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American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $40.00
Buy New: $29.95
You Save: $10.05 (25%)
New (4) from $29.95
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 144
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5 x 2.4
MPN: FR150
Model: FR150
UPC: 750254803079
EAN: 0750254803079
ASIN: B0014SWPO6
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
Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger - The Eton Microlink is a great portable radio to have around when things are just fine. It performs even better in emergencies. The Microlink is a portable radio and survival device that 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, the 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! It's a perfect radio to take on family picnics, road trips, hikes, or just for fun. Built-in emergency cell-phone charger Earphone jack - 3.5 mm socket Unit Dimensions - 4.96? x 2.36? x 1.81?; 126 x 60 x 46 mm (W xH x D); Weight - 7.5 oz.; 200 g Accessories - owner's manual, warranty card, preparedness guide, cell phone charging cord, card for cell phone tip
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 Works as Advertised September 7, 2008
American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red)
This product works as advertised. After communicating with Eton regarding my wife's cell phone, I was quickly sent the correct adapter tip for my wife's cell phone allowing it to charge it by using the crank. There was a misunderstanding regarding the communication of Eton sending my cell phone adapter tip. As a result I am awaiting the adapter tip for my cell phone.
I did find a USB adapter from one of my digital cameras, that I own, that fit into the radio. Once plugged into the radio, I can plug it into a laptop or PC USB port and wait for it to charge.
I tested the solar charging by placing the unit on a window sill and watched as the charing indicator light up. The radio works and sounds fine for my intended use. NOAA weather alert stations can be reached as expected. Finally, the flashlight works as advertised as well. Simply crank and turn on the flashlight to illuminate the area you need lit.
Hopefully, size doesn't matter in this case August 30, 2008
The product showed up on time, was in great shape, and it appears to do everything that I thought it would do(except for the fact that you have to order special adaptors for your cell phones "ladies and gents"...and since I live in FL, I didn't even have time to order it, before we were out running for water, batteries, dry food and tape!! The radio does work with solar power, so we will see what happens the next "hurricane scare". My husband bought batteries for another radio, as he said that it looked too small to do any good. Sorry...
 Seems fine so far August 20, 2008
I haven't had an emergency yet to use this radio in, but everything worked nicely out of the box. My "complaint" is that the tuning wheel for the AM/FM stations makes it hard for me to get a station dialed in exactly. The scale showing the frequency is small and a small twitch of the tuning wheel moves you over quite a bit of frequency ground. So if you're trying to dial a station with a narrow frequency, you may find it hard to get a good lock. The flashlight is rather anemic as are all LED-based flashlights that I've tried so far. Is it better than nothing? Absolutely. Is it perfect? Not a chance. I did find this radio/flashlight to work better than the Eton FR500 Solarlink. This one is also smaller, but has fewer features.
 Excellent investment August 17, 2008
The American Red Cross FR150 is every bit what it claims to be. AM/FM/Weather bands all are very clear. The crank was used only once - on the initial charge up. After that the solar panels have been powering the radio. I have used it at least 8 times so far for extended times of 2 hours or longer without it ever fading or going out.
Living in Hawaii where hurricanes are a threat every year this radio is in our preparedness kit. Definitely a wise investment on my part. Mahalo & Aloha.
Neet little package! August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, I finally took the plunge and bought one of these little critters. Overall, this radio fits the bill for my semi-emergency needs, I don't need the cell phone power option, and the built in flashlight is cool, but you should have a better flashlight in your emergency kit or bug out bag. I'm able to receive three NOAA stations, which is nice. The AM and FM bands work well and come in crystal clear. My only complaint is a minor one, but, I wish there was the option for commercial battery power. That one added option would have taken care of just about any power need. Regardless, this is a cool little radio. If you can snag one on sale, then get it. If you don't like it, then you are not out of too much money.
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