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Eton FRX3 Radio

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Item # 836243

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The Eton FRX3 radio powers up with a hand crank or solar panel, keeping you informed and prepared for emergencies or travel whether you have a power source or not!

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 mini-USB port (cord not included)
Radio tunes in all 7 NOAA weather channels; it also features an FM/AM radio receiver with digital tuner, display and alarm clock
Handy flashlight features bright white LEDs for a dependable source of light when the power is out; glow-in-the-dark indicator makes it easy to locate the radio in the dark
3.5mm earphone jack allows easy private listening with headphones (headphones not included)
Tuning knobs on side offer smooth dialing to zero in on finicky signals; full-range monophonic front speaker serves up clear sound
The Eton FRX3 radio features a telescoping antenna for FM reception and an internal ferrite antenna for AM reception

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Eton FRX3 Radio Customer Reviews

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Eton FRX3 Radio

3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Jun

2013

4.0

Great little radio!

By renelikesrecords

from Northern CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

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Comments about Eton FRX3 Radio:

This is a great little radio! I bought this to replace another Eton that sufferd an early demise in a lake. All in all its great, the sound is good for its size and really what can you expect. I spent a little more on this one cause I was really curious about the solar panel. It works pretty good its a slow charge as expected but it does charge the internal power. This thing does eat through batteries it uses AAA which is good cause most people now use them in their headlamps. I got about 8 hours at pretty high volume out of a fresh set, but at least you hve the solar and the crank just in case
I also like that you can plug in an iPod or other MP3 player into it and play that.
This is a great little radio I would totally get another.

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May

2013

4.0

Excellent sound, Keep on crankin'

By bmorbikr

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Strong Construction

Cons

Crank Chargesolar Weak

Best Uses

Home
Travel

Comments about Eton FRX3 Radio:

Great reception;
Solid construction;
Cranking grip not the best;
Doesn't hold my cranking / solar charge as much as the smaller version;
Better pick up and larger speaker than the smaller version.

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Dec

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Great idea. Poor execution.

By Æther

from Kirkland, WA

About Me Maker

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Pros

Cons

Cheap Plastic Parts

Best Uses

Comments about Eton FRX3 Radio:

Everything about this radio has been carefully considered, except the switch that selects the radio bands (AM-->FM-->NOAA.) The switch is a tiny, too flexible, flimsy piece of plastic. It ships set on "AM" then after trying it out by setting it to the other bands, it cannot switch back to AM. So the primary function of this radio is seriously flawed.

The flashlight feature is a little dim. Handy, but store a real flashlight in your emergency kit.

I have not tried charging my iPhone with it yet, because as soon as I'm on my next trip to REI, I'll be returning this. It takes a charge from cranking and the solar panel just fine.

Service and delivery comments:

I called to place this order. While on the phone expressing interest and asking one question about another Eton product like this, they ran out. Then they had one available, then gone again. So I had to get this model. Delivery came quick.

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Jun

2012

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It does what it's supposed to do.

By willieboy

from San Carlos, CA

About Me Gearhead, Practical

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Pros

Durable
Easy Controls
Solar Charging

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Eton FRX3 Radio:

It works as it's supposed to. I just only started testing out the radio and all its features. After a 2 days worth of testing. Here's what I've found:

1) the solar charging works well
2) crank charging works. The handle seems sturdier than the older Solarlink models
3) phone charging works.
4) direct USB charging works.
5) Radio reception is pretty good.
6) it even comes with a lanyard!

The only thing missing from older models would to power this radio with an AC adapter. But that's a minor thing.

For an emergency radio and camp radio, I'd say it meets my needs.