{"product_id":"solar-crank-emergency-radio-with-am-fm-shortwave-a-883836","title":"Tidewatch Hand Crank Radio with Solar, AM\/FM\/Shortwave and Phone Charger, 4,500 mAh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the grid goes quiet, this keeps talking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tidewatch is a hand crank radio with a solar panel, AM, FM and shortwave reception, a four-LED flashlight and a 4,500 mAh battery that can top up your phone. It is built for the moments the power goes out: storms, blackouts, a night at camp or a long drive, and it fits in a go-bag, glovebox or kitchen drawer. When the outlet is gone, recharge it with sunlight or a few turns of the crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSolar and hand crank charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601291883836-body-windowsill-solar.jpg?v=1793711705\" alt=\"Black solar emergency radio charging its solar panel on a sunny wooden windowsill\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C at home\u003c\/strong\u003e fills the 4,500 mAh battery from any 5V wall plug or power bank, so it waits in your kit ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar panel on the end\u003c\/strong\u003e tops it up slowly in daylight on a windowsill, porch or dashboard, with no cables needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold-out hand crank\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you power with your own hands when there is no sun and no outlet in reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAM, FM and shortwave reception\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601291883836-body-tent-listening.jpg?v=1793711705\" alt=\"Camper holding the black hand crank radio with its antenna extended inside a tent at night\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree radio bands\u003c\/strong\u003e bring in local AM and FM news across the 88-108 MHz US FM band, plus shortwave from 3 to 22 MHz for distant stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescopic antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls out for clearer reception and tucks back into its own slot when you pack up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlowing LCD\u003c\/strong\u003e shows band, frequency and battery status, so you can tune in a dark room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth speaker mode\u003c\/strong\u003e plays music or podcasts from your phone through the built-in speaker on quiet days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlashlight and SOS alarm\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601291883836-body-trail-flashlight.jpg?v=1793702775\" alt=\"Hand holding the black emergency radio as a flashlight, its four-LED beam lighting a forest trail\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-LED flashlight\u003c\/strong\u003e throws a bright beam from the front end, so you can find the fuse box, the trail or the tent zip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOS button\u003c\/strong\u003e sets off an alarm with one press when you need to draw attention to where you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist strap\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the radio on your hand while you walk, crank or search in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA phone charger for outages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A output\u003c\/strong\u003e sends up to 5V 2A to your phone, enough to send that message or check the map when the lights are out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovered ports\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the USB, USB-C and headphone jack behind a rubber flap that blocks dust when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadio bands\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM 520-1710 kHz, FM 88-108 MHz, SW 3-22 MHz (maker's figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,500 mAh lithium (maker's figure), about 16.7 Wh (calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharging in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C 5V 2A, solar panel, hand crank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A, 5V up to 2A (maker's figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight and signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-LED flashlight, SOS alarm button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in speaker, Bluetooth, headphone jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD with band, frequency and battery status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntenna\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescopic, stores in a side slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone stated; keep it out of rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC, RoHS (maker's listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 lb (0.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo NOAA weather alert band.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not receive NOAA weather channels or sound automatic alerts. Tune to local AM or FM news for updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar is a slow top-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small panel trickles power in over hours of sun. Charge it fully over USB-C before you store it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crank is for short bursts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranking adds a little power for the radio or light. It will not fully charge the battery or your phone quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot waterproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no water rating. The port flap keeps dust out; keep the radio out of rain and standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tidewatch hand crank radio with its built-in 4,500 mAh battery, solar panel, fold-out crank, telescopic antenna and wrist strap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINETIC HIKE","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":59113306947915,"sku":"PL-883836-BLACK","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601291883836-packshot-black_8b4fdb1d-0502-4d9a-8236-8dfb16624f85.jpg?v=1793707639","url":"https:\/\/kinetichike.com\/products\/solar-crank-emergency-radio-with-am-fm-shortwave-a-883836","provider":"KINETIC HIKE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}