American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
- AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87-108MHz), NOAA weather on all 7 channels. Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable
- From solar power, the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included).
- Built-in cell phone charger, Earphone jack 3.5 mm socket, Cell phone charger output jack.
- Power source: solar power; built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
- Weight: 7.5 oz. and 200 g. Accessories: owner’s manual, warranty card, preparedness guide, card for cell phone tip.
Product Description
Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger. The Microlink brings together some of the most popular features of our Voicelink, in a more compact design. This ultra-portable device is ideal to have on hand when you’re roughing it. It also makes a great addition to any emergency-preparedness kit. No plugs or wires are required. Instead, turn the hand crank to power the Microlink, or capture the sun’s energy and run it on solar power. You’ll always know what’s going on, thanks to the AM, FM and weather bands. You can also tune in to the FCC and EAS public alert systems. Add the flashlight, the cell phone charger and you’ve got one versatile little device.
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casey said,
January 11, 2010 @ 7:23 pm
i ordered this after seeing an advertisement for it. i am a big am/fm radio fan and my frustrations are that that the dying medium has been reduced to cheap plastic poorly made devices. i had hoped the eton radio would be different. it is cool, does seem to work as described and the crank functions well.
the box says canada then in small print it says designed in california assembled in china… translation MADE IN CHINA just like every other crappy plastic piece of electronics you’d find at a dollar store. it feels like a chinese made device. lacks the rigidity and quality of something made in north america. nothing special about it’s construction at all.
for 10 bucks i wouldn’t mind but for $40 and the glossy advertisements that wreak of integrity i had hoped for a quality american made product not just another chinese made piece of soon-to-be-broken plastic.
Rating: 3 / 5
A. Zerr said,
January 11, 2010 @ 8:41 pm
The antenna broke off the first day my son had it. Not the best radio for the price, that’s for sure. Now it is useless.
Rating: 2 / 5
O. S. Ahmed said,
January 11, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
This radio is so basic! you can use it while camping or other outdoor activities, however if you need a radio to be used in an emergency, buy a better one.
Rating: 1 / 5
A. Pollard said,
January 12, 2010 @ 12:11 am
I bought one of these for every household on my Christmas list. I haven’t tried them yet to make sure they work, but they’re recommended by the American Red Cross, so…. They’re smaller than I thought they would be, but will fit nicely in a pack with other emergency supplies.
Rating: 4 / 5
Bertram W. Shaw said,
January 12, 2010 @ 12:33 am
This is a nice radio and works pretty well but lacks the one basic function it was purchased for. It has no alert function to turn on and broadcast emergency warnings! So it is a mistake to call this an “emergency radio” even if it is endorsed by the American Red Cross.
Rating: 2 / 5