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The following article was published in our article directory on January 13, 2014.
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The Emergency Crank Radio - The Swiss Army Knife of Electronics

Article Category: Recreation

Author Name: Don Carter, Jr

Radios have long been a part of everyday life. Even though it can be considered a dated technology, radio still contains the unparalleled capacity to pick up and relay valuable information to a large number of audiences over very long distances in the shortest possible amount of time. Instead of dying out in the face of newer mass communication media such as television and the internet, radio technology continues to be improved in order to serve its purpose of information dissemination.

Because of its extremely simple way of operation and its proven reliability, radios are a standard part of any emergency preparedness kit. However, radios do have one vulnerable spot - like any piece of technology, radios rely on a form of electric supply in order to perform its function. In disaster situations where there is no readily available power supply, having your radio's battery run out is tantamount to losing vital connection to the outside world. This is where the technology involved in the emergency crank radio comes into play.

Using a technology even more dated that Marconi's brainchild, the emergency crank radio provides a way to stay connected and informed even without the use of any external power source or even conventional batteries. It is essentially a device that can charge itself, through the use of the familiar crank. The emergency crank radio recharges by turning the crank, thereby generating electricity through magnetic induction (think: a car's alternator, or your standard diesel generator) and storing that energy through built-in batteries. This way, one does not need to worry about running out of power in the midst of a vital newscast. Since the technology is simple as well, one does not need to worry about too much weight on the budget, either.

Aside from a ready access to information, some of the other things that can save lives in emergency situations include a light source and an alternative power source. This is why most models of the emergency crank radio is also sometimes equipped with a built-in LED flashlight, and a USB charging port for your other electronic equipment, like cellphones. There are also those that include emergency siren sounds as well as blinking emergency lights, allowing one to be easily spotted in the event of being trapped, lost or injured. Of course, the standard AM/FM tuning is universally present, and some models also offer a music player via external USB devices or an SD card slot. This adds up to the radio's usefulness, making it an indispensable tool in any disaster preparedness kit.

Whether going on rescue missions or trekking through a neighboring mountain, or even a simple getaway to the next town's picnic grounds, the emergency crank radio is a must-have for those who value the essence of disaster preparedness. Dubbed the Swiss Army Knife of electronics, these simple marvels of technology can be proven useful in a wide array of situations, whether or not an emergency is present. Be sure to keep an emergency crank radio on hand at all times - you'll never know when its versatility becomes handy!

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