This is one neat radio. In addition to the usual AM and FM it also has two shortwave radio bands. But that's not what makes it so neat. It's how the radio is powered; a wind-up crank, a solar panel, or an optional AC adapter. When the power goes out, all you do is turn the crank for 30 to 60 seconds and you'll be listening to the radio for an hour. Or you can set the radio in the sun and its solar panel will provide the electricity. The radio also has an internal rechargeable battery that stores the excess power generated from the wind-up crank, solar panel, or AC adaptor. The battery, when fully charged, will run the radio for over 40 hours.

The radio also serves as a flashlight. It has a detachable light with 3 white LED bulbs. The light will extend up to six feet from the radio and can be attached to metal surfaces because it has a magnetic base. The detachable light is an ingenious feature for times when the power is out. It allows you to see while you're trying to operate the radio!