*** Battery-Free AM/FM/SW Radio ***

Wed Apr 10 08:14:45 1996
Message : #1687055631    From: Charles Luke Lukey
Address : 74301.2203@compuserve.com
Subject : New Portable Radio Needs No Batteries
Posted: 10 Apr 1996 13:14:50 GMT
Org.  : Windup Technology

Windup Technology, Inc.
 (206) 783-2880 Fax: 783-8773
 E-Mail: 74301.2203@compuserve.com

 For Immediate Release
 Contact: Charles "Luke" Lukey
      (206) 783-2880
      74301.2203@compuserve.com
      Photo available by request

 Portable AM/FM/SW radio needs no batteries, uses clockwork generator
 Designed for outdoors, emergencies, isolated areas:
 South African BayGen Freeplay radio makes US debut

Seattle, WA - April 8, 1996-- A lunch-box sized portable radio that
requires no batteries or outside power source makes its US debut.

The BayGen Freeplay radio, introduced to Africa last Fall, is now
available in the United States. Built by BayGen Power Ltd. of Cape
Town, South Africa the radio, powered by a clockwork generator, can play
for 40 minutes on one 30 second windup. he portable AM/FM/SW radio is
useful for campers, vacation cabins or emergency home use.

The BayGen Freeplay radio is available now for $149.00 from Windup
Technology, Inc., 1-888-946-3871 (1-888-WINDUP1) or 206-783-2880.
E-mail: 74301.2203@compuserve.com.

The BayGen Freeplay radio, invented by Briton Trevor Baylis, is powered
by a wind-up spring that turns an internal generator. This method, used
in the Gramophone decades ago, has been modernized with new materials and
computer technology. The radio, currently in production in Cape Town,
has the backing of South Africa's President Nelson Mandela and is endorsed
by 20 aid and relief agencies.

Charles Lukey, President of Windup Technology, Inc.: "The Winter of
1996 was one of the worst in US history. Millions of people turned to their
battery powered radios after the lights went out - many to discover the
batteries had gone dead.. The BayGen Freeplay radio is ready anytime."

Operating the three-band radio is simple. Turning a crank for 30 seconds
provides enough electricity to power the radio for about 40 minutes. The
generator will last for about 10,000 winds. The US version of the radio
comes with a DC adapter for wall socket convenience and retails for
$149.00.

The radio also appeals to those concerned about the cost and disposal
of batteries. A comparable AM/FM radio would require over 400 "D" cells to
match the BayGen Freeplay's minimum rated generator performance of 6600
hours.

The BayGen Freeplay radio is BayGen Power's first product. Other products
currently in development include a windup flashlight and a windup Walkman
-style radio.

For information on the BayGen Freeplay contact:  Windup Technology,
Inc., 7012 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, Washington, 98117-5625.
Toll Free: 1-888-946-3871 (1-888-WINDUP1) or 206-783-2880.
E-Mail: 74301.2203@compuserve.com.
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(Charles Luke Lukey)

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