im new here i pop in to read as often as i can, even though i dont have much to add to the topics yet.

my problem is i live on a very small budget (and in a smaller apartment, so i cant store as much as id like to) .
but i need to buy a good crank radio for my bob, or for
home emergency use like NY`s last blackout.
im not too interested in solar power since it takes so long usually for minimal results.

im looking for widest range of ability and features (several sidebands esp. weather and police etc) built in light maybe? and sheer power to pull in a good signal anywhere above all else.

i`ve basically found a few that seem good but id like some advice from the board ESPECIALLY if you had good or bad experiences with these models.


1.kaito KA007 http://www.durhamradio.com/ka007.htm


2. grundig FR200 http://www.durhamradio.com/fr200-grundig.htm


3.freeplay or freeplay plus from ccrane...look nice but on the expensive side for me.


4.this one im already ordering
Innovage Outdoor Crank Radio (walkman sized for my everyday carrying and under $20)

thanks for all the help in advance, and 1 more question which i hope doesnt sound too ignorant here.

are there any crank powered tvs?
im thinking of a small walkman sized one to buy and carry, but eventually batteries do run out so a crank would be very usefull.