(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best weather radios

The turbine would slow down the car when the electricity produced by the turbine powered generator. This would only be useful to slow down/brake the car.

Have you ever played with those wind-up flashlights? The energy produced, ie the light, takes effort not just rotation. It requires "work" to produce the energy. Now think about putting your hand out the window of a moving car, you feel a force applied to your hand. But having your hand out the window is also slowing down the car. Maybe not noticably but it is. That same force could be used to drive a generator but at the same time you are also slowing down the car. Now like I said you could use that (drag) force to slow down the car but it's easier and more efficient to just use the kinetic energy from the axel rotating. That's how regenerative braking works. Using a turbine means you need to transfer hydraulic energy to kinetic/mechanical energy to electric energy to chemical energy (battery).

Disclaimer is that I've never done this for EU4, but can't imagine it would be any different for this game than any other game.

Basically what you want to do is take the old hard drive out of the now broken laptop, connect it to a working computer using an an external sata connector or hard drive enclosure (something like This or That)

Once the drive is connected you should be able to navigate through it the same way you would on the machine it came from, except the drive will have a different letter assigned to it (D: or F: probably, it would have been C: on the original laptop, lets assume it gets D:)

Find where your EU4 saves are: Paradox's website says they are stored at C:\Users\<USER>\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\ by default, so you'd be looking for D:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV.

Copy the save games from the old disk (D:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV) To the working computer (C:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV)

Load up EU4 and it will look for your saves in that directory, and hopefully find the ones that you just copied over.

P.S. If this comes across as condescending in any way, I don't mean it to. I just don't want to assume any experience on your part. On the other hand if you need more guidance feel free to PM me questions. Good Luck!

Bf took up camping/fishing/boating a few years ago and it's become an obsession for him. I've turned into a den mother to him and his friends lol. Maybe next month check out a weather radio/flashlight/usb charger? I love this one www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007KFLVW4?cache=fe76734fe55a9d8735db0d2b92229716&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1411091186&sr=8-6#ref=mp_s_a_1_6

Great AM/FM/weather radio, flashlight, and USB charger. You can charge it at home before you leave and then also solar charge or hand crank it. Once you have the absolute basics it's definitely a great investment, and only $35!

I'd go with a different radio and get a real dedicated flashlight too. Modern radios can run for hundreds of hours from a few AA cells, tiny hand cranks and tiny solar cells are not worth it. Maybe the LXT360VP3 which doubles as a walkie-talkie or a simpler radio without any extra gadgetry. Or something from Eton or Tecsun if you want a radio that radio hobbyists would consider a "real" radio.

As for flashlights I can help you find a good one. I've got a database which lets you find the best light for your purposes. (Warning, site has affiliate links. Hosting costs money.) For example these use an AA battery, cost under $50 and have a firefly mode that can run for at least a week continuously. The Thrunite T10 or TH20 are great, and have a neutral white LED option too. A headlamp like the TH20 is a must-have, though I've done a week of camping using the T10 on a headband. Only used a single AA for the whole trip!

Or come over to /r/flashlight for some more advice.

My personal opinion is that Japan has the best portable radio receivers.


https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-Powered-Emergency-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B001F0MNRM

I bought this radio in 2012 and I still use it today, perfect size. I’ve taken it in my luggage to Asia. It has a manual crank to charge the battery, usb slot to charge phone/device, head phone jack for private listening, etc., flash light, solar panel and is very efficient with 3 AA batteries. I use it almost every day and the batteries last 3-4 months.

This radio also picks up Shortwave transmissions from ham radios all over the US and the world. I can listen to Cuba and Venezuela and have picked up Vietnam, Korea and Russia as well.

The AM reception is great. The reception and sound are great on all wavelengths. Great for use around the house, shop, garden. Easy to move room to room.

Kaito Voyager is the brand and model but there are others. I prefer the manual tuning knobs, your loved one may also. I personally believe you get better tuning.

Edit: Newer model https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IP046E8/

Also appears wall charger is sold separately. 😬

I don't use pocket radios but if Santa wan6ts to give me one it would be this: Sangean DT-800 in the yellow and black color scheme. This radio has a speaker but like the old Sony Walkman of the past it is best enjoyed with good headphones.

Reviews...

Todderbert

Jay Allen

Have you used the radio much? I returned mine, it's reception was so poor. Also it's usb chargeing is a joke compared to even the worst batterypack style chargers, and the good ones aren't spendy. I went with a cheaper radio that works better and is smaller.

Full change of clothes is always nice to have in the car, a sleeping bag at least in winter, and a decent shovel.

My favorite tip that seems to be over looked, or not followed by prepared people, since they try to help themselves. Is if you are stranded with your car, outside of civilization, it is nearly always best to stay with your car. You car is easier to find than you are and the searchers will likely be using the same roads you were/are on to find you. As long as someone knows roughly where you went and when you are expected back, you should easily be found.

The Eton I have is http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/frx3-american-red-cross which is also the http://www.amazon.com/Eton-Turbine-Weather-Smartphone-Charger/dp/B007HSOAYU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Make sure you check the Amazon comparison chart for the Ambients before you buy, and check the reviews, too. More than several people have noted breakdowns, including in your post.

The Ambients are made poorly. The Etons have their issues, like batteries not performing as some expect them to but they don't break nearly as often as the Ambients.

http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-WR-333-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B009NUK6S4

The chart is at the bottom of that page. Read the reviews, don't just pull the trigger because three people recommend a brand. Ambient has about
20 radios, as does Eton.

The Eton is $5 cheaper and I haven't had an issue with it. It's also a bit less prone to breaking IMHO.

If I have to pick from "Maybe won't hold a charge for months." and "Maybe won't work at all." I'd pick the one with the batter complaints that doesn't break, the Eton, which also happens to be cheaper. And you can often find them on sale, to boot.

Now, when you upgrade when your Ambient breaks, buy a few of the FRX-3s or one of the FRX-5s, which will be out very soon. ;)

http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/frx5

http://www.amazon.com/Eton-All-Purpose-Weather-Alert-Radio/dp/B00KFDPCVY

Also look at the hand crank and solar efficiency, that's important, too.

The Kaito Voyager 650 has gotten mixed reviews. I read one that complained that it melted in the sun, and another that said the hand crank never worked. I somehow suspect these 2 reviewers didn't know what they were doing, because every other review I've had has been positive.

I just bought one a couple days ago. The reception is great in my books, but I haven't tried cranking or solar charging it.

What I really love about it are the following features:

• LED lamp
  
  
• LED flashlight
  
  
• Solar panel adjustable up to 70^0
  
  
• 7 Channel NOAA weather alert for instant weather reports and weather emergencies
  
  
• USB jack for charging of MP3 players and cell phones (including iPhone - you can read downloaded books and survival gear (or play Angry Birds) while the world ends)
  
  There are many other features but I've seen this one advertised just about everywhere. If other redditors know more about this, I'm keen to hear their reviews.
  
  Mine was about $60.

For earthquakes I've been using one called Earthquake Alert from the IOS App Store. App is free but only uses the default IOS sound to alert you. For $1.99 you can turn on other warning sounds to differentiate the alert and remove ads. It also alerts on Tsunamis. It's pretty fast, and faster than the emails from USGS, but there is no "pre-alert" system currently in place in the US for earthquakes, only some early warning systems that are parts of local trials at this point.

There is no good "one app does all system." Your best bet for Weather and Civil Emergencies is a NOAA Weather radio for use in the US. I carry a small one from Midland when traveling and just set it to alert when in a hotel or once I'm settled in where I'm staying. It has woken us up for Tornadoes that came through right where we were staying on multiple occasions while staying in hotels. We were able to go to a stairwell and get away from the large glass windows in the rooms as a result of the alerts.

While you will get Tornado Warnings on your cell phone if it's WEA capable, you won't get other storm or emergency notifications unless it falls into one of the categories that allows activation of WEA.

Weather Spotter here!

I have this Midland HH54VP2 model and for the most part love it. The slight problem is Midland's batteries aren't the best, so you'll want to keep it charged and may need to order additional batteries. The thing I love about this model is it has Tone, Voice, and Visual alert modes (or all 3). Whenever it goes off in my house, I get a loud tone, the display flashes, and then it immediately tunes in to the Alert broadcast so I hear what it is. It also has a text read-out display so if I am not right by it, I can see what the alert was.

The other one I like is the Cobra CWR 200 Weather and Emergency Alert radio. Cobra has better battery life. This one is nice as it can charge your phone if you needed it. I had one before our move and left it with a friend who didn't have one at all.

I also recommend a desktop WX radio that can be left at home at all times. This way you have one that is on stand-by at home 24x7 and your portable can go with you in the car, hiking, or to work.

You may also find this Weather Station and Portable Alert Radio useful, although I haven't personally used this model.

Some apps, if you're on Android, I highly recommend are Dark Sky, RadarScope, and MyWarn. I also have the Weather Radio app but lately it's only advantage is Text-to-Speech reading of the warning like a Weather Radio, which can suck when you're in a crowded place and don't want your phone talking.

Maybe you have one of these, but anyone who travels or boondocks a lot should have a radio that has the NOAA weather radio channels on it (there are lots on Amazon, but here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-Portable-Shortwave-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B071DXSZ7Z ). Listen to it every couple of days to find out what's coming, like snowstorms or hurricanes or whatever.

How did you not know that weather was incoming? Was this the recent, "second bomb cyclone" storm that hit the country recently? You definitely handled that well, though. Nice job.

Actually, Amazon has hand crank/solar radios that do AM, FM, LW, weather, have a telescopic antenna with an optional external antenna and LED flashlight would be a better option as an emergency radio. Be safe my friend!! This is the one I have-

Thanks for the heads up!
There This one that is about the same price on Amazon. I have prime so my shipping is free.

Also, this one seems cheap and will get the job done.

Kaito KA500 5-Way Radio You can power it via Micro USB and Adapter as well as the usual Solar, Crank, and AA batteries. This radio also gives you access to the Shortwave bands so you can listen to.

If you want to go small, I recommend any portable radio that allows you to power it via external batteries AND internal rechargeable batteries while having an auxiliary jack for speakers and headphones. There are not that many portable radios that have all those features in a small package so it may be hard to find. The closest I got is this RunningSnail and it is in a similar size like the Kaito, but it managed to be a perfect fit in the side pocket of my daypack.

I also recommend using analog for emergencies if you plan to store it for months on end without checking the batteries. I have a Midland ER200 that died on me after the LED screen drained itself, however, the other RunningSnail that I keep in the car still had plenty of power even after six months.

That is assuming you are planning on receiving signals. Refer to others if you are looking into portable HAM radios.

This is the one I was thinking about getting...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A21DQA/

Good?

The Eton Scorpion II is a water/shock/dust resistant tank. Hand crank, solar panel, AM/FM/NOAA bands, USB chargeable, and will charge your phone or electronic devices. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

http://amzn.com/B00WS6SKTM

I wish I had bought this one instead: https://www.amazon.com/Eton-NSP101WXGR-Scorpion-Portable-Multi-Purpose/dp/B00WS6SKTM

any radio like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Eton-All-Purpose-Weather-Alert-Radio/dp/B00KFDPCVY

>S.A.M.E. and NOAA Weather Alerts

I like these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A21DQA

I just bought one of these the other day for the same reason:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A21DQA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_E6a5CbC1YMNAT

It would fit more into the mobile/portable category. It feels kind of cheap but works well. It has LED lights, AM/FM + NOAA + SW radio. You can also charge your phone off it, but the battery capacity isn't great for that. It can be charged via USB though, so if you had one of these plus a couple portable battery packs you'd probably be set for awhile.

A more stationary option would be one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-WR120B-WR120EZ-Certified-Trilingual/dp/B00176T9OY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=weather+radio&qid=1558450236&s=gateway&sr=8-3

We have several scattered around my office and they can be programmed to only alert for certain counties or at certain thresholds - severe weather warnings only vs watches. That type of thing. They're loud af.

If you find a radio capable of all that across the different bands and able to power itself in the mentioned price range I'd genuinely love to know what it is as I've been throwing my money away piecing it together.

My main go to radios are the Eton scorpion II which receives AM/FM/NOAA broadcasts in addition to being an extra flashlight and phone charger. I've had this for months and have not had to charge it yet(crank nor USB), the solar recharge has kept up with my usage just sitting opposite a window or on my dashboard when driving.

https://www.amazon.com/Eton-NSP101WXGR-Scorpion-Portable-Multi-Purpose/dp/B00WS6SKTM

For communication I have a cheap baofeng uv5r5 requires a ham license to use which is max $15 to test for and a few hours of study. It works on ham frequency ranges and also receives NOAA (edit: and FM) stations and has another built in flashlight.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YMN0SCG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498753670&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=baofeng+uv-5r5&dpPl=1&dpID=51Iz2MzNWNL&ref=plSrch

For truckers would think you'd want a citizens band radio with no licensing requirements. I had one of these in the early 90s which would pick up some traffic but from what I gather reading online I don't think they get nearly as much traffic and can probably glean just as much information hitting local repeaters as you travel. Hammies are always giving updates on weather and driving conditions while mobile, at least in my area.


For emergency channels (again as far as my area goes) many emergency response have switched from analog to digital broadcast which means analog sets like the baofeng can't pick up the transmissions. I think you'd need a scanner or type of radio they use whatever that is.

I have other cheaper backups but those two aforementioned radios are my go to. My eton keeps itself charged and I can charge my baofeng through other means.

Edit: and of course I'm still not finished in what I want as far as radios go. At some point down the road my next radio related purchase will probably be something with shortwave reception capabilities.

I looked on Amazon for that product; it has only one (2-star) review :/

I bought my radio from Amazon

Okay. If you want a slightly larger portable one with lots of utility for camping and long battery life, get this one.

Kaito KA390 Portable AM/FM Shortwave NOAA Weather Radio with LED Flashlight, Color Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DXSZ7Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tbtXAbDJB9GTQ

If you want a small one that doubles as an alarm clock, get this one.

TIVDIO V-111 Portable Shortwave Travel Radio AM/FM Stereo with Clock and Alarm (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186SDYZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MgtXAb217SMTR

If you're worried about buying from a company of which you have never heard, you shouldn't be. You want a radio with DSP, allowing good reception of bad stations, and most of these radios are made with similar chips.

If you are worried about that, just buy one of the Sony ones for $20. They're overpriced and lack virtually any features, but they're at least well made.

I have a [Midland HH54VP2] (http://www.amazon.com/Midland-HH54VP2-Portable-Emergency-Weather/dp/B003FGWF04/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0SBSD11J3A7TKXMQ0HMS), a Midland desktop at home, a [Midland 75-822] (http://www.amazon.com/Midland-75-822-Channel-CB-Way-Radio/dp/B00000K2YR) CB with weather radio in my truck, an Eton FRX2 and an Eton Scorpion.

I pretty much use the HH54 the most. It gets the best reception of any of those (even the one in my truck with an external antenna). This one has a rechargeable battery pack and a desktop charging cradle. The it will easily go for a couple of months on a charge (turned off, not in "monitor" mode, which will need to be charged in a couple of days). It is small and rugged and I usually take it along when I am away from my truck.


I do use the 75-822 a lot, usually once or twice a day during my commute. It also includes a battery pack and a rubber antenna for portable use.

I do like the FRX2 and it gets some use. It holds a charge well and I like having the ability to use the solar or crank charger. As a charger for a cell phone or other USB device, I would not rely on that, as it takes a lot of cranking. It can also be charged through the USB port. The tuner is analog and includes AM and FM.

I really wanted to like the Scorpion, but it is a disappointment. It works, but you can only charge it with the solar panel, the crank or with an external AC adapter (not included), but not through the USB port, which seems stupid. It is also considerably bigger and more bulky than the FRX2 or the Midland portable. Reception is good, but the tuner (which is digital) and switches are rubber covered buttons, which are difficult to work. Flashlight is ok, but nothing stellar. I do like having AM/FM on this, but again, you fight with the rubber buttons to select band and station.

Hi, I run a business called ShakeproofLA and what I do is set people up to get ready for The Big One.

To set the stage, you have to understand that Los Angeles has, historically, had a major earthquake every 100 years, but right now we haven't a big one since 1857 when a 7.9 struck Fort Tejon.
So, add that extra 60 years to the amount of tectonic pressure that will be released when it finally does happen.

Now, what I'm going to say will scare the shit out of people, but here it is: When the next major quake hits LA it will be a major, major catastrophe. Thousands of people will die and the damage will be counted in the tens, if not hundreds of billions of dollars.

The water mains will break. The highways will crumble. The gas lines will erupt and fires will break out all over the place. It's estimated, worst case scenario, that 1/3 of the city will burn down, partially due to the broken water mains. If the earthquake is during a heatwave, those problems will be compounded.

The dust and smoke and pollutants (asbestos, etc) thrown up by the quake will cause further health problems down the line as well.

Downtown, all the glass in the buildings will break and fall. Except glass doesn't fall straight down, it floats down like a leaf, meaning that it will be thousands of razor blades slicing across the street. The fire department thinks there will be up to 10 feet of broken glass in the streets afterwards. Moreover, some 1/3 of the buildings in downtown could collapse, including many of the skyscrapers which were build using flawed construction techniques, during the 60's and 70's and 80's. Many of those same buildings are packed with asbestos, much like the World Trade center.

Scary AF, right? Well, I have a motto: "It's absolutely going to happen, so don't worry." All you can do it get prepared.

As the freeways will be out, there's basically going to be no leaving town. More likely than not, you will have to shelter in place. That being the case, you will need supplies.

Here's a list of ABSOLUTE NECESSITIES for you to have on hand. It's only a few hundred bucks and it very well could be the difference between life and death.

What I have listed are only suggestions and I'm not endorsing any particular brand over another. If you find something that does the same job for cheaper, great.

Food
Have at least 2 weeks supply of food above and beyond what is kept in the freezer and/or pantry. Below are some options, but feel free to search around and find the best price/amount for you and your family

Food Option 1
Food Option 2
Food Option 3

Radios
Emergency Radios are a must-have and the wind-up type, with a flashlight cover multiple bases at once.
Radio Option 1
Radio Option 2


Water
These jugs are available at any local Home Depot and will last for 5 years in storage. Do not store on concrete floors at it will leech, instead store on wood, cardboard or carpet only. You want one jug per person per week. Additionally, if you have a hot water heater, wait until it cools and use that. Be aware that the first water that comes out will be mostly mineral silt, so be sure to run it through a coffee filter.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/5-Gal-Water-No-Exchange-Initial-Purchase-5GALIP2/205227468

The Lifestraw allows you to drink any gross water you find.
Lifestraw

If you have an outdoor grill, great. That's your cooking platform. Make sure you have extra propane. If not, get a camp stove.
Camp Stove 1

Propane -
To be sourced locally.

Honey Buckets
You're going to need a place to poop, right? Get a honey bucket, or get hepatitis. Your choice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GFLVLM/ref=twister_B079C4GN4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/LEAKTITE-B5GSKD-5GAL-Black-Plastic/dp/B000VBW17S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529963064&sr=8-3&keywords=5+gallon+bucket

https://www.amazon.com/Besli-Gallon-DrawString-Strong-Garbage/dp/B075ST2KJ9/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529963592&sr=1-4&keywords=5%2Bgallon%2Bgarbage%2Bbags&th=1

First Aid Kit

DUST MASKS
I can't emphasize enough for people to buy these. N95 is the standard you want, as it will filter most pollutants. Buy these and don't get mesothelioma later in life.

Towelettes

Power Station

And the list continues. Have a car kit ready, consisting of water (I like VOSS water, as it's in glass, a couple Clif bars, a hat, sunblock, and old pair of walking sneakers and a space blanket. And dust masks. Don't forget those.

Fill out a FEMA Emergency Plan. and you'll really know where to go and who to contact in an emergency.

And that's the basics. Two weeks of survival supplies and FEMA will be on the scene, hopefully and roads will be open enough to get out of dodge.

Another good idea is to strap your furniture and TV to the walls, into the studs. I'd provide a guide, but that's my job, y'all.