Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA and TV-VHF (Defender) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $80.00
Buy New: $53.95
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 6582
Color: Camo
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 3
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 2 x 4.5
MPN: FR400 - Defend
Model: FR400 - Defend
UPC: 750254802447
EAN: 0750284802455
ASIN: B000P21YP8
Release Date: May 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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) |
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Product Description
Weather the storm with this water-resistant hand crank radio. - AM, FM, TV1, TV2 – VHF channels 2-13
- NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus alert function
- Hand-crank power generator
- 3 LED light system with emergency flash
- Built-in phone charger for select cell phone models
This versatile hand powered radio is great to have on hand for emergencies, camping trips and more.
Amazon.com Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 This Is A Must Have! July 19, 2008
Bright red, nice carrying case, multiple functions all make this a great emergency device. The hand crank with rechargeable batteries or regular batteries gives you many ways to have lots of power. The weather channel feature, TV channel feature and especially the cell phone charger feature are all must haves. I highly recommend this radio. It is also Red Cross recommended which is a plus. Buy it!
 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.
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