FosPower 2000mAh NOAA Emergency Weather Radio (Model A1

I needed a portable radio that has normal AAA batteries as well as USB. I wasn’t interested in the solar, though it could be handy in an emergency. Normally most of us have access to our laptops anyway. The weather radio is only useful for the US not the UK. I thought that would be a good thing actually, trust the UK to be behind. It looks modern and funky and I like that, and it is quite simple. You can adjust the torch setting. It is quite useful to have a good torch for camping and just for out and about as a back up. I hope to use it in the garden, hiking, camping and out having picnics. It is very good value for all the things you get, even the wind up radio too. I like the SOS thing too, it is quite loud. The volume is good and clear. I really like it. It is also light and not too tiny at all. You can easily carry it on your hand. If you can’t find the antenna, you just pull it out. I am TReally loving the Reading Light which is under the solar panel, that will be so useful particularly in the cost of living crisis

None of us know what the future holds, but I think being prepared for uncertainty is a good idea. This little unit really packs a punch, it’s solid and every element works well. Radio is clear with good volume range, crank for charging is sturdy. I’ve yet to try charging from it, but I don’t forsee any problems.

I bought this as a backup in the event of power cuts or long trips when you need backups for charging, light or information. Having all three is a great thing, and I noted that there is an emergency function (SOS) as well! Having an AA Battery or Lithium battery choice is useful too.

The whole thing works well but there are a couple of caveats which are rather a shame.

First the solar panel stopped working after a month. I know this because the charging light does not come on even in direct sunlight.

The second is that I reported this issue to the company nearly two weeks ago and I have not had a single response. I was hoping to find another solution than simply asking amazon for a replacement but unless they respond to this review, I will have to do it. Just be aware that at present, their customer service email is not being responded to. At least to me.

After a recent power cut for several hours I decided to purchase a wind up radio and torch for any future power cuts after the last one
The unit itself feels sturdy and will stand a few knocks.
The sound is ok it’s only a small unit so l wasn’t expecting a great sound but it is adequate and the FM tuning is impressive l have a fancy expensive dab radio that struggles to pick up Radio Leeds (about 25 miles away) on FM this Little radio tunes in no problem.
The light(s) are ok not going to light up your whole room but they are good enough to find things or read by. The added powerbank facility which can top your mobile phone up ( not sure how long it would take)? But my phone does show charging when attached to the radio and switched to the powerbank setting
so in reflection this unit would be suitable for when out camping of walking in secluded regions all in all very happy with this little uni