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New from Freeplay comes the Companion Wind-up Radio, which does much more than it's name suggests, packing as it does a radio, torch and mobile phone charger into the compact 4.9" casing.
As well as featuring a hand crank for charging, the Companion can also be charged using the integrated solar charger. The radio will play uninterrupted in direct sunlight, making it an essential addition to any festival kit bag.
With a rubberised body and recessed controls, the Freeplay Companion is built for durability, even in testing conditions.
The radio comes with a charging cable for the new style Nokia charger.
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Ethicalsuperstore.com product code: 57514
Shipping Weight: 500g
Dimensions(mm): height 60, width 125, depth 42
Technical Information Power Source – Self-Charge Direct drive spur gear transmission driving a high power 3-phase alternator with high efficiency 3 phase rectification. Alternator 6 pole pair of Zinc coated sintered Neodymium Iron Boron permanent magnets (N35H Grade). 3-phase winding. Skewed stator tooth faces to reduce cogging torque while retaining high efficiency. Stator laminations 0.5mm laminating steel to specification VM 350-50, double side insulated to Stabolit 20. Permanently lubricated sintered Oilite bush for long life. Stainless steel base plate for non-magnetism, corrosion resistance, and strength. Transmission and Winder Spur gears are manufactured in dissimilar engineering polymers – glass filled PA6 (nylon) and POM (acetyl) for optimum gear tooth interface, low noise signature and extended life. Stainless steel shafts for extended life. Large winder knob for easy grip. Winder hub and bush are nylon and acetyl respectively for long life. Winder handle is high strength glass filled nylon. Power Source – Solar Panel 5.5V, 30mA polycrystalline solar panel with epoxy encapsulation under a polycarbonate lens. Power Source – External Charge Mini-USB charging socket (5V, 100mA, 5 pin). Charge rate: 10 hours – 100% capacity. Power Storage High conversion efficiency rechargeable NiMH 2/3 AAA cell 3.6V pack, 350 mAh capacity. Play Time Fully charged battery: 12 hours (at normal volume). 60-second wind: 20 minutes (at normal volume). 1 hour solar exposure: 1 hour (at normal volume, radio off while charging). Play time will vary depending on the volume setting. Shine Time Fully charged battery: 16 hours. 60-second wind: 30 minutes. Talk time 60-second wind: 2-3 minutes (varies depending on phone model, phone battery condition and signal strength). Frequencies FM: 88-108 MHz AM: 500-1700 kHz Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms Output: 0.4 Watt (max) Antenna FM: Telescopic AM: Built in ferrite bar Construction Outer Casing Thick walls with reinforcement for high structural and impact strength. Rubber gasket seal for water resistance. Rubberized panels for comfort and impact resistance. ABS with non-gloss finish for lasting durability. Ultra violet light (UV) stabilised for colour retention and stable mechanical properties. Cadmium and chlorine-free. Polycarbonate lens for optical clarity and impact resistance. Controls Recessed volume and tuning control knobs for impact protection.
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sandramyers asked this question on 2nd Jul 2008
Q: are leads available to charge other makes of phone ?
A: Unfortunately not, sorry. John.
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sandramyers asked this question on 2nd Jul 2008
Q: are leads available to charge other makes of phone ?
A: Unfortunately not, sorry. John.
