emergency radio

firebird45331 · 02-23-2008, 11:08 AM

I have this, it's a great product whenever weather threatens or the power is out this is with me.

Weather Channel&reg EZ Crank&trade Radio Flashlight: Excalibur Electronics

neophyte · 02-23-2008, 11:39 AM

firebird45331: Good find.At Radio shack you can have a "modern crystal radio set." receive 1-6 different channels.
A string of wire and presto; receiver.
you can adjust for additional receiving points.

Remember: higher the antenna the more likely to receive or transmit.
Inverted "V" will give you dual plane reception.

LarryO1970 · 02-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebird45331

I have this, it's a great product whenever weather threatens or the power is out this is with me.

Weather Channel&reg EZ Crank&trade Radio Flashlight: Excalibur Electronics

Personally, I own a:

1. Kaito KA009S ... crank, battery and electrically operated. Has FM, AM, TV1, TV2, Air, WB, and SW1 - 4.

2. Midland WR300 Weather/Hazard radio.

damage855 · 02-23-2008, 03:29 PM

I have to many radios. LOL
Have several scanners that will scan pretty much from CB to 800mz police band and every thing inbetween. also have several regular CB tranceviers and FRS radios an crank type radio a desk top weather hazard radio as well as a handheld. also have Marine band radios and a few old motorola police band radios that i reprogramed for the VHF MRS fregs. so i could use them when camping and such. like I said I have got to many radio.

LarryO1970 · 02-23-2008, 03:41 PM

Damage... I'd say you are well prepared with many options vs. having too many radios.

Shaun · 02-23-2008, 04:08 PM

Vertex VX150 aviation handheld and two frs radios

neophyte · 02-23-2008, 04:35 PM

Shaun: LarryO1970, damage855 and anyone else who might be interested.

Try this site: "Crystal Radio: The Xtal Set Society"

It's all about building simple cheap Crystal Radios.

Fun and recieve only. Needs no overt power.

Uses ground magnetic wave resonance. With simple adaptation you can have a multi channel reciever

Now those with different talents; transmit with 1.5w around the world. Again a simple alternative.
Crystal radio; I'd have in the scenario presented.

mym1a · 02-23-2008, 04:53 PM

who you going to be chatting with?????

neophyte · 02-23-2008, 04:55 PM

mym1a: Sir;

as usual

myself

mym1a · 02-23-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neophyte

mym1a: Sir;

as usual

myself

lol

simpleman601 · 03-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Ham Radio.

Big Dog · 03-17-2008, 12:11 PM

For emergency comms, I have:

1) Car-mounted compact CB radio.
2) Two Motorola Walkabout FRS/GMRS handheld radios. Range is limited, and there may be no one using one within close enough distance - better for comms between people/teams working together.
3) Midland WR-100 Weather Alert radio at home - warns me of storms/emergencies. Compact and light enough to take camping/hiking/bugging out.
4) a small AM/FM hand-crank/Solar radio I got from Sportsman's Guide years ago - cheezy but it works. I carry it when camping.

ArkansasHunter · 03-17-2008, 12:28 PM

I searched the net a while back trien to find the perfect radio for me during power outages and this one looks to be O.K.

ER102
Dynamo Crank Power
NOAA All Hazards/Weather Alerts
AM/FM Radio with Alarm Clock
Flashlight with Visual Alerts
Cell Phone Charger

LarryO1970 · 03-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I searched the net a while back tried to find the perfect radio for me during power outages and this one looks to be O.K.

ER102
Dynamo Crank Power
NOAA All Hazards/Weather Alerts
AM/FM Radio with Alarm Clock
Flashlight with Visual Alerts
Cell Phone Charger

A.H. ... so far, Midland Radio has the best options available. I also have a Kaito KA009S ... but I am looking for a more durable, more "bulletproof" model. What you've found looks okay... but you seem reserved on giving it a full endorsement. Thoughts?

ArkansasHunter · 03-17-2008, 02:08 PM

Well Larry I some times judge some things buy the price because I'm willing to pay more for durability sometimes.
The Midland and many others are around $60.00 I found in my search. So maybe one is as good as the other in this price range.

The other popular crank brand that I think starts with an E I think, it seems to be a good one and it sell's for about $60.00 and has several colors to choose from.

I did see some very expensive do all radio's that were way out of my price range too.

I wonder how long the hand crank part will last on these radios ?

What I would really like to have and was looking for, was one like pictured in the first post with cassett and CD player.
Also to use on a reguler basis...A.H

mitch_mckee · 03-17-2008, 02:13 PM

I have this one. Worked well with limited use for power outages and camping for at least 5 years:

SunMate Solar AM/FM/TV/Shortwave Radio with Flashlight and Siren: 21st Century Goods

LarryO1970 · 03-17-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Well Larry I some times judge some things buy the price because I'm willing to pay more for durability sometimes.
The Midland and many others are around $60.00 I found in my search. So maybe one is as good as the other in this price range.

The other popular crank brand that I think starts with an E I think, it seems to be a good one and it sell's for about $60.00 and has several colors to choose from.

I did see some very expensive do all radio's that were way out of my price range too.

I wonder how long the hand crank part will last on these radios ?

What I would really like to have and was looking for, was one like pictured in the first post with cassette and CD player.
Also to use on a regular basis...A.H

I too will pay for durability and my concern is the same as yours, that crank seemed fragile to me.

To pay $100 or so for a durable storm/survival radio to me is not out of line. To pay $200+ ... out of line. Cassettes and CD availability are not necessary for me... clarity and durability are key...

ArkansasHunter · 03-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Larry I like to boogy every now and then so I need the Cassett & CD feature.
And $100 is what I would expect to pay too...A.H

LarryO1970 · 03-17-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Larry I like to boogy every now and then so I need the Cassett & CD feature.
And $100 is what I would expect to pay too...A.H

If I find anything in my perusal of emergency radio's, I'll let ya know...

Deersniper · 03-19-2008, 12:02 AM

A ham for the world, a CB for in state, two Motorola hand helds and a Sony AM/FM/SW/ radio. The crystal radio is a good idea. If there was a Nuc winter, there might not be much sunlight. A crank radio would be good. I have built a 24 volt battery charging system from an old rechargeable mower. It will have 24 volt for lights and 12 volt for other stuff and an inverter. I'm converting the old exercise bike to make a generator.

02-23-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	emergency radio I have this, it's a great product whenever weather threatens or the power is out this is with me. Weather Channel&reg EZ Crank&trade Radio Flashlight: Excalibur Electronics Last edited by firebird45331; 02-23-2008 at 11:11 AM.

02-23-2008, 11:39 AM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,366 Blog Entries: 2	modern crystal firebird45331: Good find.At Radio shack you can have a "modern crystal radio set." receive 1-6 different channels. A string of wire and presto; receiver. you can adjust for additional receiving points. Remember: higher the antenna the more likely to receive or transmit. Inverted "V" will give you dual plane reception. __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

02-23-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 942 Blog Entries: 1	I have to many radios. LOL Have several scanners that will scan pretty much from CB to 800mz police band and every thing inbetween. also have several regular CB tranceviers and FRS radios an crank type radio a desk top weather hazard radio as well as a handheld. also have Marine band radios and a few old motorola police band radios that i reprogramed for the VHF MRS fregs. so i could use them when camping and such. like I said I have got to many radio. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

02-23-2008, 04:08 PM	#6
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,621 Images: 1	Vertex VX150 aviation handheld and two frs radios __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-23-2008, 04:35 PM	#7
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,366 Blog Entries: 2	Crystal radio Shaun: LarryO1970, damage855 and anyone else who might be interested. Try this site: "Crystal Radio: The Xtal Set Society" It's all about building simple cheap Crystal Radios. Fun and recieve only. Needs no overt power. Uses ground magnetic wave resonance. With simple adaptation you can have a multi channel reciever Now those with different talents; transmit with 1.5w around the world. Again a simple alternative. Crystal radio; I'd have in the scenario presented. __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24 Last edited by neophyte; 02-23-2008 at 05:27 PM. Reason: watt instead of volt

02-23-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,940	Damage... I'd say you are well prepared with many options vs. having too many radios.

02-23-2008, 04:53 PM	#8
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	who you going to be chatting with?????

02-23-2008, 04:55 PM	#9
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,366 Blog Entries: 2	usual mym1a: Sir;as usual myself __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

03-16-2008, 01:25 PM	#11
simpleman601 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 85	Ham Radio.

03-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#12
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,421	For emergency comms, I have: 1) Car-mounted compact CB radio. 2) Two Motorola Walkabout FRS/GMRS handheld radios. Range is limited, and there may be no one using one within close enough distance - better for comms between people/teams working together. 3) Midland WR-100 Weather Alert radio at home - warns me of storms/emergencies. Compact and light enough to take camping/hiking/bugging out. 4) a small AM/FM hand-crank/Solar radio I got from Sportsman's Guide years ago - cheezy but it works. I carry it when camping. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#13
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,998	I searched the net a while back trien to find the perfect radio for me during power outages and this one looks to be O.K. ER102 Dynamo Crank Power NOAA All Hazards/Weather Alerts AM/FM Radio with Alarm Clock Flashlight with Visual Alerts Cell Phone Charger

03-17-2008, 02:08 PM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,998	Well Larry I some times judge some things buy the price because I'm willing to pay more for durability sometimes. The Midland and many others are around $60.00 I found in my search. So maybe one is as good as the other in this price range. The other popular crank brand that I think starts with an E I think, it seems to be a good one and it sell's for about $60.00 and has several colors to choose from. I did see some very expensive do all radio's that were way out of my price range too. I wonder how long the hand crank part will last on these radios ? What I would really like to have and was looking for, was one like pictured in the first post with cassett and CD player. Also to use on a reguler basis...A.H

03-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#16
mitch_mckee Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,085 Images: 3	I have this one. Worked well with limited use for power outages and camping for at least 5 years: SunMate Solar AM/FM/TV/Shortwave Radio with Flashlight and Siren: 21st Century Goods

03-17-2008, 02:19 PM	#18
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,998	Larry I like to boogy every now and then so I need the Cassett & CD feature. And $100 is what I would expect to pay too...A.H

03-19-2008, 12:02 AM	#20
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,926	Radio A ham for the world, a CB for in state, two Motorola hand helds and a Sony AM/FM/SW/ radio. The crystal radio is a good idea. If there was a Nuc winter, there might not be much sunlight. A crank radio would be good. I have built a 24 volt battery charging system from an old rechargeable mower. It will have 24 volt for lights and 12 volt for other stuff and an inverter. I'm converting the old exercise bike to make a generator.