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COMMS-S1 Solar Radio

COMMS-S1 Solar Radio

When the grid goes down, this is how you stay informed, visible and alive. The COMMS-S1 pulls NOAA weather alerts, AM news and FM radio on solar, hand-crank or battery — so you're never left guessing while everyone else's phone dies.

  • NOAA weather alerts + AM/FM — the bands that stay live when networks fail
  • 3 power sources: solar, hand-crank & battery — never grid-dependent
  • Triple-LED torch, ~3× brighter than most emergency radios
  • Built-in SOS strobe to signal rescuers from a distance
  • Palm-sized & light — glovebox, go-bag or kitchen drawer
  • Lifetime warranty — works when you need it or we replace it free
Low Stock Warning — Next restock: August 1st 2026
EVERY ORDER INCLUDES:
The Ultimate Survival ebook
The Ultimate Survival ebook
Essential crisis skills & self-reliance made simple.
$30FREE
Food Storage Guides & Workbook
Food Storage Guides & Workbook
Simple checklists to organize food, supplies & storage.
$20FREE
16 Emergency Prep Checklists
16 Emergency Prep Checklists
Covers everything needed for major emergencies.
$15FREE
Total value $65 — yours FREE with every order
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"We lost power for four days in the storms last winter — no internet, no mobile signal, nothing. The only reason we knew when the roads reopened was this little radio in the emergency kit. We cranked it every few hours for the weather updates. Buying two more, one for the car and one for my daughter."

Rebecca H., Lismore NSW✔ Verified Buyer
Product Description
When the Power Goes Out, So Does Everything You Rely On. The moment the power cuts, your phone starts a countdown. Wi-Fi drops. The news goes dark. Within hours you're sitting in silence with no idea what's happening outside your front door — is the storm getting worse, are the roads open, when do you leave? The one device that still works. The COMMS-S1 receives NOAA weather alerts, AM news and FM radio — the broadcast signals that keep transmitting when mobile towers and the internet go down. The same channels emergency services use to push warnings and evacuation orders straight to your area. Three ways to power it. Solar, hand-crank or battery — so you're never dependent on the grid. A few minutes of cranking gives hours of reception. Light and signal, built in. A triple-LED torch about three times brighter than most emergency radios, plus an SOS strobe to catch a rescuer's eye from a distance. Small enough to forget in a drawer — until the lights go out and it becomes the most important thing in the house.
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Everything You Need When the Grid Goes Down

One palm-sized device that keeps you informed, powered and visible when the power's out and the phones are dead.

Everything You Need When the Grid Goes Down
1

NOAA / AM / FM Bands

The three broadcast signals that keep transmitting when cell towers and the internet go dark.

2

Solar + Hand-Crank + Battery

Three independent power sources, so you're never left without information.

3

Triple-LED Torch

Three 1W LEDs — about 3× brighter than standard emergency radios. Lights a room or a path.

4

SOS Strobe

A flashing distress signal to catch a rescuer's eye from a distance when you can't be heard.

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Palm-Sized & Light

Fits a glovebox, go-bag or kitchen drawer; clips on with the included lanyard.

How It Works

Three Ways to Power It

Solar panel, hand crank, or batteries. Sit it by a sunny window, or a few minutes of cranking gives hours of reception. You're never dependent on a single power source.

Three Emergency Bands

NOAA weather-alert channels, AM news, and FM radio — the bands that stay on air when mobile networks and the internet go down. NOAA is what emergency services use to push severe-weather warnings and evacuation orders.

Light When It's Dark

Three 1W LEDs, around three times brighter than most emergency radios this size. Bright enough to light a room in a blackout or a path at night.

Signal For Help

Hold the torch button for a flashing SOS strobe — a visual distress signal to catch the attention of rescuers or passing cars when you can't be heard.

the moment the power cuts out

WHAT GOES DARK WHEN THE POWER FAILS

Your Phone
Starts a countdown the moment the power's out — and once it's dead, so is your only link to the outside. Why it matters: no calls, no alerts, no way to know what's happening.
Wi-Fi & Internet
Drops instantly with the power. No news sites, no live updates. Why it matters: you're cut off from every online source of information.
Mobile Networks
Towers strain and fail in major disasters, or lose power themselves. Why it matters: even a charged phone can't receive a signal.
TV & Cable
Goes dark with the grid. Why it matters: the emergency broadcasts you'd normally rely on disappear.
Mains Power
Can be out for hours or days after a storm. Why it matters: nothing that needs a wall socket will help you now.

Read What Our Customers Have To Say

★★★★★

Knew When to Move

We lost power for four days in last winter's storms — no internet, no mobile. This little radio was the only reason we knew when the roads reopened. Cranked it every few hours for the weather.

Rebecca H., Lismore NSW✔ Verified Buyer
★★★★★

Kept in the Car for a Year

Had it in the glovebox for months before I needed it. Got caught in flooding on the highway with a dead phone — the radio told me which roads were cut. Worth every cent.

Daniel R., Ballarat VIC✔ Verified Buyer
★★★★★

So Simple Anyone Can Use It

No apps, no pairing — turn the dial and you're getting emergency broadcasts. Gave one to my parents and showed them once. That's all it took.

Karen M., Toowoomba QLD✔ Verified Buyer

Lifetime Warranty: Your COMMS-S1 is guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects — if it ever fails to perform as promised, we'll replace it free, no questions asked. Backed by Ballast Supply: we build gear that works when your life depends on it.

FAQ

Which stations does it pick up?
NOAA weather-alert channels, AM news, and FM radio — the three bands that stay active in emergencies when mobile networks and the internet go down.
How do I power it?
Three ways — solar panel, hand crank, or batteries. If the sun's out, set it by a window. If not, a few minutes of cranking gives you hours of reception.
Do I need signal or Wi-Fi?
No. AM, FM and NOAA are over-the-air broadcast signals — no towers, no internet, no infrastructure needed on your end. If a station is broadcasting, you can hear it.
How bright is the torch?
Three 1W LEDs, roughly three times brighter than most emergency radios this size — enough to light a room in a blackout or a path at night, and it doubles as an SOS strobe.
How big is it?
It fits in your hand and weighs just a few ounces — small enough for a glovebox, coat pocket, kitchen drawer, or clipped to a bag with the included lanyard.
Where should I keep it?
Wherever you'll grab it first when the power cuts out. Most people keep one in the car, one in the kitchen, and one in the emergency kit.