Frequently Asked Questions...
were can i buy hand crank radio here in the philippines?
hand crank radio FM / AM for emergency
Answer:
The Red Cross has models
You could always mail order online from Radio Shack
Grundig
and Eton
are good brands.
 Kaito Voyager Crank Solar/Dynamo Emergency Radio US $49.99 
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 Hand Crank Kaito Voyager Emergency Radio + 23 ft Antenna, Blue Radio US $64.57
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 Eton FR300 Emergency Multi-Purpose Crank Radio - AMFM NOAA Weather - New In Box US $16.95
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 ORECK XL TAKE ALONG EMERGENCY POWER RADIO/LIGHT AM/FM/WB/ALARM CLOCK HAND CRANK US $19.99
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 New Am/Fm/Weather Band Emergency Crank Powered Radio US $16.49
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 Emergency Crank Radio with AM/FM and Weather Alert US $73.95
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 Dynamo Emergency Crank Radio AM/FM World 8 Bands PM-X58 Short Wave Hand Crank US $19.99
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 Crank radio-flashlight- hurricane- tornado-power outage EMERGENCY phone camp kit US $30.00
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 Kaito Voyager Hand Crank Emergency Radio Complete Kit Camo Radio US $73.87
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 RADIO SHACK EMERGENCY AM FM WEATHER BAND HAND CRANK 20-108 US $.99
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 NEW * Eton FR300 EMERGENCY RADIO Portable Hand Crank Battery Cell Phone Charger US $13.49
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 ETON FR300 EMERGENCY CRANK AM/FM WEATHER RADIO&CASE-NEW! US $24.27
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 NEW 3 IN 1 EMERGENCY CRANK DYNAMO LANTERN AM/FM RADIO BRIGHT WHITE LED US $10.45
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 STORM RADIO Battery Free Hand Crank AM/FM - LOUD!!! Emergency w/ headphones US $3.25
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 DE13 Crank Dynamo Solar Emergency AM FM SW world Radio US $26.98
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 Midland emergency crank weather alert radio- Digital AM US $65.39
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 MIDLAND EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO 10 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS W AM FM RADIO CLOCK ALARM US $62.99
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 Kaito Voyager Solar & Hand Crank Emergency Radio Complete Kit Yellow Radio US $73.87
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 Hand Crank Radio Portable AM/FM Flash Light Emergency can use Battery Brand New US $9.90
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 Emergency Crank Radio AM/FM/Weather Band Saftey Outdoor US $19.95
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 BROOKSTONE ETON EMERGENCY SOLAR CRANK RADIO HAS AM/FM, NOAA, 4 LED LIGHT, EXCT,, US $110.99
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 BROOKSTONE EMERGENCY ETON SOLAR CRANK RADIO AM/FM, NOAA 4 LED LIGHT, SW, EXCT,,, US $110.99
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 MIDLAND ER-102 EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO WITH AM/FM/WB NEW US $49.99
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 ETON FR 300 EMERGENCY RADIO HAND CRANK ,BATTERY US $17.50
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 Emergency FreePlay Solar Wind Up AM/FM Radio Hand Crank Free Power US $29.99
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 Portable 3 In 1 Emergency Crank Dynamo Lantern 5-LCD Flashlight AM/FM Radio US $14.99
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 New 3 In 1 Emergency Crank Dynamo Lantern Led AM/FM Radio Bright White US $.99
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 NEW MIDLAND ER-102 EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO WITH AM/FM AND WEATHER ALERT US $65.41
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 EMERSON EMERGENCY CRANK WIND-UP FM RADIO w/ FLASHLIGHT US $19.80
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 Radio with Flashlight Kaito Crank & Solar Radio Rechargeable Radio for Emergency US $33.77
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 Kaito Voyager Hand Crank Emergency Radio Complete Kit Black Kaito Radio US $73.87
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 SYLVANIA Hand Crank AM/FM Radio with Flashlight NIB Emergency Siren Sound US $39.99
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 Midland Water Resistant Backlit Emergency Crank AM/FM/Weather Alert Radio +USB US $66.95
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 Oregon Scientific WR201 Multi-Powered Emergency Radio Hand Crank NOAA Radio US $41.67
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 KAITO KA500 DYNAMO SOLAR CRANK EMERGENCY WEATHER RADIO US $49.99
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 NIB Eton FR250 hand crank emergency radio AM FM SW short wave cell phone charger US $65.00
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 North Point Hand Crank Emergency Radio US $9.99
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 NEW*EMERSON RP6289 AM/FM PORTABLE EMERGENCY CRANK WIND UP RADIO *with FLASHLIGHT US $9.99
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 MIDLAND XT511 22-CHANNEL GMRS EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO WITH AM/FM/WEATHER ALERT & G US $70.98
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 Multifunction Crank Dynamo Solar FM MW Emergency Alarm USB Phone Charging Radio US $22.99
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 DEGEN DE13 FM MW SW Crank Dynamo Solar Emergency Radio World Receiver US $27.99
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 Kaito KA500 Emergency Crank Dynamo Solar Radio/AC/Green US $49.95
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 Emergency Weather AM/FM Hand Crank Radio Innovage w/box US $3.99
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 RADIOSHACK 20-108 AM/FM/ WEATHER BAND EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO US $40.99
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 Emergency Hand Crank Radio AM/FM/Weather Band US $24.99
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 JENSEN EMERGENCY WEATHER CRANK RADIO FLASHLIGHT B&W NEW US $49.99
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 Wind-Up AM/FM/WEATHER BAND EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO...!!!! US $16.97
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 Hand Crank Emergency AM/FM Radio With Mobile Phone Charger LED Light New US $34.99
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 Multitech XR-20 Life Guard Emergency Radio Generator Flashlight Hand Crank NEW US $39.99
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 Midland XT511 22-CHANNEL GMRS EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO EMERGENCY GEAR US $77.99
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 NEW! Midland ER102 Emergency Radio, BUILT IN CRANK- FREE SHIPPING!! FAST!! US $58.00
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 Hand Crank Radio Dynamo Emergency Radio Weather US $19.99
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 Kaito KA288 Emergency Crank & Solar AM FM Radio with LED Flashlight US $26.99
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 New Katio KA500 Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency Weather Radio Red US $49.99
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 Katio KA500 AM FM Shortwave Solar Crank Emergency Radio NOAA + AC Adapter - Blue US $59.99
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 Katio KA500 Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency Weather Alert Radio + AC Adapter Green US $59.99
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 New Katio KA500 AM FM Shortwave Solar Crank Emergency Radio NOAA - Blue US $49.99
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 New Katio KA500 Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency Shortwave Weather Alert Radio Blue US $49.99
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 Katio KA500 Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency Shortwave Weather Alert Radio Red US $49.99
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 New Katio KA500 Shortwave Solar Crank Emergency NOAA Weather Radio Yellow US $49.99
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 New Katio KA500 AM FM Shortwave Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency Weather Alert Radio US $49.99
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 Katio KA500 Solar Crank Emergency Shortwave Weather Radio Red + AC Adapter US $59.99
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 Katio KA500 Solar Crank Emergency Shortwave Weather Radio Blue + AC Adapter US $59.99
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 Katio KA500 AM FM SW Dynamo Solar Crank Emergency NOAA Weather Radio Green US $49.99
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 Kaito KA888 Dynamo Solar Crank Portable Emergency Radio US $39.99
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 Kaito KA818 AM FM Emergency Crank Flashlight Radio US $18.99
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 Kaito KA600 Solar Crank AM FM Shortwave Emergency Weather Radio + AC Adapter US $89.99
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 Katio KA500 AM FM Shortwave Solar Crank Emergency Weather Radio + AC Adapter US $59.99
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 AMERICAN RED CROSS FR300 EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO US $.99
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 Kaito KA600 Solar Crank Dynamo AM FM LW SW Emergency RDS Weather Radio NOAA BLK US $79.99
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 BEST Hand Crank Radio Kaito Emergency Radio + Antenna Red Radio US $64.57
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 Kaito Voyager Hand Crank Emergency Radio Complete Kit Red Radio US $73.87
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 Mitaki-Japan AM FM Weather Band Emergency Disaster Crank & Battery Powered Radio US $15.99
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 DEGEN DE392 FM/TV MW SW Crank Dynamo Solar Emergency Radio World Receiver US $32.29
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 DEGEN DE16 FM/FML MW SW Crank Dynamo Solar Emergency Radio World Receiver US $35.14
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 Ambient Weather WR-111 Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Digital Radio, Flas US $26.00
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Emergency Crank Radio
Emergency Crank Radio - American Red Cross Radio FR360
Emergency Radios Can Be Essential to Survival
An everyday AM/FM battery powered radio may not be enough to keep your family safe. Once you understand the difference between a radio and an emergency radio you will understand how the difference can be critical to your family's safety. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has recommended an emergency preparedness kit including important items that families should have in the event of an emergency. First and second on the list is water and food, obviously. The third item on the list is an emergency radio. FEMA's definition of emergency radios is a "battery-powered or hand crank radio," as well as, "an NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert." Fortunately, radios are now available with all the necessary emergency features on one receiver.
Using FEMA's definition and recommendations, let's examine what type of emergencies you might be subject to and just what kind of radio you should have in order to be safe. If you live in an area where you could experience sudden dangers, as with the central United States known as tornado alley, then you need a radio that will provide instant information as soon as the National Weather Service broadcasts a warning. You will need a radio that provides S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology which can be programmed to receive emergency weather broadcasts in your specific area, as well as, NOAA weather information with a Weather Alert feature. Both of these features on a radio will automatically turn the radio on, send an alarm through the radio, and provide you with important information you need to have immediately.
Coastal Communities also have an essential need for the right type of emergency radio. Hurricanes are tracked for a number of days before they arrive on land and families generally have time to prepare or leave an area in the path of the storm. In this case you may determine that a weather alert feature isn't as important and decide to settle for a radio that will keep you connected to the weather channels or local broadcasts when you choose to be updated. Severe storms and thunderstorms, although they can be dangerous to life and property, do not equal the urgency of a tornado. However, if you are camping with family or friends you may feel that having a radio with NOAA Weather Alert is important so you can be informed of severe weather, flash flooding, or subsequent dangers in your remote location.
Tornados and hurricanes are two of the most severe of weather emergencies, but these are not the only things you may need to prepare for. Emergency guides suggest that we should be prepared to survive on our own for a minimum of three days following an emergency. So we must, at a minimum, have the capability of receiving local news and weather during this period. In addition to weather emergencies we must also prepare for a local power outage. Power outages can be caused by a storm that went through, the flood that follows, or a minor earthquake that has managed to not only knock-out power, but may have also disrupted emergency services. These are all common events. With electricity out, the radio's power source becomes critical. Many radios have numerous sources of power including not only replaceable batteries and AC adaptors, but hand cranks for recharging batteries and even solar panels. Some radios go even further and have the capability of powering other items, such as your cell phone.
So what kind of radio do you need for survival in an emergency? Knowing what the potential emergencies are in your area will enable you to find a radio equipped with the required features needed to insure your family's safety and survival. Are you prepared?
About the Author
Deneen Steiner is a radio enthusiast who believes we all benefit when everyone is prepared for emergencies. Your family's reassurance and safety are available at: Shortwave Radio Gear. Find more radio options and features at: http://www.ShortwaveRadioGear.com.
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