Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA
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Manufacturer: EtonRelease Date: 2007-05-01
Model: FR400 - Defend
Color: Camo
Product features:
- Receives AM, FM, all 7 NOAA channels with Alert function, TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2 through 13
- Can be powered by AC, 3 AA batteries, internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery, or hand crank even without a battery
- Built-in 2 white LED light source and 1 flashing red LED light source
- Includes an emergency siren, and a built-in cell phone charger with multiple adapter tips
- Weather-resistant body is in green camo, weighs 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D)
- Energizer L91BP-8 Lithium AA Photo Battery (8-Pack)
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries with Charger - 4 Pack
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 8 Pack
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA
Customer Review: Funky looking but very responsive
Summary: 5 Stars
I think there are other etons without the camouflage, but I bought this one without mfurther investigation. It has to its great credit the ability to lock in AM and stay there. Sangean (cc radio plus) will take FOREVER to do this even with digital tuning instead of the FR400's analog. Of course, the tuner is off, you always have to aim high.
I did not buy this for an emergency radio, but would hate to have to figure out the controls in the dark. And there are too many of them to control the myrial of things it does.
However, it has great sound for the price and size, and that's enough for me. Added benefit: amazing battery life, I'm not going to crank it like a Model T.
Now I've had this a while, there's a couple of things to add, both positive: The charging works super, leave it plugged in for maybe 4 hours and it will last a few days. Secondly, it is better than many higher-priced units at keeping the (AM) stations locked in. With a pin-plug into a digital recorder it will get a 4 hour baseball game without distortion that is quite common.
It's probably not the best for finding the controls, but some digitals are positively cryptic.
You can also get it in a regular solid color, so get $150 worth of performance for $60.
Description of Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA
Etón FR400 AM/FM Radio with NOAA, Flashlight, and Cell-Phone Charger.Improved technology, functionality and versatility, the FR400 is ideal for emergencies. The FR400 provides you with a water resistant radio, LED lights, and cell phone charger when you need it most. Using the Hand-Crank Power Generator, charge the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack in times of need. With NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels, you have easy access to weather forecasts and can listen to TV shows while away from the set.The Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA and TV-VHF (Defender) lets you weather any storm with both safety and style. The Eton FR400 is a rugged, all-in-one emergency radio that has been built to withstand most any environment, and provides you with both entertainment functions and life-saving features at the same time.
The Eton FR400 is extremely versatile, and can be powered by up to four different sources, including: the included AC adapter, three AA batteries (not included), the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery which can be recharged from the AC adapter or by hand, and the dynamo hand crank which not only can recharge the built-in battery but provides power even when no battery is installed. This unit provides you with FM radio reception via a built-in telescoping antenna, and AM reception via an internal ferrite bar. What's more, the FR400 features receives all seven NOAA weather channels plus an Alert function, and even picks up TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2-13 so you can listen to your favorite television programs without a TV.
Housed within its weather-resistant body, the Eton FR400 includes a two white-LED light source, and a flashing red-LED light source, as well as an emergency siren so that you can not only find what you are looking for, but others can easily find you. As an added convenience, this unit features a 3.5-millimeter earphone jack, a fine-tuning control knob super-imposed on the main tuning control knob for achieving the maximum in station clarity, and a built-in cell-phone charger with a 3.5-millimeter output jack and multiple adapter tips for charging select models of Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson phones. This Eton FR400 comes in a green camouflage pattern so it won't draw unnecessary attention when its not in use, weighs only 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Eton FR400 self-powered radio in green camouflage, preparedness guide, protective pouch, cell phone adapter tips, AC adapter, and owner's manual.
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