He Great electric blackoutof which today is a week, caused an increase in sales of such ‘outdated’ devices as radio transistorsthe only way to obtain information while waiting for the light to return. But not only of the classic portable pile radios, but of the calls emergency radios.
One of the people who have promoted this type of devices has been influencer María Pombowho published in his networks the acquisition of one of these devices that are designed to meet a series of basic needs, in addition to the short wave radio, in a situation like last Monday.
One of the effects of this demand is that Radios have risen in price. When Pombo promoted him, he had a cost of € 43 that is now in the 87double. Is it worth it? If we see each other again, no one will say no. We review this model and others that you can buy to be prepared for the next blackout.
Emergency Radio Hello-CR1009 of Eoxsmile
The emergency radio chosen by the influencer offers the reception of AM/FM bands and access to NOAA weather alerts, which provide official information on severe climatic conditions such as storms, hurricanes or tornadoes, useful if you are in any of the countries that use them. This is not the case of Spain, where the emergency alert system is based mainly on Es-Alert.
More interesting is that it has multiple load methods: solar panel, manual crank, AAA batteries and USB port, ensuring its operation even during power cuts. It includes a LED lantern, reading light, SOS alarm function (116 dB) and can be used as an external battery (5,000 mAh) to load mobile devices. Its compact and resistant design makes it an essential tool for emergencies and outdoor activities.
It is, as the manufacturer says somewhat comic, ‘ideal for tornadoes, tsunamis, forest fires, hurricanes and snowstorms’. Its price at Amazon is € 87.
MESQOOL RADIO 1009 PRO DAB/FM
This Mesqool DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)/FM model is a digital radio with a 5,000 mAh rechargeable battery, which can also be fed by batteries, micro-USB, the small solar panel that incorporates or the crank to generate energy if the other methods will not work or are not available. Being a digital radio, it offers a reception with less interference than analog, can automatically scan the spectrum and memorize up to 30 stations. It also incorporates a powerful flashlight, reading lamp and can broadcast an alarm of 105 dB. You have it on Amazon by € 65.
Solarbaby Emergency Solar Radio
Not so versatile, but more economical is this Emergency Radio of Solarbaby. It is a compact and multifunctional device designed for critical situations and activities outside the city that is equipped with a 2,000 mAh battery and offers three load methods: solar panel, manual crank and USB port. It has no battery option, so it is convenient to accompany it from a portable battery if you do not want to resort to the solar panel or the crank too soon. It tune in AM/FM bands and includes the aforementioned ability to receive NOAA weather alerts, which is not useful in Spain, but everything else. It has a 3 light LED flashlight, a 30 cm telescopic antenna to improve the reception and can be used as an external battery to load mobile devices. It is compact (15.6 x 8 x 6 cm), light (336 g) and you have it for € 37 In Amazon.
Rychi MD-107 emergency radio
Rychi MD-107 emergency radio combines a portable design and retro style with advanced functions designed for critical situations. It incorporates a powerful rechargeable battery of 37,000 mAh, which allows loading mobile devices and provides up to 40 hours of use with the LED flashlight or 25 hours of radio playback. It offers four load methods (USB-C, solar panel, crank and AAA batteries) and coverage in AM, FM and WB bands (Weather Band, only operational in the US. UU. And Canada). It also has 3 W lantern, reading lamp, SOS alarm with intermittent light and an extensible 7 sections antenna to improve reception. Its price at Amazon is € 82.
NIGECUE XSY320 SOLAR RADIO
Nigecue emergency radio is a portable and rechargeable device that incorporates a 5,000 mAh battery. It offers four load methods (USB, crank, solar panel and replaceable batteries) and has analog AM/FM tuner, long -range flashlight with three modes, reading lamp and alarm SOS with intermittent light. Its compact design (20 x 6 x 7 cm) and its functionality makes it an essential tool for emergencies. Its price is € 40 In Amazon.