Solar Powered Radios
June 18, 2009 by surfcrs
Filed under Accessories
Having a radio is important in many scenarios, such as power outages in a home or even camping trips. They are great for providing entertainment through talk shows and music, but can also be important for finding out current weather conditions or local shelter locations in case of severe storms. The only problem is that many radios require batteries or an electrical source, which may not always be available in emergency situations. Luckily, solar powered radios make it possible to pick up radio broadcasts by using only the power from the sun.
Most solar powered radios can provide hours of power on a full charge, which can be done by placing the radio in direct sunlight for several hours. Most radios also come with a wind up function, which makes it possible to use the radio when sunlight is not available.
Most solar powered radios will offer both am and fm broadcasts, and many with carry NOAA weather channels as well.