What type of radio is best for emergency?
The Best Emergency Weather Radio
- Our pick. Midland ER310. Tough, dynamic, and portable.
- Runner-up. Midland ER210. A sleek version with a smaller battery.
- Budget pick. RunningSnail MD-090P. No alerts, but capable and affordable.
- Upgrade pick. Eton Sidekick. The best-sounding weather radio.
- Also great. Midland WR400.
Is shortwave radio good for emergencies?
The Grundig G3 or Sony ICF-SW7600GR (in background) are both reliable and have excellent SSB reception. I strongly recommend you have a capable, full-fledged digital shortwave radio tucked away for emergencies. If you already own one, just make sure you always have fresh batteries for it standing by.
Do I need an emergency radio?
Disaster agencies always recommend including a battery-operated radio in your emergency kit. Most radios are standard battery-operated models designed for entertainment but not necessarily as disaster management tools. If you already have one of these radios in your home, hang on to it and buy some extra batteries.
What are the radio channels on the Eton fr300?
The FR300 offers AM/FM reception as well as 7 NOAA weather channels and a weather alert, and TV-VHF audio reception for channels 2 – 13. As was the case with all of the Etón emergency radios we tested, our AM reception was outstanding; we were quickly able to tune into every station we searched for.
How does an Eton emergency crank radio work?
At the heart of all of Etón’s emergency radios, including the FR300, is an internal generator that recharges the internal Ni-MH battery pack and powers the radio, siren, and light. Also, by plugging your cell phone into the jack on the back of the radio, you can use the crank to power your phone.
Can you use a fr300 on a cell phone?
In our test, after draining our cell phone of power, we recharged it using the FR300 enough to make a few calls. The rate of cell phone recharging will vary greatly depending on the cell phone and the state of its battery, but the FR300 can provide your compatible p! hone with power in a pinch.
Can a fr300 be used as a distress signal?
The FR300 also includes a red flash! ing LED light that can be used as a distress signal. The radio and light can be operated simultaneously, though of course at the expense of power. The FR300 includes a handy strap on the top of the radio for easy carrying, and the tuning and volume knobs are set to the side.