CLEARSIGNAL R2 NOAA Weather Radio, Takes AAA Batteries, Solar and Hand Crank Backup
CLEARSIGNAL R2 NOAA Weather Radio, Takes AAA Batteries, Solar and Hand Crank Backup
📻 NOAA Weather With No Cell Signal
🔌 Four Ways to Power: USB-C, Solar, Crank, 3 × AAA
⏱️ About 24 Hours Per Charge, Crank 1 Minute for About 20
🔦 Flashlight, Reading Light and SOS Alarm
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🎁 FREE GIFT: every pack includes the 4-guide CLEARSIGNAL Preparedness Pack — a $36.80 value, emailed to you with download links right after you order.
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“Extended the antenna, turned the dial, and had our local NOAA station in under a minute. Clear enough to understand every word during last week’s storm watch. That’s the whole reason I bought it, so five stars.”
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CLEARSIGNAL R2 NOAA Weather Radio, Takes AAA Batteries, Solar and Hand Crank Backup
Full Product Description
Full Product Description
A smoke detector on the ceiling. A weather radio on the shelf by your door, just in case, every storm season. The CLEARSIGNAL R2 brings in NOAA weather broadcasts and local AM and FM news without a cell tower, and it runs on its own rechargeable battery or on the AAA batteries already in your drawer.
You have kept a flashlight and spare batteries in the kitchen drawer for years. The R2 belongs right beside them. Everyday batteries, a dial, two knobs: it works the way you already know.
First the lights go out. A few hours later, the news goes too: cell towers run on backup batteries that typically last 4 to 6 hours, and then the apps, the alerts and the calls go quiet. Your phone can show a full battery and no bars. NOAA weather radio comes from the National Weather Service's own network of 1,000+ transmitters, so whenever you switch the R2 on, you can hear storm tracks, warnings and boil water notices right through it.
Four ways to keep it powered: USB, solar, crank and AAA. Charge it over USB-C at the start of storm season, and a full charge gives about 24 hours of listening. Set it on a sunny windowsill, and the solar panel tops it up slowly. Turn the crank for a minute, and you get about 20 minutes of radio. And when the battery runs low, slide the front switch to AAA, and three AAA batteries from your drawer keep it playing.
Phone running low? Ten to fifteen minutes of cranking puts enough charge through the USB port for an emergency text home. Enough to tell your children "We're safe," so nobody is left wondering.
Press and hold the SOS button for a loud alarm and a flashing strobe, so help can find you when your voice can't carry. The flashlight has a low and a high setting for the hallway, and a flip-up reading light, simple to use, keeps you company through a long night.
Keep one by your bed, send one to Mom and Dad, and put one in the kids' place, so everyone you love hears the same warning. Nothing to download, no monthly fee. Storm season keeps its own schedule, so put one on the shelf before it arrives, and enjoy the peace of mind.
Specifications
Specifications
Model: CLEARSIGNAL R2 (US version)
Radio Bands: AM 520–1710 kHz / FM 87–108 MHz / NOAA Weather Band (WB) 162.400–162.550 MHz
Power Sources (4): USB-C charging, solar panel, hand crank, AAA batteries
Battery: Built-in 4000mAh rechargeable lithium battery (3.7V) + compartment for three AAA batteries (no tools needed)
Radio Runtime: About 24 hours of listening per full charge
Power Switch: Front switch, AAA for batteries or Li-ion for the built-in battery
Battery Indicator: 4 lights on the front (25% / 50% / 75% / 100%)
Crank: About 20 minutes of radio per minute of cranking
Phone Charging: USB output, emergency use
SOS: Dedicated button (press and hold) with loud alarm + flashing strobe
Lights: Flashlight (low / high) + flip-up reading light + SOS strobe
Controls: Volume and power knob, tuning knob, FM / AM / WB band switch
Material: ABS housing
Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.1 x 2.4 inches (156 x 80 x 60 mm)
Weight: Approx. 15.2 oz (430 g) boxed; radio alone approx. 11.9 oz (336 g)
Color: Red
In the Box: CLEARSIGNAL R2 radio, USB charging cable, user manual
Batteries: Takes three AAA batteries (not included)
Free Gift: CLEARSIGNAL Preparedness Pack, 4 digital guides ($36.80 value), emailed with download links after you order
Returns: 90-day money-back guarantee (see our return policy)
Hear the Warning When the Phones Go Quiet
NOAA weather radio reaches you without a cell tower, Wi-Fi or an app.
When the power goes out, the cell towers follow a few hours later, and the phone in your hand goes quiet. The CLEARSIGNAL R2 brings in the National Weather Service broadcast straight from its own transmitters, so you still hear the warnings, the storm track and the all-clear. It runs on its own rechargeable battery or on three AAA batteries from your drawer, with solar and the hand crank as backups. Keep it on the shelf by your door, as standard as a smoke detector.
Not another copy of the same old radio
Standard crank radios vs. the CLEARSIGNAL R2, line by line.
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| Standard crank radios | CLEARSIGNAL R2 | |
| Batteries | Check the listing: built-in only on many | ✓Built-in rechargeable (4000mAh) plus a slot for 3 everyday AAA |
| Ways to power it | Check the listing: often 2–3 | ✓4: USB-C, solar, hand crank, AAA |
| Numbers for the exact model | Often not stated | About 24 hours per charge; about 20 minutes of radio per minute of cranking |
| Lights and alarm | Check the listing | Flashlight (low / high) + flip-up reading light + SOS alarm with strobe |
| NOAA weather band | Check the listing | ✓WB 162.400–162.550 MHz, plus AM / FM |
| Return window | Often 30 days | ✓90-day money-back guarantee |
| Shipping to the US | Varies | ✓Free |
| Setup help | A folded sheet | 4 steps with photos, right below |
| Questions | Seller messages | Email support, reply within 1 business day |
"Standard" means the common crank radios sold everywhere; no brand called out. Runtime and crank figures are the manufacturer's ratings for this model. Check any listing against this table before you buy.
Four Ways to Keep It Running
Two batteries: a built-in rechargeable you charge over USB-C, and three everyday AAA you can swap in any time.
USB-C: charge the built-in 4000mAh battery at the start of storm season; a full charge gives about 24 hours of listening.
Solar: the panel on the flip-up lid tops it up slowly on a sunny windowsill.
Hand crank: one minute of cranking gives about 20 minutes of radio.
AAA: three everyday AAA batteries go in the back, no tools needed. Slide the front switch to AAA and it runs straight off them (Li-ion for the built-in battery).
No App. No Monthly Fee.
No phone, no cell tower, no Wi-Fi needed to hear the weather.
NOAA broadcasts travel straight from National Weather Service transmitters to the radio. You pay once, and it is yours.
Ready in Four Steps
Set it up once, and it waits on the shelf until you need it.
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Step 1
Charge it over USB-C and keep the front switch on Li-ion. A full charge gives about 24 hours of listening. Using batteries instead? Load three AAA in the back, no tools needed, and slide the switch to AAA.
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Step 2
Pull out the antenna on the back. A longer antenna brings in a stronger signal.
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Step 3
Turn the VOL knob to switch it on, then slide the band switch at the lower right to WB. That is the NOAA weather band.
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Step 4
Turn the TUNING knob until the forecast comes in. You are hearing the National Weather Service.
Free with every R2: the CLEARSIGNAL Preparedness Pack
Four field guides — a $36.80 value, free with every radio
Emailed to you right after you order — instant download links, nothing to ship
90 Days to Decide
Changed your mind? Send it back unused, in its original box, within 90 days of delivery.
If it turns out faulty within 90 days, or arrives damaged or wrong, we cover the return shipping. If you simply change your mind, return shipping is on you, and on free-shipping orders the actual shipping cost we paid is deducted. Either way, just email support@kessworth.com with your order number first, and we reply within one business day. See our return policy for the details.
BEFORE YOU BUY
Frequently asked questions
Does it work when cell service is down?
Does it work when cell service is down?
Yes, that is what it is for. NOAA weather radio comes from the National Weather Service's own network of 1,000+ transmitters, not from cell towers. No bars, still receiving.
What batteries does it take?
What batteries does it take?
Two. A built-in rechargeable battery (4000mAh) that you charge over USB-C, and a full charge gives about 24 hours of listening, plus a backup slot for three everyday AAA batteries you can swap in any time. The switch on the front picks which one you're running on: Li-ion for the built-in battery, AAA for the drawer batteries. AAA batteries are not in the box.
How do I keep it charged?
How do I keep it charged?
Charge it over USB-C at the start of storm season. A full charge gives about 24 hours of listening, and the four battery lights on the front show how much is left. A sunny windowsill tops it up slowly, a minute of cranking gives about 20 minutes of radio, and three AAA batteries keep it playing when the battery runs low.
Can it really charge my phone?
Can it really charge my phone?
Yes, enough for the message that matters. Ten to fifteen minutes of cranking puts enough charge through the USB port for an emergency text home. It is not a replacement for a wall charger, and no hand-crank radio is.
Do I need an app or a subscription?
Do I need an app or a subscription?
No. Nothing to download, nothing to sign up for, no monthly fee. You buy it once, charge it, and it is ready.
Can I get one for each household?
Can I get one for each household?
Yes. One for your kitchen, one at your daughter's, one at your son's, or one at your parents' place. The Two Pack works out to $85 per radio and the Three Pack to $80 per radio.
What does the SOS button do?
What does the SOS button do?
Press and hold it for a loud alarm and a flashing strobe light, so neighbors or rescuers can find you when your voice can't carry.
What if I can't pick up a NOAA station?
What if I can't pick up a NOAA station?
Reception depends on terrain and distance to your nearest transmitter. Pull the antenna all the way out, slide the band switch to WB, and turn the TUNING knob slowly, near a window or on a higher floor. The National Weather Service publishes a coverage map at weather.gov/nwr, and most of the US population is within range of at least one transmitter.
Will it sound an alarm on its own when a warning is issued?
Will it sound an alarm on its own when a warning is issued?
No. It has no automatic alert mode, so it won't switch itself on. When a storm is on the way, turn it on, slide the band switch to WB, and you hear the National Weather Service's live broadcast, including any warnings for your area. Many families leave it playing on WB through a storm watch.
What's in the box?
What's in the box?
The CLEARSIGNAL R2 radio, a USB charging cable and a user manual. It takes three AAA batteries, not included. Your free Preparedness Pack of four guides is emailed to you with download links right after you order.
What's your return policy?
What's your return policy?
Every R2 comes with our 90-day money-back guarantee. If it turns out faulty within 90 days, or arrives damaged or wrong, we cover the return shipping. If you simply change your mind, send it back unused in its original packaging within 90 days; return shipping is on you, and on free-shipping orders the actual shipping cost we paid is deducted. Email support@kessworth.com with your order number first and we reply within one business day. See our return policy for the details.
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