Just received mine today and I'm impressed! Love it's compact design and many features. I'm going to learn how everything functions on it so I'll be ready in case of another emergency that unexpectedly pops up like it did yesterday! I'm very happy with my purchase and glad I was able to find this one at a good price. Thank you for all of the info.
Just scooped this up. Comes in handy in eastern Canada during hurricanes ands blizzards. My current hurricane radio is around 30 years old now. Time to get with the times. Hah.
That was an absolutely wonderful, complete and concise, instructional video. I wish more companies made videos just like this as instructional Quickstart helps! Thank you!
Hello, I fully charged the radio and just tried to charge my phone with it, and it still doesn't charge any device I connect it to. I followed your instructions mentioned in this video as well. Can you please advise? Thank you.
According to my instructions. “” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use. Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours . One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
According to my paper instructions. “” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use. Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours . One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
@@MegaBpop hello, this was my exact question too but I would have said, 'please?'. I hate bad mannered people! Thank you so much because I have very painful bones and I didn't want a radio that had to be wound up for ages! I could manage one minute, without too much pain afterwards. I don't intend to use the radio outdoors (I'm 100 % bed bound!) so that's why I didn't want a more expensive radio because I only want it for 1.light and 2. To charge my phone. We recently had a short power cut and luckily, I had already thought to have, a battery operated lamp, it's only JML but has a hook and it is about 2 hands length and light, so I have it hung up on the hand grab hook, over my bed. It was only when I had no electricity for the mini radio, on the TV table, by my bed, did I get a bit anxious, as I live alone and the phone keeps me company (I have a few tvs just didn't yet bother to hang one in my room!) so I'm used to music, radio plays, movies and audio books for company. Only then, did I think of an emergency phone. I settled on the fos one because it looks light, it's small (my dexterity is poor so I rather smaller items that are light, even the likes of talcum powder, are easier for me to hold now. I find a can of coke heavy and a normal mug, so I had to buy fine bone china ones instead!) plus I liked how it has a reading lamp too. I really wagted the Midlands er210 model radio but I is not on Amazon UK. It is the smaller version of the er 300 or I have seen it called the er 310 too? It too, gave about 10 mins energy for just 1 minute of cranking (that was my main concern!). I'm Irish so we have to use Amazon UK, we don't have the population to justify our own warehouses. I guess, I could use other Amazons but it's crazy costly! Oh, may I please ask you this please? - I get the idea of a power bank but I want to know, the fos has one and how often do you have to charge it, is it removable or built in? Also, for my needs, is it going to stay charged in the radio until I use it and is it safe to leave it in the phone? I don't want it to leak and if I put in the AAA batteries too, how long can I leave them in it, before they leak or rust (from the leaked acid)? I don't want to have to fumble around, when I want the radio in the next power cut. I will kero it, in a small pouch near, in a plastic box on my bed but I want it ready to use and not have to fiddle trying to put on batteries (I will have my other torch for light mind). Lastly, I'm very bad at using technology, I'm only 48, but how do I set the phone up, so I know if it is using the regular batteries, I add, or the power bank and I don't get the ion lithium thing at all. Can you please advise me, that's if you're not ready to KILL me, by now?! I really miss my younger brother, as he used to teach me all these things and yes, he used to think I was dumb lol (I do have a degree, 3 diplomas and a few certificates, just not in technology and computers lol so I'm not stupid but you know, how brothers love to tease their sisters!) Thank you. Please stay safe, God bless and much love from Ireland. I also, wish you an early merry Christmas too. Kind regards, Mathona in Ireland xx
I love the compact design and features. It's worth the price. The only thing I would do differently is the hand crank, instead of a hand crank that's awkward to turn at the required rpms to generate current, a 3" rubberized wheel that you could spin against another surface would be easier
I wish this came in camo like the other version, it may seem silly but I want a survival radio that is cute and personalized. Maybe a shade of yellow or teal.
You didn't talk about the short wave. I just bought this radio and I only get one station with so much static I can't listen to it. Should this radio have some sort of extra antenna to bring in more stations? I guess I need a more expensive radio with short and long wave radio. I got a good price on this radio, so it's better than nothing. If it takes days to charge by solar though, I'm not loving it. A hand crank radio is great for emergencies...The sound is good for the regular stations. SW not coming in so far, solar---days to charge---- :( weather band ok. Not a useless radio but I'm looking to find bigger and better. This is will be a back up when I get a better emergency radio. Ty 4 your video. It was helpful.
Hello, I do believe the answer to your question is in 3:55 of our video. The radio does have an antenna, which can be extended to tune your frequency and will reduce the static noise. We do have new upgraded versions which you will find here: fospower.com/emergency-supplies Hope this helps! :)
I don’t know about the particular setting… According to my instructions. “” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use. Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours . One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
I have an emergency weather radio at home. It only comes on/makes noise when there is a weather emergency. Your radio came today and I like it a lot. Does the weather band operate like this, or is it always broadcasting the weather?
My flash light stays on at a low dim light when it is turned off is mine malfunctioned or is that a normal feature? If so how do I turn it off to save energy. Does anybody else have a similar issue?
Idk maybe I have a bad one but I put batteries in it and it still doesn’t work I have to actually charge it that kinda defeats the purpose of me having it
Hello Shawn Fay, When you use AAA batteries, you need to turn the switch to the AAA side. It's a good idea to charge the Li-ion battery as well, so you can test if the radio is functioning by AAA and Li-ion batteries. If neither power source can make the radio function, it might be defective. Let us know if you have question.
This was a great instructional Q&A video. The video’s structure, speed, and conciseness were so appreciated.
Just received mine today and I'm impressed! Love it's compact design and many features. I'm going to learn how everything functions on it so I'll be ready in case of another emergency that unexpectedly pops up like it did yesterday! I'm very happy with my purchase and glad I was able to find this one at a good price. Thank you for all of the info.
I got one yesterday. Brilliant radio 📻
Thank You for this great video. I have the paper instructions, but it missed a few areas that you talked about.
You are welcome! Your feedback is greatly appreciated =)
Just scooped this up. Comes in handy in eastern Canada during hurricanes ands blizzards. My current hurricane radio is around 30 years old now. Time to get with the times. Hah.
That was an absolutely wonderful, complete and concise, instructional video. I wish more companies made videos just like this as instructional Quickstart helps! Thank you!
Hello, I fully charged the radio and just tried to charge my phone with it, and it still doesn't charge any device I connect it to. I followed your instructions mentioned in this video as well. Can you please advise? Thank you.
How long to charge by hand crank?
According to my instructions.
“” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use.
Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours .
One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
How long does it take to charge the unit using the hand crank and how long does it last
According to my paper instructions.
“” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use.
Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours .
One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
@@MegaBpop hello, this was my exact question too but I would have said, 'please?'. I hate bad mannered people! Thank you so much because I have very painful bones and I didn't want a radio that had to be wound up for ages! I could manage one minute, without too much pain afterwards. I don't intend to use the radio outdoors (I'm 100 % bed bound!) so that's why I didn't want a more expensive radio because I only want it for 1.light and 2. To charge my phone. We recently had a short power cut and luckily, I had already thought to have, a battery operated lamp, it's only JML but has a hook and it is about 2 hands length and light, so I have it hung up on the hand grab hook, over my bed. It was only when I had no electricity for the mini radio, on the TV table, by my bed, did I get a bit anxious, as I live alone and the phone keeps me company (I have a few tvs just didn't yet bother to hang one in my room!) so I'm used to music, radio plays, movies and audio books for company. Only then, did I think of an emergency phone. I settled on the fos one because it looks light, it's small (my dexterity is poor so I rather smaller items that are light, even the likes of talcum powder, are easier for me to hold now. I find a can of coke heavy and a normal mug, so I had to buy fine bone china ones instead!) plus I liked how it has a reading lamp too. I really wagted the Midlands er210 model radio but I is not on Amazon UK. It is the smaller version of the er 300 or I have seen it called the er 310 too? It too, gave about 10 mins energy for just 1 minute of cranking (that was my main concern!). I'm Irish so we have to use Amazon UK, we don't have the population to justify our own warehouses. I guess, I could use other Amazons but it's crazy costly! Oh, may I please ask you this please? - I get the idea of a power bank but I want to know, the fos has one and how often do you have to charge it, is it removable or built in? Also, for my needs, is it going to stay charged in the radio until I use it and is it safe to leave it in the phone? I don't want it to leak and if I put in the AAA batteries too, how long can I leave them in it, before they leak or rust (from the leaked acid)? I don't want to have to fumble around, when I want the radio in the next power cut. I will kero it, in a small pouch near, in a plastic box on my bed but I want it ready to use and not have to fiddle trying to put on batteries (I will have my other torch for light mind). Lastly, I'm very bad at using technology, I'm only 48, but how do I set the phone up, so I know if it is using the regular batteries, I add, or the power bank and I don't get the ion lithium thing at all. Can you please advise me, that's if you're not ready to KILL me, by now?! I really miss my younger brother, as he used to teach me all these things and yes, he used to think I was dumb lol (I do have a degree, 3 diplomas and a few certificates, just not in technology and computers lol so I'm not stupid but you know, how brothers love to tease their sisters!) Thank you. Please stay safe, God bless and much love from Ireland. I also, wish you an early merry Christmas too. Kind regards, Mathona in Ireland xx
I love the compact design and features. It's worth the price. The only thing I would do differently is the hand crank, instead of a hand crank that's awkward to turn at the required rpms to generate current, a 3" rubberized wheel that you could spin against another surface would be easier
That would be a less efficient mechanism. But I see what you're saying.
Smart idea!
Thank you, I’m getting one soon
Did you get it
@@bmw_m4255 Yeah I did. Have any questions?
This was great!
On some devices with a crank the turning direction matters. I can see no arrow on this radio, so it does not matter here?
I wish this came in camo like the other version, it may seem silly but I want a survival radio that is cute and personalized. Maybe a shade of yellow or teal.
Awesome 👍😎👍
You didn't talk about the short wave. I just bought this radio and I only get one station with so much static I can't listen to it. Should this radio have some sort of extra antenna to bring in more stations? I guess I need a more expensive radio with short and long wave radio. I got a good price on this radio, so it's better than nothing. If it takes days to charge by solar though, I'm not loving it. A hand crank radio is great for emergencies...The sound is good for the regular stations. SW not coming in so far, solar---days to charge---- :( weather band ok. Not a useless radio but I'm looking to find bigger and better. This is will be a back up when I get a better emergency radio. Ty 4 your video. It was helpful.
did you get a better one though?
@@santiagoolivares336 Actually--No. Only bc there were so many to choose from that I wasn't sure which one to buy. I plan to buy one next month.
Hello, I do believe the answer to your question is in 3:55 of our video. The radio does have an antenna, which can be extended to tune your frequency and will reduce the static noise. We do have new upgraded versions which you will find here: fospower.com/emergency-supplies
Hope this helps! :)
Thanks a lot !
only wish it had a headphone jack
Thank you for the recommendation. We will work on that :)
How long does it take to change the radio when using the crank handle. And, must the radio be switched to a particular setting?
I don’t know about the particular setting…
According to my instructions.
“” Turn the hand crank for 3-5 mins to activate the internal battery before initial use.
Continuously turn the hand crank at a speed of 130-150 RPM/min to generate power unit will be fully charged in 4 hours .
One minute of cranking supports 20 minutes of light & 10-15 mins of radio usage at medium volume.””
Normal AAA batteries or rechargeable
I have an emergency weather radio at home. It only comes on/makes noise when there is a weather emergency. Your radio came today and I like it a lot. Does the weather band operate like this, or is it always broadcasting the weather?
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How long does it take for the solar panel to fully recharge? For the moment I am very disappointed, the solar panel does not recharge anything...
Hello Gauthier M, it take 4.5 hours to charge the internal 2000mAh Li-ion battery.
@@Fospower Nope, with full solar i'ts wrong. Maybe 1 week to charge... ?
when you hand chank it it charges right but do you know how long it would take to recgarge useing the hand crank thing??
If you touch the antenna while the radio is on can it burn you?
How do you change the triple A battery for a new one?
Remove the old batteries and put new batteries in
bad instructions on plugging into usb charger!
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Thanks for the info
My flash light stays on at a low dim light when it is turned off is mine malfunctioned or is that a normal feature? If so how do I turn it off to save energy. Does anybody else have a similar issue?
Idk maybe I have a bad one but I put batteries in it and it still doesn’t work I have to actually charge it that kinda defeats the purpose of me having it
yes I have the switches switched to the right one. It charges for like 2 minutes and then stops. Idk returning it though 🙁🫠
How many spanish Channel are there
Can i use it in south korea? Cuz i need FM radio :))
Hello, FM and AM should work in South Korea, but don't think they have Weather Band over there.
Does the radio have to be charged in order to use the Triple A batteries to turn the radio on because I still can't get the radio to turn on
Hello Shawn Fay,
When you use AAA batteries, you need to turn the switch to the AAA side. It's a good idea to charge the Li-ion battery as well, so you can test if the radio is functioning by AAA and Li-ion batteries. If neither power source can make the radio function, it might be defective. Let us know if you have question.
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mine was broken out of the box
Is it normal for the red battery button to always be somewhat lit? not fully lit - but showing a faint amount of red.
If the solar panel is exposed to light the battery light will come on
Yes. Completely
Mine came defective, the radio does not work lmao :3 .
"charge" the radio
where is SKU number?
FOSPWB-2376
Got one today for the coming energy crisis in west europe...
It will not charge I am disappointed
Not sure if I trust this video. Any body have personal experience?
I Wish me this of german
Seems like that radio doesn't do anything to like it implies. These radios are just like those solar powered chargers. JUNK!