Has anyone actually used this to charge their cell phone? In my experience that supposed feature never works on these things. Any success anyone?

I used this feature during Hurricane Irma, but the "charging" was minimal. The radio had a hard time holding power to broadcast while also charging the phone. My suggestion to anyone who is looking for a phone charging option in case of loss of power is to buy a backup power cell with a USB port for your phone to plug into. Much more reliable than trying to use the crank radio. All other features on this radio work well, though.

After 6 hours of charging mine the red light won't go out. How do I know it's charged?

Please kindly be noted that the charging light staying in red is a symbol to show that the radio is fully charged, which means the charging light will not turn green. However, if the charging light flashes red, then it means that the item is still in charging. Hope this will help.

Can you *charge* the radio/flashlight using the usb cable? thanks

Yes, you can charge the radio via the provided USB cable.

How long it takes to be fully charged via usb?

It takes about 4 hour to fully charge the radio via USB.

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⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead.

BLINDING BRIGHTNESS - 140 lumens of LED light to cut through any blackout or night adventure.
EMERGENCY POWER BANK - 2000mAh battery keeps your phone alive when it matters most.
TRIPLE POWER CHARGING - Stay unstoppable with solar, USB, or hand crank power—no outlet? No problem.
ALL IN ONE SURVIVAL GEAR - Weather radio, flashlight, SOS alarm, and phone charger in one sleek device.
POCKET SIZED PORTABILITY - Lightweight and compact with a handy lanyard—ready for every emergency or outdoor trip.

The Esky Upgraded Portable Emergency Weather Radio is a compact, multi-functional survival tool featuring AM/FM/NOAA bands, a 2000mAh rechargeable battery with three charging options (solar, USB, hand crank), a powerful 140 lumen LED flashlight, and an integrated USB phone charger. Designed for emergency preparedness and outdoor adventures, it ensures you stay connected and illuminated when it counts.

Specifications

Brand	Esky
Manufacturer	Esky
Model	ES-CR01
Model Year	2017
Product Dimensions	14.99 x 7.87 x 6.35 cm; 214.04 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number	ES-CR01
Hardware Interface	USB
Tuner Technology	AM, FM
Compatible Devices	Smartphone
Special Features	Flashlight
Mounting Hardware	Esky weather radio
Display Technology	LED
Display Type	LED
Colour Screen	No
Speakers Maximum Output Power	3 Watts
Voltage	5 Volts
Power Source	Solar Powered
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
GSM frequencies	108 MHz
Connector Type	USB
Radio bands supported	3 tire
Does it contain liquid?	No
Includes Rechargeable Battery	Yes
Includes remote	No
Manufacturer	Esky
Item Weight	214 g

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