hi/Blinking/SOS). No matter what situation you’re in, there’s a setting for you. |
Last Line of DefenseMMR-88 is capable of outputting a maximum of 5V/0.3A via the USB-A port, giving your mobile devices the last drop of power necessary to make critical phone calls. With a loudspeaker unit and emergency buzzer built-in, you can have extra peace of mind in critical situations. |
Build-in Speaker with Headphone JackComes with a 38mm speaker unit to offer you balanced sound with the right amount of bass and treble. Hook up your favorite pair of 3.5mm headphones and enjoy the radio to its fullest potential. |
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Battery life | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | — |
Volume control | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | VirVentures | Electronnix | C. Crane | Echainstar | VirVentures | Electronnix |
power source | Battery Powered, Solar, Handcrank | Solar Powered | Battery Powered | Solar Powered, Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Solar Powered |
supported bands | AM/FM/Weather | AM/FM/Weather | AM/FM/Weather | FM, AM | 3-Band | FM, Weather, AM |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | — | Bluetooth, Auxiliary | USB |
hardware interface | usb | usb2.0 micro a, usb2.0 a, 3 5 mm audio | usb | usb | bluetooth 5, usb3.1 a, usb c | usb |
display type | LCD | LED | LCD | LED | LCD | LED |
frequency | 108 MHz | 5 hertz | 10 KHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 5 hertz |
voltage | 3.7 volts | 5 volts | — | — | — | 5 volts |
weight | 0.86 pounds | 12.7 ounces | 1.1 pounds | — | 2 pounds | — |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.98 x 2.71 x 3.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sangean |
ASIN | B00OJZOOLI |
Item model number | MMR-88 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #84,067 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #241 in Weather Radios |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 16, 2014 |
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Product Description
This AM/FM Weather Crank Radio with USB is a rugged digital radio with 3 charging modes (hand crank, USB and solar power). A built-in adjustable LED flashlight and loud emergency buzzer give additional functionality for bad weather conditions, and the high-power 850mAh lithium-ion battery keeps the radio powered even in the worst weather.
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Customers like the versatility, reception, and quality of the radio. For example, they mention that it works well, the solar panel actually works, and that it picks up both weather and radio stations well. That said, they're satisfied with sound quality, ease of use, and size. That being said, opinions are mixed on charging and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the radio. They mention that it's well-made, has a rugged feel, and is built to last. Some say that it provides years of dependable service and is a powerful little radio. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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"...I'd say this radio is built-to-last. Just make sure to test the hand crank right away to make sure there are no defects...." Read more
"...I haven't done much hand cranking with it, but it does seem sturdy, but with extended long term the plastic knob on the end of the handle is a bit..." Read more
"...But for a compact, rugged unit with the basics: AM, FM, and Weather Bands - this is the one...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They mention that the single speaker is decent and the product has a well-equalized little speaker.
"...think of anything else I would want in an emergency radio The sound is good enough that I will be using this in my main bathroom on a regular basis..." Read more
"...Digital tuning helps to lock in local stations. Sound quality over extended listening is not unpleasurable.AM/FM RECEPTION -..." Read more
"This a nice small radio. It works well and sounds better than you would expect from the size of it...." Read more
"...Did I mention that it sounds good?Did I mention that it has digital tuning?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the radio. They mention that the solar panel works well, the hand crank and antenna work well, and the built-in flashlight works well in a pinch. The replacement unit crank works fine, and it does a good job picking up signals.
"...I had the unit replaced under warranty. The replacement units crank works fine...." Read more
"...The FM radio works like a charm. As for AM, it works well, just the sound quality is not as good as FM, but it is obvious, I think…..." Read more
"This a nice small radio. It works well and sounds better than you would expect from the size of it...." Read more
"...The digital tuner works nicely and the unit does a good job picking up signals. Note that this radio does not come with an AC adapter...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the radio. They mention that it is a compact, rugged unit with the basics. Some say that it fits in a bag and can also charge small devices. Overall, most are happy with the product's size and design.
"...It is conveniently small (3.5"H x 2.5"D x 6.0"L) with a retractable antenna for both FM and Weather bands...." Read more
"...batteries are a bit smaller but are the same voltage and fit in the radio fine so you can use a more common primary non-rechargeable battery with it...." Read more
"...everything is great about this small radio: the thought-out design, the size, the color, and even the user manual!..." Read more
"This a nice small radio. It works well and sounds better than you would expect from the size of it...." Read more
Customers like the reception of the radio. They say that the radio reception is good, with clear reception on FM. They also say that it does a good job picking up signals, and picks up both weather and radio stations well. Customers also mention that the AM/FM performance is good.
"...FM reception is very good. I don't listen to AM often, but I tried several stations to see how well the radio did. It passed with flying colors...." Read more
"...AM/FM RECEPTION -So far, so good. Picks up all the stations I like to listen to. I live in Los Angeles...." Read more
"...and it doesn't get that loud but it's an emergency radio, reception seems very good, the antenna seems like it could be flimsy, but that's any metal..." Read more
"...The rest of this radio is fine. Reception is very good on FM and Weather bands. Easy to program and use. Using presets is a little weird...." Read more
Customers find the radio easy to use. They mention that the sound quality is good, the digital tuner is easy to program, and the radio is simple, rugged, and well-made. The crank is easy operate, and convenient controls are provided. The antenna is easy access, and tuning and alert functions are well thought out.
"...you can select up to 19 presets (AM & FM combined) which are easily programmed...." Read more
"...It seems very solidly built and is simple and pretty strait forward, seems to have very good reception...." Read more
"...The crank is easy to operate and another power source if need be...." Read more
"...Reception is very good on FM and Weather bands. Easy to program and use. Using presets is a little weird...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the radio. Some mention that it has good battery life, and great FM reception. It lasts about 4 continuous days of radio, while others say that it gradually dropped down to about 50%, has a limited battery capacity, and does not hold a charge.
"...Battery life is really good! I dig that I can let this sit on not have it plugged into anything, then eventually charge it. It charges REALLY fast!..." Read more
"...sick of listening of those news and music, because battery level simply refused to drop further. ;)..." Read more
"...Plus, you've got solar charging, hand crank, battery, and AC or USB to micro USB input all as options to keep this little unit going...." Read more
"...That is too much.The radio will only take the supplied rechargeable battery, no off the shelf alkaline AA or AAA or whatever will..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the radio. Some mention that it comes with several charging options (USB, Solar, and Dynamo). Sound is good and loud, while others say that the USB charger does not work.
"...through a couple cycles and see if it recovers but it was completely dead out of the box...." Read more
"...The flashlight is bright and has 4 options (high beam, low beam, pulsing emergency flash & SOS code flash)...." Read more
"...cover will push the USB charging cord to one side and cause the radio to not charge. A solution is to cut a slit along the rubber cover hinge...." Read more
"...This radio can charge other devices, I think this is only practical in emergencies too because it interferes with radio...." Read more
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The construction is very substantial. It's made with the same plastic material used in the making of various construction-site things that "take a licking but keep on ticking". The radio is protected from "drop" damage by thick, screwed on, rubberized protective caps. One rubberized end has a flap that gives access to/protects the connections for headphones (the use of which mute the speaker), USB power-in and USB power-out. Now, DO realize that this is a basic AM/FM radio with a Weather Band and an Emergency Weather Alert setting. You cannot play your iPod or iPhone through it as it has no external input. You CAN, however, charge either of these items from the radio itself. The quality, design and construction of this radio is absolutely excellent. Instructions for use are straightforward and easy to understand.
Although it weighs only about 14 ounces (with the included Lithium-Ion battery), it feels much more substantial. It is conveniently small (3.5"H x 2.5"D x 6.0"L) with a retractable antenna for both FM and Weather bands. There are 7 Weather band stations, but expect to get only 1 or 2 local stations to come in; frankly, that's all that will be available in any particular area. In times of potentially bad weather (e.g., the risk of tornado), the radio has a "Weather Alert" setting that, if a local/national weather alert is issued, will give you an "alarm" that will be followed by the actual alert; a near-essential feature here in the Midwest, but also useful in other areas of the country (again, when camping, hiking or in the car, this can be a life-saving feature).
The sound from the mono speaker is very good. Although the radio has no tone controls, they're not needed. There is an excellent balance of tone, not too much bass or treble; very easy to listen to. FM reception is very good. I don't listen to AM often, but I tried several stations to see how well the radio did. It passed with flying colors. The radio has a ferrite antenna for AM reception, so the telescopic antenna isn't needed. The stations I listened to all came in quite clear and without the AM static I grew up with. I'm about 20 miles north of Milwaukee and I was still able to get a Chicago station, loud and clear: impressive.
The incremental volume control goes from "0" to "30". A good listening level, for me, is between "14" (in a quiet situation) to "24" (in a noisy environment). With the volume at the max of "30", very slight distortion was evident in the most-used FM band. Because the AM band has less fidelity, it can be "cranked" to the highest volume level without regard to any kind of distortion. Likewise the Weather band (the fidelity of which sucks, anyway).
Sangean claims the battery will provide about 10 hours of power with the radio in AM mode. In FM mode (at a moderate sound setting of 20), it gave me over that much time before the charge light told me it needed recharging. Pretty decent since it can be fully recharged in about 2-hours with a USB input (I use a direct AC to USB charger. It may take slightly longer with a PC-based USB power connection).
When in the off position, the radio displays the current time. Once turned on, you can select stations with "band select" followed by manual tuning , or you can select up to 19 presets (AM & FM combined) which are easily programmed. In warmer, sunnier times the radio is automatically run or charged by direct sunlight by way of a large solar panel on the top of the radio (15 hours of direct sunlight = full charge). In a "worse case" scenario, you can run the radio using the folding & included "Dynamo" crank handle. The Dynamo provides 5-7 minutes of use for every minute of cranking at about 120 cranks/minute; not ideal, but useful in dire situations.
Finally, the radio also has an LED light that provides (my estimates) a steady "high" brightness of about 15 lumens, a low night-lite level of about 2 lumens. It also provides a steady pulse light (on high only) of about 1/second and a standard SOS signal at the same brightness level. In keeping with the emergency theme, the radio`has an "Emergency Alert" button that produces a piercing, pulsing sound for purposes of location.
On the overall, I can't think of anything else I would want in an emergency radio The sound is good enough that I will be using this in my main bathroom on a regular basis for local music/news while I shower and keep it charged with an AC adapter. All-in-all, I feel better that I have a radio that I can use anywhere that will keep my both entertained AND informed without any loss of power worries. Highly recommended!
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El único detalle que me decepciona es que al subirle todo el volumen..... no es suficiente!!!, solo llega a 30 puntos, manejó un camión muy silencioso pero el ruido del tráfico y de la conducción hacen que no se oiga muy bien que digamos. Tiene muy bajo el volumen Máximo. Saludos.
Pros - 1. Solid build. Quite rugged yet light. 2.User replaceable Lithium battery. 3. Digital tuning locks solidly to signal and sensitivity is as good or better than other radios we have. Picks up WX stations from quite a distance. 4. Excellent sound quality especially considering the small speaker. Sufficient volume to fill a good sized room 5. Solar charger will charge even under an overhead light.
6. Hand dynamo is smooth and easy to crank. 7 Fully charged battery will power radio for about 10 hours, perhaps longer at low volume ans/or using earbuds.
Cons - 1.Took a few minutes to figure out how to set the presets. Other settings are very instinctive and easy to set. 2. USB charging output is only 0.3A so charging a smart phone that requires 2.0 A will be slow (and it may not charge 100%), but it is usable. On a test using a Nexus 4 that started at 73% battery charge, after one hour connected to the MMR-88, the battery was 85% charged.
In summary, it is a very good emergency radio. I am pleased with it and would certainly recommend it to anyone who does not expect it to quickly charge a 2.0 A device to full power.