{"product_id":"comms-s1-solar-radio","title":"COMMS-S1 Solar Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the grid goes down, this is how you stay informed, visible, and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential crisis skills \u0026amp; self-reliance made simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple checklists to organize food, supplies \u0026amp; storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers everything needed for major emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We lost power for four days during that storm in January. No internet, no cell service, nothing. The only reason we knew the roads were reopening was because my husband had this little radio in the emergency kit. We sat in the kitchen cranking it every few hours just to get the weather updates. I'm buying two more — one for my daughter's apartment and one for the car.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Power Goes Out, So Does Everything You Rely On\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what happens the moment your power cuts out. Your phone starts a countdown. Wi-Fi drops. Cable goes dark. Within hours, you're sitting in silence with no idea what's happening outside your front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the storm getting worse? Are roads passable? Is help coming? When should you evacuate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring every major disaster — bushfires, floods, grid failures — the same story repeats. Millions of people with dead phones and no way to receive a single emergency broadcast. No warnings. No updates. No information. Just waiting and guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe One Device That Works When Nothing Else Does\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COMMS-S1 receives NOAA emergency weather alerts, AM news, and FM radio — the three broadcast signals that keep transmitting when cell towers go dark and the internet goes silent. These are the same frequencies that emergency management agencies use to push evacuation orders, shelter locations, and severe weather warnings directly to your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Wi-Fi. No cell signal. No charging outlet. The COMMS-S1 runs on solar, hand crank, or battery — three independent power sources so you're never left without information when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile everyone else is rationing their last 12% of phone battery hoping for a signal, you'll be getting real-time emergency broadcasts and making informed decisions for your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COMMS-S1 packs a triple-LED torch three times brighter than standard emergency radios — enough to light a room during a blackout or guide your way down a dark road. And with a built-in SOS strobe, you can signal rescuers from a distance when voice alone won't carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a gadget. It's the difference between sitting in the dark hoping for the best and actually knowing what's happening, where to go, and when to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Enough to Forget About — Until You Need It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COMMS-S1 fits in your palm. Toss it in a glove box, a kitchen drawer, a go-bag, or clip it to your pack with the included lanyard. It weighs almost nothing and takes up less space than a deck of cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo setup. No pairing. No apps. Turn the dial and you're connected to the emergency broadcast network instantly. It's the kind of thing you forget you own — until the lights go out and it becomes the most important thing in your house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery COMMS-S1 is built to perform when conditions are at their worst — the exact moment cheap electronics fail. The hand crank alone generates enough power for hours of broadcast reception, and the solar panel keeps it topped up during extended outages when you need to conserve every resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't build this for people who want background music on a camping trip. We build it for the families who refuse to be the last to know when disaster is closing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stand behind every unit with a Lifetime Warranty. It works when you need it, or we replace it free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait until the lights go out and your phone is dead. The time to prepare is now — while you still can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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. We build gear that works when your life depends on it, and we stand behind that promise forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOAA weather alert channels, AM news, and FM radio. These are the three broadcast bands that stay active during emergencies when cell networks and internet go down. NOAA is the same system used by the National Weather Service to push severe weather warnings and evacuation orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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. You're never dependent on a single power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses three 1W LEDs — roughly three times brighter than most emergency radios in this size class. Bright enough to light a room during a blackout or illuminate a path at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the torch button and it switches to a flashing strobe pattern. It's a visual distress signal designed to catch the attention of rescuers or passing vehicles from a distance when you can't be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits in your hand and weighs next to nothing. Small enough for a glove box, a coat pocket, a kitchen drawer, or clipped to a bag with the included lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. AM, FM, and NOAA are broadcast signals that transmit over the air — no towers, no internet, no infrastructure required on your end. If the station is broadcasting, you can hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere you might need it in a hurry. Most customers keep one in the car, one in the kitchen, and one in their emergency kit. The best spot is wherever you'll grab it first when the power cuts out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 60-Day Risk-Free Trial and Lifetime Happiness Guarantee with our lifetime warranty. If you're not completely satisfied with the THERMO-S1 Emergency Bivvy for any reason within 60 days, return it for a full refund - no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that, we stand behind our product for life. If there's ever a manufacturing defect or issue with your THERMO-S1 Emergency Bivvy, we'll replace it free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only way you \"lose\" is by not having this when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballast Supply","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":54119237222747,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":54119236796763,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":54119236829531,"sku":null,"price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/6934\/6395\/files\/57587220971867.png?v=1789463201","url":"https:\/\/www.ballastsupply.com\/products\/comms-s1-solar-radio","provider":"BALLAST SUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}