BayGen Freeplay SW Radio AM FM and Short Wave Wind-up Radio (Everett, WA)

BayGen Freeplay SW Radio AM FM and Short Wave Wind-up Radio

BayGen Freeplay SW Radio AM FM & Short Wave Wind-up Radio The BayGen Freeplay AM FM & Shortwave Radio is a robust long life 3-band radio needing no batteries nor electricity whose power source is an internal spring driven generator that is powered by hand. An optional AC Adapter for 110 voltages an optional Short Wave antenna for extended shortwave reception and an optional solar panel are also available. The radio has an ABS plastic outer casing with perspex dial scale window an ABS winding mechanism with flip out handle an ABS internal generator and gearbox casing mounted within outer casing. Telescopic antenna. Of the materials used in this radio 147 of the 149 parts are totally recyclable. Specifications for Freeplay Radio Weight 6 1 4 lb. Dimensions 10 x 13.5 x 5.5 Frequencies AM FM & Short Wave Wind-up Full wind is 60 turns (25 secs.) Playtime full wind 30 minutes Inventor and Manufacturing The Bayless generator which powers the BayGen Radios was invented in the United Kingdom by Trevor Bayless and was developed with funding from the British Overseas Development Administration. It was perfected with the assistance of experts from private companies and universities in Europe and America. BayGen products are manufactured in a modern plant outside Cape Town South Africa and 35-40% of assembly workers are people with special needs. As of October 1996 the radio has been sold world-wide. It is also distributed by large organizations such as the United Nations the Red Cross and UNESCO. Marketing and sales in Canada commenced in September 1996. Innovative Technologies began to market BayGen products in Canada in December 1996. Primary Users The radio was initially intended for people in developing countries where affordable energy is scarce or non-existent. Radios are often the only way these people many of whom are illiterate are able to keep abreast of current events. Preventative health care refugee assistance programs aid relief distance learning and tracing of missing persons are only a few of the areas in which radio programming can assist. In developed countries the radio not only appeals to nature enthusiasts boaters cottagers construction workers and those who live and work in remote areas but to those whose consumer habits are governed by ethical social and political concerns. For this reason the radio is a perfect gift for those who support nonprofit organizations whose main focus is on international development particularly with regard to literacy programs. Additionally the durability power source and variety of frequencies make the Baygen radio an appropriate and ideal choice for disaster preparedness kits. Spring Life - 5 000hrs 10 000 winds Power Sources Carbon steel spring driving generator a solar panel or an AC Adapter Power Usage 3V at approx. 30 mA Speaker 4 Watt