Hand crank radio?

[zzzippper]

That was the drift I was getting too. I'd rather not spend >$100 on radios if only one would do. If you find a listing for rechargable batteries and a solar charger would you add the link here? Thanks.

This one looks pretty good but we're getting up around $130 without the batteries. http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-...attery+charger

I think he's recommending both. Or just get a supply of rechargeable batteries and a solar charger... That's what I'm thinking of doing.

[jerrymrc]

That was the drift I was getting too. I'd rather not spend >$100 on radios if only one would do. If you find a listing for rechargable batteries and a solar charger would you add the link here? Thanks.

This one looks pretty good but we're getting up around $130 without the batteries. http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-...attery+charger

Kinda recommending both only because with the way people lean the ability to charge ones phone has become the #1 thing for many although if the power is out for more than 24 hours most of the cell service will be down as well but many seem to thing there power comes from somewhere else.

My take and the way I look at it is all around. You should already have rechargeable's and adapters for the things that are important. If not you should get to that place ASAP. Back to that in a moment. The 1102 is a great radio for the money. In some ways it outshines my DX-440. It is no ICF-2010 but then it is a whole bunch cheaper. It is good on batteries and just adding the $10 reel-out will help with the SW/AM.

If you have neither radio or batteries then start with the 1102 and then get this package. http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Tech...ef=pd_sbs_hg_3

It includes a smart charger/case/batteries and adapters. I like the amazon brand of enloop batteries http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-N...able+batteries

My only knock on them is since they are not green all over and scream "rechargeable" I have had visiting family throw them away. That solar charger will work but I think if I were to buy one I would look at this because of the feature set. http://www.amazon.com/SolarAid%C2%AE...attery+charger

Just some thoughts.

[sellersm]

Also, I do like the eneloop rechargeable batteries! And you can get adapters for your D cell, if needed, that will use AA batteries instead.

[jerrymrc]

Also, I do like the eneloop rechargeable batteries! And you can get adapters for your D cell, if needed, that will use AA batteries instead.

Also one needs to test the adapter because not all of them will work with every appliance.

Also many rechargeable "C" and "D" cells are just AA in a bigger body. I remember looking once and many are 2600-2800Ma but they charge double what a AA battery and adapter would cost.