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Eton FR400 Hand Crank Radio and Power Generator (Red) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $80.00
Buy New: $52.99
You Save: $27.01 (34%)
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 3694
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 3
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 2 x 4.5
MPN: FR400 - Red
Model: FR400 - Red
UPC: 750254801907
EAN: 0750254801907
ASIN: B000JILZ34
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Hand crank power generator is ideal for emergencies | | • | Provides you with an emergency siren, water resistant radio, LED lights, and a cell phone charger so you can contact help | | • | Can receive power from four different sources: built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and an AC adapter; 3 "AA" batteries; the A/C adapter alone or the dynamo crank alone | | • | Gives you access to NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels so you can check the weather or hear important news updates | | • | Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.5 x 2.0 inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.5 pounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for emergencies, the versatile and reliable Eton FR400 is a hand crank power generator. It features a water resistant body and can receive power from four different sources: the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes its charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter; three "AA" batteries; from the AC adapter alone or the dynamo crank alone. In times of emergency, the FR400 provides you with an emergency siren, a water resistant radio, LED lights, and a cell phone charger so you can contact help. Using the hand crank power generator, you can also charge the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack in times of need. The Eton FR400 also gives you access to NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels 2-13, so you can listen to important information, weather forecasts and even television shows while away from the set.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
 Much of the specifications are exaggeration from the truth June 29, 2008
If the manufacturer didn't lie in the product specification, I would give the radio a 3-star.
As oppose to the manufacturer's specification, this radio:
1) is NOT water proof. This becomes pretty apparent, once you hold a unit in your own hands;
2) does NOT include any cell phone charger connector;
3) does NOT have a really sturdy build. This becomes pretty apparent, once you hold a unit in your own hands.
Also, the FM radio receiver is very crappy. I frankly don't understand why the manufacturer didn't bother to install a decent FM radio receiver, which shouldn't be too much to ask in these days.
Does what it's supposed to do! June 28, 2008
Pretty cool that you can just crank it up and it'll work. I bought this radio mainly for emergency use when electricity goes out.
I do wish it felt a bit better built but otherwise does what it's supposed to do.
 A Must Have For All Families June 19, 2008
This is really an invaluable life-saving tool. Every family should have one of these around the house regardless of whether or not you go camping.
Highlights
Multiple power sources with standard battery, rechargeable battery, AC outlet, crank.
LED Light-it isn't super bright, but it will get the job done in case your lights go out or you are fumbling for bug spray in the tent.
Siren-It is pretty loud, and will certainly garner the attention of onlookers in case you are in trouble.
It also comes with a coupon which you mail in to get an adapter to run your cell phone in case the battery dies. Once again great for home or camping.
Offers direct communication with the weather channels so there is no fumbling with the tunning dial.
This radio does what it should June 17, 2008
I purchased this radio after several severe storms left us with no power and no idea of what was going on. This radio has already seen my family through several tornado near misses. We have no basement and the alarm on this radio lets us know, even in the middle of the night, when we need to take cover. While it is a bit annoying to have the "weather alert" alarm go off for every alert in the central Illinois area (many of them do not apply to us) it is far preferrable to the alternative. The NOAA weather stations come in crystal clear. The hand crank does require quite a bit of cranking to power the radio for 1/2 an hour, but it is a great alternative to always having batteries on hand.
Excellent Radio June 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good quality electronics. Great reception, for the size very good quality sound. Weather channels and alerts work very well. Very timely for us as we have been getting pounded with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. We have experienced several power outages and the radio came in handy.
Only minor complaint is that the cell phone charging takes a very long time for a significant charge. This feature is for when you REALLY want to make a call.
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