Freeplay Summit AM FM Shortwave Solar Radio - Biggest and best

The Freeplay Summit AM FM Shortwave Solar Radio is the biggest and the best of the solar powered radios. It can be powered by use of the solar charger, which soaks up the energy from the sun, or it can be winded from a hand crank. It can also function on its NiMH rechargeable battery. During daylight hours, it can be powered by the sun. At night, it can function via the hand crank or via its batteries.

The radio is stylish and durable. It is ideal for use on camping trips, fishing, at the beach or just about anyplace. When powered by the hand crank, the user has digital tuning and can preset thirty stations. There are ten FM, ten AM, five SW and five LW preset stations. There is also a clock with a 12/24 hour alarm. The radio measures 6.8 x 3.5 x 3.1 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds or 700 grams and comes with an antenna and an ear piece.

The radio can receive long wave, medium wave and short wave from 5.9 to 16.5 Mhz and also has the ability to receive FM. There is a lighted digital display panel for the user's ease of seeing in the dark.

The charging time for the solar charge is approximately 40 hours. If the user uses the AC power adapter to charge the batteries, the charging time is about 24 hours. The radio is basically a self-sufficient unit that can be used anywhere.

The radio costs approximately $80 US and is available at a variety of land-based and online outlets. Smart shoppers will comparison shop for the best deal.