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Etón American Red Cross ARCFR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red) | 
| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $40.00
Buy New: $27.99
as of 11/22/2009 06:23 CST details
You Save: $12.01 (30%)
New (5) from $27.99
Seller: Discovery Channel Store
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 317
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Size: Handheld
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5.3 x 2.5
MPN: ARCFR160R
Model: ARCFR160R
UPC: 750254803796
EAN: 0750254803796
ASIN: B001QTXKCE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz) NOAA weatherband â all 7 channels Built-in 3 white LED light source Powered by solar | | • | USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included) 3.5 mm headphone input Dimensions: 5.25â x 2.5â | | • | Accessories: ownerâs manual, warranty card Specifications subject to change |
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Product Description
Small but mighty, the Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 multipurpose radio keeps you informed and prepared for emergencies or travel. This AM/FM/ NOAA Weather radio keeps you informed when the power is out or when youre in the great outdoors with no power or batteries. Bright 3 LED flashlight. Hand crank and Solar powered. USB Charger to hand crank charge any USB device such as MP3 player and cell phone. Donation made to the American Red Cross with every unit sold. Convenient power options include full-time power via hand crank, solar panel and rechargeable NiMH battery pack Built-in USB cell-phone charger breathes life into most brands of cell phone batteries (USB cord not included) Internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack stores power generated from dynamo hand crank, solar panel or USB port (USB cord not included) Handy flashlight features 3 bright white LEDs for a dependable source of light when the power is out 3.5mm earphone jack allows easy private listening with headphones (headphones not included) FM/AM radio receiver can also tune in all 7 NOAA weather channels Telescoping antenna for FM reception; internal ferrite antenna for AM reception Analog tuning knobs on side offer smooth dialing to zero in on finicky signals; full-range monophonic front speaker serves up clear sound reproduction Includes emergency guide with important steps to take for preparedness before and during a disaster Also includes Red Cross disaster preparedness tips and owner's manual
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 A little security on a dark night November 19, 2009
Ricardo (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
Etón American Red Cross ARCFR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red)
I purchased this unit after I recently purchased the ARCFR150R radio. The same radio, without the USB charging option. My wife liked the FR150 so much, I ordered the FR160 for myself, mainly because of the larger knobs for the tuning and volume controls. At first I thought I would miss the USB charging option (which works very well, by the way), however, I can keep my FR160 topped off by placing it under a lamp (it's easy to verify if it's getting sufficient light by the LED charging indicator).
The sound quality is actually very good, keeping in perspective the very small size of the radio. The tuning dial is pretty short, so tuning requires a light touch, however, it is very sensitive, and will pull in stations across the dial. The NOAA weather band (it has seven stations) works very well in my location.
The hand crank is great. It has a long shaft, which makes cranking very smooth. It is also very quiet during cranking. Some units I've used are really pretty noisy during the cranking process. I haven't tested the length of playing time yet, but using a little light (or in the case of the FR150 a USB port to top off the battery) I've been able to listen to the radio continuously for well over an hour.
I have yet to use the cell-phone charging option, but I will say this. If I'm ever in a situation were I really need to make a call and my phone is dead, this little radio will be worth its weight in gold.
The last thing I wanted to comment on is the LED flashlight. I can sum it up with one word, wow. It's very bright, with a very "white" light for an LED (some LED lights have a green or blue cast) but this unit is much more like a standard flashlight. Even the beam is very "round" in shape, like a conventional light. It's the first flashlight I reach for in my house, and I have several LED wind-up lights.
To sum up the FR160 (and FR150 for that matter), you really can't go wrong with this radio for the price.
 Just what I wanted November 15, 2009
Amazon junky (San Diego, CA)
My husband and I purchased and have already tried out a few different emergency radios (to give out as presents) with the intention of keeping the best one for ourselves first. We just received this little red Eton and I love it especially since my motto is that "bigger is not necessarily better". It fits perfectly in my hand and I could probably throw it in my purse if I needed to and it reminds me of the original old transitor radios because of the small size-very cute. We turned it on inside the house and got good reception and no static for the AM/FM radio stations and didn't have to put the antenna up which to me is a bonus. We were only able to tune in to two of the weather stations and had to have the antenna up in order to get them and even had to move to certain parts of the room in order to hear the stations without any static so this was a concern. Also, the volume of the weather stations wasn't nearly as strong as the AM/FM so it was a strain to hear what the announcer was saying. This seems to be the biggest disappointment in the Eton, which is why I rated it only 4 stars instead of 5. But other than that, it is terrific. My husband may keep one of the others we purchased which get a bit better reception with the weather stations but as far as I am concerned, this is a keeper.
Great radio for price! October 23, 2009
Imnatto
Ditto all the other raters. I was very impressed with this radio for the price. Hard to tune in station due to small tuner, but otherwise excellent!
Small & compact October 16, 2009
Lois Mcswain (Kirkwood, MO USA)
We bought this for our teardrop camper. The radio is small & compact. Easy to use. We've yet to use it in a remote area so I don't know how the reception is in those kind of places.
Excellent Emergency Radio October 14, 2009
R. Richardson (illinois)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First off, i absolutely love the compact size of this emergency radio. it is extremely compact to carry around in a daypack, fanny pack or in a pouch on your belt - i used an old walkie talkie sheath. the led light is on the narrow end, as opposed to the front on some models, which makes it easier to handle in flashlight mode. the radio - am,fm and weather - all work very well. all in all, this is the best compact emergency radio i have seen to date.
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