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This article was originally published by Brandon Smith at Alt-Market.us. 

Over the past few months, I have written a handful of articles that discussed what would probably happen if Joe Biden actually entered the White House and launched his administration. My initial belief was that Trump would refuse to concede and that this would be a trigger for national chaos blamed on conservatives, but I have also noted that Biden’s entry is almost just as disruptive, as it sends a signal to the political left that it is “open season” on anyone that disagrees with their ideology.

Of course, conservatives are not going to simply sit still and be purged and abused, they are going to strike back, and this sets the stage for a number of events and outcomes, some of which are completely unpredictable, even for establishment globalists.

First, though, we need to address how Biden and the globalists are going to create chaos so that they can then demand their own brand of “order”.

In my article ‘A Biden Presidency Will Mean A Faster US Collapse’, published in October, I outlined why the ongoing economic crisis will accelerate in the wake of a Biden takeover. More specifically, I predicted that Biden would implement a federal covid lockdown, probably within the first year of his presidency, similar to the Level 4 lockdowns implemented in Europe and Australia. Biden may lure Americans into complacency with promises of “relief” and fewer restrictions in his first couple of months, but he will then use the rather convenient news of “covid mutations” to bring in even harsher mandates.

Such a lockdown, if Americans submit, would mean an even larger spike in unemployment, a loss of hundreds of thousands of small businesses as well as a huge loss in tax revenues for some states (mostly blue states).

Another scenario is that Biden leaves the lockdowns in the hands of state governments, but pursues a nationwide program for medical passports. The passport, of course, would require people to take the vaccine and accept contact tracing apps on their phones; meaning 24/7 surveillance on the public. At least 30% of Americans have said in polling that they will refuse the vaccines outright. Another 60% have said they are wary of the vaccines and need proof of their effectiveness. So, the medical passports will lead to millions of people being denied participation in the mainstream economy and collapse happens anyway.

In other words, the elites are going to try to hold the economy hostage while telling the public that if we don’t accept medical tyranny it will be OUR FAULT if the system breaks down.

The economic crisis, however, started long before the pandemic, long before Biden, and long before Trump. It has been building since the credit crash of 2008, and in the 12 years since, the Federal Reserve and other central banks have been pumping out trillions in stimulus while encouraging non-stop debt accumulation. Right before the beginning of the pandemic, the US was suffering from the highest corporate debt in history, the highest consumer debt in history as well as the highest national debt in history.

What we are witnessing right now is the final phase of a collapse scenario that was more than a decade in the making, and Biden is about to help finish the job.

Biden will no doubt seek to hyperinflate the dollar in the name of offsetting the losses and keep things afloat for a short time, but the real agenda will be to trigger price spikes in goods as well as eventually killing the dollar altogether. No amount of stimulus will stop the crash that has already been set in motion; the bailout measures from this point on are Kabuki theater, a show put on for the masses to make us believe that the government and the banks “did everything they could” to save us. The elites have no intention of stalling or stopping the collapse; their “great reset” demands it.

One’s initial assumption would be that Biden would then take the blame for the economic crisis, but it appears that the establishment is going to set up a Herbert Hoover narrative and lay all the blame squarely on Trump and conservatives. In the past I have noted that Trump’s trajectory was very similar to Herbert Hoover’s, in that he was a business mogul and Republican that pushed for corporate tax cut policies and also extensive tariffs.

Hoover also served only one term, taking the blame for the crash of 1929 and the advent of the Great Depression, even though the crash was primarily caused by the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rates and easy money, followed by a series of rate hikes (a fact which former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke would later openly admit to in 2002). This launched the three-term dominion of Franklin D. Roosevelt, one of the most communistic presidents in our history and the initiator of socialist programs which have since buried the American public in Quadrillions of dollars in unfunded liabilities.

Biden’s latest statements indicate he will be introducing numerous executive orders to “correct the mistakes of the Trump administration”, thereby implanting the idea that whatever happens next is Trump’s fault. The “Reset” globalists and their central banking partners will have to bring down the US economy very quickly under a Biden White House. Why? Because if they wait, or if they try to drag out the collapse and the worst happens a few years down the road, Biden and the globalists will get the blame. They MUST crash the old world order now so that Trump and conservatives can be saddled with the consequences.

The strategy seems to be this: Demonize conservatives as much as possible as quickly as possible so that our purge from social platforms can be rationalized. When we are incapable of defending ourselves in the public sphere because we have been removed from the internet, the establishment and leftists can blame us for everything going wrong. The public would have no access to any other points of view or contradictory facts and evidence because the alternative media will be gone. We become the monsters, the bogeymen, and the source of all American suffering.

We didn’t fall into the trap of supporting martial law measures during the BLM riots, so this must be Plan B.

Will their plan work? I doubt it. Just as the globalist rollout of the pandemic lockdowns and medical tyranny is failing to gain traction in the US as huge numbers of people refuse to take the questionable vaccines, I suspect millions upon millions of Americans are already savvy to the propaganda schemes of the establishment and will not buy-in. But, that doesn’t mean the elites won’t try it anyway.

In early November in Issue #47 of my newsletter, The Wild Bunch Dispatch, I war-gamed the Biden scenario extensively and concluded that if he was to enter the White House it would have to be followed by a massive erasure of conservative media platforms from the internet. I stated that:

“If Biden does indeed enter the White House and take control of the presidency, expect certain consequences right away: A complete full spectrum censorship campaign of conservative news sources will be undertaken by tech companies and government. There is no way Biden and the democrats could keep control of the situation while conservatives are able to share information in real-time. Do not be surprised if web providers suddenly start kicking conservative sites off their servers, just as Bitchute (a YouTube alternative) was kicked off their server for 24 hours on election night.”

This is already happening, and Biden hasn’t even stepped foot into the role of “commander and chief” yet. The coordinated effort by Big Tech to remove Parler, a Twitter alternative, from the web completely was not all that surprising. Luckily, Parler will be back up and running by the end of the month, but the censorship campaign is only going to get worse from here on. Biden WILL support and defend the censorship efforts by Big Tech and the fascist marriage between government and the corporate world will be complete.

To summarize, the globalists have to silence us before they can effectively demonize us. The truth is on our side; facts and logic are on our side. They can’t win the war of ideas if we are allowed to speak; this is why they are so desperate to silence us.

Sweeping gun control measures will be issued by Biden, but only after the conservative purge from the internet is close to finished. If conservatives are isolated from one another in terms of communication, this makes it harder to organize a defense against aggressive gun confiscation. Biden will most likely try to exploit Red Flag gun laws first, this would allow federal agencies to declare anyone to be “a threat to public safety” without due process, and have their guns taken away preemptively.

There is an obvious outcome to all of these actions and I don’t think it’s far fetched to suggest that conservative counties and states will demand secession. At the very least, conservatives are going to continue to relocate to red states and red counties, just so they can continue to do business and make a living without government interference. There’s no way that most conservatives controlled states or counties are going to submit to federal lockdown mandates or medical passports, and economies in conservative regions are going to remain stable because of this while blue states are going to crumble.

Biden will seek to retaliate against conservative controlled areas of the country in response.

There comes a point when it is impossible for those that value freedom, logic, and reason to live side-by-side with those that are irrationally obsessed with control. The American constitutional framework in particular was designed to prevent collectivism from overriding individual liberties, but if the system is sabotaged through subversion and the Bill of Rights is violated, then maintaining the system is no longer plausible.

The best option for a number of reasons is to separate. Secession is often referred to as “running away” from a cultural problem, but this is an ignorant way of looking at it.

We are reaching a stage right now in the US where it will be virtually impossible to voice political concerns without risking retribution. If you are a conservative, you will be targeted.

If conservatives and moderates migrate away from leftist controlled areas and congregate in red states or red counties, then it will be difficult for leftists to attack them for voicing their views. If your employer is a conservative, then he’s not going to care if a leftist mob demands you be fired. If you own a business in a conservative community, then the people that live there will continue as your customers regardless of what leftists say about you.

Conservatives and moderates MUST start to physically separate from the political left. We must remove ourselves from the blood-sucking parasites that have attached themselves to us. This allows us to remain free to think and speak as we like, and it takes all power away from leftists to hurt us by disrupting our means of making a living.

Secession is a more extreme measure, but it WILL become necessary if leftists refuse to accept that we are no longer participating in their games of fear and subterfuge. Leftists are collectivist by nature, and collectivists see people as property. Walking away is not an option in their minds. So, though we might successfully separate, this would only be the beginning of the battle.

The important thing is to first make sure that conservatives KNOW that there are places they can go where their civil rights are valued and defended. If conservatives feel completely isolated and alone, many will give up, go dark, and pray they are not discovered. This is unacceptable.

The advantage of secession is clear; by separating, conservatives force the enemy to come to them, on the ground they have prepared. The leftists will be the aggressors by default. They will try to present the situation otherwise, but it won’t matter. We will have the moral high ground as well as the superior strategic position.

There are multiple narratives that will be used to demonize the secession movement beyond the terrorism angle. In particular, I think the government and the media will try to tie secession to “foreign entities”. In other words, they will claim the secession movement is being funded or supported by Russia, or some other foreign power. This is what almost every government in history has done when faced with a viable secession or rebellion that could threaten their control – They accuse the people that want to separate of being agents for evil outsiders.

It doesn’t matter.

Conservatives cannot live with leftists, their cultism and zealotry have made it impossible. And, we will not live under a globalist tyranny built around their reset agenda. Separation allows us to consolidate for defense and protects us economically. It is the only way to ensure that we remain free.

The globalists and the leftists will try to stop us; they can’t help themselves. They are insane, after all. This will lead to a war many of us have been expecting for quite some time. At the very least, with separation and secession, we will be in the best possible position to stop them. If we remain isolated from each other, the fight will be over before it even begins.

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This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. 

It has often been said that “in a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act”.  That quote is often attributed to George Orwell, but there isn’t actually any evidence that he ever said it.

But many years from now, people will continue to attribute that quote to Orwell.  It certainly sounds like something he might have said, but it is so important to stick to the facts.  Unfortunately, just about our entire society has become divorced from reality in recent years, and this has been on full display over the past couple of months.  We have witnessed a constant flood of lies from the left, and unfortunately we have also witnessed a constant flood of lies from the right.  As children we were told that “words can never hurt us”, but the truth is that millions upon millions of people have been hurt by all of these lies.  If we ever hope to heal our society, we have got to make a commitment to return to the truth, and that is not going to be easy to do.

As I was thinking about putting together this article, a song that was written by Steve Camp came to my mind.  It is entitled “The Agony Of Deceit”, and these are the lyrics for the chorus…

This is the agony of deceit
Promising truth for the lies they teach
They come in Jesus’ name
But they’re sons of Hades
This is the agony of deceit

Let me start my discussion by talking about someone that has been invoking the name of Jesus a lot lately.  Joe Biden and his handlers are constantly touting the fact that Joe Biden is a practicing Catholic, and to be honest he goes to church more than almost anyone that I know.

During his inauguration, he put his hand on a very thick Bible.  In fact, I don’t know that I have ever seen a thicker Bible than that, and I have seen some very thick study Bibles in my time.

He claims to be a man of faith, but he has done unspeakably evil things, his son has done unspeakably evil things, and the things that he stands for are unspeakably evil.

There is deception in almost every statement that he makes, but he doesn’t seem ashamed by anything that he has said or done.

Like so many other politicians, he is a great con man, but as time goes on more and more people will catch on to his act.

At this point, the radical left absolutely despises him and they have already started to riot.  Sadly, the civil unrest in this country is only going to get worse as the radical left gets angrier and angrier.

For now, the corporate media is fully behind Biden and they can’t stop saying nice things about him.

But after decades of putting out fake news and after shedding any pretense of objectivity over the past four years, the faith that Americans have in the corporate media is at an all-time low.  The following comes from Axios…

• 56% of Americans agree with the statement that “Journalists and reporters are purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false or gross exaggerations.”
• 58% think that “most news organizations are more concerned with supporting an ideology or political position than with informing the public.”
• When Edelman re-polled Americans after the election, the figures had deteriorated even further, with 57% of Democrats trusting the media and only 18% of Republicans.

Over time, many Americans have caught on to the fact that the news is essentially the same no matter which channel you are watching.

If you doubt this fact, just watch this video.

Night after night, countless “local news broadcasts” read the exact same scripts which are fed to them from the same centralized sources.

Ultimately, more than 90 percent of all of the “news” on television is controlled by just six giant media corporations, and those giant media corporations are owned and controlled by the global elite.

Speaking of scripts, our most prominent politicians are also given direction about what to say.

After all, do you think that it is just a coincidence that so many of them use the exact same phrases and talking points?

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— Roosh (@rooshv) January 20, 2021

It is easy to point out the deceptions of the globalists, but many that are supposedly opposed to the globalist agenda have also been spreading deception.

Ever since October 2017, one particularly insidious deception has spread all over the Internet like wildfire, and now everyone is finally realizing that it was all a hoax from the very beginning.

Of course, it didn’t exactly take a genius to figure that out.  The very first two “drops” that were posted in October 2017 were obviously and laughably false…

Drop #1 “claimed that “HRC extradition [was] already in motion effective yesterday with several countries in case of cross border run” with Drop #2 alleging “HRC detained, not arrested (yet)” and that there would be “massive riots organized in defiance and others fleeing the US.”

Starting with those first two posts, it has been lie after lie after lie.

From the very start, I knew that it was a giant hoax, and I couldn’t believe that there were people out there that were stupid enough to believe it.

Sadly, some believed it to the bitter end.  There were some that watched television coverage of the inauguration believing that mass arrests would happen at any moment.

If the “mass arrests” had not happened during the previous four years, why in the world were they going to happen at the very last moment?

It didn’t make any sense, but of course, the entire hoax never made any sense the entire time.

The truth is that there is no “plan”.

There never was.

If you got caught up in that nonsense, snap out of it and stop being an idiot.

There are others that expected a last-minute “miracle” at the inauguration because they were following charlatans that convinced large numbers of people that God told them that Donald Trump would still be president.

Those charlatans owe millions of people an apology.

In fact, if you are one of those charlatans and you are reading this article, I would like you to send me a personal apology.  I have been repeatedly called a “doom and gloomer” because I didn’t go along with all the nonsense, and now you have been proven to be dead wrong.

If I sound upset, that is because I am upset.

At this moment, millions upon millions of Americans that got hooked by the deceptions are emotionally shattered.

Even some of my good friends around the country were deceived, and I am going to do what I can to help those friends recover.

The way back starts with the truth.  We must reject and renounce all of the falsehoods, and we need to start focusing on what really matters.

Despite everything that has happened, the truth still stands, and the truth will set you free.

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Selecting, testing, and taking care of your bag out backpack should be a real priority when it comes to being prepared. There is a lot of tactical gear out there and bug out backpacks are not created equally.  In this article, we will discuss the criteria for selecting the best bug out backpack for women. […]

In this article, we break down everything you need to know to make a wise choice when purchasing a Solar Radio!

Because in a fast-paced, changing emergency, quality information is one of your most critical assets. Without accurate intelligence, you’re not able to make wise survival decisions.

For example, you need to know the exact location of the emergency danger (riots, wildfire, roadblocks, etc.) so you can avoid them.

But nowadays, most of us assume we can find such information fast using our smartphone or laptop. Yet, that’s a flawed assumption.

You see, the networks that support these powerful devices are fragile. They’re susceptible to both physical attacks or hacks.

So, you need a more reliable (backup) means of tapping into critical emergency information.

That’s why EVERYONE should own at least one survival radio!

Here are all the specific Solar Radio topics we’ll be covering today:

• What Is A Solar Radio
• Why You Should Invest In A Solar Radio
• Advantages & Disadvantages Of Solar Radios
• Key Features To Look For In A Quality Solar-Powered Radio
• 10 Best Solar Radio’s On The Market Today

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WHAT IS A SOLAR RADIO

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A solar-powered radio is a hand-held or stationary radio that includes a solar cell. This radio design allows you to charge an internal battery directly from the sun.

Most solar radios are smaller portable models that feature a moderately sized solar cell on top. These smaller units are ideal for camping, survival, and emergency use.

Solar radios also tend to come with other means of charging and give the user a wide range of options to suit their needs.

The internal battery, charged by solar energy or other routes, provides stored power. That way, the radio can be used later, even after dark, when the solar cell is not producing power.

It’s also nice that solar charging is a passive task. Passive charging means you can let your solar-powered radio charge while focusing on other tasks. This feature is a huge advantage when you’re trying to hike, drive, cook, or do other camp chores.

It only requires an occasional re-positioning, so the solar cell receives direct sunlight.

It’s these two features (“free” power and passive charging) that get most people to invest in a solar radio.

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WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN A SOLAR RADIO

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Sometimes, older technologies are better than new ones. Sure, while old technologies may not be as “cool” as new technologies, what they lack in appeal – they make up for in reliability!

Radio signals transmit for very long distances Over-The-Air; meaning without any physical wires. And these signals are known to distribute critical emergency information in real-time (think “weather radios”).

Plus, it’s far easier to listen to this information while still performing other tasks. That’s why every vehicle still has a radio instead of a TV in the dashboard!

Now, it’s true that most commercial radio stations rely on expensive antennas and transmitters. But all it takes to receive a signal is a small device that easily fits in the palm of your hand.

Of course, if the internet and TV go out, chances are your electricity isn’t far behind. And ALL radios run on some form of electricity.

That’s why it’s critical to have a secondary power source for your emergency radio.

Fortunately, there are several methods to power a radio besides just plugging it into the wall.

Popular alternative power options range from batteries to hand-crank generators. But one of the best and most convenient options is SOLAR POWER!

Finally, a solar radio is a perfect device to add to a faraday cage or faraday bag to ensure you still have a means of receiving intel after an EMP attack.

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ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR RADIOS

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As with any new technology, there are advantages and disadvantages. That’s why it’s essential to weigh both the Pros and Cons when deciding which solar-powered radio best fits your needs.

First up, solar power is considered a “free” energy source. I put the word “free” in quotes because nothing is truly free.

In this case, you’ll need additional features on your radio to collect solar energy.

And these extra features equate to more weight and bulk. Plus, added complexity, more pathways for error, and more cost.

But these disadvantages are offset by an unlimited power source. It’s a power source capable of charging even in remote locations and with minimal effort by the user.

Of course, all this free energy depends on ACCESS to the sunlight itself.

The amount of power produced by a solar cell is dependent on the intensity of the sunlight it receives.

It may take days to partially charge a radio battery in a foggy forest (especially in the US Pacific Northwest). Yet, just a few hours of direct, high-intensity sunlight in the desert may charge it completely.

So, you must be aware of the environment in which you plan to use your solar powered radio.

ADVANTAGES

• “Free energy” from the sun!
• Great for remote locations and off-grid areas
• An eco-friendly method of charging the battery
• Will charge (slowly) even on a cloudy day

DISADVANTAGES

• More bulk/weight/parts than similar non-solar radio
• More costly than similar non-solar radio
• Need consistent access to direct sunlight
• Smaller solar cells take longer to charge a battery
• It depends on direct sunlight to charge efficiently

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KEY FEATURES TO LOOK FOR IN A QUALITY SOLAR-POWERED RADIO

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Durability

In the case of small electronics, the idea of durability comes down to a couple of basic questions.

First, is the device water-resistant?

It’s a fact –survival gear that gets used regularly in nature will eventually get wet.

Even in the desert, someone will inevitably manage to spill water on your electronics. Or a surprise desert storm will pop up when you’re least expecting it.

So, look for a radio with an IP-rating for water resistance – and then treat it as if it’s still not water resistant!

Secondly, can the device handle rough use?

Your radio will get dropped, sat on, and shoved into a cramped pack.

If the delicate parts like the antenna are exposed, they can break with ease.

Shock and dust ratings are an excellent way to find devices that are built for rugged outdoor life.

Size/Weight

Size and weight are always a prime consideration when you plan to carry your radio in a pack or vehicle.

A smaller radio is more likely to find its way into your pack.  And a radio at left on a shelf at home does you no good when you’re out and about.

So, look for something that can fit easily into a bug out bag, survival pack, tactical backpack,  get home bag, or go-bag.

Cost

Cost is always a factor, and you get what you pay for (to some extent).

The cheapest radios are often built with less reliable parts. They also tend to lack features that may make your life easier.

Be sure to read reviews (like ours) and do your homework before deciding which radio to buy.

Power Bank Capability

Power bank flexibility is a great bonus feature found on most small solar radios.

This option allows you to tap the internal battery as a charging device for other small electronics.

Look for a radio with a USB outlet, and you’ll always have a spare battery for your smartphone, camera, or GPS in a pinch.

Built-In Flashlight

Another common bonus feature, an LED flashlight is often integrated into solar-powered radios.

It’s an excellent way to add a backup light in case your headlamp goes out.

Other Charging Routes

The rate of solar charging is variable based on sun conditions. That’s why it’s best to have other ways to charge your radio as well.

First off, look for a plug-in charging port to take advantage of standard grid power.

Next, get a radio with a hand-crank generator that allows you to put in a quick workout to charge your battery.

It’s also helpful to have replaceable (usually AA or AAA) batteries. This feature allows you to swap out dead batteries for fresh ones if all else fails.

Headphone Port

You should NEVER underestimate the ability to use headphones with a solar radio. Why? Because headphones (mono or stereo) make it a lot easier to listen to faint signals.

Most portable solar-powered radios have small antennas. Small antennas can struggle to pick up faint signals. But headphones or earbuds allow you to hear even the weakest signals.

Also, headphone speakers are much smaller than the speakers built into the radio. That means headphones take less power to create the sound. This feature equates to small power savings over time. But it can add up to precious minutes or hours of use compared to the built-in speaker.

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11 Best Solar Radios On The Market Today

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1 – Scorpion II Multi-Powered Weather Radio & Flashlight by Eton

The Eton Scorpion II Multi-Powered Weather Radio and Flashlight is perfect for your off-the-grid needs.

With AM/FM/NOAA weather bands you’ll be able to stay up to date on weather and emergency situations.

It even has a bottle opener for a different type of emergency.

Equipped with both solar and hand-crank power options so you’ll never have to go without a flashlight, news updates, or the ability to charge your cell phone.

This rugged and compact radio is the one tool to have for both outdoor adventures and potential disasters.

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2 – Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio

Midland is a common sight at the small electronics counter of many outdoor stores. One of their most popular units is their 2-way FRS communication radios.

This emergency radio is a little heftier than competitors. But it features a 2600mAh internal battery which can be charged via USB, solar, or hand crank.

In turn, this large battery can also charge any small USB device as well.

It also comes with an ultrasonic dog whistle mode and a LED flashlight with an SOS beacon.

Note: many users replace the provided internal battery with the second generation E310. This upgraded battery has a higher capacity 18650 Lithium battery for extended use.

PROS

• Has several frequency bands, including NOAA Weather
• NOAA Weather Alert mode scans for and sounds an alarm automatically
• Digital tuner
• Hand crank, solar, and AA battery options

CONS

• Expensive

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3 – FosPower Emergency Solar Hand Crank Portable Radio

FosPower is a familiar electronic brand these days and their gear gets many favorable ratings across many sites.

Their small electronics are well-built and feature most of the add-ons consumers want.

In the case of the FosPower Emergency Solar Hand Crank Portable Radio, the name says it all.

The FosPower is a compact radio with both solar and hand crank charging capabilities. It also features several LED lights for both close-in tasks (reading, etc.) or on the go.

It includes several radio bands, including the NOAA weather channels.

Some users have had issues with quality from the factory. But most have exchanged them for working units quickly via FosPower’s warranty.

My one big gripe is that the NOAA weather radio does not have a standby mode. This mode helps to conserve power yet announces NOAA warning and watch conditions.

Growing up in tornado country, this was a crucial feature for my battery-operated weather radios.

PROS

• LED Flashlight
• Hand Crank for alternative charging
• USB Power Port

CONS

• Some Amazon users report durability issues
• Weather radio needs to be ON to receive, no standby mode

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4 – Kaito KA500 Emergency AM/FM/SW/NOAA Weather Alert Radio

We’ve reviewed several small Kaito emergency radios over the years. And they’re always a contender on our survival electronics lists.

The KA500 is a reliable emergency radio that has a well thought out set of features.

First off, it has several charging options, including:

• Solar
• Hand crank
• USB
• DC wall plug
• Internal AA batteries

The antenna and solar cell fold away to remain protected in transit. But the hand crank could use a little more protection.

The analog tuner is decent but requires a delicate touch to really dial in a faint station. A digital tuner would be a good upgrade for this model.

As with many inexpensive options, there are reports of quality control issues online. So be sure to check all the features of your device on arrival to ensure they work.

PROS

• MANY charging options
• USB charging for devices
• A more comprehensive range of frequencies supported (AM/FM/NOAA/SW/PEAS)

CONS

• Analog tuner
• Quality control issues at the factory

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5 – RunningSnail Emergency Hand Crank Radio

Running Snail has recently improved its compact hand crank and solar charging radio. It now includes a better solar cell and larger battery capacity.

The RunningSnail is a good emergency radio in a pinch. But the battery life (even with the upgrade) makes them a little unreliable for long-term use (say in a home/cabin).

They’re designed to be lightweight and small for use as a portable radio.

As with many smaller USB chargers, the voltage regulation is lacking. That’s why you may find your smartphone won’t “recognize” the device.

This issue is partially true, but the phone will usually continue to charge at a slower rate than you may expect.

PROS

• Compact
• USB, solar, and hand-crank charging

CONS

• Radio reception is not great
• USB charging of other devices is spotty

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6 – Running Snail Emergency NOAA Weather Radio

This NOAA Weather Radio is a better option if you’re looking for a more extensive solar-powered radio for a cabin.

We always had one in the kitchen above the fridge growing up.

You can charge it via any one of four options:

• Solar
• Hand crank
• USB
• AAA batteries

And it can act as a 4000mAh USB battery bank for other devices.

It’s an LED flashlight, a reading lamp, and an SOS strobe. These are all are welcome emergency features. Plus, it has a sturdy triangular design that keeps it from tipping or rolling.

A digital tuner helps with dialing in faint stations. And the range of AM/FM/NOAA frequencies keeps you well connected.

PROS

• Stable design
• Solid construction

CONS

• Slow to charge via solar due to large battery
• No preset weather stations

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7 – Aiworth Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio

This Aiworth Emergency radio is a new product on the market. But it has many of the same features as other more expensive models out there.

It’s very compact and lightweight. Yet it sports a solar cell and hand crank charger and a USB charger and can use AAA batteries.

It has a wide range of frequencies, including the 7 NOAA weather presets. These will help keep you up to date on emergencies.

The AUX input, phone charger, and LED flashlight features make it a great multitool of a radio.

PROS

• Compact and lightweight
• All 7 NOAA presets included
• Several charging options

CONS

• 2000mAh battery bank will only charge smartphones ~1 time
• Instructions not well translated to English

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8 – Wayl Buzz4000 Emergency Weather Radio

This solar radio looks like a miniature boombox straight out of the ’90s. The Wayl Buzz4000 Emergency Weather radio is an excellent addition to any emergency cache.

It’s a full-featured AM/FM radio, with 24/7 NOAA weather coverage as well.

It’s easily powered via USB, hand crank, solar, or AAA batteries. This flexibility provides max charging options for any emergency.

The internal 4000mAh battery bank can be used to power the radio – or to charge your other devices via USB.

It’s both water-resistant and sports stereo speakers. Heck, the Buzz4000 is even able to play audio files from an external USB drive!

PROS

• Stereo speakers
• 4000mAh battery bank
• Can play audio files via USB

CONS

• Bulky
• Heavy

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9 – Tenergy Hand Crank Weather Radio

Tenergy is another new company, and I have limited experience with their products, but this radio is well rated online and has earned several “best new radio…” rankings.

It’s an inexpensive solar radio with features you’d expect on more expensive models.

The hand crank and solar cell allow you to charge without using either AAA batteries or the wall charger.

Unlike most radios, you can charge the internal lithium battery from AAA batteries. This feature allows you to consolidate partial batteries into one charged device.

Also, it’s one of the few devices on this list to use USB-C connections. The Tenergy can charge most devices moving forward – including new smartphones and watches.

The radio functions work well, as do the LED flashlights.

It also includes an unexpected plus, the well-padded case, protecting the radio from all kinds of abuse.

PROS

• Well designed functions
• Great power options
• USB-C compatible
• Padded case

CONS

• Bulky
• Slow to charge via solar or hand crank

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10 – Lijiani Emergency NOAA Radio

The Lijiani Emergency NOAA Radio is another surprisingly well-featured new offering.

It features all the expected AM/FM and weather bands but adds a welcome “Alert” mode.

While in Alert mode, the radio will remain silent unless an NOAA weather alert is issued for your area. It will light up the LED, play an alarm tone, and then broadcast the alert message.

Beyond the radio features, it can be used as a flashlight with multiple modes. And it also plays audio files via both USB and micro-SD cards.

Charging is possible via USB, solar, or hand crank. Not bad for such an inexpensive unit.

Unfortunately, Lijiani is a new manufacturer. So time will tell if their products stand up to the claims.

PROS

• Play audio via USB or micro-SD cards
• Automatic weather alert
• Multiple charging options

CONS

• New manufacturer, so few online reviews

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11 – CrazyFire Solar Hand Crank Radio

One of the few radios that claim to be water-resistant is the CrazyFire Solar Hand Crank radio. Making it a good option if you know water is in the future.

The internal 2000mAh battery bank is charged via USB, solar cell, or hand crank. And it provides enough charge for a cellphone.

AM/FM and NOAA weather stations provide plenty of information and entertainment.

It’s also on the inexpensive end of the spectrum and comes with a 12-month warranty.

PROS

• Compact
• Easy to use
• Inexpensive

CONS

• Small internal battery (2000mAh)

FINAL THOUGHTS

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Now that you’ve seen the best solar powered radios, you should add one to your supplies.

They’re compact enough for a pack, but I like to keep one in each vehicle and my house/garage for emergencies.

They open your world to an unlimited supply of energy from the sun. They often come with an ideal backup power source like a hand crank for cloudy days and nighttime use.

The bottom line is:

Solar Radios are a vital connection to intelligence during times you need it most.

Jason K.

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