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Eton FR300 Emergency Crank Radio Black - Discontinued Model: Unparalleled Reliability in Crisis Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Details

Power SourceBattery Powered
BrandEton
ColorBlack
Item Dimensions LxWxH6.7 x 2.5 x 6.5 inches

Description of Eton FR300 Emergency Crank Radio Black - Discontinued Model: Unparalleled Reliability in Crisis

Emergency Hand-Crank Power Generator. Built-in Cell Phone Charger, Flashlight, and Emergency Siren. AM/FM/TV-VHF/NOAA. Rechargeable battery pack provides reliable, renewable, internal power for everyday use. Stereo headphone jack.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Right for the money

Good reception on all bands, easy handling and good charging with the handle. (Maybe an hour or more of radio listening in a minute or two, or scrolling.) As mentioned, no power adapter is supplied, and a branded adapter isn't that easy to find. You can just go to Radio Shack and buy a compatible adapter there for a few dollars. As for me, I don't know why you need it. I mean that it starts and also runs on AA batteries; and it's more like a little radio companion. I prefer to turn it on every…

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Not trendy

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Excellent in all areas except US customer support!

When I first saw the image here on Revain I wasn't impressed even though it was the perfect product for my needs. I ordered it expecting it to be out of stock as advertised. but a few days later it arrived! I opened the box and was amazed by everything, this is the perfect companion. My only negative comment is that they don't have an AC adaptor/charger. When you call Eton/Grundig for support they just don't answer! I've called several times, emailed several times, no answer. This is…

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Compatibility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Much better value for money

I have 7 weather radios from 5 different brands. Of the portables I own, I would rank this as the lowest price. This is not a poorly made radio or cheap device. However, at its regular price of around $45, it's grossly overpriced unless you add something to make it worth the extra money. In fact, in my opinion, it's inferior to all other radios I own when it comes to receiving weather forecasts. Although AM and FM are very loud and clear, when you switch the radio to weather mode, the speaker…

Pros
  • practical item
Cons
  • not bad

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Cell phone adapter not included

Due to thunderstorms and power outages in our area, I needed this item urgently. However, I got confused. It was described as coming with 5 phone charger adapters but when it arrived the adapters were missing. Adapters are not something you can buy. I emailed Revain and they said they couldn't send adapters but they would send a new radio and then I would send the first one back. A replacement came, and the second one didn't come with any adapters either. The second box had a card from Eton…

Pros
  • Easy Installation
Cons
  • Some Cons