Freeplay Ranger Self-powered radio
The music's unstoppable

The Freeplay Ranger Radio promises assured listening, any time, anywhere. You have a choice of wind-up, solar or rechargeable power for dependability and durability. It's fitted with a DC input facility to accommodate the AC/DC adaptor, which is supplied, and an earphone for personal listening.

It plays for approximately 35 minutes after a brief 30 second wind. In direct sunlight, the Ranger will charge itself and play continuously without winding. An internal Ni-Mh battery will give 25 hours of playing time on a full charge.

Features and Information:

Power Source: Internal:

• B-Motor textured carbon steel spring, driving a DC generator through a transmission.
  
• Approximately 60 turns provides full energy storage.
  
  

Power Source: External:

• Jack for AC adapter [1.2mm centre positive] 4.5V DC/100mA[min].
• 3.5mm outside diameter [Max].
  
  

Power Source: Solar:

• High performance amorphous thin film Solar panel.
  
• Battery Controlled: Unwind Circuit - This circuit allows optimal utilisation of the energy contained in the spring.

Press Reviews:

"If you're working or holidaying in the middle of nowhere and there's no leccy, this wind-up radio's your perfect solution. Crank the handle or stick it in the sun, and you'll get up to 15 hours of radio." Stuff Magazine