Etón FR160B Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Black)
by Grundig / Eton
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Manufacturer: Grundig / EtonBrand: Eton
Edition: Electronics
Model: FR160B
Color: Black
Publisher: Grundig / Eton
Studio: Grundig / Eton
Music Label: Grundig / Eton
Product features:
- AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz) NOAA weatherband
- USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included) 3.5 mm headphone input Dimensions
- Accessories: owner¿s manual, warranty card Specifications subject to change
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Customer Review: Just what I was looking for
Summary: 5 Stars
Just what I was looking for, a small compact radio to take along camping and leave laying around in case of emergency. The weather bands will be usefull in both cases.
Note that there is no AC charger for it, and the batteries are not replaceable - the power comes from solar charger or hand crank. It's about the height & width of a soda can, maybe 1/2 the thickness, and light enough to toss into your backpack and not really notice.
I hooked it up to my Blackberry Storm (9530) using the USB cord and found that charging was quite easy, no problem keeping a constant charge. However the "15 min for a 1 min call" that the manual states means you'd probably only do this in the most extreme emergencies. However, in an emergency a 1 min call may save your life.
Sound quality was surprisingly better than I expected for such a small radio, a couple coworkers felt the same way. I haven't put the battery life to a serious test yet, but I cranked it for maybe 1 min and left it on for over an hour - and played with the light a couple times during that hour. It still plays load and clear. Reception works fine too, even the AM band works better in the middle of our office building than most of the higher quality radios around here. (Note: if you're looking for a great AM desk top radio, I'm very pleased with the Sangean WR-2).
The biggest con for me is that there is no water proofing, doubt it's even a little water resistant. Things tend to get left out over night when camping, or damp in a backpack when it rains, so care will have to be used to be sure it's kept dry.
All in all, I'm quite happy with my purchase.
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