{"product_id":"solar-crank-emergency-radio-with-noaa-weather-band-465231","title":"Ridgecall Hand Crank Radio with NOAA Weather Band, Solar Charging, 2,000 mAh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the grid goes quiet, you don't\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ridgecall is a hand crank radio with AM, FM and the NOAA weather band, a zoom flashlight and a 2,000 mAh battery that can top up your phone. It is made for power outages, storm season, the car and the go-bag, and keeps working when there is no outlet. Charge it from the sun, the crank or a USB-C cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree ways to power up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601441465231-body-three-ways-power.jpg?v=1793698899\" alt=\"White solar hand crank radio with crank unfolded and USB-C cable on a sunny porch railing\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar panel on top\u003c\/strong\u003e adds charge slowly in daylight, so the radio keeps going with no outlet nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold-out hand crank\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you add power by hand, day or night, with no cable and no batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C charging\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fastest way to fill the battery before storm season or a trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAAA battery backup\u003c\/strong\u003e flip the front switch to run on regular AAA batteries (not included) when you have them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHear what is happening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601441465231-body-hear-whats-happening.jpg?v=1793698900\" alt=\"Hand tuning a blue emergency radio with its antenna raised by a rainy window\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOAA weather band\u003c\/strong\u003e tunes 162.400 to 162.550 MHz, the channels NOAA uses for US weather broadcasts, so you hear forecasts and warnings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM and FM\u003c\/strong\u003e pull in local news and music through the built-in speaker when the TV and internet are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescoping antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e extends for clearer reception and slides away when you pack the radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight and a backup for your phone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZoom LED flashlight\u003c\/strong\u003e twist the bezel from a wide pool of light to a focused beam to find your way in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlip-up reading lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e lights a table, a tent or a page without blinding anyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,000 mAh battery\u003c\/strong\u003e sends a top-up to your phone through the USB port, enough to make a call or send one more message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOS alarm button\u003c\/strong\u003e sounds a loud alarm so the people around you can find you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmall enough to always have\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601441465231-body-small-always-have.jpg?v=1793698900\" alt=\"Orange hand crank radio clipped to a hiker's backpack strap on a mountain trail\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt about 6 inches long and roughly 1 lb packed, it fits a kitchen drawer, a glovebox, a day pack or a go-bag. The wrist strap lets you hang it from a pack or a hook, so it is ready the moment the lights go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEmergency radio for storms and outages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it with the candles and water so you have news, light and a phone top-up in the first hour of an outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the car\u003c\/strong\u003e a solar radio in the glovebox charges itself on the dashboard and needs no spare batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the trail and at camp\u003c\/strong\u003e check the weather band before you head out and use the lamp at camp after dark.\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 520-1,700 kHz, FM 87-108 MHz, weather band 162.400-162.550 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mAh lithium-ion (maker's figure), 7.4 Wh (calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar panel, hand crank, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackup power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAAA batteries via front switch (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhone charging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB output port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlashlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 W zoom LED (maker's figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReading lamp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlip-up LED panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlarm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOS alarm button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 x 2.7 x 1.6 in (15.2 x 6.8 x 4.1 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 lb packed (maker's figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial and water rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS plastic housing, no water rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadio with wrist strap, USB-C cable, user manual\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\u003eIt does not sound automatic weather alerts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tune to the weather band yourself to hear NOAA broadcasts; the radio will not switch on by itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a big power bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 mAh gives a phone a partial top-up, not several full charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCranking and solar are slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e They add charge bit by bit; use USB-C to fill the battery fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not rated waterproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it dry and out of heavy rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ridgecall hand crank radio with wrist strap, a USB-C charging cable and a user manual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINETIC HIKE","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":59112822735179,"sku":"PL-465231-RED","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":59112822767947,"sku":"PL-465231-BLACK","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":59112822800715,"sku":"PL-465231-ORANGE","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":59112822833483,"sku":"PL-465231-WHITE","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":59112822866251,"sku":"PL-465231-BLUE","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9968\/8011\/files\/pl-1601441465231-packshot-red_121cda52-b8b3-4843-a4e6-b18af918be3c.jpg?v=1793707517","url":"https:\/\/kinetichike.com\/products\/solar-crank-emergency-radio-with-noaa-weather-band-465231","provider":"KINETIC HIKE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}