Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight
The CR-200 from First Alert by Sima is a crank powered flashlight and radio for emergencies, camping, and picnics. This sturdy, weatherproof radio can provide radio and light 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without ever replacing a single battery. Power is conveniently provided by hand crank. The radio can receive AM/FM/NOAA Weatherband broadcasts while light is provided by LED.
- No Batteries Needed
- Internal NiMH battery is charged via hand crank for unlimited power.
- Battery Status
- LED display indicates charge status of battery.
- Bright Flashlight
- A 3-LED flashlight provides bright, white light in case of an emergency
| Radio | AM/FM/NOAA |
| Light Source | 3 LED Flashlight |
| Power Source | Internal NiMH battery charged via hand crank power |
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by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home use (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5), Traveler (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
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Pros
- Crank power
Cons
- Bad reception weak antenna
- Bulky
- Flimsy
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
I have this radio about 10 days and found a lot of troubles tring to get a good reception on AM radios, both in the middle of Buenos Aires city (Argentina) and in open range 300 kms away.
Radio works better with a couple of AA bateries, because it takes a lot of "cranking" to keep the radio several hours working!. I think the crank it should be used only when out of batteries. Remove the batteries when transported in a backpack or bag, because it may turn on very easily.
Light is adecuate for emergencies at home, car, or just camping, althoug the switch seems a little fragile.
Please check dimensions before ordering. I didn't and was surprised that was bigger than expected. No too big, but not for every pocket.
It has an outlet for charging (mobiles?)and an input for power adaptor but no cables of any kind. It should come with a cable and at least Nokia, mini and micro USB adaptors.
Haven't tried yet, but doesn't look very "weatherproof to me...
It's a nice idea, should improve a little. Not sure if I would recomend it. Maybe if it was cheaper... The only pro is the crank, that can be annoying but you'll never run out of power.
Best regards, Enrique
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long Battery Life
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Use
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
I like the fact that it is able to produse it's own power and it's size, but I'm disapointed that the main reason for my purchase was being able to have a aleart system but wasn't able to get a conection or could verly able to hear it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Good Sound Quality
- Great Reception
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
- Travel
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
Great having a hand crank when there is no power. Also the option for external power is even better!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
Quite impressed with the build quality. Seems overall to be very durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
*I plan to use it in an emergency.
*The fact that it can be "cranked".
*Not so great, my mobile phone charger will not fit in the appointed opening for it, there is not a charger that comes with it....two more "extra" charges for me when I would have paid for both initially when I orderded the product.
Pros
- Durable
- Great Reception
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
Comments about Sima CR-200 Crank Power Radio & Flashlight:
It is very small and was easy to set up. It is a great thing to have for an emergency, and seems pretty sturdy.
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