Midland - ER310, Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio - Red/Black

I was delightfully surprised when I discovered that I could listen to the radio simultaneously solar-charging it!( and it was actually signaling that the battery was almost dead-amazing). It does run out quickly but even on cloudy-and I mean very cloudy, in the Northeast, in winter, when the sun is low type cloudy-days, it recharges wonderfully. I've never had to crank it or put in batteries, just install the special battery they send with the device. Great product, good price. You do need to use your own iPhone charging cable if you want to charge it by a household electrical receptacle-via The USB charging capability.( honestly-There are so many ways to charge this radio, more than they tell you). All the other ones I've bought and returned because they were cheap knock off's. The L.L. Bean model made by Eton-a cheap joke, made in China I'm sure-obviously, what isn't. This is made in the good all USA and This is sturdy, I even had it outside during some rain sprinkles-And it was still recharging amazingly-I just brought it inside and use a towel to wipe it off. It is well-designed, well-built and I think I will get years of use out of it. I will probably buy at least One more just to have on hand for bartering purposes.… {You know… When the time comes when even bitcoin is nonnegotiable! Silver is good for bartering but I like to have a stash of things that people won't do without-kind of like a store-different kinds of toothpaste, hair ties, deodorant(men's and women's),even tobacco and hard alcohol-a good thing to have if someone needs a tooth pulled or, God( can I still say that word on social media?! ) forbid, a mangled finger amputated. If you think the hospitals are going to be open and you'll be able to just waltz into an emergency room and have some doctor sew-up a wound then you probably shouldn't be reading this review} toilet paper toilet paper toilet paper and paper towels, hygiene products, toothpicks, dental floss, plastic baggies and six mill 100 foot rolls of clear plastic and brand new tarps.... obviously it's best that everything is all in its new packaging not opened. Really All you have to do is go through your day and you'll realize how bummed out you would be if you had to go three months without "X ".... heck I haven't tried going to days without electricity then try six days without power and pretend you don't have any shampoo or soap or toothpaste or toothbrush for that matter and see how you feel… Have you got water? You can't go without water for more than two days pier People always think food OK I got everything I need because I've got food. Believe me Americans don't need food-we could go without food for quite a long time and it would be better for us. But, H2O, water, that clear beautiful liquid that you're thirsty dry throat will quench and long for-you better have that and a way to filter it in a way to get to where the source is. Maybe you can't. So that's when these bartering items will really come in handy-C I've convinced you?! I am not crazy. In addition to preparing survival tools and food it's very smart to have things with which you can trade for handyperson's services (a plumber, an electrician or even a dentist). Ok ok...Some people reading this will think I've gone off the cliff but other people who know where I'm at will 'get it'! It's OK if you think I'm crazy, I don't mind. Don't hesitate to buy this if you're looking for: 1) just a fairly good, easily portable, cool-looking radio (I bought the red one and I really like it and it's easy to find when I'm rushing out the door to do yardwork) 2)a radio for emergencies when there is no electricity 3)a super gift

This is exactly what I needed as a backup weather radio. I have two Midland ER-400 radios, but wanted something more portable also. Reception is good. Features are good, and handle is great for a “grab and go “ radio. Price is fair for a solid little radio.

Very easy to use, packed with great emergency features. The rechargeable battery has 3 ways to charge it- from a wall outlet, from the built-in mini solar panel, or from the hand crank. Or you can use 6 (not 4) AA batteries. It is lightweight but has a sturdy build quality, even a carrying handle. I've been using it pretty much every day since it came in. I learned from my previous emergency radio that a rechargeable but rarely-used battery pack can corrode and ruin the whole unit just like regular batteries. Don't let this happen to you- check the rechargeable battery on a regular basis. It can tune in to AM, FM, and weather bands, the sound is good from the speaker, and there's an extendable antenna to improve reception. Too bad it doesn't have shortwave band. Can be used as a power bank also.

Everyone asks me, do I need a hand crank radio for emergencies? The answer is always, yes. The next question is usually, which one should I get, and the answer to that is a rabbit hole that I usually avoid. My answer is simple now. 1. Get a radio that works on standard batteries and replaceable rechargeable batteries that can be hand cranked or charged via solar or USB power bank 2. Make sure it has WX alert on weather bands (not one you can just hear the weather continuously) This unit manages to support all of this. My other answer is to get a ham radio that has WX alert that you can charge or use a battery bank if you have to. This radio can be crank charged, charged via solar, and uses replaceable rechargeable batteries. You can also use AA batteries. You can tune into AM/FM radio stations, and NOAA weather channels (1-7 or by frequency). It has a light that can do SOS in morse code. And it has some ultrasonic dog whistle feature which doesn't work on mine (I have access to ultrasonic and subsonic audio detector and it picked up nothing above 20kHz and nothing under 20Hz. My tester can go all the way up to 100kHz, and I also have tested this Midland radio with trained animals (for search and rescue) to listen for ultrasonic audio between 20kHz all the way up to 100kHz, and the dogs did nothing. I have another device that generates 50-100kHz and the dogs went wild. So my ultrasonic dog whistle on this radio is defective. Oh well, most of you will not be able to test this feature as the testing equipment is in the many thousands of dollars, and access to dogs that are trained to hear these frequencies are not easy. And at the end of the day, I don't know if I will ever use this feature (maybe I should have bought the ER210 without the dog whistle feature.) At any rate, this is an awesome emergency radio, picks up stations very well, and the one thing I care about the most is NOAA weather alerts. The volume is loud enough and controlling the radio is as simple as can be. It seems rugged enough but I am not testing to see if I can really beat it up. The solar panel on top (takes a while to get a bit of radio time) and the crank works too (but takes a lot of cranking for it to power the radio for a very short time). I have also charged it using my battery bank and that works well. As for charging a phone with this? You can, but it's silly since this has a 2600mAh battery and you can drain that quickly charging an iPhone or Android device. I would use a dedicated power bank for that. But you absolutely can charge your phone with this. I bought a case for this which is also available on Amazon and it is a very nice case. In an emergency I would like to have this nearby, although it is a bit bulky for my emergency or go bag (my ham radio is less than a quarter of this size and it has WX alert). But if you have one in your car that you charge on a constant basis, this will be great to have on hand. You will still need a way to communicate, but that is what a cell phone (provided there is cell service) or a ham radio is for (especially a portable QRP radio that can do HF with minimal antenna like an EFHW or a long wire.) Last but not least, this is good to just have at home or in a remote location. At home, it would be better to have one that is plugged in that is topping off rechargeable batteries that back the radio when the power is out. Midland makes one that I would love to try one day that even has an alerting mechanism you can place under a pillow. So $70 for this radio is a bit expensive, especially with the defective ultrasonic dog whistle, and that is the only reason why I gave it 4 stars (the price and the defective whistle). For $60 this may be worth buying, or just get the ER210 for $50. It's a good radio so either this (ER310) or the ER210 will do. I hope this helps.

I really like this radio. Very easy to operate, and I like the fact that it can use batteries instead of solely recharging with a cord or winding it. The sound isn’t too bad either.

A great radio, works perfectly, compact. Tri- power ( hand crank, USB and 6x AA batteries). Will recharge your cell phone through the USB output. Read the manual and learn how it works because it’s chock full of features! I bought the SOCO Hard shell carrying/storage case at the same time and I highly recommend it.

This is one item that every home and shop should have, a failproof source of vital information in case of emergency. If the power goes out, even for extended periods, if a bad storm, flooding, tornado, etc pops up in your area, you need to know. Midland is the only brand I'd rely on. This unit is tough, reliable, and easy to use. It has presets for all the AM weather stations, and can be set to sound an alert automatically in the case of severe alerts, even if the radio is not currently turned up to broadcast incoming am/fm. It has built in flashlight, dog whistle, solar panel, and of course The Crank to always supply power, even when you have no electricity at home or in the field. The battery life is extremely impressive. Once fully charged, it'll stay fully charged for months with intermittent use, and even when charge indicator drops a bar, it's quick and easy to top up. The metal antenna is quite long and fully adjustable for perfect reception, and collapses back into the unit for travel or packing. It's compact, lightweight, ruggedly built. The speaker is loud and clear. The display is big and bold. The buttons are simple and intuitive. Dont settle for anything less than a trusty Midland. The best and most reputable in this market for decades, and a solid American company with the best customer service you'll find.

Midland weather radios are the best. The radio is clear on stations, the flashlight is bright. The crank is wonderful for continuous power when the power goes out. Highly recommend this radio for any situation where you might be without power due to storm or accident, this device can be a life saver. It has all the amenities including a phone charger. God bless you.

Produkt wirkt sehr durchdacht und ich denke im Notfall kann man sich wirklich darauf verlassen. Preis zwar relativ hoch ev. sinkt dieser aber falls es in Masse abgesetzt wird. Kaufen! Angeblich mit dem Besten Kurbel zu Strom Wirkungsgrad. Hatte zuvor ein anderes Produkt und bestätige, dass nur mehr die halbe Kurbelzeit notwendig ist. Eigentest 30 Minuten Kurbeln = 2% Akkuladung Smartphone (billig Produkt 60 Minuten notwendig)

good sturdy unit, charged an e-book well. Picked up distant AM radio stations (none are close by). Weather broadcasts were picked up. Light modes worked. Don't know if the dog whistle works (beyond human hearing) and we don't have a dog.

good reception even in difficult areas, good sound quality, worth the money

Es un gran radio de emergencias sin llegar a ser excelente, el plástico de la carcasa tiene un gran acabado y sin defectos, pero puede llegar a romperse al caerse sobre algo duro, yo pensé que la carcasa tendría un recubrimiento anti-impactos pero no lo tiene, puede utilizarse con 6 pilas AA no incluidas y/o una batería recargable ya incluida, se recarga por medio de energía solar y un dinamo, la pantalla digital y del panel solar pueden romperse o rallarse muy fácil, no es aprueba de agua, el volumen tiene 12 niveles de intensidad por lo que se puede escuchar bastante bajo o muy alto, tiene las dos bandas AM Y FM con una excelente recepción, aunque esta dependerá de la interferencia de la zona en la que se ubique el radio, creo que es un poco caro pero lo adquirí por la marca que lo fabrica, la lámpara es una gran ayuda en los apagones, en la ciudad de México se escucha el monitoreo volcánico y emergencias del gobierno de la CDMX.

We have only had this unit a couple of months, but it seems good. The radio gets good reception, and the crank does a good job charging. We are going to keep this in our grab bag, as opposed to using it everyday.