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Old 05-28-2013, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by elchivito View Post
You've been watching too many Prepper reality shows. Put down the Bugout bag and back away.....
Actually i've never seen any of those shows.

This unit would be for while i'm working outside in the yard yet way to far away for an extension cord to be of any use

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Originally Posted by Botnst View Post
I bought a hand-cranked one here: C. Crane Company - Toll Free (800) 522-8863. I have bought several items from C. Crane and have found them to be top-notch. The one I bought was made by Midway and has the usual AM/FM spectrum, NWS and also includes FRS/GMRS broadcast & receive, which allows comm with FM walkie-talkies that are pretty darned good for comm out in the countryside where there is no cellphone coverage.
Thank you for the link Bot, this unit looks to be pretty good!

http://www.ccrane.com/radios/wind-up-emergency-radios/cc-solar-observer-wind-up-emergency-radio.aspx#.UaQXQUp0l8E
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