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Eton FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $40.00
Buy New: $28.00
You Save: $12.00 (30%)
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 810
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5 x 2.4
MPN: FR150
Model: FR150
UPC: 750254803031
EAN: 0750254803031
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87-108MHz), NOAA weather on all 7 channels. Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries.Built-in 3 white LED light source. | | • | Can be powered from three different sources: From solar power, the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included). | | • | Built-in cell phone charger, Earphone jack 3.5 mm socket, Cell phone charger output jack. All antennas built-in: telescopic antenna for FM; internal ferrite bar antenna for AM. | | • | Power source: solar power; built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack; AC adaptor (not included) recharges built-in Ni-MH battery pack. Dimensions: 4.96 x 2.36 x 1.81 and 126 x 60 x 46 mm (W x H x D). | | • | Weight: 7.5 oz. and 200 g. Accessories: owner's manual, warranty card, preparedness guide, card for cell phone tip. |
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Product Description
mono AM/FM/NOAA radio * built-in LED flashlight * built-in rechargeable NiMH battery pack * solar powered * hand-cranked dynamo *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 My Father Was Impressed December 31, 2008
Anne-Marie
Bought a different brand for my husband on clearance and it works fine. My father liked the idea of the solar panel for days when he is sitting outdoors and expressed an interest in having one. I saw this one on Amazon and it had the features I was looking for - the crank, solar panel, an emergency light (and good reviews). When he opened it on Christmas, my father immediately gave it some cranks and turned it on. He was very impressed with the sound considering how small the radio is. He definitely likes it and will make good use of it this summer to listen to the ballgames, music, and talk radio.
 neato December 28, 2008
Jennifer S. Croft (NJ)
This was a gift for my 4 nephews, brother and husband- its pretty cool -I stole from my hubby and keep it in the window to solar charge.
 no outlet connection December 20, 2008
Carl P. Houck (Steamboat Springs, CO)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Everything on the purchase and use is fine EXCEPT the online ad didn't clearly state that no power plug in for the radio is included - power sources are hand crank, solar batery and plug into USB in a computer. I had to search all over and call Eton to find an outlet plugin, which took another couple of hours and $5 more.
Eton FR150 is a life saver December 20, 2008
Diane Mayer (New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this little radio at a very reasonable price here on Amazon. It arrived immediately. I was going to use it as a stocking stuffer, but had the ice storm in New Hampshire that was threatening our little house up there. I took the radio along, not realizing how quickly I would need it. We had no electricity (still don't) and so "camping out" in 2 degree weather was not our idea of a vacation. We were willing to stay on and tough it out, as did so many others in Peterborough.
The weather station (which is loud and clear) told us of the blizzard that was on its way. Mind you, we had NO electricity, no TV, radio, running water, just a pellet stove which we discovered needs an electric start!
The radio's news of the storm made us decide to leave. We returned to NY. We left at 6 AM and as we reached White Plains (which now takes on more meaning for me) we were in a white out.
I am thankful to have the radio, and will now buy 4 more to give as gifts.
It is reliable, compact, solar works great ... I did not need to crank it. I did not have to try the cell phone charger, thank goodness.
Great little radio December 17, 2008
Brian (Berkeley, CA)
I think that living in California with the constant threat of earthquakes, it is an item that everyone should possess. The radio works great and the flashlight is an added bonus.
(And the best part is that no batteries are needed.)
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