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Eton FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $40.00
Buy New: $28.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1383
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5 x 2.4
MPN: FR150
Model: FR150
UPC: 750254803031
EAN: 0750254803031
ASIN: B0014SWPQO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87-108MHz), NOAA weather on all 7 channels. Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries.Built-in 3 white LED light source. | | • | Can be powered from three different sources: From solar power, the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included). | | • | Built-in cell phone charger, Earphone jack 3.5 mm socket, Cell phone charger output jack. All antennas built-in: telescopic antenna for FM; internal ferrite bar antenna for AM. | | • | Power source: solar power; built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack; AC adaptor (not included) recharges built-in Ni-MH battery pack. Dimensions: 4.96 x 2.36 x 1.81 and 126 x 60 x 46 mm (W x H x D). | | • | Weight: 7.5 oz. and 200 g. Accessories: owner's manual, warranty card, preparedness guide, card for cell phone tip. |
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Product Description
The Microlink brings together some of the most popular features of Eton's Voicelink, in a more compact design. This ultra-portable device is ideal to have on hand when you're roughing it. It also makes a great addition to any emergency-preparedness kit. No plugs or wires are required. Instead, turn the hand crank to power the Microlink, or capture the sun's energy and run it on solar power. You'll always know what's going on, thanks to the AM, FM, and weather bands. You can also tune in to the FCC and EAS public alert systems. Add the flashlight and cell phone charger, and you've got one versatile little device. You'll be prepared for any emergency, and there's an added benefit - each radio includes American Red Cross disaster preparedness tips.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 OK August 27, 2008
This radio is good for the price. The rechargeable battery works good with the USB, but the hand crank way of charging is not that good. The radio will not hold a charge that long using the crank method. I have not tried the solar charge method but it appears to be OK based on previous reviews. The radio looks nice, feels solid, and is small but the right size. It is built solid and feels like it is of good quality for $30.00. The reception is good on both the AM and FM. The weather stations come in good where I am located at which is in the mountains. The LED flashlight is good and bright with 3 LEDS. Overall a good purchase and would recommend to anybody.
Recieves well, great buy! August 12, 2008
Had my doubts when I ordered as we live in a very fringe area surrounded by mountains. Was very pleased to find this little radio pulled in stations as well or better than our larger, more expensive receivers. Also, the Noaa station comes in very clear and at times can get 3 stations.
I found that I get much more than an hour of listening for 90 seconds of cranking. And the light lasts very very long. Also, the solar cell requires very little sunlight to power the radio.
If I had one critique, it would be the very small tuning knob, making it a little difficult to fine tune stations. But this is not used in emergencies as the Noaa stations are tuned in by the selector switch.
All in all, a great purchase. We plan to get another one to keep in car.
Great little radio! August 2, 2008
This radio has an amazing compact size - easy to take just about anywhere. It has great reception of radio stations and weather channels, multiple sources of power/ways to charge it, and a nice little built-in flashlight too! Not to mention, it can charge your cell phone too! (Eton offers a free cell phone adaptor - you'll get it quickly if you register the purchase on their website and give your cell phone model.) Plus, it's just cool all-around. Wonderful device to have around the house, for casual use, for emergency use, or for camping trips!
Crank it up! July 29, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one amazing product, and should be on your priority list for your household emergency kit. It's also a handy item to have in the car or by the bedside.
The first thing that should be mentioned is that this full-featured emergency radio is amazingly small. Reading its approximate dimensions of 5" wide x 2-3/8" high x 1-13/16" deep can be misleading, so imagine it placed on its side on top of a dollar bill: it's actually smaller than US paper currency! And that's one of the things that make this small radio so appealing.
You can charge the FR150 in less than two minutes using its hand crank. You can also place it in sunlight (even on an overcast day, as I found out) and its built-in solar panel handily powers the radio and recharges its battery pack.
The radio's tuner pulls in both AM and FM stations, and with surprisingly clear reception. It receives all seven NOAA bands using a separate slide selector, so you can monitor changing weather conditions, along with tuning in to the FCC and EAS public alert systems. It has a flashlight with three LEDs on the its side, providing surprisingly bright illumination, about on the same level as my Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light (Titanium Silver/Black).
If you're looking for audio attributes on the level of Bose, JBL or Polk Audio speakers, this radio isn't for you... but the sound quality of this small radio is quite remarkable. Listened to a favorite "smooth jazz" station for awhile, switched to classical then to '80s rock, and was quite pleased all around.
A number of places list this radio as having the option of an optional AC adapter, but couldn't find anything definitive on this, so made email contact with Eton's Customer Support. Received a reply within hours, where they stated that at this time, they do not have AC adapters available for the FR150 Microlink or the FR500 Solarlink, but are expecting these items to be available in about 60 days. The support rep suggested:
1. Charge by using the USB port on the computer (this requires a cable that converts USB to mini-USB, available at your local electronics retailer). I did this with the same USB cable used for my digital camera.
2. Solar power: leave the FR150 Microlink in direct sunlight for about 6 hours.
3. Use the Dynamo Hand Crank of the side of your radio (crank time of 2 minutes equals radio play time of 20-30 minutes).
Should also note that there is a registration card with the instructions inside the box, and you can mail the card in for a free cell phone adapter tip. Personally found it faster to do the same thing online with Eton.
This is one of those products that is reasonable enough to want to have more than one for household and family emergencies. Must admit to liking Eton's emergency radio products. Part of this is due to happy prior ownership of an Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA and TV-VHF, which has proven itself. Should also say that this little radio, which is smaller and more practical than I originally thought, has quickly become a favorite. It's about 60% of the size of its predecessor, and small enough to fit in a jacket pocket for those outdoor excursions.
It's also available as American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger, in either red or white, and those versions include an American Red Cross disaster preparedness tips booklet that's well worth the read.
Whichever version you go with, it's a 5-star choice, without a doubt.
Eton FR150 portable radio with many tropical storm features July 20, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Eton FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black)I ordered this radio for my son and his family in South Florida. It is hurricane season again and they need the features this radio has.
It's picture does not really show how small it is and that makes it really nice for storing in a drawer or on top of frig,or in the car or boat till needed. Before the storm it is ready to receive weather reports with no worry about old batteries not working. With a storm over and no power or lights this item shines with crank or solar power. It has a flashlight to show the way and a neat AM/FM/Weather radio for information both before and after the storm. Oh yes just a few hand cranks power it for a good while.
The company should advertise it in Southern Living Magazine to reach all the South Florida folks. I plan to buy my wife and I one as we live in the mid-west and tornados race by with damages just as hurricanes do. It is a possible life-saving item! It price is reasonable and at Amazon it is shipped free. I just love it!
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