Review on Auto NOAA Digital 5000 Weather Radio With Backlit LCD Screen, 5 Way Powered Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Emergency Radio/Phone Charger,Read Lamp/Camping Flashlight,Earbud Jack,Clock,SOS by Scott Rao

Ok. Let's be real here. This is not a 5 star item. I gave it 5 stars because it actually worked out of the box for like 35 bucks. I wanted a weather radio with am/fm, a couple of lights and a couple of different charging options.I read tons of reviews on this product. The lesser reviews probably got a bum product. Stuff happens, quality control is nil in today's world. Most of the 5 star reviews are hilarious.it isn't that great for 30 some bucks get real.Flashlight and reading light have 2 settings.both probably eat the battery alive.Tuning is very very touchy, it's not digital.want that.buy that.tuning is more sensitive than my second wife. I live in a metro area, stations are strong, just touchy.Weather radio picked up NOAA just fine. SW what can I say picked up 30 stations of garbage. If you are buying this for SW I have to ask why ? Get a dedicated SW radio.From some other reviews. Antenna.does not swivel.don't try. Solar charge.read the darn manual, this is the equivalent of a trickle charger. it helps that's all.Hand Crank.again read the manual 8 to 10 min of crank at 2 cranks per sec. to turn on a dead Cell Phone.it helps that's all.Compass.cute feature, inaccurate as **** if you are relying on this you're already toast.Sound.like an 80's handheld radio.very good for voice and real low music but, quite loud enough.Unit as a whole.what I expected for the price. I wanted am/fm/weather/ lights/charging options. The bar was set low for this one and it crossed the bar. If I get 1 yr out of I'm good. It is a super basic for short term emergencies NOTHING ELSE, was why I bought it for now. If it doesn't die or start melting withing 1 yr. I'm content lol after that all bets are off.So again be real, if you are relying on this to be your lifesaver.you are probably already in trouble but, if you grab this with a clear head, based on yoir $$ at this time, it covers your basics yet, patience is required for tuning frequencies.Otherwise upgrade. For now I knew what i was buying and it does barely what I asked.And yes I got the crooked tuning dial.whatever for 30 some bucks I will find what I'm looking for or I would have upgraded to digital.P.S. if you live in the styx like I used to this probably won't work for you. Reception is not strong enough. City is fine. In rural areas, you may want to check out their stronger digital products.(I had dedicated equipment for when I lived on a farm)Cheers.hope this helps !