The unit is a versatile emergency radio to keep in the trunk or take on your next camping trip. Although its performance on any given band is modest, it does receive an amazing number of bands: AM, FM, TV Audio channels 2-13, Weather 162.55-164.4 MHz, VHF high band 145-174 MHz and four shortwave bands (6-9, 9-12, 12-15 and 15-18 MHz). The versatile unit can be powered four ways: From 3 AA cells (not provided), via the built in solar cell, via the hand cranked dynamo generator (which charges the internal Ni-MH cells) or with the supplied AC adapter. Comes with earphones and antenna wire with clip. 6.5x5.4x2.6 inches (166x138x68mm 477 g).