Top 10 Best Emergency Radio Reviews 2014

If you are an adventurer or experience frequent power outages at home, one of the most essential gadgets that you should own is an emergency radio. Apart from keeping your entertained in the dark, many brands have built-in flash light that illuminate work station, weather channels that warn you of impending emergencies, and a built in microphones that you can use to call friends and or the 911 hotline in the event of an emergency. To date, tens of brands and models of emergency radios are attainable online. However, the top 10 best brands in 2014 that are affordable, durable, and efficient are:

10. Ambient Weather WR-112 Emergency Radio

Ambient Weather WR-112 is a powerful all-in-one emergency radio that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is compact and portable. It also easy to use and has a rubberized waterproof case that is durable. Feature wise, it is an advanced model that will boost your security in many ways. First, its AM/FM/NOAA weather radio works well. It streams weather updates in real time and thus, will warn you an impending emergency when you are exploring outdoors. It also has a powerful SOS flashlight, a power outage flashing beacon, an emergency siren, and an improved five-way charging system (AC, DC, hand crank, USB, and solar). Its digital tuner works well, while its emergency power output jack helps to keep your cell phone and or smartphone powered.

 

9. Midland XT511 GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio

If you are an adventurer and have a few dollars to spend on an emergency radio, consider buying Midland’s XT511 GMRS Two-Way model for the following reasons: first, its sturdy construction is water resistant and durable. Its 10 NOAA weather channels and 22GMRS/FRS channels will keep you updated on the happenings around you, while its AM/FM stations will keep you entertained when camping outdoors. It also has a three-bulb LED flash light that is bright and easy to use and a clock with alarm. Finally, its integrated VOC voice activation system is responsive and easy to use. Its USB port, on the other hand, charges cell phone, smartphones, and even tablets well, while its rechargeable dynamo hand-cranked battery is a high-performance model that lasts long. Apart from this built-in battery, you can also power it using four AA batteries, and AC adapter, or DC adapter.

 

8. American Red Cross FRX3 NOAA AM/FM Weather Alert Radio

Eton’s American Red Cross FRX3 emergency radio is the h best model in 2014, as per our review. Its hand turbine design is small, portable, and therefore, very easy to carry over long distances. It receives 7 NOAA weather band radio stations that offer valuable information in real time. It also has a responsive AM/FM receiver and tuner, a bright LED flashlight, an AUX input, and an easy-to-use USB charging port that you can use to charge your smartphone or any other electrical gadget while on the road. Finally, this emergency radio is environmentally friendly. Instead of electricity or AA batteries, its Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-MH battery is rechargeable using solar. It also has a glow-in-the-dark locator and a headphone jack for a quiet listening experience.

 

7. RadioShack 20-576 Emergency AM/FM/WX Crank Radio

Key attributes that make RadioShack’s 20-576 emergency radio one of the top 10 brands in reviews in 2014 are: 1) Telescoping antenna – this radio has a powerful 360 degree telescoping antennae. It maximizes coverage and receives sound waves well even during bad weather. 2) 7 NOAA WX channels – Radio Shack 20-576 receives all 7 bands of NOAA weather radio stations. You will know what is happening around you always, be able to forecast disasters, and thus, plan adventures well. 3) Ni-MH – the Ni-MH battery installed in this one-of-a-kind emergency radio is powerful and durable. It is rechargeable using a hand-cranked dynamo and connects a mini USB port that you can use to charge your phone. It has good sound and highly durable.

 

6. Ambient Weather WR-335 Emergency Solar Radio

Ambient Weather WR-335 is a compact emergency radio that has multiple interesting features. Its digital receiver, for instance, accesses all NOAA weather alert radios and shortwave AM/FM bands in its vicinity. Its LED flashlight is powerful, while its built-in siren is responsive and can help you to attract attention when you are in trouble. This emergency phone’s six-way charging system is flexible and innovative. Depending on where you are exploring, you can recharge its built-in 3.7V/2200 mAh lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery using an AC adapter, DC adapter/ car charger, built-in solar panel, or hand crank, or power it using three AAA batteries. The battery is connected to a high-speed USB mini port that you can use to charge several multimedia gadgets.

 

5. Epica Emergency AM/FM/NOAA Digital Radio

Epica emergency radio is a multi-band model that receives all 7 NOAA weather channels and local AM/FM radio stations. Its dynamic noise-filtering speaker is clear and durable, while its three-way recharging system boosts its flexibility significantly. You can recharge its built-in Ni-MH battery using its hand crank (20 minutes worth of charge per minute of cranking), solar, or via a USB connection to an electricity source. Finally, its three LED bulbs shine bright in the dark, while its sturdy rubberized construction is not only water proof, but also highly durable.

 

4. Ambient Weather WR-334A-U Emergency Radio

In many top 10 best emergency radio reviews 2014, Ambient weather WR-33A-U is one of the most loved and recommended brands by adventurers worldwide for the following reasons: first, it is compact, light, and portable. Its dual-band system is responsive and broadcasts all NOAA weather channels and local FM/AM stations. As such, in addition to being an efficient emergency alert, it will also keep you entertained when camping outdoor with colleagues, friends, or family. Its flashlight and built in Ni-MH battery are powerful. Its innovative six way charging system (AC, DC, hand crank, solar, USB, and three AAA batteries) is flexible, while its mini USB output system charges smartphones well.

 

3. Eton NFR160WXB Microlink Self-Powered Weather Radio

This emergency power radio is a portable high-performance model that is suitable for camping. It also helpful during power outages and can be a life saver in emergency situations. It has a NOAA and AM/FM band receiver. It also has a flashlight; head phone jack, an easy-to-use power crank, and a high-speed USB mini port for charging multimedia gadgets.

 

2. Eton NFR160WXR Microlink Emergency Radio

As the Eton NFR160WXB emergency radio highlighted here-in, this radio is a high-performance self-charging brand that broadcasts the seven NOAA weather channels and local AM/FM ones. It is compact and portable. It also has three white LED flashlights, an internal Ni-MH battery, and a dynamo-based and USB charging systems. Finally, it is waterproof, durable, and has a USB output port for charging phones.

 

1. BaoFeng Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-Way Radio

In this top 10 best emergency radio reviews 2014, BaoFeng dual-band two-way radio is the best in the market. Its aesthetic design using high quality parts is durable, and fitted with many advanced features that improve its performance significantly. It has 104 CDCSS and 128 50 CTCSS switchable and easy-to-program channels with a frequency range of 136-174 / 400-480MHz and 25 KHz/12.5KHz respectively. Its outer case is waterproof, while its built-in battery is durable and rechargeable.