Hi,
I am looking for a -solid- AM/FM radio for the boat (and one we could grab on our way to the dinghy if we needed to abandon ship).
We purchased an Eton Solarlink radio (
Product Card), but it didn't survive our first voyage with it (got water under the screen). Eton was great to replace it for us, and I love all of it's features, but we have to be so delicate with it. Therefore, I'm looking for a replacement.
Here's what I'm looking for:
A Must:
-- AM/FM Radio that gets *good* reception. When we're just cruising down the coast, we'd like a little music or news.
-- Solidly built.
-- In the marine environment, it should stand up to at least a bit of water.
Nice to Haves:
-- Weatherband
-- Power Sources: a variety of power sources isn't imperative, but I did like the options that the Eton Solarlink provided (Handcrank, solar, batteries, and a/c adapter) so that we don't feel guilty about draining the house/engine batteries.
-- Shortwave radio channels
-- The Eton Solarlink was neat b/c you could also charge your cellphone by it (even with the solar power or handcrank).
-- iPod receiver, or some round-about way to listen to our music library? (maybe this is asking too much)
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Or! Another option is a radio that we leave in the cabin, but has portable speakers for the cockpit. ?
Thanks!
--christina