This lightweight, portable radio receives 2 shortwave, AM, FM, 7 weather channels, plus the NOAA emergency alert. It features a built-in flashlight, SOS emergency light and a USB port for charging your cell phone and iPod (USB cable not included). The unit operates with any of four different sources of power: solar, handcrank, adapter or batteries. It comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries and uses 3 AA batteries (not included). Measures 8ʺ x 5" x 2".