At home in the car or anywhere else this Hand Crank Emergency Radio is a necessary addition to any emergency kit while at the same time being dynamic enough for general use. Powered by a Rechargeable Ni MH battery pack via the handcrank 2 AA 1.5 volt batteries or a 4.5 volt AC/DC adapter not included it will have lasting power when you need it the most. The radio supports FM AM and Weather Band frequencies and has a headphone jack for personal listening. The Tri LED light source will be sure to keep you out of the dark as it consists of three large super bright LEDs. A socket for charging mobile phones can also be found on the radio. Supported cell phones are Sony and Ericsson Nokia Samsung and Motorola. Included with the radio are the necessary conversion plugs for these cell phones. One minute of cranking ensures 2 hours of flashlight power 25 minutes of radio play time and 80 minutes of mobile phone stand by.