BayGen FreePlay Self Powered Radios

The self power system combined with the built in solar panel, together with the smart switch feature that automatically chooses which power source is available, make for the most versatile, reliable radio anywhere.

Freeplay Companion I-ECO C1 Radio Flashlight The Companion is Freeplay Energy's most compact, portable radio and flashlight. Weighing in at only 8 oz., it is perfect to take with you anywhere. Don't let the small size and light weight fool you. This radio incorporates the latest advances of Freeplay's direct drive, self power system; allowing you to listen to your favorite AM/FM radio station for up to 20 minutes after winding it for just 60 seconds. The Freeplay Companion features a 3 LED flashlight with optics designed to give you a focused light beam. 1 min. of winding gives you 30 min. of shine time. The Companion can even be used to charge your cell phone (Nokia charge cable included). You can charge the Companion even while listening, lighting your way or talking on your cell phone. Winding the crank directly turns the generator, which charges the internal memory free NIMH batteries. With the direct drive system the Companion can be rewound at any time, for any length of time, for as much play time as you want. The Companion can be rewound without interrupting radio reception, and has an LED charge level indicator which tells you the best speed to wind. That's not all, the Companion also has a built in solar panel allowing it to play continuously when in sunlight. Its internal power storage system will automatically save all available personal and solar power, giving you up to 12 hours of uninterrupted play time. It has jacks for head phones, and any standard mini-USB AC charger (not included) can be used to power or recharge your radio. The rubberized grip makes the Companion easy to carry and use. The weatherproof design makes it great for camping and outdoor use, as well as for information during bad weather or blackouts. H 2.5" L 4.9" D 1.5". Freeplay Companion Radio With LED Flashlight - Color Black Stock # 1336 Price $29.95 Quantity Show Cart

Power Source Charge Time Play Time Shine Time Winding 1 min 20 min 30 min USB/AC 10 hrs 12 hrs 16 hrs Solar 1 hr 1 hr 1.5 hr

Note: the Coleman Outrider and Freeplay Ranger Radios have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are no longer available. Check out the EyeMax Radieos below.

The Freeplay EyeMax LED Radio

"The radio that plays anytime/anywhere"

Lets talk more about how to charge the Eye Max. You can just set it in the sun while you listen, or leave it in the sun turned off to get a quicker charge on the internal NI-MH batteries. If it's dark or cloudy, you can use the included AC adapter. What did you say? What if the electricity is out, or you are camping miles away from a power outlet? You are in luck there too, because you can use the Eye Max's hand crank. It even has a green LED charging light that lights up when you are cranking at the optimum charging speed.

Frequency range:
FM 88 108 MHz
AM 500 1700
WX 162.4-162.550 (on the weather band model only)

Freeplay Plus AC Adapter

Shortwave Antennas

Freeplay Summit

1. Wind up: The Freeplay direct drive system in the Summit consists of a simple gearing transmission which drives the AC alternator, providing power to the internal battery. You cannot over wind the unit as the energy simply recharges the battery. The winder handle can be cranked in both directions. Forty minutes of cranking using the optimum charge level indicator will fully charge the battery. The charge indicator light will only illuminate when you are winding the handle at the ideal speed. The generator will still charge at lower speeds, however, it is less efficient, consequently it will take longer to generate the same amount of energy. A fully charged Freeplay Summit will play for approximately 20 hours. A 30 second wind will provide about 30 minutes of normal volume playtime. Playtimes will vary with the volume setting.
2. Solar: It will take approximately 40 hours to fully charge the Freeplay Summit radio's internal battery using its high performance amorphous, thin film solar panel. The solar panel must be in direct sunlight to power the radio. Charging can be done even when the radio is switched off.
3. AC Power: The Freeplay Summit comes with a 6V 100MA AC adapter. It will take approximately 24 hours to fully charge the internal battery using the wall adapter. The Freeplay Summit rechargable battery is a removable Nickle Metal Hydride pack. For best results, the internal battery requires a 24 conditioning charge prior to use. The radio can, however, be used immediately in the wind-up mode if required.

Additional features of the Summit include a clock, an alarm, an earphone socket for personal listening, a lock function which locks the buttons so you don't accidently turn the radio on, and low voltage cut off to prevent the battery from being drained which protects your memory settings. The small size, special features, and adjustable AM frequency separation make the Summit shortwave radio the perfect traveling campanion at home or abroad. Height 35" (90mm) Length 6.7" (171mm) width 3.1" (80mm) weight 24.7oz (700g). The Freeplay Summit comes with a standard 2 year warranty.

The Summit comes with clip on Shortwave Antenna, and AC adapter making it an even better value!

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