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product_id: 585427273
title: "WR-16SE AM/FM1"
brand: "sangean"
price: "$19042"
currency: MXN
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Sangean"
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# IPX55 water & dust resistance 40 station presets Multi-mode charging (hand crank, USB-C, solar) WR-16SE AM/FM1

**Brand:** sangean
**Price:** $19042
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your adventure with the ultimate all-weather emergency radio!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WR-16SE AM/FM1 by sangean
- **How much does it cost?** $19042 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/585427273-wr-16se-am-fm1)

## Best For

- sangean enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sangean brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Your Way:** Versatile charging options—hand crank, USB-C, and solar panel—ensure you never run out of juice, even off-grid.
- • **Stay Tuned Anywhere:** Memory bank with up to 40 AM/FM/NOAA presets keeps you connected to vital info and entertainment.
- • **Emergency-Ready Lighting:** Multi-mode flashlight with high, low, and red night-vision settings keeps you prepared and visible in any situation.
- • **Immersive Sound Experience:** Dual speakers with passive bass port deliver rich, clear audio whether streaming Bluetooth or tuning radio.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** IPX55-rated rugged design with impact-resistant bumpers and sealed ports for worry-free outdoor adventures.

## Overview

The Sangean WR-16SE AM/FM1 is a rugged, feature-packed emergency radio designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers 40 station presets including NOAA weather channels, multiple charging methods (hand crank, USB-C, solar), IPX55 water and dust resistance, and superior audio quality with Bluetooth streaming. Its durable build and emergency lighting modes make it an indispensable companion for camping, hiking, and crisis preparedness.

## Description

Product Description The MMR-99, a rechargeable emergency radio ready for the extremes. Unlike its predecessor, it got supersized and packed with tons more features such as the memory bank with up to 40 station presets for AM/FM radio, Auto Tuning System (ATS), adjustable bandwidth, emergency light and more. Not just only AM/FM stations, it also supports all 7 NOAA weather channels to offer an extra peace of mind.This must-have hand-held radio can be charged by hand cranking, DC-In power by USB Type-C or even the solar panel! MMR-99 not only works as a portable battery to charge other smaller devices, it is also a flashlight with different lighting modes for all situations or emergency situations. With IPX55 rating against dust and water, you can count on it wherever you go, MMR-99 got your back! Legal Disclaimer This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Review: I'm something of a long time emergency radio enthusiast at this point; been playing with them over the past nearly 20 years. I've owned multiple models by Eton and Kaito, and one from LaCrosse and Altec Lansing. Also tried some low end ones from companies like Running Snail. Almost bought the older yellow Sangean model back when, then finally picked this up early this year and now the search is over. If you're looking for something to use to tune in to broadcasts from the other side of the world while you try to stay warm during a nuclear winter, you'll be disappointed with this model's nonexistant shortwave tuner. For anything else, it's top notch. And you may find yourself using it regularly instead of stowing it away for emergencies. There are tons of options out there, but most are cheaply made. Makes sense -- How much is someone willing to spend on something they hope to never need? This and a few others cost more and are of much better quality. I'd expect this one to survive an actual emergency and I use it in my daily life -- Mostly as a Bluetooth speaker. The radio handles AM/FM and NOAA channels. AM and FM have narrow and wide band capabilities to bring in weak/distant signals, which I've never had in an emergency radio before. Another setting on the unit is between regular and "loud" volume, and you'll probably want the latter if using as a Bluetooth speaker. As far as that goes, it's similar to the Altec Lansing Storm Chaser in that it has vastly superior sound to other emergency radios' tinny little drivers. I actually use it to listen to music aboard my sailboat and it fills the small cabin with music on demand, probably in part due to the passive bass port on the back of the unit behind the speaker. And speaking of sailboats, it's water resistant, IP55. And made of high grade plastic with thick plastic bumpers on the edges for additional impact resistance and chunky rubber covers for the ports -- Rubber covers that properly seat and don't open accidentally. I, meanwhile, accidentally let it fall five plus feet onto a wood floor and it wasn't damaged, not even cosmetically. The Altec Lansing once fell two feet (but onto concrete) and I had to snap part of the facia back into place. Nothing on this is painted with a "rubberized" coating like some plastic units, so it won't get gooey and sticky in a few years like my Kaito Voyager PRO KA600 and Eton Microlink did. That stuff can be scrubbed off with isopropyl alcohol, by the way. Like most water resistant radios this is 100% digital and button-based, as rubber buttons are way easier to weather seal than knobs and switches are. They don't light up at night or glow in the dark, though the display is nice and bright. So are the "high" and "low" beams, along with a third, red flashlight to help preserve night vision. It doesn't have a fold-out reading lamp under the solar panel like many emergency radios do, however. I'd argue that this lends to better durability over having that thing flop open on impact. The carry strap is good quality and secure, the solar works (pop off one end of the strap to fully expose it -- strap ends are easy to pop on and off) and the hand crank works as well and feels very sturdy. Still, best to leave the thing with moving parts alone until you really need it. And consider that you'll do a LOT of cranking for a small amount of charge. This is the case on all such devices. It holds a charge for a long time when not in use. I haven't noticed it to self-discharge at all, though it clearly must since it displays the time 24/7. Time was, I opted for analog radios for bug out bags so they wouldn't run down the battery in storage. Not an issue with this one. It does not accept additional AA batteries for a backup. Or need that feature, in my humble opinion. The weather band tuner receives decently in my weak reception area with the telescopic antenna fully extended, whereas my analog Kaito KA370 pocket equivalent doesn't pick it up at all. It receives FM at least on par with my car's stereo. Has RDS and will even use it to keep the clock set. Haven't tested AM. The closest unit to this that I've owned is the Altec Lansing Storm Chaser. It has superior sound (two speakers) and shortwave, plus S.A.M.E. programming, but is much larger, day glow yellow and has battery issues and no headphone jack, plus a constantly on LED when not completely turned off -- It's garrish rather than discrete and over twice the size. And still sitting in my storage unit whereas this one earned a spot aboard with me. The Altec Lansing does have a built in bottle cap opener for those end of the world micro brews, however, should the day glo yellow not attract all the zombies. (I've reviewed that model, too). If you're willing to drop coin for an endurable emergency radio, I highly recommend this Sangean. Just wish the dark blue color available in Europe was sold here too. Way more nautical looking than army green, after all.
Review: Hello, I’m reaching out to let you know that the radio with a dynamo system I purchased (for around €200) has stopped working properly. When the battery ran out, I tried to recharge it using the hand crank. However, something seems to have broken inside — now, when I turn the crank, nothing happens. Given the price and the issue, I would like to request an exchange for a new unit. Please let me know how to proceed. Thank you and best regards.

## Features

- Ideal for emergency preparedness and all kinds of outdoor activities liking camping, hiking, pool parties, fishing, sporting events, the beach, etc.
- USB-A charging port for smaller devices
- Bluetooth for audio streaming from Bluetooth-enabled devices
- aux input for additional audio sources
- stereo earphone output for private listening

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BWPSGM18 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 152,281 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 558 in Portable DAB Radios |
| Department | Unisex |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | MMR-99 |
| Manufacturer | SANGEAN AMERICA INC |
| Product Dimensions | 20.32 x 8.89 x 11.43 cm; 907.18 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sangean
- **Colour:** Forest Green
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, Bluetooth
- **Included components:** Hand Strap, Owner's Manual, USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 20.3L x 8.9W x 11.4H centimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** 3-Band
- **Special feature:** Built-In AM Antenna, Built-In Clock, Built-In Flashlight, Dust Resistant, Rechargeable
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner technology:** AM/FM/WX

## Images

![WR-16SE AM/FM1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Akk0EnS1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I pair bluetooth airpods and play stereo sound from the radio, or is the bluetooth only capable of receiving from an external source?**
A: the MMR-99 radio is designed with a Bluetooth receiver that allows it to receive Bluetooth signals from other devices such as your phone or stereo transceiver. However, it is not designed to transmit Bluetooth signals to external devices like a Bluetooth speakers or wireless earbuds.

**Q: Do the am and fm bands still operate when the radio is in weather alert mode?**
A: Thank you for your question. When the weather alert mode is activated on the Sangean MMR-99, all other features of the radio are disabled until the alert mode is deactivated. This includes the AM and FM bands. The weather alert mode is designed to automatically scan for and provide alerts for local weather emergencies, such as severe thunderstorms or tornadoes, and it takes priority over all other functions of the radio.

**Q: can this be used while charging with the usb C cable? thank you and have a good day**
A: Yes. It can play while it is being charged using USB port.

**Q: short wave?**
A: No short wave.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***S on 9 September 2024*

I'm something of a long time emergency radio enthusiast at this point; been playing with them over the past nearly 20 years. I've owned multiple models by Eton and Kaito, and one from LaCrosse and Altec Lansing. Also tried some low end ones from companies like Running Snail. Almost bought the older yellow Sangean model back when, then finally picked this up early this year and now the search is over. If you're looking for something to use to tune in to broadcasts from the other side of the world while you try to stay warm during a nuclear winter, you'll be disappointed with this model's nonexistant shortwave tuner. For anything else, it's top notch. And you may find yourself using it regularly instead of stowing it away for emergencies. There are tons of options out there, but most are cheaply made. Makes sense -- How much is someone willing to spend on something they hope to never need? This and a few others cost more and are of much better quality. I'd expect this one to survive an actual emergency and I use it in my daily life -- Mostly as a Bluetooth speaker. The radio handles AM/FM and NOAA channels. AM and FM have narrow and wide band capabilities to bring in weak/distant signals, which I've never had in an emergency radio before. Another setting on the unit is between regular and "loud" volume, and you'll probably want the latter if using as a Bluetooth speaker. As far as that goes, it's similar to the Altec Lansing Storm Chaser in that it has vastly superior sound to other emergency radios' tinny little drivers. I actually use it to listen to music aboard my sailboat and it fills the small cabin with music on demand, probably in part due to the passive bass port on the back of the unit behind the speaker. And speaking of sailboats, it's water resistant, IP55. And made of high grade plastic with thick plastic bumpers on the edges for additional impact resistance and chunky rubber covers for the ports -- Rubber covers that properly seat and don't open accidentally. I, meanwhile, accidentally let it fall five plus feet onto a wood floor and it wasn't damaged, not even cosmetically. The Altec Lansing once fell two feet (but onto concrete) and I had to snap part of the facia back into place. Nothing on this is painted with a "rubberized" coating like some plastic units, so it won't get gooey and sticky in a few years like my Kaito Voyager PRO KA600 and Eton Microlink did. That stuff can be scrubbed off with isopropyl alcohol, by the way. Like most water resistant radios this is 100% digital and button-based, as rubber buttons are way easier to weather seal than knobs and switches are. They don't light up at night or glow in the dark, though the display is nice and bright. So are the "high" and "low" beams, along with a third, red flashlight to help preserve night vision. It doesn't have a fold-out reading lamp under the solar panel like many emergency radios do, however. I'd argue that this lends to better durability over having that thing flop open on impact. The carry strap is good quality and secure, the solar works (pop off one end of the strap to fully expose it -- strap ends are easy to pop on and off) and the hand crank works as well and feels very sturdy. Still, best to leave the thing with moving parts alone until you really need it. And consider that you'll do a LOT of cranking for a small amount of charge. This is the case on all such devices. It holds a charge for a long time when not in use. I haven't noticed it to self-discharge at all, though it clearly must since it displays the time 24/7. Time was, I opted for analog radios for bug out bags so they wouldn't run down the battery in storage. Not an issue with this one. It does not accept additional AA batteries for a backup. Or need that feature, in my humble opinion. The weather band tuner receives decently in my weak reception area with the telescopic antenna fully extended, whereas my analog Kaito KA370 pocket equivalent doesn't pick it up at all. It receives FM at least on par with my car's stereo. Has RDS and will even use it to keep the clock set. Haven't tested AM. The closest unit to this that I've owned is the Altec Lansing Storm Chaser. It has superior sound (two speakers) and shortwave, plus S.A.M.E. programming, but is much larger, day glow yellow and has battery issues and no headphone jack, plus a constantly on LED when not completely turned off -- It's garrish rather than discrete and over twice the size. And still sitting in my storage unit whereas this one earned a spot aboard with me. The Altec Lansing does have a built in bottle cap opener for those end of the world micro brews, however, should the day glo yellow not attract all the zombies. (I've reviewed that model, too). If you're willing to drop coin for an endurable emergency radio, I highly recommend this Sangean. Just wish the dark blue color available in Europe was sold here too. Way more nautical looking than army green, after all.

### ⭐ Review
*by D***D on 6 June 2025*

Hello, I’m reaching out to let you know that the radio with a dynamo system I purchased (for around €200) has stopped working properly. When the battery ran out, I tried to recharge it using the hand crank. However, something seems to have broken inside — now, when I turn the crank, nothing happens. Given the price and the issue, I would like to request an exchange for a new unit. Please let me know how to proceed. Thank you and best regards.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***R on 7 February 2025*

In general..the device is amazing..good investment..really useful But the device arrived to me without the carry strap...how i can get it without the need to returning the package

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sangean MMR-99 AM/FM-RBDS/Bluetooth/AUX/Weather/Multi-Powered Digital Tuning Emergency Radio
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