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Duronic SDAB1
Duronic
DAB, DAB+ and FM wind-up radio from a UK brand with torch and SOS and alarm.
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What you get
A DAB, DAB+ and FM radio that charges by USB or hand crank or solar panel. Duronic rates it for up to 9 hours of radio or 6 hours of torch. At 300 g with a 37 cm antenna it suits a shelf or a grab bag.
- DAB/DAB+ and FM wind-up radio from a UK brand
- Charges via USB, hand crank or solar panel
- Built-in torch, SOS and alarm functions
- 37 cm telescopic antenna and headphone socket
- 300 g
Pros and cons of the Duronic SDAB1
Pros
- DAB and DAB+ reception from a UK brand in a 300 g body.
- Torch and SOS and alarm functions built in.
- Three ways to charge: USB, hand crank and solar panel.
Cons
- A 300 mAh battery and no power-bank output despite the four-way name.
- Bluetooth appears in the title but not in the spec list so check before you rely on it.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB/DAB+/FM (FM 87-108 MHz)
- Power sources
- USB, hand crank, solar panel (full solar charge 35-42 h)
- Battery
- 300 mAh
- Weight
- 300 g (10.6 oz)
- Bluetooth
- named in Duronic's product title, not in its spec list
Why it scores 6.9
6.9/10
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Emergency features
- Runs on standard batteries too
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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Sources
- https://duronic.com/collections/small-portable-solar-radios
- https://duronic.com/products/duronic-portable-dab-radio-sdab1-wind-up-radios-with-4-way-charging-emergency-flashlight-digital-radio-with-sos-alarm-multifunctional-battery-powered-radio-for-camping-hiking-outdoor-emergencies
- https://duronic.com/collections/small-portable-solar-radios/products.json
- https://toproducts.co.uk/wind-up-radios
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