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Self-Powered Digital AM/FM/SW/NOAA, S.A.M.E. Weather Radio with Flashlight, Siren, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger
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- AM (520-1700 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), SW (5800-12200 KHz) NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus “Alert” S.A.M.E. Technology (location based weather alerts) Digital tuner with AM, FM, WB, SW bands- Digital display with LED illuminated backlit Digital clock function with alarm snooze, and sleep timer Can be powered from four different sources: Dynamo/hand crank which charges the Ni-MH battery; From 3 AA batteries (not included)
- From the AC via USB adapter (not included); Solar power which charges Ni-MH battery Built-in four white LED, one red LED lights with magnifying lens for brighter, more powerful light source Emergency siren/flashing beacon
- USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included) Connectors, with rubber gaskets/plugs to seal out moisture, 3.5 mm headphone input, DC-in, USB phone charger and AUX-IN input Telescopic antenna provided for maximum range and reception
- Dimensions: 7.75” X 8.5” X 2.5” and 196.9 x 215.9 x 63.5 mm (W x H x D) Weight: 1.9 lbs. and 0.86 kg Accessories: owner’s manual, warranty card
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By Bob (Silicon Valley)
I have other Eton crank radios. I bought this one for the solar charge so it would always be ready, unlike the crank models. It turns out that in normal daylight coming in a window the radio won't play as the voltage is too low. I got the unit to work with a 250 watt light bulb directly over the solar cell. It's winter; perhaps at noon in July with no clouds this radio will play. The case is rugged and the radio is attractive. The receiver on these Etons is very cheap. The rechargeable batteries are small. The wiring inside is cheaply done. The crank part works ok, but the solar feature is bad. I do like some of the new fancy digital alert selection choices and other features in the digital menu. On the other hand the firmware needs updating: in solar cell mode inadequate light leaves a message of "battery low", which isn't what is meant at all. Instead the voltage from the solar cell is what is actually low and it will operate the menu screen but won't charge the battery or play the radio. It seems to take a LOT of light to start doing anything. This thing needs a high efficiency solar cell. It also needs one of those charge booster circuits that are used in cellphones and newer flashlights so that whatever power is available from the solar cell is boosted up to the needed voltage for the radio. Ideally the solar mode would work like the crank mode- the radio would work off the battery while the solar cell added whatever power it had. That way if the solar power was inadequate the batteries would discharge more slowly. The way it is now the radio cannot use any battery power in solar mode.
The solar cell version isn't worth it. The crank ones are ok, though I wish the radios and electronic construction were of higher quality. The solar mode is next to useless outside of bright noon sun. Good idea but awful execution.
By D. Pierce (USA)
The first day out of the box I tried to solar charge the solared powered Eaton Red Cross Radio. It would not charge. I tried a second day again in direct sunlight and it would not charge.
I contacted warranty department and to this day have been rudely ignored. I feel like they stole my money and shall never purchase from them or amazon again. I was forced to rate this item and while it does not deserve a rating other than a big zero, I was forced to give it a one!
Respectfully, Reverend Pierce
By Kuru (Seattle)
This is a feature-laden device, with enough knobs, buttons and dials to entertain a toddler for hours, but Eton has not bothered to include a usable manual with it. (The manual provided is so poorly written that it is useless.)
What is this product actually intended for? If for emergencies, it is too complicated to figure out in the dark, while in pain, in a panic and in a hurry. If for general use, why not get an ordinary radio and save the extra money?
As other comments note, this device is a real power hog. Don't expect much life from the 3 AA batteries. Hand-cranking gets you a few minutes of power. Here in the cloudy Northwest, I have yet to have any power from the solar cell. Note that you have to shell out extra money for an adapter to plug this into a wall.
This strikes me as a perfect example of a product that has had features piled onto it so it will seem appealing on the shelf, but is not expected to actually be used much after purchase. I bet a lot of these end up sitting in purchasers' closets gathering dust.
By Carol Lincoln (ALASKA)
I love this radio! I recently upgraded from an FR300 and I love the improvements. I use it everyday and when I go anywhere.
Amazon does not have the AC adapter that is designed for this radio so I ordered the proper one from Eton that works on the FR500 and FR600 (I called them to verify) [...]
Eton also has the following antenna:
Eton AN200 Grundig Antenna Loop helps clarify AM radio reception.
First, plug it in to the "Antenna Input" jack. Then tune to the AM radio frequency of your choice. Fine-tune the radio frequency by adjusting the control knob on the AN200.
No Antenna Input jack? No problem! Simply set the antenna loop close to your radio for better reception.
AN200 is an all direction receiver. You can get better reception by placing it at different directions.
Features:
Antenna loop
Better AM reception and sound
Works with and without Antenna Input jack
All direction receiver - place in different directions to get a better signal
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By Joseph Ferguson
have not been able to get battery status to display other than "battery low". this is after I purchased a transformer to charge the battery. I'll probably take it to Radio Shack to find out if a defective rechargeable is the culprit. so far not satisfied.
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