To: Lurker; All
All of the hand cranked radios that I have seen use rechargeable batteries inside. I have decided to get an excellent quality battery charger, one that can run off of AC or 12 volts DC and that does a sophisticated job of charging the AA and AAA batteries. This gives me more versatility than a crank radio. Of course, you need a reliable way to charge a 12 volt DC battery.
8 posted on
11/20/2011 3:13:22 PM PST by
marktwain
(In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.)
To: marktwain
Excellent suggestion, sir. Thank you. Would you mind sharing the model of the charger you got? If you’re uncomfortable putting it out in the forum feel free to reply privately.
9 posted on
11/20/2011 3:21:33 PM PST by
Lurker
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To: marktwain
Thats been my thinking as well I’ve been debating all the various chargers and there are many out there, but Ive been think of possibly getting a decent size solar panel 60 to 85 watt, a deep cycle battery and a inverter and mounting the whole thing on a two wheeler so I can easily move it around with the battery providing enough weigh to stabilize the whole thing in most wind conditions. Such a rig would give you some real usable power enough to even charge cordless power tools.
11 posted on
11/20/2011 3:24:52 PM PST by
Kartographer
(".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")
To: marktwain
Down at the auto store they sell single wire alternators, with built in regs, that hook up directly to the battery terminal. I installed one as a replacement for a generator on my tractor.
Wonder how it would work with an old a/c fan attached to the shaft, then hoisted up on a pole?
13 posted on
11/20/2011 3:31:04 PM PST by
going hot
(Happiness is a momma deuce)
To: marktwain
All of the hand cranked radios that I have seen use rechargeable batteries inside.Not the Freeplay. I have one. It uses a spring to operate a generator. It works like the motor on the old wind up phonographs.
16 posted on
11/20/2011 3:38:15 PM PST by
Octar
To: marktwain
These recently ubiquitous inexpensive solar charged items have AA rechargeable batteries in them that are easily removed for use in other devices.
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33 posted on
11/20/2011 4:43:53 PM PST by
I see my hands
(The old sod ne'er shall be forgot.)
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