Eton FR500 SolarLink Solar & Crank-Power AM/FM/SW/NOAA

This is a Self-Powered and Solar-Powered AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with NOAA Weatherband, Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger

• When your outdoor adventures take you off the grid, you need a device that can fill multiple needs.
• The Etón FR500 is a compact unit that you can toss in your rucksack and take anywhere. It functions as an AM, FM, and shortwave radio with NOAA weatherband. It also has a flashlight, an emergency beacon, and an emergency siren.
• Plus, you can use it to charge your cell phone or MP3 player.

This little wonder can be powered with the hand crank, or solely by the sun—solar panels make this a very “green” device.   Of course, battery power and AC power are also options.

Technical Features:

• AM (520-1700 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), Shortwave (6000-12100 KHz) NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus “Alert” Siren and Flashlight
• Four different POWER sources:
• Built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included);
• From 3 AA batteries (not included);
• From the AC adapter alone (optional, not included); and
• From built-in Solar Power Cells that also recharge the included Ni-MH battery pack.
• Analog frequency dial with digital display
• Built-in cell phone charger (also works w/MP-3 Players!)
• Digital clock function with Alarm/Snooze and Sleep timer
• Connectors, with rubber gaskets/plugs to seal out moisture, for headphones, DC-in, USB phone charger, USB iPod charger
• Telescopic antenna provided for maximum range and reception
• Includes earphone plug AND an audio plug
• Located on the back of the radio, under the rubber plugs are an EARPHONE Plug-in jack and an AUDIO-IN JACK which enables listening to iPods or MP-3 players through the main radio.
• Includes owner's manual, warranty card, mail-in card for FREE customized connector tip to charge your cell phone, and USB/cell phone charging cord.
• Dimensions - Width 7-3/4 inches x Height 8-1/2 inches x Depth 2-1/2 inches (196.9 mm x 215.9 mm x 63.5 mm).
• Weight - 1.9 pounds (0.86 kg).

Your Link to the World   Tackling the great outdoors can be a daunting task. The Etón FR-500 is designed to keep you in touch with the rest of the world, even when you are miles away from civilization.

• It combines a quality AM/FM tuner with a long-range short wave radio that can pick up broadcasts from thousands of miles away; providing you with news, entertainment and public service announcements.
• Also has a NOAA Weather Band receiver that can provide weather forecasts, alerts and other emergency messages--information vital to campers/backpackers, travelers and anyone caught up in an emergency or natural disaster.
• Telescoping antenna provides maximum range and reception for all radio functions.

Etón FR-500 Lets the World Know Where You Are   The Etón FR-500 offers multiple communication options, maximizing your ability to stay connected with others no matter the situation.

• During the day, a built-in siren can emit a loud "SOS" tone to announce your presence.
• Long-distance signaling at night can be achieved by activating the bright red magnified LED signal beacon.
• The FR-500 also comes equipped with a bright four-LED flashlight for signaling and ensuring that you'll never be left in the dark. The red LED signal light can also be used, allowing you to see without affecting your night vision.

Rugged Design & Reliable Redundant Power Sources The Etón FR-500 is ruggedized for outdoor use, and is more than ready to go in emergency situations.

• Clever case design protects the analog controls from damage, while rubber gaskets and plugs help keep moisture out of the unit.
• The easy-to-read backlit LED screen is recessed to keep it from being damaged. It displays radio and battery status, and also incorporates an alarm clock with snooze and sleep functions.
• Any radio is meaningless in an emergency or disaster if there is no way to power it.
• Etón has designed the FR-500 with that thought in mind, and it can be powered in several ways.
• The built-in rechargeable battery pack can be charged from the integrated dynamo hand crank, or from an optional AC adapter.
• An array of waterproof, shatterproof, high-performance glass encapsulated amorphous solar cells can also run the FR-500.
• They are efficient enough to power the unit whenever the sun is up, even in overcast weather.
• Finally, three alkaline AA batteries can be used for on-the-go convenience.
• These multiple power supplies can also be used to recharge cell phones with the customized Etón charging cord--available by returning the included card and specifying your phone's model.