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Sorry to hear you had problems, but 11,400 people, at least, rated the cheapest one a 4.5 on average. For you to conclude that because your one radio had problems, you would never buy ANY crank radio again, after seeing my tests, is a little short sided. If not a crank radio, what radio would you buy for emergencies?

​@@LoneStarPrepping The August 2020 derecho in Iowa sealed the fate of a handcrank 'emergency radio' in my eyes. I was without power for 11 days. I didn't touch that crank radio. While internet over cell phone was almost non-existant, we did have sporadic cell phone service. The car radio (even in my tree damaged SUV) was still operable (even though many local radio stations were off the air or on reduced power due to damage to towers, communication lines, lack of backup power, etc. Oddly, my landline telephone was still in operation even though the neighbors to each side of me had no landline telephone. In my opinion, keeping a couple of spare (and charged) batteries around (with the ability to recharge a cell phone or jumpstart a car) is a good idea. A hand crank will only generate a tiny amount of power (and I wonder how long those solar panels will take to recharge a standard 5000mAh cell phone battery? How many cranks of that generator?). In the aftermath of that storm, there were enough resources available to keep the batteries topped off. Finding an open gas station selling fuel was more of a challenge (often involving a 30 minute drive to wait in a line nearly 90 minutes. Every car had not only the car's fuel tank, but also at least one or two extra fuel containers for generators and chainsaws, as a hand crank generator will not supply enough power.). And as for the NWS broadcasts, I often find them to be too late. The bad stuff has already gone down by the time the NWS puts out a warning. Look at a good radar through a mobile app, THAT will help you more. Yup, that storm changed my perspective.

Im not trying to talk you into a crank radio, even though it is a good idea. You do what you think is best, and after an emp hits, I will take my crank radio out of my faraday cage and be able to use it whereas you will have nothing. Good luck with that.

Thanks for the comment. I passed on the wave. I really like the setup I have.

I have a couple videos showing us going through a self made 24hr power outage. I believe I spoke about the cord and how an electrician set us up with the correct size. Thanks for comment.

I also have 2 pros now. ruclips.net/video/qqd_rPqo6Cc/видео.htmlsi=jRiZnsBU2FcOHByO I also have another video that shows me using it on window AC. ruclips.net/video/MkH6B_AzNQ0/видео.htmlsi=5kj5DwhKspXw7tKb

Trekking poles are great!

I dont know. It may. Giver a try! Being higher in oil than bread flour, it wont last as long though.

I dont think it makes any difference. Its just doing what it is designed to do.

I answered in your last comment...

There is no "best" radio for that, but I think the midland radio may be helpful. The weather part is just one feature. However, I think the best is some kind of ham radio. I have videos on this. Keep them in a faraday cage.

Pretty close, but I would add butter or some kind of fat and baking powder, and I would be a little more careful about the water to flour ratio (hydration) etc... Also I would knead it until very smooth...

There are radios out there with tv band. They dont seem to be very popular though.

Not really, right now. If everything went shtf, it may be helpful to get info from different parts of the world.

Thank you

What model ac

@@LoneStarPrepping Frigidaire FFRA051WAE. I saw it a few years ago on the Professor solar guy`s vids. A tiny little cheap 900w generator ran it so I got both but later had enough to get the big battery for Louisiana storms.

Looks like a nice little unit. I think it is very much like what I have except you say it has soft start. I cannot find anywhere online where it says soft start. Please forward link. That would be the one thing that I would like better than my unit. Mine uses 100 watts more at times but I think that means more cooling by more fan power, and my portable power station can easily handle that. The issue is about keeping the start up watt demand down. Thats why I want the info about the soft start you said it has.

Please explain the soft start on the unit. I dont see it when I look it up.

No idea what you are talking about.

A regular freezer is designed to work within a smaller temperature range in a controlled interior environment, like a house. Garage ready freezers are equipped to handle a larger fluctuation of external temperatures, with a range of 0-110°F. This room for fluctuation allows you to place your freezer in the garage in the summer and throughout the winter and worry less about whether or not it may be able to handle harsh temperatures.

I had no idea. Nevertheless, its in our house.

Series in this setup...

Thank you...

Glad I could help out...

You can only use about 3,000 of those watts. So at 500 watt draw an hour, you may get 6 hours or so. If it cycle off and on, you may get a little more time.

Actually, we have the Midland Weather Alert Radio for monitoring 24/7. It has S.A.M.E., and we have it set for this zip code and tornado only. We are already aware of other weather events from news etc... We bring out the other Midland red radio on WX for other events near us as well, and we listen to AM on it for more weather news. I will be doing a review on that radio as well soon. I have examples of it alerting the recent tornado in Tx.

@@LoneStarPrepping Thanks so much for the fast reply! When you mention the 'Midland Weather Alert Radio', would that be something like the WR120? I see that has S.A.M.E. I appreciate you mentioning the ability for it to do zip code as well as to focus on only tornado alerts.

Yes, its that radio.

If you are talking about me, no I have not opened them. No reason. There are many people who have eaten the canned food and say its great.

@@LoneStarPrepping yes, I wondered how they taste or if you used the food in rotation. But good to know they taste good. 👍

Prices have likely changed. You need to research this yourself.

I know. I was very much aware of that unit and for the reasons I clearly stated in the video when we bought our unit. The 8000 is much heavier... 55 pounds and is larger. Not as portable. Meant to stay where you install it. Its also costs about $380!

Glad I could help. Been using ours a lot as of late here in Texas.

Does it get S.A.M.E alerts?

No

Well now, dont you look silly. At 48 seconds into video, 00:48, I make it clear that other preps like "food and water" are "way" more important. Your comment says a lot more about you than it does about me. Have a nice day.

I did. I didnt charge it over night and showed all numbers. Also, I knew how long it would last without charging it. I showed how to figure it out and explained how to figure it out. No need to not charge during the day for any period of time.

Glad I could help. I really like ours!

Awesome, thank you!

You want the generator outside where fumes cant get in the house. Talk with an electrician about the size extension cable you need. I dont see why a setup like that wouldnt work. I ran my propane gen like that.

I have a video where I go over that... check it out... ruclips.net/video/MkH6B_AzNQ0/видео.htmlsi=dnUsukt0K-il-8BN Ask electrician what size extension cable you need based on length

If you're on Ollie's mailing list you recently got a 15% off coupon, which applies. Total cost $85 plus tax. I know. I bought one yesterday. If there are problems with the one you bought, they will exchange it for another.

I know. Not a good idea... The signal is too strong. If it gets through, it doesnt mean your faraday cage doesnt work.

Sorry to hear that. You didnt say which one. Send it back. There are many "likes" on all those radios on Amazon, so a lot of people are not having issues.

Not to mention, the ability to have access to shortwave transmissions could be vital to survival in a bugout scenario. Love the Midland minus that HUGE factor.

We are buying more next month.

Yes... was preppingover50

@@LoneStarPrepping I thought someone hijacked your channel.