EtonScorpion II Rugged Multipowered Portable Emergency Weather Radio & Flashlight Green, Hand Crank, LED Flashlight, Smartphone Charger, Solar Power, 800 MAH Battery, Commitment to Preparedness

The metal clip seems fairly sturdy, and the antenna on my model does indeed pivot. I know that's an issue that was apparent for some people, however I got the pivot to clear the expansion sheath by turning the base counter clockwise with light pull as if to further extend the antenna. Remember to turn and pull on the main tolescoping pit of the antenna (the bit that the rest of the antenna collapses into).Otherwise, the unit is well rounded. I did my research, and this radio is the most highly regarded unit of its type. Great reception, holds a greats charge, solar panel starts charging in poor conditions (cloudy days still prompts charging indicator), and the one LED flashlight is suprisingly bright (as in the beam has no problem at all hitting my shed that is roughly 30ft from the back door with a full wall charge). Oh and excellent reception, fanaminal if you take into consideration the size of the unit.I cannot vouch for its durability yet simply because I'm not about to tourcher my brand new toy, but reviews on the internet say if it gets waterlogged, simply let it dry in the sun for a couple days or bake it like you would your phone then it seems to boot back up without much problem beyound the screen becoming slightly faulty. Drop tourcher reviews seem promising aswell. Some people have reported that this radio has fallen out of there second story apartment window onto concrete and the only damage to report was to the protective rubber and plastic on the outside.All around an exelent product! The only thing that I'd like to see change about it is a higher mAmp/hr battery, and better waterproofing beyound splash proof rating. However, the battery seems plenty for the unit and its uses, but I'd buy it again even for anlittle more if it ment a totally water proof model up to, say, 3 fathoms.Stop looking for a backpacking radio, buy this one. You won't be disappointed. 👍

The media could not be loaded. The title says it all, really, but, having tested the battery life, which lasted over 32 hours, I definitely trust this radio to work in an emergency, which is exactly what I bought it for.In my opinion, here are some highlights about this product Pros:- Long battery life- Excellent solar charging capability (considering the size and all--this panel can even charge off of reflective light)- Clock is always visible, whether on or not- Various other features (AM/FM, NAOO, USB port charging, audio jack, etc)- More compact (compared to other, larger comparable NAOO/emergency radios)- Can be clipped onto other stuff (belt, rung/bar, etc)Cons:- Slightly less user friendly than other comparable radios but easy enough to figure out with guidance of manual

This is a compact emergency device intended to provide critical emergency functions.It is small, light, and rugged. Buttons ad display are clear if you have good vision.If you need reading glasses you should get the larger FR3 radio with a larger display and more clear buttons.The solar and crank charging options work but are not intended to provide a lot of power.This will not support binge watching netlix during a blackout ;-)The solar panel will take a day or two to fully charge. If you want to quickly charge a phone you need 2 to 3 square feet of solar cellsthe crank takes hours to fully charge. Either method will give quickly minutes of radio usage or emergency phone charging.The battery is smaller than most phone batteries so it may drain completely and only partially charge a phone.Overall it performs emergency functions well within the physical limits of solar panel and battery size.

I use this as my primary radio, I listen to Coast to Coast nightly and frequently during the day for news or background music. With a full charge it will play over 24 hrs on a.m. at normal room volume. The buttons are fine after you get used to them. You cannot connect your phone and crank it to completely recharge your phone, but you can crank it up enough for an emergency call easily enough. It does work as a backup Battery for your phone if it is first fully charged. I use it on my bicycle, my kayak and my boat and at work, I find it to be just great! The flashlight is nice to have, and the solar panel works fine but not as fast as recharging by usb. Weather band is nice too, and so is the bottle opener. This is my favorite and by far most used radio. I also have a Freeplay Tuf radio, a couple of Sony ICF-SMK2's a C.C. Radio Solar Plus, and a Grundig Satellit 750.