Stay informed and prepared for emergencies with this self-powered 3-in-1 radio, flashlight and cell-phone charger - no batteries required. The Hand-Crank Power Generator gives you... more
Let's say, however, you're out camping or find yourself in some other desperate situation where power is unavailable. Well, this radio will work! You can crank it...
LED flashlight and flashing red LED 3.5 mm cell phone charger output jack (includes other plugs); built-in siren for emergencies 4 power options; hand-crank gene...
LED flashlight and flashing red LED 3.5 mm cell phone charger output jack (includes other plugs); built-in siren for emergencies 4 power options; hand-crank gene...
shortwave radio, just turn the crank to tune into AM and FM radio, plus 7 bands of shortwave. The crank also powers the built-in flashlight, so you'll never be...
shortwave radio, just turn the crank to tune into AM and FM radio, plus 7 bands of shortwave. The crank also powers the built-in flashlight, so you'll never be...
Speaker(s): 1 x speaker - built-in, 2 x speaker - built-in
Radio
Type: Worldband radio - 9-band - analog - AM/FM , SW, Worldband radio - 7-band - digital - AM/FM , SW
Tuning Display: Tuning scale
Antenna Form Factor: Telescopic
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x headphones ( mini-phone 3.5 mm )
1 x DC power input
1 x DC power output, 1 x headphones
1 x antenna
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case: Pouch
Manufacturer's product description
Stay informed and prepared for emergencies with this self-powered 3-in-1 radio, flashlight and cell-phone charger - no batteries required. The Hand-Crank Power Generator gives you unlimited power for AM/FM radio, 7 international shortwave bands, built-in flashlight, and cell phone battery life when you need it most. So the FR250 is not only perfect for emergencies, but also for camping, hiking, or anywhere you need to stay in touch.
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Battery
Battery: Radio battery - rechargeable - nickel metal hydride
Advantages Easy to use, sensitive world-band receiver Disadvantages No Clock & Not water-proof, but a sundial & plastic bag fixes that!
...Feather-weight Radio with a big green heart!
This EtonFR250 packs a lot of performance in a small form factor (about six inches square and under 2 inches thick).
Reception is good for its price-range, and large chunky controls are easy to use - even with gloves!
The FR250's greenest feature is its wind-up power generation mode, pitched by Eton as an "Emergency Radio, the wind-up power feature is also a great way to stay warm & focused in cold conditions!
Other Emergency features include a bright LED torch, Flashing Red beacon and a ear-piercing Siren to attract attention in difficult rescue locations. Its Emergency status is bolstered by an external port which can charge a mobile phone from the FR250's own power-generator, and be powered by an external mains transformer, or only three AA batteries if available in the urban...
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2/6/2008
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