- AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108mhZ)
- NOAA weatherband-all 7 channels.
- Built in 3 white LED light source.
- Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries
- Can be powered from 3 different sources:
- From solar power.
- From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank.
- From the USB port (USB cord not included).
- Built in USB cell phone charger.
- 3.5 mm headphone input.
- All antennas built in, telescopioc antenna for FM, internal ferrit bar for AM.
- Size: 5.25 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.75 in.
- Weight: 8.5 oz.
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REVIEWS Reviewed by 27 customers Sort by Displaying reviews 1-10 Previous | Next »  Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: I bought this radio for my husband, who wanted it because of the cranking feature. No more batteries! He will keep it in his truck and use it for emergencies. Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: We will use it in our emergency store to be used in case of an earthquake taking out power. We were able to buy USB connectors to recharge our cell phones. They cost more than the radio! Pros
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Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: good product. get it! Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: I have not attempted to use the USB port yet to charge anything so I can not comment on that. However the radio and flashlight work very well. Pros
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Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: I bought this for power outages, which we in the sticks get alot! Turns out, I love being able to flip on the weather radio and getting current weather and forecasts right away. Much fast then powering up the PC/iPod or waiting for the radio DJ to get around to the weather. Pros
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Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: I find this little emergency radio to be worth much more than what it costs. It's a well made and sturdy piece of equipment. I liked it so much, I purchased some for friends. Just wish the cell phone charger allowed for longer talk times for the amount of cranking needed. Pros
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Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: We have a motorhome and need something to keep track of the weather as we are traveling. Haven't used yet but appears to be exactly as expected. Very cute, works well, multi use. Pros
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Comments about Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150: Great little radio, I have used it on two trips already. One trip being a multi-day Redwoods hike. Having the hand crank usb charger came in handy to give my phone a boost of juice. Displaying reviews 1-10 Previous | Next » |
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How does it charge a cell phone? where do I get the cable to do that? thanksAsked on 12/30/2011 by nana22 from NE OHIO1 answer
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Each cell phone has it's own cable that is compatible with the phone. The charging port on this radio is a USB. As long as the charging cable for the cell phone is a USB it will work with the Eaton. If it is not then you can get the appropriate charging cable for your phone from Eaton.Answered on 12/30/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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Where is the product manufactured?Asked on 9/24/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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The Eton FR160 Microlink Radion is made in China.Answered on 9/27/2011 by Bob from Campmor
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How the AM.Asked on 8/28/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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The Eton FR160 MicroLink Radio-FR150 has an AM Band with frequencies between 520-1710 KHz.Answered on 8/30/2011 by Bob from Campmor
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Will this charge a Ipod 4th Gen. on solar power and how long will it take?Asked on 6/29/2011 by C.J.1 answer
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No this is a crank charger. Crank for 5 minutes for 1 minute of use time.Answered on 7/1/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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Does this radio have the "alert" function or do you have to turn it on and tune it in to hear emergency broadcasts?
My weather radio automatically turns on (from "standby mode:) and sounds a loud alert (will wake you up) if there is a hazardous situation--but this one says nothing about having the "alert" function!Asked on 5/24/2011 by weather-eye from New England1 answer
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There is no alert that will turn this radio on.Answered on 5/25/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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does this have an auxilary in jack?Asked on 3/3/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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Yes, the Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150 has an auxilliary input jack.Answered on 3/3/2011 by Bob from Campmor
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Would this product be good to use on the beach? We had one for many years that ran on solar and it worked perfectly.....Asked on 12/3/2010 by Anonymous1 answer
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Eton Corporation Eton FR160 Microlink Radio - FR150 would work good at the beach. Just a couple of cranks and the charge will run the radio.Answered on 12/7/2010 by Steve from Campmor
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Would this be suitable for jogging. Does it have headphones and armband?Asked on 10/1/2010 by dimitri from bloomington, in1 answer
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This item will be a little big for jogging. It does not come with headphones or an armband.Answered on 10/4/2010 by Shawn from New Jersey
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