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I really appreciate your reviews of these small Weather Radios. After the last Florida Hurricane, I noticed quite a few residents on the news saying how they lost access to weather info when the cell towers went down. (Yup, these folks had $1500 iPhones but didn't have a
I really like that antenna design, quite unique! I'm not too crazy about the smaller frequency display, but otherwise a very nice radio. Thanks for the review.
Possibly, I didn't open it up yet. There is the small dry cell battery compartment just in case the internal battery dies, and you still need radio operation.
@@todderbert Thanks for getting back to me with an answer. I'm most interested to know if the rechargeable battery is replaceable. Let me know if you do decide to open it up. Many thanks.
@@ozyrob1 It is a twin 2500 flat pack setup, that is soldered directly to the board. I would say, get a new radio at $20, then trying to mess with this. A nightmare to take apart, and to put back together. imgur.com/f4YQ2rZ imgur.com/P5tX6F3
Thanks, I was looking for that info too. After long research it turns out that this model is the one with the largest surface area of solar panels and according to the comments, it is the only one that can self-recharge. The other so-called emergency solar radios can only minimize the loss of energy, so this model should quickly become the best. You should bring this explanation and the screens directly in your initial post to improve the SEO of your video. Some people will certainly study this and propose modifications to improve the capacity since the two wires can be used to attach another battery. I imagine that the big accumulator of electronic cigarettes cumulated could offer multiple advantages and I hope that will be shared.
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review interesting radio and new emergency radio is what I want and the CCRadio Solar Digital AM FM emergency radio is a sweet one that you also did a review on. I have many different radios but only real emergency radio so I definitely need to buy more of these take care Todderbert and have a nice day.
It looks to share a lot of DNA with the Running Snail you reviewed awhile back, although this doesn't get static on the AM when the battery light is on. I do like my Running Snail.
I've been chasing the grey NOAA version of this radio for close to a year. Grey version never shows up on Amazon. On eBay the price is ~$33 - $50 which is WAY too much money. The $30-ish dollar versions are "speed pack" shipped from China taking a month or more. $50-ish dollar versions shipped from New jersey. At MOST, this is a $20 - $25 radio...not a penny more. As stated in the video, this radio is sold under a bunch of different brands and has many different model numbers. Lastly, eBay listings are confusing. All descriptions say "Europen version", but spec sheets shows US NOAA bands. Pic of radios show AM/FM switch with no NOAA switch position. Hoping at some point to score a grey one with NOAA for $25 or less.
It is a twin 2500 flat pack setup, that is soldered directly to the board. I would say, get a new radio at $20, then trying to mess with this. A nightmare to take apart, and to put back together. imgur.com/f4YQ2rZ imgur.com/P5tX6F3
@@todderbert Thanks. Definitely not worth the cost and effort to replace. Do you have a ballpark idea of the number of charge cycles you should expect?
(paid link below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you.
▶ The XSY320 at Amazon USA: amzn.to/3Tk9lDl
I really appreciate your reviews of these small Weather Radios. After the last Florida Hurricane, I noticed quite a few residents on the news saying how they lost access to weather info when the cell towers went down. (Yup, these folks had $1500 iPhones but didn't have a
I really like that antenna design, quite unique! I'm not too crazy about the smaller frequency display, but otherwise a very nice radio. Thanks for the review.
Is the rechargable battery replacable? Thanks for the detailed review.
Possibly, I didn't open it up yet. There is the small dry cell battery compartment just in case the internal battery dies, and you still need radio operation.
@@todderbert Thanks for getting back to me with an answer. I'm most interested to know if the rechargeable battery is replaceable. Let me know if you do decide to open it up. Many thanks.
@@ozyrob1 It is a twin 2500 flat pack setup, that is soldered directly to the board. I would say, get a new radio at $20, then trying to mess with this. A nightmare to take apart, and to put back together. imgur.com/f4YQ2rZ imgur.com/P5tX6F3
@@todderbert Very much appreciate you doing that and the detailed explanation. Subbed
Thanks, I was looking for that info too. After long research it turns out that this model is the one with the largest surface area of solar panels and according to the comments, it is the only one that can self-recharge. The other so-called emergency solar radios can only minimize the loss of energy, so this model should quickly become the best.
You should bring this explanation and the screens directly in your initial post to improve the SEO of your video.
Some people will certainly study this and propose modifications to improve the capacity since the two wires can be used to attach another battery. I imagine that the big accumulator of electronic cigarettes cumulated could offer multiple advantages and I hope that will be shared.
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review interesting radio and new emergency radio is what I want and the CCRadio Solar Digital AM FM emergency radio is a sweet one that you also did a review on. I have many different radios but only real emergency radio so I definitely need to buy more of these take care Todderbert and have a nice day.
It looks to share a lot of DNA with the Running Snail you reviewed awhile back, although this doesn't get static on the AM when the battery light is on. I do like my Running Snail.
I've been chasing the grey NOAA version of this radio for close to a year. Grey version never shows up on Amazon. On eBay the price is ~$33 - $50 which is WAY too much money. The $30-ish dollar versions are "speed pack" shipped from China taking a month or more. $50-ish dollar versions shipped from New jersey. At MOST, this is a $20 - $25 radio...not a penny more.
As stated in the video, this radio is sold under a bunch of different brands and has many different model numbers. Lastly, eBay listings are confusing. All descriptions say "Europen version", but spec sheets shows US NOAA bands. Pic of radios show AM/FM switch with no NOAA switch position. Hoping at some point to score a grey one with NOAA for $25 or less.
I would buy a Todderbert 3000 radio!
Can the LiOn battery be replaced by the user?
It is a twin 2500 flat pack setup, that is soldered directly to the board. I would say, get a new radio at $20, then trying to mess with this. A nightmare to take apart, and to put back together. imgur.com/f4YQ2rZ imgur.com/P5tX6F3
@@todderbert Thanks. Definitely not worth the cost and effort to replace. Do you have a ballpark idea of the number of charge cycles you should expect?
@@gaoldias on these lipo packs, probably 200-300 times. I have tested some and got about 400 before I had to recycle it.
@@todderbert Thanks Todd. Radio arrived this morning. Charging it now.