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Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio

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Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio

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Item # 791977

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Small but mighty, the Eton American Red Cross 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 emergency guide with important steps to take for preparedness before and during a disaster
Also includes Red Cross disaster preparedness tips and owner's manual

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Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio Customer Reviews

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Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio

3.1

(based on 14 reviews)

62%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (6)
Durable (5)
Long battery life (5)
Good sound quality (4)
Great reception (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Home use (4)
Daily use (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (6), Traveler (4), Gearhead (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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May

2010

(18 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

DO NOT USE THIS TO CHARGE IPHONE !!!

By JeffZman

from Elmhurst, IL

About Me Gearhead, Practical, Scouts

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Pros

AMFM Radio
Bright light
Weather Band

Cons

WILL NOT CHARGE IPHONE

Best Uses

Camping
emergencies

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THIS TO CHARGE AN IPHONE !!!! I have a 32GB 3GS that I purchased in February. I purchased the Eton Microlink FR160 for a Cub Scout campout to celebrate the 100 years of scouting. We were camping in a farm field with no access to electricity. When I used it to charge my iPhone, it FRIED IT! I mean no phone, all loss of data, completely black screen. The Apple store tried to do a hard reset and couldn't even get it to turn on. Thank goodness that the phone was still under warranty! Apple gave me a new phone, but I had to reload EVERYTHING! A HUGE time commitment and pain. Eton tech support was willing to replace iPhone, but emphasized to NOT USE this to charge an iPhone! All other features are awesome and weather band works great. I will keep it for that reason only.

Aug

2009

(10 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great radio

By ran1dan

from bensalem,PA

About Me Frequent Traveler

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Pros

Durable
Easy Controls
Good Sound
Lightweight
Long Battery Life
Powerful

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

great product

Aug

2010

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

too fragile for me

By noncamper

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Good Sound Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Flimsy

Best Uses

Daily Use
Home Use

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

I initially loved the fact that this product is solar-powered and can be hand-cranked. And the reception is fine. However, I have had two of them in succession, and would not buy another: After a certain amount of hand-cranking, the handle broke off on both sets. I am not a camper, and I must say I gave the little radio heavy use – listened to it most evenings lying in bed for at least six months. I'd say that as long as you don't use it frequently, it's okay. By the way, Eton gave me no hassle about replacing the first radio when it broke down.

May

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Radio

By HundsSolo

from Olympia, Washington

About Me Frequent Traveler, Practical, Student

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Pros

Great Reception
Small Compact

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Daily Use
Home Use
Travel

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

This radio has excellent reception. It's the only radio that has AM/FM reception in my work place, an all steel-concrete building. A few cranks keeps the radio playing for an hour.

Sep

2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

iPhones are a no-no

By Fonzie

from Venice Beach, CA

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Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

Just a quick note. I bought both this and the smaller model charger as travel chargers for my iphone, and neither will charge the phone. I didn't see any phone-killing problem, just no charge added. Very nice unit in hand, cool color and finish but otherwise I couldn't speak to the quality as I returned them both, seeking one specific use. Thanks.

Sep

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Decent radio, good buy

By Bill in VA

from Chesapeake, VA

About Me Gearhead

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Daily Use
Home Use

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

Purchased this on the way out on a 4 day trip. Hurricane Earl was on it's way. Needed something that would give weather forecasts. Had no problems with this radio. Picked up NOAA weather with little problem.

Would be nice to have a bit longer antenna to improve reception.

Didn't need to do much cranking when we first used it. The radio worked out of the box.

Hurricane Earl was pushed offshore due to the jet stream. Had piece of mind, knowing what the weather was not going to be a factor, I did not have to worry about loved ones back on the coast while I was out camping.

Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Useful in wilderness

By Annie in WA

from Seattle, WA

About Me Practical

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Pros

Durable
Long Battery Life

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

Used this for a 6 days hike in the wilderness of the Pacific Coast in Olympic National Park. We had no access to people for several days and being on the coast with a dependency on the tides and dangers of wet conditions, we needed to tune into what was happening in particular with the weather.

I wish it had been a bit smaller, loved that it has a solar recharge capability. We were able to tune into the weather and tide advisory which was essential for us.

Dec

2010

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Works great but won't charge iPhone

By hundredflowers

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Practical

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Pros

Lightweight
Long Battery Life

Cons

Won't charge iPhone

Best Uses

Emergency kit

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

I bought this to go in our earthquake kit. I liked that fact that you can charge cellphones by ordering a charging tip from the manufacturer. However, I have been told that there is no tip for the iPhone since the flashlight/radio was manufactured before the iPhone came out.

Aug

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very Stout little radio

By John C..

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Student

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Pros

Durable
Good Sound Quality
Great Reception
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

I keep this around in case of earthquakes, and I must say in my limited use so far I have been impressed with the build quality.

I have used one of the larger Eton radios in the past and this packs the same functionality in a much denser form factor.

Aug

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Ruined my iphone

By gramfam

from Clovis, CA

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Comments about Eton American Red Cross Microlink FR160 Multipurpose Radio:

Bought this product about 2 weeks ago. Says it charges cell phones so I thought it would be perfect for backpacking and keeping my iphone going. Tried it out. My iphone showed it was charging for about 5 seconds, then it just went blank. The winding arm suddenly wound very easily, the resistence that I felt while it was charging was gone. Tried to no avail to get the iphone working. Called Eton and they denied any responsibility. I will avoid Eton since they do not stand behind the claims of thier products. Very disappointed.

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