American Red Cross FR150 Solar-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight

American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red) List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: $32.99 Average Rating:

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.

Features

• 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.

Reviews

This item is great to have for emergency. This small radio have a multi functional proposal. The design is robust for resist a shock. I recommend other person for buy this item to be prepare for any situation, you don't know when you go to use it. I say just be prepare. Only 90% of the functions you can use if you live out of the U.S., because the weather band channel is not working out the U.S. I live on the island of Curacao that's why I know that the weather band channel isn't working outside the U.S. Even if you don't live in the U.S. I recommend you to buy the Eton MicrolinkFR160.

The reception of the A.M. stations went dead when I released the tuning wheel. E-mailed the company, they said that I should send the radio to a repair shop. That was not helpful at all.

The unit doesn't come with the necessary parts to charge a cell phone (although the instructions tell you to use a certain piece). When I called the company they admitted they don't include the necessary piece, but promised to send it to me ASAP. AFTER A MONTH AND NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS, WHAT A SURPRISE, NO PIECE ARRIVED! Don't waste your money if you want to use this to charge a cell phone.

I bought the radio for emergencies, but I do listen to it in the house and I get a good reception. I like the size and love the color, good flash light. Overall a good emergency radio.

Bought this as a Christmas gift--have not had feedback on how it works. Shipping was prompt.