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Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio

Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio

Item # 794148
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Packaging a bounty of features into a compact and affordable unit, the Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 radio runs on solar-, hand- or battery-generated power.

  • USB charger breathes life into the batteries of most brands of cell phones, MP3 players and other mobile devices
  • Offers full-time power via solar panel on top or hand crank on face; can be used without batteries on hand-crank power alone or with AC power (AC adapter not included)
  • Hand crank dynamo features enhanced output to create more power with less effort—perfect for charging devices such as the Apple iPhone
  • Internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack stores power generated from solar panel, hand crank or AC power source with optional adapter
  • In addition to solar power, hand-crank power, rechargeable battery power and optional AC power, unit can also be powered from 3 AAA 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 and FM broadcasts; telescoping antenna picks up FM and NOAA reception, and 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
  • 12-hr. digital clock has alarm, snooze and radio sleep timer
  • Splash-resistant design: jacks for 3.5mm headphones, cell phone/MP3 USB charger, AUX-in and DC-in have rubber gaskets to help seal out moisture

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Item 794148

Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio Specs

Specification

Description

Weight16 ounces
Dimensions6.5 x 6.25 x 2.75 inches
RechargeableYes

Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio Customer Reviews

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Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio
 
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Sep

24

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Disappointing Product

By Excelsior

from Loveland, CO

About Me Young survival expert

Pros

  • Great AM Reception
  • Great weather reception

Cons

  • Cell phone plug inoper
  • Dyano button doesn't work
  • Poor FM quality
  • Short Battery Life
  • Solar button doesn't work

Best Uses

  • Travel
  • Use regular battery

Comments about Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio:

I got this product from Radio Shack and it doesn't work. It's the same model as the one shown on the screen. The sound quality is very poor on the FM band. When you wind the radio, the battery sometimes only lasts for a few seconds before shutting off--and it's very aggravating. I feel like I wasted my allowance money and will be returning it to the store where I bought it.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Aug

6

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Either Great or Horrible

By backpackingADK

from Upstate, NY

Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Good Sound

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Travel

    Comments about Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 Radio:

    I have a radio-nut friend who showed me this. Since then we've found out that he had a "good" one, but the next 7 we've tried were bad. Unfortunately the one I got from REI was one of the latter. REI did make the return amazingly easy and painless.

    The good:
    Very respectable reception (especially FM), Great power options with sturdy dynamo and effective solar charging,
    Easy to use controls,
    Good LED light,
    Not very small, but quite light.
    Flimsy feeling controls.

    The bad:
    Battery dead on arrival and won't charge (1 radio)
    Solar panel won't charge when battery dead (1 radio)
    No FM reception (6 radios!)

    Overall, if you get one that works, this radio has great features and is well thought out.

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    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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