Recommended Crank Radios

[GlobalNorth]

A crank as in for radio power, not just for old guys like me.

I've relocated to a small town that doesn't even have a convenience store and if a storm or wild fire comes through [they do], I decided that I need a crankable emergency radio. Money isn't a huge issue, but I want AM [not much around here for FM], SW, NOAA VHF, etc. Some radios are gimmick intensive and I'm looking for nice audio and selectivity on all bands that can sit on my workbench until it is needed.

TIA.

 

[a29zuk]

I don't own one, but this gets good reviews:

Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio

Introducing the Kaito KA500 Voyager, a portable receiver designed for both daily use & emergency preparedness applications. As an emergency preparedness tool, it offers different methods to power up including an AC/DC adapter (sold separately), a built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged...

kaito.us

And this one has digital readout;

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Emergency Weather & Alert Radio (Black)

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Emergency Weather & Alert Radio (Black)

www.gigaparts.com

Personally, for something with better performance, I like portable receivers that run off "C" or "D" batteries for emergencies. There are more to choose from and will run for hours.

Jim

 

[PACNWDude]

When I lived in a more rural area, Cheyenne, Wyoming, I used a Baygen Freeplay wind up radio a lot when I was out and about/camping/emergency use. Great radios that works well, but lack s the NOAA weather channels. I have the FM/AM/Shortwave version. Has held up for many years now. Can be found used often on auction sites. Just make sure the spring for the wind up function works. Very hard to repair if you go the Baygen route, spring failure.

 

[popnokick]

A crank as in for radio power, not just for old guys like me.

I've relocated to a small town that doesn't even have a convenience store and if a storm or wild fire comes through [they do], I decided that I need a crankable emergency radio. Money isn't a huge issue, but I want AM [not much around here for FM], SW, NOAA VHF, etc. Some radios are gimmick intensive and I'm looking for nice audio and selectivity on all bands that can sit on my workbench until it is needed.

TIA.

Eton has a few Products
... as does C Crane Portable Radios for Sale | AM/FM Radios & Antennas | C. Crane who also has solar powered ones

 

[AB4BF]

A crank as in for radio power, not just for old guys like me.

I've relocated to a small town that doesn't even have a convenience store and if a storm or wild fire comes through [they do], I decided that I need a crankable emergency radio. Money isn't a huge issue, but I want AM [not much around here for FM], SW, NOAA VHF, etc. Some radios are gimmick intensive and I'm looking for nice audio and selectivity on all bands that can sit on my workbench until it is needed.

TIA.

Sportsman's Guide always has a good selection of wind up emergency radios.

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist?k=emergency%20radio

 

[Dirk_SDR]

A crank radio is mostly a compromise between a good hand crank generator and a good emergency radio.
I would buy a good generator like these:

Amazon.de

Amazon.de

... and a good emergency radio with rechargeable batteries or a charging option.
The separate generator can then also be used for smartphone charging, charging a bigger power station ...

 

[krokus]

The crank radios take a lot of cranking, for a little listening. Getting a portable solar setup, with storage batteries, would be better. (Unless portability is your concern.)

 

[wenzeslaus]

solar power is pretty weak. and charging a black radio in the sun all day can get it way too hot.

if you prefer digital radios get one, otherwise analog is going to last way longer on batteries.

all Kaito Voyagers are DSP even the ones with an analog tuner dial. the batteries won't last long, they are battery hogs. I did have a KA-500 and KA-500L, sold them off.

Grundig FR-200 or Eton FR-350 gets my vote. tried & true and I do have both.