Weather Radio Auto Alert Digital with LCD Screen, 5000mAh 5 Way Powered

This radio is amazingly good for the price! Everything on it works as described and I have been using it solely on solar power!

Awesome weather radio for home or camping with quality, functional flashlight and reading light. Radio works flawlessly. I consider this to be a quality purchase.

After reflection, I've increased my rating of this Emergency radio from 2 to 4 stars. I did that after trying to come up with my checklist of what makes for a perfect emergency weather radio. The Mesqool CR 1009 Pro checks a lot of the feature boxes, despite its shortcomings, detailed in the review below. Here are some of the boxes checked:1. It can act as a power pack to charge other devices, and this does not rely on turning the crank.2. The built-in rechargeable battery (2170 Lithium ion) can be replaced by the user.3. The battery is high capacity, advertised at 5000 mAh.4. It has shortwave in addition to AM/FM. Frequency display is digital.5. It has weather alert notifications6. It is weather resistant (it's remarkable how many weather/camping/emergency radios aren't) to the IPX3 standard. That's far from the highest standard, but it's something. IPX5 is preferred.7. It has a clock8. It has a battery charge level display.9. It has a very bright flashlight and a reading light10. It can use disposable batteries (AA or AAA) if necessary11. Under $5012. Backlighted digital display13. Easy to carry: handle or strap.14. Earphone jackMost of my negative opinions of this product tie to the radio implementation.AM reception. The radio is tuned with an up and a down button that goes from frequency to frequency. When tuning up, most AM stations are not received, but when tuning down they are. So if you want a particular station, you have to tune past it and then come back. It's inconsistent. This behavior is so incredibly bizarre that I returned the radio as defective and got a replacement; the replacement does exactly the same thing. If I actually intended to use the AM radio, I would consider this not acceptable. The audio is a bit distorted also. It gets zero stars for AM. With that said many portable radios have crummy AM performance.Tuning in general is very inconvenient. On any decent shortwave radio there is a band switch, either mechanical or a button that cycles through the shortwave bands. Not this one. The only way to tune from the lowest shortwave frequency of 2.3 MHz to the highest of 23.00 MHz is go through every single frequency over 4 thousand of them, either by continually press the tuning button, or using the search feature that stops on each station found. It still still takes a very long time. This is rather senseless since at different times of the day, different frequencies are active and users would tend to switch between low and high bands; that means any serious attempt to use the radio for shortwave is simply impossible. This is purely poor software design, and could easily be fixed in firmware. It gets 2 stars for shortwave. Plus what shortwave will you get with an under 10-inch antenna?I found FM performance mediocre. Many stations had high frequency content distorted, most noticeable with speech. This was even the case when using a pair of high-quality headphones. You can certainly get the news on this radio, but you probably wouldn't choose to listen to it for an extended period of time, and not for music on some stations.The user really should study the manual before using weather alerts. There are two distinct weather alert functions "Manual" and "Standby." In manual mode the radio scans all 7 weather channels for alerts and the user can set how long the radio will scan the bands, from 4 to 24 hours or always on. According to the manual, the internal battery can only support manual weather alert for 65 hours. That means that you have charge the battery about every 3 days. The battery drain for the alert function seems extreme and I would expect a 5000 mAh 2170 lithium ion to last longer. There is also a standby mode where the radio will receive alerts on a single channel you set. In this case the battery will last for 100 hours.The manual also says that when the li-ion battery gets weak, the radio will switch to the auxiliary removeable batteries; however, you cannot put batteries in the unit when the li-ion battery is significantly depleted. It will not switch (I guess one could turn the crank to get a little charge). The manual says that you shouldn't expect to charge the battery with the solar panel, but only maintain it; however, when I put the radio in a sunny window in Manual Weather Alert mode, the battery was fully depleted in under a month. It might work if you left the radio outdoors in full sun, but I was disappointed that I'm going to have to manually charge the radio in normal use just to use weather alerts. I remember weather alert radios I got from Radio Shack 30 years ago that ran for a year on a battery.If you keep the battery charged, this radio will receive and notify you of weather alerts; however, for some reason in the middle of a weather broadcast, the volume will suddenly drop to barely audible, and then go back to normal. I assume my radio is defective, but I'm not sure.This covers why I consider the radio poor for normal use. It's just a crummy radio, inexplicably crummy given the state of the art.But as an emergency radio it makes a lot of sense. FM isn't so broad a tuning range, so the tuning system including scan tuning is usable, and there are only 7 weather channels, making the buttons OK.The flashlight and reading light are incredibly bright, more like a tactical flashlight than an afterthought in a radio, and and I really like the fact that it uses an 2170 rechargeable battery (surprisingly not an 18650), one that's powerful and non-proprietary. In some emergency radios the internal rechargeable battery is an afterthought, and one relies on replaceable batteries for actual use. This one is the reverse; the good battery is built in. I doubt that I'll ever put in the optional AAA batteries. It has solar charging, crank charging and USB charging (cable included).So of all the radios I have, this is the first one I'd want in an emergency, and the last one I'd want for day-to-day radio listening -- especially shortwave.

When the weather outside is frightful and the storm is so frightful, you need a reliable way to keep up with the latest updates. Enter the Auto NOAA Digital 5000 Weather Radio, your all-in-one survival buddy that brings a wealth of features in one portable package. From its solar-powered capabilities to its SOS function, this radio has your back when nature decides to throw a tantrum. Whether you’re camping, prepping for a storm, or just want some extra peace of mind, this radio is your trusty sidekick.PROS:• Multiple power options: It’s like the Swiss army knife of radios, solar power, hand crank, USB charging, and AC. Whatever disaster strikes, you’ll stay powered up.• SOS feature: If things really go sideways, the SOS alarm will let everyone know you need help. It’s the ultimate “Hey, I’m here!” button.• Built-in phone charger: If your phone is running low on battery and you’re not near an outlet, no worries, this radio doubles as a phone charger.• Emergency light & flashlight: The built-in flashlight is perfect for when you need to light up your path, while the reading lamp keeps your evening cozy (without the need for candles).• Clear audio & versatility: AM/FM, shortwave, NOAA, it’s got it all, so you can stay in the know, no matter what you’re into.CONS:• Hand crank might take a bit of effort: While the hand crank works great, if you’re trying to get a full charge, you might be working up a bit of a sweat. Good news, though, you’ll be too busy surviving to care.• Not the most compact: While portable, it’s not exactly something you can throw in your pocket. It’s better for your backpack or emergency kit.• Volume level can be a bit quiet: The speaker works fine, but if you’re in a noisy environment, you might have to crank it up a little more than you’d expect.• Limited radio range: While it can pick up a variety of stations, the shortwave reception might not be perfect depending on your location.Overall, the Auto NOAA Digital 5000 Weather Radio is a fantastic tool for anyone looking to stay prepared. Whether it’s a storm, power outage, or a random camping trip, you’ll have everything you need in one device. Plus, it’s practically a lifeline during an emergency, just add some snacks and you’re ready to weather the storm.

Second time buying. My dogs freak out over thunder and this radio stays on 24/7, so that anytime the power goes out, it just switches power source and they still have music to help drown out the noise. It has worked exceptionally well and I decided I needed one on the upper floor as well.

This little gem appealed to me right out of the box. It was easy to set up. Quality seems good for such a little radio. Time will tell when Florida gets outage from storm or emergency..NOAA comes in good for our area.. Like having so many options to charge.

The ads make this radio look cool. It is even better. Sound quality is excellent. Great features with light, flashlight and alarm. Weather options mean you can be warned of dangerous weather. Shortwave stations offer a great feature in a crisis. The multiple charging options make me wish I had this when I lived through 5 hurricanes. The ability to charge my cell phone in particular covers the low price. Small size definitely recommend for camping, travel and as a go to for emergency. I use mine every day in the garage.

This radio does a lot of very useful things, but not the one thing I bought it for - shortwave radio. I was shocked to see a single band covering from 7 to 19 mHz - pretty much the entire shortwave frequency range - and the tiny knob only takes 3/4 of a turn to tune across the entire band. Needless to say, it's impossible to settle it on a single radio station.That turns out not to be a problem, though, since in three days of trying I was unable to pick up even the hint of a signal on the shortwave band.I love the power flexibility, the ability to charge other devices, the lighting options, even the crank for dire emergencies. Unfortunately I will not be keeping this long enough to find out. It even sounds good when I tune in FM stations. But I bought this as a shortwave radio, and it is absolutely not one. The band is purely there for decoration, or to check a box. Returning.

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Following the fires, in Australia, I wasn't going to get caught out without a radio of phone changer. This product meets the bill. While the quality of reception is not premium it is still usable. It will be one of those handy devices that I have in the cupboard.

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It works well