The KV-UV3D dual band VHF/UHF HT is great for emergency prep kits – here’s why
http://blog.americanchefsupply.com/category/chef-supply/ The KG-UV3D is one of the only ham radios available with a cheap AA battery back and car power adapter option (both about $14 each). Universal, dirt cheap accessories are also available for this radio all over the place online. It performs well as far as receive and transmit capabilities. Radios like this would be ….read more
Are mini solar-powered crank emergency radios worth it?
The mini Kaito KA332W and this other unbranded solar-powered emergency radio (pictured) are the most popular sellers on eBay and Amazon so we decided to check them out. Will these actually work in an emergency situation? We tested several of these and nearly all of them had the same problems – poor solar power and ….read more
Looking at Campark’s Xtreme I+ 4K UHD ACT74 $49 action camera
This ACT74 Xtreme is advertised as a $49 budget 4K waterproof action camera from Campark. We put it to the test, taking it 80 feet underwater in the Atlantic Ocean, throwing it in a pool, filming during a thunderstorm, at night, and on a sunny day in 4K mode. We’ve also got recommendations for getting ….read more
Republic Wireless may be the cheapest, reliable, no contract 4G cell phone service in US
We’ve just completed a 4 month service review of Republic Wireless and averaged a $33 per month bill for unlimited talk, text, and 2GB of 4G data, which included all taxes. This wireless service is one of the cheapest no contract US coverage options currently available. If you’re a smart consumer, check out our full ….read more
Featured Review: Forget Expensive Cable TV, Save $100-300+ Per Month With The FlatWave HDTV Antenna
In this featured review, we put the FlatWave HDTV antenna to the test to see if you can really get free channels, ditch your monthly cable TV subscription, and save hundreds of dollars. Antenna TV is really starting to catch on, especially in an economy where you have to make your dollar last and saving ….read more
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