Freeplay Summit AM/FM/SW Radio | Reliable and Sturdy

Freeplay Summit AM/FM/SW Radio | Freeplay summit self sufficient Multiband radio

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	Freeplay Summit AM/FM/SW Radio Freeplay Energy Freeplay Energy, 2007 average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The Freeplay Summit Self Sufficient AM/FM and ShortWave Radio is the first and most popular radio that works anywhere. Anywhere? And anytime. Because power is generated by you. You merely wind a crank at the radio's rear. The produced energy is stored in the radio's built-in battery. Small, easy-to-use control buttons Great when camping or in emergency situations when power is unavailable Size - 6.8 W x 3.5 H x 3.1 D Weight - 1.3 lbs

Reliable and Sturdy

Bought this radio two years ago, and it's still going strong. We leave it on the A/C charge 24/7 all the time. Much improved over the old Freeplay with the one-way wind up strip that broke if overwound. This one can't overwind, has a green light indicator for A/C, solar and manual charge. The green light lets you know you're winding the crank at the proper speed. Great battery charge life. Compact size is handy for power outages. Lots of buttons can be confusing, but the digital tuner with memory, scan and reliable alarm/sleep settings get the job done. Very pleased with this purchase.

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Freeplay summit self sufficient Multiband radio

This was sent as a Christmas gift to a missionary in Haiti. He is so pleased with it, because electricity is spotty at best and for the first time, he can listen to the radio when he wants. He says it gets many stations.

Wonderful radio

This radio sounds great, will play for 20 hours once charged, and has a hand crank and solar collector. Digital tuning and presets, alarm function, compact and solid. I have two--one in the kitchen and one in the bedroom.

Freeplay Summit - my pro's and con's

Background:
I have owned this radio a few months,
and have used it a moderate amount.

Pros:
* Small size
* Seems sturdy
* Good sound
* Excellent power capability- solar and windup.

Minor peeves:
* No carry case provided, for a portable, travel radio
* In my opnion a cluttered user interface, with 19 buttons! Forget about finding the sleep, light, or snooze button in the dark!
* Does not always remember last sound level- Comes on louder than last volume level used.
* Very minor peeve- Volume setting, being digital, is not fine-grained enough for me.
* No A/C adapter supplied.

Major things that could be improved:
* LCD display very difficult to see- impossible except in direct light.
* It's a radio. It's a clock. So why no clock radio feature?! MUST WAKE TO BEEP INSTEAD OF MUSIC?!

Overall:
I like this radio. I truly appreciate it's alternative power features. I think some of it's other features could be improved.

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