Self Powered Radio

[USCGELECTROTECH]

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[ninemm]

What was distasteful about it?

[joe817]

That's one of the most functionally useful emergencies radios I've ever seen. I have an Eaton self powered radio for emergencies, and use it 5 or 6 times a year when we lose power. The hand crank generator works really well.

Mine though has: cel phone charging ability, flashlight, siren, flashing red light, Am/FM & 7 shortwave bands, no NOAA weather radio, no clock radio, and most importantly no GMRS 2 way radio.

I'd trade mine in for that one in a heartbeat. If I didn't have the one I have now, I'd sure pick that one up.

[redoregon]

[Soldev]

The Midland XT511 GMRS BASE CAMP Radios are back in stock. It is a 5-Watt 22 Channel GMRS Radio with five power options. Featuring NOAA Weather Radio with Alert as well as an AM/FM Radio, making the XT511 the ultimate communication tool.
These are also great for emergency situations in which you do not have power, it has a wind up lever on the side. MSRP $100

You can get more information from the manufacturers web page at: https://midlandusa.com/product/xt511-base-camp/

[The Annoyed Man]

The Midland XT511 GMRS BASE CAMP Radios are back in stock. It is a 5-Watt 22 Channel GMRS Radio with five power options. Featuring NOAA Weather Radio with Alert as well as an AM/FM Radio, making the XT511 the ultimate communication tool.
These are also great for emergency situations in which you do not have power, it has a wind up lever on the side. MSRP $100

You can get more information from the manufacturers web page at: https://midlandusa.com/product/xt511-base-camp/

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