On May 2, 8:20 pm, wrote:
The first original Freeplay wind up AM FM Shortwave radios were made in
Africa and they were/are good radios.I read an article about them around
15 years ago.The article said the Freeplay radio factory moved from
Africa to China and the quality of the radios then went down
hill.Somewhere around 12 - 13 years ago,I saw a wind up Freeplay made in
China radio sitting on a shelf in a Hudsons discount store in
Brandon,Mississippi. (about 14 miles East of me) If I remember,I think
the Hudsons store price tag label on the radio said $45.00.Naturally,I
passed on by.
cuhulin

Try the Freeplay Plus, which is a really nice emergency radio that
also doubles as an everyday set. The NiCad batteries can be charged
through a crank, a built-in solar panel, and an optional AC adaptor.
It has also has a detachable LED light that can a real bonus during a
power failure. One incredibly nice thing about the Freeplay Plus is
its large speaker, which actually improves the quality of SW sound.
This single-conversion radio lacks the hum that's usually present with
PLL double-conversion circuits. Its audio quality is smooth and
pleasant, and while it may not be a DX machine, the Freeplay Plus does
a good job for program listeners. Build quality is also excellent .
CCrane.com often has it for sale in the $89 range.