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Eton FR150 MICROLINK

The Eton FR150 MICROLINK is Eton’s top selling emergency portable radio receiver due to its small size, light weight, and affordable MSRP price of $31.99. Bringing together the most popular features of Voicelink technology, the FR10 can in fact be operated on sunlight alone. By cranking the power and aiming the MICROLINK at the sun, anybody can have immediate access to AM/FM radio, weather bands, and FCC/EAS public alert systems. Although competitors to the Eton FR150 are cheaper and lighter, they do not offer the wide array of functionality inherent to the FR150. According to experts, the Eton FR150 MICROLINK is ideal for any outdoor enthusiast who wants to stay informed no matter what location he or she is at.

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Eton FR150 MICROLINK
MSRP $31.99
Release date January, 2008
Brand Toshiba
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Over-all high utility for camping and outdoors, or for emergency needs. It "just works"
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Easy to crank and battery power lasts a good amount of time
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Triple LEDs focus into a single spot via the lens cover with excellent focus
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great AM/FM reception
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can be charged by crank or by solar panels
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compact
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crank generator is highly efficient, can power the radio even without a battery
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affordable price
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odd 2/3aaa batteries - difficult to find if you require replacements
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not ruggedized
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not powerful enough to receive good radio signals in extreme weather conditions
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radio tuner knob is over sensitive - easy to overshoot stations
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Features

  • AM (520-1710 KHz)
  • FM (87-108MHz)
  • NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels
  • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries
  • Built-in 3 white LED light source
  • Can be powered from solar energy, batteries, and a USB connection
  • Built-in cell phone charger with output jack
  • Earphone jack – 3.5 mm socket
  • Dimensions: 4.96” x 2.36” x 1.81” and 126 x 60 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 7.5 oz. and 200 g

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Eton FR150 MICROLINK

• American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (White)

• Eton American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Self Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio - Choose Color

UPC: 750254803062

EAN: 750254803062

MPN: FR150

Competitors

Sony ICF-B01 Hand-Cranked Radio

Sony ICF-B01 Hand-Cranked Radio

MSRP  $54.00    Released  --

This hand-cranked AM/FM radio is battery powered, but is able to run off of "crank" power. A minute of cranking will get you an hour of AM or 40 minutes of FM reception. This device can also charge your cell phone.Added from www.gizmodo.com

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Comments

1.  avatar jmomo said:

I have had one of these for about a year. They have a new hardware revision that looks slightly different, but mine is the black/red classic as shown in the image. I use it for hiking and camping. The crank power lasts a good amount of time, it works great as an LED flashlight, and the radio works perfectly. It even has a USB port where I could theoretically charge my cell phone, if things got really bad. I highly recommend this product.
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Lois Yager

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Pros

  • Over-all high utility for camping and outdoors, or for emergency needs. It "just works"
  • Easy to crank and battery power lasts a good amount of time
  • Triple LEDs focus into a single spot via the lens cover with excellent focus
  • great AM/FM reception
  • can be charged by crank or by solar panels
  • compact
  • crank generator is highly efficient, can power the radio even without a battery
  • affordable price

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jmomo

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August 31, 2009
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Pros

  • Over-all high utility for camping and outdoors, or for emergency needs. It "just works"
  • Easy to crank and battery power lasts a good amount of time
  • Triple LEDs focus into a single spot via the lens cover with excellent focus

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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"I have had one of these for about a year. They have a new hardware revision that looks slightly different, but mine is the black/red classic as shown in the image. I use it for hiking and camping. The crank power lasts a good amount of time, it works great as an LED flashlight, and the radio works perfectly. It even has a USB port where I could theoretically charge my cell phone, if things got really bad. I highly recommend this product."
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Yale

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August 31, 2009
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Pros

  • Over-all high utility for camping and outdoors, or for emergency needs. It "just works"
  • great AM/FM reception
  • can be charged by crank or by solar panels
  • compact
  • crank generator is highly efficient, can power the radio even without a battery
  • affordable price

Cons

  • odd 2/3aaa batteries - difficult to find if you require replacements
  • not ruggedized
  • not powerful enough to receive good radio signals in extreme weather conditions
  • radio tuner knob is over sensitive - easy to overshoot stations

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