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 Freeplay Summit AM/FM/SW Radio By: Freeplay Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 7 More Information Tuning ability was terrible  On: 2008-08-05I sent mine back the next day after getting it. With only an up/down scan button to find stations, it skipped over any station that wasnt putting out a super signal. Maybe the crank and solar features would be good, but "I" prefer to be the one to select which stations I want to listen to...not the "radio". Wonderful radio  On: 2007-05-25This radio sounds great, will play for 20 hours once charged, and has a hand crank and solar collector. Digital tuning and presets, alarm function, compact and solid. I have two--one in the kitchen and one in the bedroom. Freeplay summit self sufficient Multiband radio On: 2007-01-11This was sent as a Christmas gift to a missionary in Haiti. He is so pleased with it, because electricity is spotty at best and for the first time, he can listen to the radio when he wants. He says it gets many stations. Freeplay summit self sufficient Multiband radio On: 2007-01-10This was sent as a Christmas gift to a missionary in Haiti. He is so pleased with it, because electricity is spotty at best and for the first time, he can listen to the radio when he wants. He says it gets many stations. Reliable and Sturdy On: 2006-05-23Bought this radio two years ago, and its still going strong. We leave it on the A/C charge 24/7 all the time. Much improved over the old Freeplay with the one-way wind up strip that broke if overwound. This one cant overwind, has a green light indicator for A/C, solar and manual charge. The green light lets you know youre winding the crank at the proper speed. Great battery charge life. Compact size is handy for power outages. Lots of buttons can be confusing, but the digital tuner with memory, scan and reliable alarm/sleep settings get the job done. Very pleased with this purchase. Freeplay Summit - my pro's and con's  On: 2006-01-02Background: I have owned this radio a few months, and have used it a moderate amount. Pros: * Small size * Seems sturdy * Good sound * Excellent power capability- solar and windup. Minor peeves: * No carry case provided, for a portable, travel radio * In my opnion a cluttered user interface, with 19 buttons! Forget about finding the sleep, light, or snooze button in the dark! * Does not always remember last sound level- Comes on louder than last volume level used. * Very minor peeve- Volume setting, being digital, is not fine-grained enough for me. * No A/C adapter supplied. Major things that could be improved: * LCD display very difficult to see- impossible except in direct light. * Its a radio. Its a clock. So why no clock radio feature?! MUST WAKE TO BEEP INSTEAD OF MUSIC?! Overall: I like this radio. I truly appreciate its alternative power features. I think some of its other features could be improved. About to buy my 2nd Freeplay Summit Radio On: 2005-12-03The first works great, but my daughter keeps stealing it to use on camping trips; it somehow wound up going to college with her. Seems to run for about 30 hours on a full charge from the AC adapter. Sound is excellent mono for a radio of this size. You can enjoy it every day, and then *really* appreciate it if the power fails. I try to keep the battery conditioned by running it until it seems almost drained--the volume wont increase to the same loudness as with a normal charge--then plug it in for a full charge for 24 hours or so. Great little radio On: 2005-10-21I have used the Freeplay Summit Radio for over two years now and it is still doing very well. The features I most appreciate are: - you never have to buy batteries it gets its energy from a solar panel on top or by turning the crank charger on the back (though the instructions advise you plug it in for the first 24 hours to condition the batteries) - the construction is done well the crank is solid the case is sturdy - the LCD display is easy to read and sensible - included in the box are multiple adaptors for international wall electrical outlets - there is a built-in clock with alarm and sleep mode Things the buyer should know: - there is only one speaker - the sound quality is good, but dont expect to entertain a party with this small radio - the radio is small, but heavy. It would not be a great backpackers radio. On the whole, this is a wonderfully efficient small radio that works well. It would be great for people living "off the grid," for people who live in areas of frequent power loss, or for someone who just wants a very efficient portable radio for around the house. |