DEGEN DE13 Cranked Solar FM AM SW Receiver with Flashlight /SOS alarm / rechargeable cell phone for emergency and outdoor use (green)

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Thanks to Trevor, we're now blessed with a simple device that still thrives, and serves countless uses today. What are the advantages of a wind-up radio?

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However, if you’re looking for something cheap, cheerful, and reasonably reliable, this is a fantastic piece of kit. It does need winding up pretty frequently if you’re relying on the crank charge alone – but the same can be said for most wind up radios.

Having a rechargeable DAB radio is a great start. Rechargeable devices mean that you don’t have to worry too much about spending a fortune on batteries. Additionally, you can usually access a wider selection of radio stations with DAB too.

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Solar panel: Having a built-in solar panel is convenient as you can simply leave the radio in the sun to charge it up. However, as all campers know, the weather isn’t always reliable.

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However, you can find a few products that give you a wider range of signals to choose from. For instance, the crank solar radio from Degen, otherwise known as the DE13, comes with access to FM, MW, and SW1 signals.