With this gadget you are completely independent
For many people, the corona pandemic was a reminder that global crisis situations can occur suddenly. GIGA expert Biagio has a gadget tip that can be vital in an emergency.
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance recommends emergency radios
Electricity is a matter of course for us and we don’t even think about it in everyday life. But what would you do if the cellular network and the power grid actually failed? There is one very old-fashioned device that could be a lifesaver in the worst case and that many people no longer have at home – a radio.
Solar radio with crank function
Smartphones have largely made radios obsolete. But what if you don’t have electricity for your cell phone? An emergency radio can make the difference between life and death in the event of a disaster. But even in less dangerous scenarios, for example when camping, a radio that does not rely on external power sources can be useful.
A crank radio with solar cells works completely independently. This can be operated in different ways:
- Via USB cable
- With solar cells
- With a hand crank
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance speaks the following in this regard recommendation out:
“Floods or heavy snowfall with avalanches can lead to parts of the population being cut off from the outside world. Information and alerts are vital. Often those trapped can only be reached via radio, television or the Internet. The television and the Internet only work with electricity, which may also fail. This leaves only the radio as the main warning device. You should therefore always have a battery-operated radio set and reserve batteries or a crank radio in the house. “
Even if there is no sunlight or electricity, you can charge the radio’s batteries with a hand crank. In addition, the crank radio has a useful Power bank function, with which you can charge your smartphone, for example. Also one LED flashlight, as well as a SOS siren are on board.
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The solar crank radio from Efluky is praised on Amazon. With 201 reviews and 4.6 out of 5 stars, the opinion of the users is mostly positive. Some reviews note that the radio is not very good for everyday use because it is heavier and clunkier than traditional household radios. Others complain about the “rough” design. In view of the fact that this is a device that is intended for exceptional situations, this criticism should be bearable for most of the people.
