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Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio
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Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio

Item # 791975

$30.00

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Small but mighty, the Eton Microlink FR160 multipurpose radio keeps you informed and prepared for emergencies or travel.

  • 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 owner's manual

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Item 791975

Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio Specs

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Description

Weight8.5 ounces
Dimensions5.25 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches
RechargeableYes

Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio Customer Reviews

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Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio
 
4.5

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4.0

pretty good emergency radio

By The Dude

from Eugene, OR

About Me Gearhead, Practical

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Controls
  • Good Sound
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • No AC power input
  • Short Battery Life

Best Uses

  • For emergencies
  • Home Use
  • Travel

Comments about Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

I saw this on the rack at REI and then returned to purchase it after seeing the positive reviews from another online vendor. My somewhat-limited experience with this radio tends to corroborate the other reviewers; it is a nicely-made, modestly-priced little portable radio that is ideal for situations where electrical power is unavailable. AM, FM, and weather band reception is good, but I haven't gotten anything off the shortwave bands. However, the shortwave might function better outside or near a window. I noticed the tuner does drift a bit after a couple of minutes of operation. Sound quality is about what I expected, that is, on par with cheap portable radios--okay for AM and not especially delightful on FM music broadcasts. The flashlight function is a bit old-fashioned as LEDs go, being bluish and a little dim, but that's forgivable given the price of the radio.

Two minor irritants regarding this particular model: one, the battery pack is a tiny NiMH cordless-phone type, but it resides in a housing large enough to accommodate two AA batteries. The manufacturer should have shipped these radios with a pair of "hybrid" NiMH AA batteries with much longer battery life instead of using the dinky little battery pack. The other shortcoming of this radio is the lack of an A/C jack for running and charging the radio off A/C power.

People familiar with the Eton brand know that they are a good manufacturer that strives to make practical radios. Despite the oversights I mentioned above, this radio is typical of Eton's high standards, and for its size and price, I know of no other as good as this one for what it does.

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Very Reliable Radio

By Excelsior

from Loveland, CO

About Me Enthusiast

Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Easy To Configure
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Tuning

Cons

  • Diff Cell Phone Charging
  • Difficult to Crank

Best Uses

  • Hiking
  • Home
  • In The Car
  • Portable Devices
  • Travel

Comments about Eton Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

This radio is the best of all the different radios I've had before. I had to return the others due to broken parts or poor reception. It gets great reception. It has an excellent LED light to guide you through dark areas. I love it.

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