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product_id: 12475225
title: "MMR-88 AM/FM/Weather+Alert Emergency Radio. Solar/Hand Crank/USB/Flashlight, Siren, Smartphone Charger yellow"
brand: "sangean"
price: "$165.16"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Sangean"
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# DSP Digital AM/FM/Weather tuner 850mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3 charging modes: solar, hand crank, USB MMR-88 AM/FM/Weather+Alert Emergency Radio. Solar/Hand Crank/USB/Flashlight, Siren, Smartphone Charger yellow

**Brand:** sangean
**Price:** $165.16
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead with Sangean MMR-88!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MMR-88 AM/FM/Weather+Alert Emergency Radio. Solar/Hand Crank/USB/Flashlight, Siren, Smartphone Charger yellow by sangean
- **How much does it cost?** $165.16 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sangean enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sangean brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Emergency Ready:** Built-in adjustable LED flashlight and loud siren for safety and visibility.
- • **Compact & Rugged:** Lightweight, portable design with a durable build—perfect for any emergency kit or outdoor adventure.
- • **Power Up Anywhere:** Solar, hand crank, or USB charging keeps you connected no matter the outage.
- • **Charge Your Devices:** USB output port lets you power your smartphone or MP3 player on the go.
- • **Stay Informed Instantly:** Access all 7 NOAA weather channels plus 19 preset stations for real-time alerts.

## Overview

The Sangean MMR-88 is a public alert-certified emergency radio featuring DSP digital AM/FM/weather tuning, powered by a versatile 850mAh lithium-ion battery rechargeable via hand crank, solar panel, or USB. It includes a built-in LED flashlight, loud emergency siren, and USB output to charge smartphones, making it an essential compact tool for weather alerts and power outages.

## Description

This AM/FM Weather Crank Radio with USB is a rugged digital radio with 3 charging modes (hand crank, USB and solar power). A built-in adjustable LED flashlight and loud emergency buzzer give additional functionality for bad weather conditions, and the high-power 850mAh lithium-ion battery keeps the radio powered even in the worst weather.

Review: Great product, good for its intended purpose - This a nice small radio. It works well and sounds better than you would expect from the size of it. The crank will charge a dead battery to operate the radio quite a few minutes with just a couple minutes cranking. The solar charger works but no where near as fast as the crank and it needs a lot of direct sunlight outside. Not the dash of a hot car left in the parking lot. That is too much. The radio will only take the supplied rechargeable battery, no off the shelf alkaline AA or AAA or whatever will work. There is no AC recharge option supplied but they do supply a USB 2.0 Mini-B 5 Pin to USB 2.0 Type A cable. You cannot use a regular USB type A to type A cable. The USB Type A port on the radio is only used to charge a cell phone or other USB device from the radio it that device and not to charge the radio itself. That way you can crank charge or use the radio's battery in order to charge a cell phone in an emergency. The charging port for the radio battery is the mini-B USB 5 pin only. If the charge light, lights up you know you have it connected properly. You can easily obtain, or more likely already have a cell phone AC adapter that the USB regular Type A connector can plug into. Any AC or USB port that the supplied cable can plug into is fine. Reception is ok but weather channel (FM) and FM seem to be a bit weak. AM I am not sure of as I have not tested it yet. Then again this is an emergency radio and it is sufficient for that. Switching between weather alert mode and regular operation can be a bit confusing if you do not use this all the time. Setting the presets and using them is somewhat the same. All and all I really like this small radio, it is great for what it is designed to do and the price. Two hints: (Yes these are my pet peeves. Lol) 1. This should be common knowledge but I find that too many people don't get it. The metal extendable antenna is only used for FM and the weather channels, which by the way are also FM. The AM radio antenna is inside the radio and "tuned" by physically turning the radio itself. This is true for almost all AM/FM radios. 2. AM radio is very, very susceptible to any electrical impulse interference, like computers and pretty much anything electronic. Move the radio away from these things in order for it to work well. 3. Please do not collapse the extendable antenna from its weakest point which is the top. Grab the first bottom extended section and push each section at a time into the very bottom section, this will prevent you from joining those with the bent and broken antennas.
Review: A great all around radio -- not just for emergencies. - First off, this radio has great reception on all bands, AM, FM and Weather. All local AM stations with reasonably strong signals come in great during the day and many of the big wattage stations within 700 or 800 miles come in at night. FM and Weather stations also come in without issue, helped by a good sized telescopic antenna. The sound is pretty good, but the small speaker works best for news, talk & sports broadcasts. The crank handle seems more substantial than other emergency radios that I've had and the solar panel keeps the relatively small LiOn battery charged when placed on a windowsill. About that battery... I don't disagree with other reviewers that a larger 18650 battery would be better than the included 18350, but the solar panel could take a few days to fully charge a battery that size, whereas the 18350 can solar charge in a day. In addition to the hand crank and the solar panel, this radio can be charged, and played, via an AC outlet by using a standard phone charger with a micro USB cable. This charging option also allows the use of external power banks that many people use as emergency back up for their smart phones. Anker and EasyAcc make several highly rated power banks. A CR123 would also work in a pinch, but the solar panel would have to be covered to prevent the radio from trying to charge the CR123, which could cause damage. As you can see, a lot of charging options in case of a power outage or emergency. For emergencies, there is a weather alert setting, but it has to be activated to work. The flashlight is functional, with a strobe setting to draw attention, if needed. There is also a USB out port which will allow for smart phone charging (but perhaps just a partial charge). All in all, a great little radio that you will enjoy while listening to the news or a ballgame, but which will also be very useful in an emergency.

## Features

- receives all 7 noaa weather channels & reports
- 19 random preset stations
- dc out（5v / 0.3a）usb a type socket for charging mobile phone or mp3 player. dc in（5v / 0.5a）micro usb b type socket for charging
- powered by handcrank dynamo/solar panel/dc input. public alert-certified weather radio
- micro usb-b input to recharge lithium battery
- Output wattage: 0.4 watts
- Included components: product, manual

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00OJZOOLI |
| Additional Features | DSP Digital AM/FM/WX Tuner - USB A to Micro B Cable and Hand strap included., Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Radio |
| Best Sellers Rank | #114,553 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #197 in Weather Radios |
| Brand | Sangean |
| Built-In Media | Owner's Manual, USB to Mini USB Cable, Manual |
| Color | yellow |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,617 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288024804 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.98"L x 2.71"W x 3.3"H |
| Item Part Number | MMR-88 |
| Item Weight | 0.86 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sangean America, Inc. |
| Mfr Part Number | MMR-88 |
| Model Number | MMR-88 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered, Solar, Handcrank |
| Product Dimensions | 5.98"L x 2.71"W x 3.3"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM/Weather |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 0.4 Watts |
| Special Feature | DSP Digital AM/FM/WX Tuner - USB A to Micro B Cable and Hand strap included., Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Radio Special Feature DSP Digital AM/FM/WX Tuner - USB A to Micro B Cable and Hand strap included., Public Alert Certified Weather Alert Radio See more |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Tuner Technology | AM/FM WH |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM WH |
| UPC | 729288024804 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sangean
- **Color:** yellow
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Owner's Manual, USB to Mini USB Cable, Manual
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered, Solar, Handcrank
- **Product Dimensions:** 5.98"L x 2.71"W x 3.3"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM/Weather
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM WH

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with an ac adaptor? If so will it run of, said ac adaptor?**
A: No, but you can find AC adapters that will work if you don't want to search for a hard to find and expensive Sangean adapter. The main thing is to check compatibility with the adapter specs listed in the little Sangean booklet that comes with this radio. I got an adapter for under $12 that has worked fabulously and has not caused any interference with the radio: HomeSpot 5V 2.4A Power Supply / Adapter. It has a micro USB that plugs into the power input on the Sangean, and a USB at the other end that plugs into the small adapter that includes over-charge and overheating protection. It even has a power switch on the cable. See: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HEXFQWW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I'm sure there are others adapters that would work, too.

**Q: Is this radio water proof?**
A: NO. It is only IPX3 (water resistant), there are IPX4 rated radios available. Water proof is IPX7 or higher. And IPX3 DOES NOT mean it can handle spraying from any direction, rather only up to 60° from the top of the device. It is not rated to handle a rainstorm in the back county without being cover up. IPX4 rating means water splashed from any direction is ok, not IPX3.

**Q: How long does the batteries it comes with last? Before having to replace to new rechargeable batteries?**
A: The radio comes with a replaceable Nmhi rechargeable battery which should last a long time if properly charged. I keep My radio on the window ledge and the solar panel keeps the charge up. I've never had to use the crank feature.

**Q: One should take off the battery when the radio is not in use, in order to prevent it to leak acid inside the radio?**
A: The battery is Lithium based & is'nt prone to leakage, I would say simply wrap the battery in plastic wrap & leave in place in storage so battery is'nt lost.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, good for its intended purpose
*by S***I on June 15, 2017*

This a nice small radio. It works well and sounds better than you would expect from the size of it. The crank will charge a dead battery to operate the radio quite a few minutes with just a couple minutes cranking. The solar charger works but no where near as fast as the crank and it needs a lot of direct sunlight outside. Not the dash of a hot car left in the parking lot. That is too much. The radio will only take the supplied rechargeable battery, no off the shelf alkaline AA or AAA or whatever will work. There is no AC recharge option supplied but they do supply a USB 2.0 Mini-B 5 Pin to USB 2.0 Type A cable. You cannot use a regular USB type A to type A cable. The USB Type A port on the radio is only used to charge a cell phone or other USB device from the radio it that device and not to charge the radio itself. That way you can crank charge or use the radio's battery in order to charge a cell phone in an emergency. The charging port for the radio battery is the mini-B USB 5 pin only. If the charge light, lights up you know you have it connected properly. You can easily obtain, or more likely already have a cell phone AC adapter that the USB regular Type A connector can plug into. Any AC or USB port that the supplied cable can plug into is fine. Reception is ok but weather channel (FM) and FM seem to be a bit weak. AM I am not sure of as I have not tested it yet. Then again this is an emergency radio and it is sufficient for that. Switching between weather alert mode and regular operation can be a bit confusing if you do not use this all the time. Setting the presets and using them is somewhat the same. All and all I really like this small radio, it is great for what it is designed to do and the price. Two hints: (Yes these are my pet peeves. Lol) 1. This should be common knowledge but I find that too many people don't get it. The metal extendable antenna is only used for FM and the weather channels, which by the way are also FM. The AM radio antenna is inside the radio and "tuned" by physically turning the radio itself. This is true for almost all AM/FM radios. 2. AM radio is very, very susceptible to any electrical impulse interference, like computers and pretty much anything electronic. Move the radio away from these things in order for it to work well. 3. Please do not collapse the extendable antenna from its weakest point which is the top. Grab the first bottom extended section and push each section at a time into the very bottom section, this will prevent you from joining those with the bent and broken antennas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great all around radio -- not just for emergencies.
*by R***H on May 12, 2018*

First off, this radio has great reception on all bands, AM, FM and Weather. All local AM stations with reasonably strong signals come in great during the day and many of the big wattage stations within 700 or 800 miles come in at night. FM and Weather stations also come in without issue, helped by a good sized telescopic antenna. The sound is pretty good, but the small speaker works best for news, talk & sports broadcasts. The crank handle seems more substantial than other emergency radios that I've had and the solar panel keeps the relatively small LiOn battery charged when placed on a windowsill. About that battery... I don't disagree with other reviewers that a larger 18650 battery would be better than the included 18350, but the solar panel could take a few days to fully charge a battery that size, whereas the 18350 can solar charge in a day. In addition to the hand crank and the solar panel, this radio can be charged, and played, via an AC outlet by using a standard phone charger with a micro USB cable. This charging option also allows the use of external power banks that many people use as emergency back up for their smart phones. Anker and EasyAcc make several highly rated power banks. A CR123 would also work in a pinch, but the solar panel would have to be covered to prevent the radio from trying to charge the CR123, which could cause damage. As you can see, a lot of charging options in case of a power outage or emergency. For emergencies, there is a weather alert setting, but it has to be activated to work. The flashlight is functional, with a strobe setting to draw attention, if needed. There is also a USB out port which will allow for smart phone charging (but perhaps just a partial charge). All in all, a great little radio that you will enjoy while listening to the news or a ballgame, but which will also be very useful in an emergency.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For an emergency radio it seems pretty hard to beat.
*by T***D on January 12, 2016*

For an emergency radio it seems pretty hard to beat. It seems very solidly built and is simple and pretty strait forward, seems to have very good reception. Sound quality is better than expected, it's not amazing and it doesn't get that loud but it's an emergency radio, reception seems very good, the antenna seems like it could be flimsy, but that's any metal extendable antenna. I do wish the antenna snapped solidly in place on the radio, it just kind of sits there, if it got jostled around I could see the antenna rotating away from the unit and getting damaged. Flashlight is more than enough to move around in the dark. I haven't done much hand cranking with it, but it does seem sturdy, but with extended long term the plastic knob on the end of the handle is a bit suspect. It's smaller than I thought it would be from the pictures, but not too small. A couple things, at least with my unit the included 18350 rechargeable battery was horrible, I'm going to run it through a couple cycles and see if it recovers but it was completely dead out of the box. I fully charged it, turned on the WX alert and in less than two days it was dead and that was with getting solar charging during the day on a table by the patio. I tried a 16340 AW rechargeable battery I know is good and it can go almost a week in WX mode with no solar help. One nice thing is that the much more common CR123/16340 batteries are a bit smaller but are the same voltage and fit in the radio fine so you can use a more common primary non-rechargeable battery with it. That being said for an emergency radio I'd much rather have seen it use 2 AA's. I do believe with a quality rechargeable battery, and if it's kept in a place it can frequent sun it will probably maintain power for a long time in WX alert mode even though that's not really it's purpose. One thing that would be nice is since the display stays on anyway when in WX alert mode would be to indicate the battery charge. When the radio is on it shows this, it's already powering the display when in WX alert mode to show it's in alert mode I doubt it would take up much power to indicate the battery status as well.

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