• Crank Power: Freeplay's patented self-charge technology means unparalleled playtime performance. The radio will play for approximately an hour at normal volume per 1-minute wind, and can be rewound at any time for as much playtime as you want. An LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to wind.  

• Solar power: In direct sunlight the Eyemax may be charged AND operated simultaneously.

• AC and battery power: When plugged into AC power, the Eyemax may be charged and operated simultaneously. When battery pac is fully charged, the Eyemax will operate for an extended period of time without cranking, solar or ac power.

Doing weather the right way:  Besides a really good AM/FM Crank/Solar radio (such as the Freeplay Eyemax) for each family member, we recommend that each household have at least one highly reliable, easy-to operate 'weather' radio with All Hazards Alert capable of operating on a 24/7 basis. To fill this need, we currently offer two highly rated radios,  the Midland WR-11 and the Midland 2-way LXT-490 - both shown below at very affordable prices.

Some emergency situations may require highly flexible recharging capabilities PLUS  2-way communication that is independent of external electric power, cell, internet or land line service. The universal Freeplay chargers, power inverters, and Midland 2-way weather alert radios below are all designed to meet these important needs.

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Five star rating

• Always factory fresh and shipped fast. Never refurbished or returned merchandise.

• The ideal everyday radio - for sports, news, weather, music, camping, emergencies.

• Green energy - a sustainable product that is built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500,000 input cycles, and the internal batteries are tested up to 10,000 self-charge cycles or over 5000 listening hours.

• The Eyemax offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels. No worry about buying, carrying or disposing of batteries.

• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.

• Self-charge while playing anytime to top up the power -  no interruption.

• The integrated LED is a vital source of emergency and conventional light.

•  Freeplay's highly efficient and powerful self-charge system provides a conditioning charge to the internal batteries which means that the Eyemax will always work, even after periods of long storage when other battery operated products will fail.

• Includes two year limited manufacturer's warranty.

• Easy to read instruction manual in English, German, Spanish, French, 5 other languages.

Construction

• Case and color: Rugged plastic amalgam; transparent blue.  Besides seeing all the working parts, you know that the inside of your Eyemax is dry and condensation-free.
• In the unlikely event that your radio gets wet inside,  just open and air dry.
• Height: 4.4"
• Width: 2.4"
• Length: 7.3"
• Naked weight: 24.5 oz (shipping weight is more)

Radio frequencies and tuning

• FM: 88-108 MHz
• AM (MW): 500-1700 kHz
• Finely geared mechanical tuning for accurate control.
• Why is the NOAA weather band NOT included? See note above.
  

High Performance Speaker

• Size: 2.6 inches
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Output: 0.5 watt (max)
• Excellent sound quality with no distortion at high volumes.

Long distance antenna

• FM: Telescopic
• AM (MW): Built in ferrite bar

Powerful integrated LED flashlight

• Ultra bright 5mm white LED

Four power sources

• Winding:  High efficiency AC hand-cranked alternator.

• Solar Panel:  Large (2.5"x1.25")  high-performance polycrystalline epoxy coated solar panel with 4.2V, 52mA output.

• Rechargeable Battery:  Internal NiMH battery. No dangerous lithium or toxic NiCad .

• AC adapter (included).  

More about the patented cranking mechanism -

• Folding handle is made from tough glass reinforced nylon and is designed, along with the rubberized grips of the radio, for comfort and ease of use.

• The transmission gear (gear train) is constructed to high manufacturing tolerances from glass reinforced nylon and acetyl, an engineering amalgam that dramatically increases the life of the gear train. The transmission has undergone accelerated lifetime testing in excess of 500 000 cycles.

• Under self-charge conditions the batteries receive a conditioning charge that negates the memory effect common to rechargeable batteries and similarly increases their useful life.

• Accelerated lifetime tests on the batteries in the Freeplay self-charge system have reflected no significant capacity loss after 10 000 crank charge cycles.

Use and charging times -

• Radio/fully charged battery: Up to 25 hrs at normal volume (18 hrs at high volume)
• Radio/30-second wind: Up to 35 min at normal volume (25 min at high volume).
• Light/fully charged battery: Up to 43 hours of shine time.
  
• Light/30second wind: Up to 60 minutes of shine time.
• Solar Panel: Varies according to intensity.
• Operating light and radio simultaneously: Reduces radio time by about 30%.
• Radio and light may be operated while charging.
• Will fully charge in 24 hours with included AC adapter.
  

Controls and jacks -

• Optimum charge level indicator light
• AM/FM band selector
• Tuning control knob
• Volume and radio off/on knob 
• LED flashlight control
• Dial scale frequency indicator.
• Headphone socket (headphone or headset not included)
• DC socket (input for included AC adapter)
  

AC to 6v DC adapter included

• Recharge or power your Eyemax from regular 120v, 60hz house current.
• Long wire for maximum convenience.
• Hefty 500mA output.