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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?

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"Jennie" wrote in message
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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?

The BayGen wind-up radio is a good choice. www.ccrane.com usually has them
in stock. There is an AM/FM/SW model, with a built-in LED light for around
$120, though sometimes it is on sale for $100.

You may also want to keep a cheap little black and white TV that can be
battery powered. They can usually be found for around $15, I got one for
free by ordering from Office Depot online a while back. Crappy quality, but
serves in a pinch.

"DesignGuy" wrote in message
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"Jennie" wrote in message
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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?

The BayGen wind-up radio is a good choice. www.ccrane.com usually
has them
in stock. There is an AM/FM/SW model, with a built-in LED light for
around
$120, though sometimes it is on sale for $100.

You may also want to keep a cheap little black and white TV that can
be
battery powered. They can usually be found for around $15, I got one
for
free by ordering from Office Depot online a while back. Crappy
quality, but
serves in a pinch.

Grundig has one two, that also has a light built in. I was
rather surprised when I saw them at Bed Bath and Beyond
the other day.

What's next, Degens at BB&B??

--Mike L.

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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?


There are several. But first, you need to decide if you want shortwave coverage
in addition to normal AM/FM, and how much you're willing to spend.

This link shows some "emergency" radios, some of them can run on solar cells
and/or hand-cranked generators. You can ignore the "clock" radios.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty.html


This link shows many shortwave radios. As a general rule, the more expensive
ones provide better long range AM and FM reception, but the GE Superadio has
excellent AM reception for a decent price.
The Sangean CC radio also pulls in the stations, but it is more expensive. A
few of these run on solar cells or hand cranks.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is an excellent all-around radio with decent AM reception
for under $200, assuming you've stocked up on batteries.

"Michael Lawson" wrote in message
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"DesignGuy" wrote in message
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"Jennie" wrote in message
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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?

The BayGen wind-up radio is a good choice. www.ccrane.com usually
has them
in stock. There is an AM/FM/SW model, with a built-in LED light for
around
$120, though sometimes it is on sale for $100.

You may also want to keep a cheap little black and white TV that can
be
battery powered. They can usually be found for around $15, I got one
for
free by ordering from Office Depot online a while back. Crappy
quality, but
serves in a pinch.

Grundig has one two, that also has a light built in. I was
rather surprised when I saw them at Bed Bath and Beyond
the other day.

What's next, Degens at BB&B??

Forgot about the Grundig units... no experience with that particular wind-up
but I'm sure they're good.

Probably BB&B is selling them for the "security moms" we hear so much about.

I was not clear, sorry. I am taking about a ham radio. I have an AM receiver
that requires no batteries, just the air waves for emergencies.

Thanks, so sorry



"RFCOMMSYS" wrote in message
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What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?


There are several. But first, you need to decide if you want shortwave
coverage
in addition to normal AM/FM, and how much you're willing to spend.

This link shows some "emergency" radios, some of them can run on solar
cells
and/or hand-cranked generators. You can ignore the "clock" radios.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty.html


This link shows many shortwave radios. As a general rule, the more
expensive
ones provide better long range AM and FM reception, but the GE Superadio
has
excellent AM reception for a decent price.
The Sangean CC radio also pulls in the stations, but it is more expensive.
A
few of these run on solar cells or hand cranks.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is an excellent all-around radio with decent AM
reception
for under $200, assuming you've stocked up on batteries.

I wrote:


http://universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty.html


This link shows many shortwave radios. As a general rule, the more expensive
ones provide better long range AM and FM reception, but the GE Superadio has
excellent AM reception for a decent price.
The Sangean CC radio also pulls in the stations, but it is more expensive. A
few of these run on solar cells or hand cranks.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html



Oops, I'm sorry. The GE Superadio and Sangean CC radio are in the FIRST link,
not the 2nd.

The best emergency radio that requires no batteries is Mini Cathedral
Crystal Set Kit at

http://www.midnightscience.com/kits.html

I am looking at an emergency ham radio to help in emcomm...



"Jennie" wrote in message
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I was not clear, sorry. I am taking about a ham radio. I have an AM
receiver that requires no batteries, just the air waves for emergencies.

Thanks, so sorry



"RFCOMMSYS" wrote in message
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wrote:



What is a good radio for emergency? Like the hurricane in Florida?


There are several. But first, you need to decide if you want shortwave
coverage
in addition to normal AM/FM, and how much you're willing to spend.

This link shows some "emergency" radios, some of them can run on solar
cells
and/or hand-cranked generators. You can ignore the "clock" radios.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty.html


This link shows many shortwave radios. As a general rule, the more
expensive
ones provide better long range AM and FM reception, but the GE Superadio
has
excellent AM reception for a decent price.
The Sangean CC radio also pulls in the stations, but it is more
expensive. A
few of these run on solar cells or hand cranks.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is an excellent all-around radio with decent AM
reception
for under $200, assuming you've stocked up on batteries.