I know things like this Eton Axis Emergency Radio aren’t the coolest device and nobody wants to think about them; until of course you need one! Recent power outages in the States and other disasters around the world made me think it would be a pretty good idea to have one handy; so I choose one that had some cool features. This Eton emergency radio has an aluminum handle with internal metal gears that provides efficient cranking power, digital tuner with AM, FM, and seven NOAA Weather Bands (with alerts), USB charging port for all your USB devices, LED flashlight with flashing red warning beacon, clock with alarm, a headphone jack and weather-resistant plastic body.
Available with either black or white weather resistant housings, these emergency radios can be very handy. Just the other day, we lost power for about 10 hours and my cell phone was almost dead and I was looking for a quick and easy way to charge it. The USB charging port would have been perfect. Just give the radio a few cranks with its aluminum handle and the juice will start flowing. According to individual tests, with just one minute of cranking, this radio stayed powered on for 65 minutes; pretty impressive considering other models lasted less than 10 minutes in the same test.
Eton Axis Emergency Radio with USB Port
- Digital tuner with AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz), NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels plus “Alert”,
- Direct USB power transfer (includes USB cable), Built-in white LED light source
- Flashing beacon red LED light, Can be powered from three different sources:
- 1) Self-Powered Aluminum crank with Hand Turbine Technology. 2) From 3 AAA batteries (not included). 3) AC Power (not included)
- Connectors with rubber gaskets/plugs to seal out moisture, 3.5 mm headphone output, DC-in, USB cell phone charger and AUX-IN input, Telescopic antenna provided for maximum range and reception, DC 5v input
- Digital tuner with AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz), NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels plus “Alert”, Direct USB power transfer (includes USB cable), Built-in white LED light source
- Flashing beacon red LED light, Can be powered from three different sources: 1) Self-Powered Aluminum crank with Hand Turbine Technology. 2) From 3 AAA batteries (not included). 3) AC Power
- Includes: USB cable, owner’s manual, warranty card
- Rechargeable NiMH battery
- 6.6 x 2.1 x 6.4 inches ; 14.2 ounces
You can purchase the Eton Axis Emergency Radio at Amazon.com in black or white from $69.99 and at Hammacher Schlemmer for $69.95. You can never be too prepared; here is some other neat survival stuff: SOL Origin Survival Tool, Bear Grylls Kit and Survival Straps.