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The GP-4 radio was originally designed for the US government.  The State Department is still buying them by the tens of thousands, as they want all overseas personnel and dependents to be able to receive the latest news anywhere in the world.  Only a tiny radio would likely by carried at all times,  and the outstanding reception on AM, FM and SW would enable them to know what was happening and head for safety in the event of another embassy terrorist "event" like the two a few years ago in Africa.

Smaller than a pack of cigarettes, the tiny GP-4L radio is absolutely perfect to have handy to keep informed of the latest emergency news - on AM, FM, or two short wave bands!  Digital dialing lets you select - and find again - any station. 

Powered by two AA batteries which last for over 150 hours (over 300 hours with the supplied ear buds), this tiny radio had incredible reception.  This tiny pocket radio can keep you informed of events even if you have to listen on short wave!

One of the most exciting things about this radio to me is the speaker quality.  I'm old and have bad hearing from too many years of shooting, but the speaker on the GP-4 (& 4L) radio is tuned specifically to enhance the 3,000 to 7,000 hz range - human speech! You can clearly hear what is being said, even on short wave, better than with radios ten times bigger - and that much more costly!

Pocket Portable Antenna for Survival Radio

This simple long wire (16' long) antenna will improve the reception on the short-wave bands for most any portable short-wave radio including our GP-4L. The coil of wire just clips right to the telescopic antenna. On radios with an antenna jack, it plugs right in. When you are all done you just wind it up on it's own neat coil. Perfect for travel.  Improves reception indoors where SW reception is shielded, such as in a survival room or shelter.

Antenna for Survival Radio - $9.95

Multi-Purpose Carry Case

$10.95

Triple Lock Belt Loop for Secure Carry, Even On A Handle Bar.  The GP-4L measures 3.4" X 2.55" X .83" but the elastic gussets on the side allow it to smoothly fit both larger and smaller items. The interior of the pouch is lined with Tacsoft to both cushion and protect you valuable equipment from scratches and vibration. The two way belt loops are designed for either vertical or horizontal carry. This is great for backpack straps. Also perfect for a North American Arms mini, handcuffs, some digital cameras, etc.   Click on either image for a full size photo.

This carry case is really slick.  The padded ballistic nylon-type material protects the radio or anything else extremely well.  The first thing I tried was slipping the GP-4L radio in and out of the case numerous times, and not once did the station or volume change, which is very important if you find one station and want to keep hearing that news.  Then I examined the very clever belt loop system.  The triple Velcro lock system is sturdy and allows the carry case to be placed around a  handlebar, a pack strap, wide holster belt, whatever is handy.  For those who hike in the wilderness, this multi-purpose carry case can make a very handy holster for a mini revolver and a small sack of ammo, as shown above right.  Attached to a pack strap, the little mini would could be put into play very quickly.  Although only good for short range, the blast would definitely be discouraging to a cougar intent on making you into lunch, and with 5 shots available, it could do the trick on cougar-sized game better than a sharp stick.  It's much better to be alive and able to explain your actions to a bureaucratic idiot behind a desk than to be a victim.

Read the testimonial from a customer!

Keep this radio in a small Faraday cage and it will be safe from an EMP pulse, ready to use when you need it most. [I made this Faraday cage from a travel soap box, aluminum foil and tape, but the box they come in could be used as well. Faraday cages are not supplied with any radio, but are easy to make yourself. The cigarette lighter is for size comparison only and is not a freebie.]

Testimonial with details about the GP-4 and GP-4L Survival Radio

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I just wanted to email and thank you for shipping the Survival Radio so quickly. It was one and a half days from the order placed to receipt. It's a slick little radio, and will be lots of fun. Last night I picked up a Spanish language transmission, and what sounded like Vietnamese. Could be local, could be long distance. We'll keep you in mind for anything else we might need.  Thanks, Ben

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This is an outstanding radio! It picks up AM/FM stations as good as my CCradio from the ccrane company, and on shortwave as good as my Sangean. For such a small unit the sound is exceptional, the tuning is smooth and accurate, and it gets good battery life. For the price it is unbeatable.  William in Ukiah, March 9, 2006

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Since I began purchasing "survival radios" starting with Y2K, I have purchased several starting with the BAY-GEN. I also have a Sangean 405, Sangean ATS-818, Kaito Generator/Solar/Battery/Electric, and a Soundmex SM-1012. All have features that recommended them.

But in terms of a PERSONAL survival radio the GP-4L sold by Miles is head and shoulders above these others. Consider:

1. On only TWO AA batteries it gives you 150 hours on SPEAKER and 300 hours on earbuds. (Phones)
2. The FM broadcast band is from 88-108 Mhz. The GP-4L has a FM band that spans 75-108 Mhz. The area between 75-88 is part of emergency services frequencies. Ordinarily you don't get this extra coverage from 75-88.
3. Size: Perfect for pocket or "bug out" bag. I can't believe they got this much in the size of a REGULAR pack of cigarettes. (Smaller actually)
4. The short-wave bands cover the frequencies of 5.20-18.30 Mhz. These frequencies cover almost all of the international broadcast bands which is what you'd want in the case of our media being knocked out or censored.
5. Sensitivity (i. e. Ability to receive weak stations) and Selectivity (i. e. Ability to keep stations that are close in frequency separate.) When I received my GP-4L from Miles I took all of my various radios and did a side-by-side comparison against the GP-4L. The GP-4L won hands down. Even more amazing was that the antenna for short wave is only 10" extended.
6. Finally, you can get a solar battery charger from places like Radio Shack and power this radio for NOTHING while at the same time be recharging you rechargable cells for night duty.

I intend to purchase another of these radios from Miles and also 4 more of his LED flashlights. These lights are great. No batteries required and they throw out a really big beam of soft, yet bright, blue light. I intend to keep a light in my wife's and my cars and keep three at home.

Disclaimer: Miles did not know I was going to write this nor did he solicite this. It's just me recommending two really great products.

Tom S.                    November 17, 2005

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SPECIFICATIONS:
RUN TIME:
Radio: 150 hrs at 40% Volume
Light: 70 Hrs

FREQUENCY RANGE
FM 76-109 MHz
MW 520-1740Khz
SW 5.20-18.30 MHz

SW1= 49 Meter Bands 5.20 - 6.20 Mhz
41 Meter Bands 7.10 - 7.30 Mhz
31 Meter Bands 9.45 - 10.45 Mhz

SW2= 25 Meter Bands 11.01 - 12.05 Mhz
21 Meter Bands 13.60 - 13.80 Mhz
19 Meter Bands 15.10 - 15.60 Mhz
16 Meter Bands 17.55 - 18.30 Mhz

SENSITIVITY
FM < 10 microV
MW-AM < 1 microV/Meter
SW-AM < 30 micro V

POWER REQUIREMENTS
3-4.5 Volts DC via side jack (no adapter included)
2 each "AA" batteries

DIMENSIONS: 3.4" X 2.55" X .83"

WEIGHT: 85 Grams not including batteries

SPEAKER: 40 mm in diameter, 4 Ohms, .25 watt

EARPHONE JACK: 3.5 MM, Earphones Included

CLOCK: 12 Hour Format with Wake Up to Radio Alarm

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Use this as a letter of testimonial if you wish or just our thanks!

Miles,

I just received my GP-4L survival radio and am very excited about it. It is cool! Just like you described it. So much function in such a small package.

We live in the hills of a mountain range and radio reception has always been an issue. This little radio pulls in stations better than the desktop radio I have that was twice the price and twenty times larger and takes 6 "C" cell batteries to operate.

In just ten minutes of "playing" with the short wave bands I was able to pull in two Latin American stations, two Asian stations and one station that sounded like a Mass being performed in Rome. The only thing I wish it did that it doesn't is scan frequencies. But then I am being greedy as the manual frequency selector works easily and it's already half what it should cost.

Brian