I purchased this nifty radio not for camping purposes as others wrote about, but for an added device to have in case of adverse environmental impacts such as from looming climate change consequences or possibly from increasing political unrest conflicts both from other countries and internally or just at being stranded somewhere.
The first things I noticed about this radio were its color and small size. It’s green shade of color perfectly matched the portable generator I also owned and the metal storage case for selected tools to use in certain emergency situations. So, the radio fits right in with the color scheme of my emergency equipped devices! Also, the radio was significantly smaller than what I expected. This lent itself to not just sitting fixed in one place but being very portable and light weight enough to easily move around as needed.
Just as you would normally have a fire extinguisher around just in case, so too having this emergency radio is a “no brainer”. I understand in an emergency, radio stations will keep broadcasting due to their generators and battery backup providing needed information, continual updates and advice to get through the emergency. So too one would need a radio just as well capable of picking up the important broadcasts during power outages. And this radio does just that and being capable of a lot more.
I won’t describe all the features here, as other reviewers have done so. But I will comment on the features as I have experienced in trying out the radio.
Yes, the tuned radio stations are exceptionally crystal clear!
Yes, when I select for the specific government weather broadcast station in my area, it is very fine and stable.
The unit draws solar power in well for recharging to operate once being properly positioned to the sun.
The instructions say about five minutes of hand crank to operate the radio. In fact, I would say about just two minutes of light cranking operates the radio for some time and about four minutes is enough to sufficiently power its added light to full brightness. And the light is very bright! It is quite impressive compared to other outside lighting devices. Lights up a big wide area! Very comforting.
The battery that can be charged up is 2,000 Mah is a very substantial load, considering a typical battery would be around 1,200 to 1,500 Mah. It’s quite a lot of juice for being able to charge up phones or tablets connected to its usb ports.
The radio has a decent quality strap and a small compass on it, which surprisingly is accurate (when I compared it next to a profession compass) even though it is in fairly proximity to the radio itself. The whole radio unit seems substantially well built.
The emergency tone alert is quite loud to alert someone of your needed assistance!
As an aside, I remember seeing New Orleans become flooded without adequate assistance to those stranded for weeks and thinking I am fairly safe within NYC region. That is until Hurricane Sandy struck and there became significant power outages throughout the area, the subway tunnels were flooded, and I couldn’t get gas pumped here for about three weeks after.
So actually, I really do think this radio would even make a terrific practical gift for loved ones or just anyone you care enough about If after you have one for yourself, see its potential usefulness and then in turn provide for others. It is something to give to show you really care about their well-being. Everyone is potentially vulnerable to an emergency situation. I certainly hope nothing unfortunate would occur in terms of an emergency, but this unit with all its built-in features has the potential to provide relief and comfort to those caught up during an emergency and I guess the individuals using it would afterwards be profusely thankful for having been provided with one. ‘Just sayin.
P.S. The manual is fairly extensive because of all the integrated features and you should charge it up for about six hours at the beginning from out of the box.
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| power source | Solar Panel, Hand Crank, Built-in 5000mAh Rechargeable Battery,AAA Battery, Micro USB input | Battery Power/ Solar power/ Hand Crank/USB Charge/AAA Battery | 4 Power Sources include10000mAh Internal Battery, Solar, Hand Crank, Type-C Charging Cable input | USB Cable & Hand Crank & Solar Panel & Rechargeable Battery &3* AAA Batteries | Hand Crank，Solar Powered，10000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery | Solar Panel,Hand Crank,10000mAh Rechargeable Battery,Type-C Input |
| supported bands | AM/FM/Weather/SW | AM/FM/Weather | AM/FM/Weather Band | AM/FM/Shortwave/WB | FM, AM | FM radio, AM radio, NOAA weather Radio |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | Type-C | USB | USB | USB |
| hardware interface | 3 5 mm audio, usb | headphone, usb2.0 | usb c | usb | usb c | usb, usb c |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | Lcd,Lcd Display | LED | LED |
| power rating | 3 watts | 2.5 watts | 5 watts | 3 watts | — | 1 watts |
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ROCAM WEATHER EMERGENCY RADIO - A Must-Have Emergency Kit for Ensured Survival
More than just a reliable AM/FM radio, it's your first alert system during emergencies with NOAA weather alerts. Stay connected even during power outages, ensuring you're always prepared to prioritize your safety. Invest in this 5-Way Power radio today for your utmost security.
3W led flashlight with Adjustable brightness
A bright 3W flashlight outshines common weather radio(typically 1W). With a full charge, it lasts for 22-hour. Its long beam distance illuminates the furthest in darkness. In emergencies outdoor, activate the flashlight for rescue. The SOS button emits a 116dB sound and flashes a red light for help.
2.5W Reading lamp with Adjustable brightness
The top-mounted 6-LED high-power reading lamp is perfect for setting up radios and reading in darkness. It rotates 145 degrees upwards for optimal lighting angle. Its illumination area is larger than other radios, lasting 40 hours fully charged, ensuring carefree outdoor recreation.
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New York Time's reputable review website, Wirecutter.com, ranks the Midland ER310 as their top pick (https://nyti.ms/3ei07TX):"The Midland ER310 is the best emergency weather radio because it offers better reception, a brighter flashlight, and more-effective charging options than the other models we tested, including the ability to charge from dead through solar power or hand-cranking. More important, it can receive NOAA extreme-weather alerts, providing notifications that are both loud and readily visible so you won’t miss any warnings. The ER310’s convenient size makes it comfortable to carry, so it’s easier to grab on the go in the case of an imminent storm. It was also one of the few radios we tested that lived up to their crank-generating claims: We found that just one minute of cranking produced 10 minutes of radio time or a few minutes of flashlight use. Plus, its durable body can stand up to rainy weather or a drop onto a hard surface."The Rocam CR1009 Pro does all this plus more but with some caveats—more on this later.-DIFFERENCES-What the Rocam does more is that the solar panel can flip 90 degrees to reveal a bright table lamp. What the Rocam is missing from the Midland is a dog whistle. As a backup power source, the Rocam can run on AAA batteries whereas the Midland can run on AA batteries.-CAVEATS-Wirecutter didn't test the efficacy of Midland's dog whistle and I didn't test the durability or weather resistance of the Rocam. I also didn't test the life of the rechargeable battery or the efficiency of the hand-crank. And because I live in San Diego, I wasn't able to test weather alerts in Standby Mode. This is a double-edged sword: It's good that I didn't have to test these things, but the uncertainty remains on whether these things work well in emergencies. This is why third-party testing and brand reputation are valuable, and the Rocam lacks both. But absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and every brand starts out lacking reputability. To compete against reputable brands, Rocam would benefit from reputable third-party testing.-FINAL WORDS-Uncertainties aside, it's clear that Rocam has taken design and feature cues from the best emergency weather radios and added their own spin to them. If these uncertainties can be allayed, this would be a 5-star product. Nonetheless, it's priced just right—perhaps even competitively—and I've tested that all the other features work.If there's a nitpick, it's that I wish the hand-crank was metal instead of plastic. It also looks like the Midland's is also plastic. I have to wonder how durable plastic is for such a rigorously used part.Also, the instructions presume some basic contextual knowledge of emergency weather radios. I'm a novice to emergency preparedness, but it only took a few minutes of online research to understand the context. For example, "WX" stands for weather in Morse code and "NOAA" is the U.S.'s scientific agency that provides oceanic, waterway, and atmospheric conditions.Lastly, the Weather Alert Function would be better if it defaulted to the last setting or OFF instead of defaulting to 8 hours.
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