Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Weather Radio - Red

Great little emergency radio for emergencies and backpacking...

My review is based on using this when camping / backpacking. Two features that I required were size / weight and the radio using an 18650 battery. This radio is 10.5 ounces, which is a little heavier than some other radios of this size, but the build quality is very good. The size is 6.5" x 1.875" x 2.75". Great size for backpacking. It has a micro usb input for charging - you can either use a computer, a wall plug, a battery bank or a solar charger to charge it. Once charged, leaving it near a window will keep it fully charged. That is really all the solar panel is for, I don't know if it would ever fully charge the battery. The reception is good on all three bands. The audio quality is not great, however, it does have a 3.5 mm audio jack. I use it to connect a good bluetooth speaker if using for listening to music. While it does use an 18650 battery, it has a plug on it to connect to the radio, so you can't use just any 18650 battery. I will modify my radio so that it will use any 18650 battery. There are videos on YoutTube showing how to do this. So for emergency use and for backpacking, this is a great radio for me. Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: 6te1store

Solar Charger is a Gimmick

can't get full charge with solar charging – couple of months in sun room window – doesn't provide sufficient charging to keep up with hearing aid daily usage on canoe trip – solar charger is more of a gimmick than a practical featureRead full review

Def recommend this product!

Glad I decided to get this radio. It sounds an alarm even when it is off whenever there is an emergency alert so I can turn it on and hear the warning. Works great and super easy to use! Its also small and compact. Great reception. Flash light also works great! I love this radio! I am buying another for my dad! I definitely recommend this product!Read full review

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Small radio with good clear sound

Great radio for the size. You will not get ground shaking bass and glass shattering highs from a 4 inch radio, but you will get clear sound. I was surprised how clear the sound was...not 'tinny' or 'canned' at all. Also the solar works great while the radio sits on my dashboard. I use it while delivering mail. I use it up to 5 shifts without plug in charging. I usually plug it in to charge on my day off, then it's good to go for another week.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: sgtbrand

Thank you Midland you helped us survive Hurricane Michael 2018

Great radio my 2nd one purchased after Hurricane Michael ravaged our hometown and our house. We evacuated to Mobile Alabama with it from Panama City Beach and would have been lost without it. Upon returning to PCB no water no electric but radio was a lifesaver for our family. That's why I bought a second one its smaller than our first one takes up less space but offers the same features as the larger one. . Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: cashinn_pawn

Excellent weather radio! Nice features! Glad I got it!

Good weather radio. Has good reception. Has extra feautres too. am/fm, good flashlight with added sos feature if needed! small size so easy to pack or carry. Glad I got it.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: luxblades

good little radio,, but!

excellent features, reception, portability, and self contained rugged, however don’t expect a full charge via USB to your new top model iphone/galaxy. your drain battery from radio and even if you crank it enough it still won’t charge your new iphone. Read full review

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Small and light radio

Nice size radio, am is a little weak, fm is fine, weather alert signal fine.
solar cell does not keep the battery charged up full in window. other than that, it is a nice radio. Hand crank is well made and will last. I would buy it again due to features and price.Read full review

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Great for the storms in Elvis' Home Town (Tupelo)

Great addition to our Storm Shelter from Lee's in Aberdeen. Leave set to WX alert 24/7 and solar charge it everyday on the windowsill. Maintains 2 of 3 bars without hooking up to my cell phone charger. Decided it wasn't worth $25 more just to get the next model that also uses 6 AA(A) batteries as power, along with a slightly greater capacity 3.7V. Would appear the replacement for this 3.7V could use a higher than 2000 mAh capacity in the same battery compartment and enhance play time for the ER210. After market batteries are readily available when the time comes for replacement/upgrade.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: bobbyvegas77

Great radio to have!

This radio is awesome! I did not realize the small size, I guess I was not paying attention to dimensions. Radio will fit in my wife's purse or the glove box. Get one!

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: blackdiamondpawn

Small compact with many great features

Has many features such as flashlight with different modes. The channel settings work well.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: bombergold