Freeplay: Eco-Charge Companion Radio

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The Freeplay Companion Wind-up Radio does much more than it's name suggests, packing an AM/FM radio, torch and mobile phone charger into the tough compact casing.

As well as featuring a hand crank for charging (a 20 second crank will give about 20 mins charge), 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.

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.

Dimensions
Height: 60 mm (2.3")
Length: 125 mm (4.9")
Depth: 42 mm (1.6")