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Eton FR500 Solarlink Radio

Eton FR500 Solarlink Radio

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Tune in to radio broadcasts, charge your cell phone or MP3 player and light your path with the crank- and solar-powered FR500 Solarlink radio from Eton.

  • Offers full-time power via built-in solar panel on top or hand crank on face; can even be used without batteries on hand-crank power alone
  • Charger breathes life into most brands of cell phone batteries and MP3 players
  • Internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack stores power generated from solar panel, hand crank or AC adapter, sold separately
  • In addition to solar power, hand-crank power, rechargeable battery power and optional AC power, unit can also be powered from 3 AA batteries, sold separately
  • Tunes in all 7 NOAA weather radio channels and features an ''Alert'' function to keep you abreast of significant weather changes
  • Also picks up AM, FM and shortwave (6000-12100 KHz)
  • Telescoping antenna picks up FM, NOAA and shortwave reception; internal antenna receives AM reception
  • Tuning knob and digital display offer smooth dialing to zero in on finicky signals; full-range monophonic front speaker delivers clear sound reproduction
  • 5 LED lights (4 white, 1 red) on side provide emergency lighting and feature a flash mode for use as an emergency beacon
  • Emergency siren provides audible distress call
  • 12-hour digital clock has alarm, snooze and sleep timer
  • Jacks for headphones, cell phone/MP3 charger and DC-in have rubber gaskets to help seal out moisture
  • Includes owner's manual, USB charging cord and mail-in card for cell phone adapter piece

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Item 777509

Eton FR500 Solarlink Radio Specs

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Weight1.9 pounds
Dimensions8.5 x 7.75 x 2.5 inches

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