Be prepared. Rugged radio works with four sources of power: solar, dynamo crank, 3 AA batteries, or plug-in. USB port also lets you charge it with a PC or charge cell phones and other electronic gadgets with the crank. Receives AM, FM, shortwave, and 7 pre-set NOAA weather channels with alert. Built-in flashlight, rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, 5-LED reading lamp, telescoping antenna