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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 (3) from $29.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 441
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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 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
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.
Not Very Reliable in Hazardous Weather....... August 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The radio is small, light weight and easy to carry in your purse, while camping, to the office, outside, etc. Radio stations locally pick up great on bright, sunny days. The one time we had a severe thunderstorm (since receiving the radio) I couldn't get the local stations or the weather channels to pick up at all. The weather channels don't pick up on sunny day's either. Charging doesn't seem to be a problem as I placed in a sunny window and the battery has remained charged since taking out of the box and that's using approximately 1 hour per day.
Overall I like the radio but wouldn't depend on it in serious weather situations.
Good, but came without the cell phone adapter August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this after the earthquake in LA last week to improve my stash of emergency supplies. It definitely seems like a good addition to my kit. However, I was disappointed that it shipped without a little cell phone adapter that is necessary in order to plug your cell phone into a cord that plugs into the radio (the cord did come with the radio). The instructions indicate this adapter is necessary, but it was nowhere to be found in the box I received.
I emailed Eton's customer service and received a response within a few days that I was missing this adapter. They are shipping the adapter no at no cost, but it will take 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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