Review ID: 25619

Review Text: Excellent weather radio. We purchased this for hurricane Irma's imminent impact on our area. I'm a paramedic and was on duty during the entire storm. I wanted to give my family every opportunity to keep informed of weather hazards. The lithium ion battery in the unit lasts FOREVER. It has held a charge in stand by mode for just over a month now. You can charge with a mini USB, hand crank, or, the built in solar panel. Along with the lithium ion battery, you can install AA batteries. There is a little toggle switch to switch between the two. It's small, and slightly hard to get to you have fat fingers like I do, but, it's do able. It has AM, FM, and dedicated weather bands. In standby mode, when a weather alert is issued, everyone in your ZIP code will be made aware when the alert goes off. I think a few dead people woke up in the nearby cemetery. The built in LED flashlight is NUTS. That thing is so bright you might think the sun is out if you put it outside your window. This thing is incredibly rugged as well. What's the first thing my son does when I'm reading the manual? (He's 2 mind you) He picks it up and before I can say anything, he throws it across the room. Not even a single scratch. The telescopic antenna is another story. That didn't last very long before the top 2 portions broke off. The unit still works great, but the only complaint I have is the flimsy antenna. If you live in an area prone to severe weather, you need this. If you have family who live in severe weather prone areas, you need to buy this for them. This is a great product.

Gold Attribute: {'Output(s)': 'usb', 'Brand': 'midland', 'Model Number': 'er310'}

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