equipment$35–65used in 1 side quest
Emergency radio (weather/AM/FM, hand-crank)
A battery-free radio that receives NOAA weather alerts, AM, and FM broadcasts using a hand-crank generator. Keeps you informed during power outages when cell networks fail.
What to look for
- 1NOAA weather band reception (not just AM/FM)
- 2Hand-crank generates enough power for 10+ minutes of listening per minute of cranking
- 3Built-in rechargeable battery that holds crank-generated charge
- 4Headphone jack to conserve power and avoid attracting attention
Skip
- Models that require batteries with no true hand-crank backup
- Radios without specific NOAA/weather band (regular FM isn't enough)
Used for: Receiving emergency broadcasts during blackouts · Monitoring weather alerts without cell service · Staying informed during extended power outages
Side quests that use it
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