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Eton FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger, Blue | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $40.00
Buy New: $30.00
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2064
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5 x 2.4
MPN: FR150
Model: FR150
UPC: 750254803383
EAN: 0750254803383
ASIN: B0016PZFOE
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| Features:
| • | AM (520-1710 KHz) FM (87-108MHz) Weatherband 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: 1) From solar power 2) From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included) | | • | 3) From the AC adapter alone (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: owners manual, warranty card, preparedness guide, protective pouch, 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 8 more reviews...
 Excellent October 4, 2008
Bought the radio right before Hurricane Ike ... Sure glad I had it when we were out of electricity for a few days and things got a little crazy. I would recommend buying a PC USB to radio power connector to charge up the battery ... to get a lot of radio play you will have to crank for quite a while to charge up the battery. The small radio construction and sound quality is excellent.
buy it September 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
very satisfied, the sound is loud and clear, good flashlight, and the energy lasted way longer than i expected.
Great Little Radio! September 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great little radio. It does everything it promises to do. I think it's a must to have in case of an emergency.
 OK August 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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