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Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA and TV-VHF (Defender) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $80.00
Buy New: $34.99
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 2287
Color: Camo
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 3
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 2 x 4.5
MPN: FR400 - Defend
Model: FR400 - Defend
UPC: 750254802447
EAN: 0750284802455
ASIN: B000P21YP8
Release Date: May 1, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Receives AM, FM, all 7 NOAA channels with Alert function, TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2 through 13 | | • | Can be powered by AC, 3 AA batteries, internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery, or hand crank even without a battery | | • | Built-in 2 white LED light source and 1 flashing red LED light source | | • | Includes an emergency siren, and a built-in cell phone charger with multiple adapter tips | | • | Weather-resistant body is in green camo, weighs 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Eton FR400 Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM Radio with NOAA and TV-VHF (Defender) lets you weather any storm with both safety and style. The Eton FR400 is a rugged, all-in-one emergency radio that has been built to withstand most any environment, and provides you with both entertainment functions and life-saving features at the same time. The Eton FR400 is extremely versatile, and can be powered by up to four different sources, including: the included AC adapter, three AA batteries (not included), the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery which can be recharged from the AC adapter or by hand, and the dynamo hand crank which not only can recharge the built-in battery but provides power even when no battery is installed. This unit provides you with FM radio reception via a built-in telescoping antenna, and AM reception via an internal ferrite bar. What's more, the FR400 features receives all seven NOAA weather channels plus an Alert function, and even picks up TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2-13 so you can listen to your favorite television programs without a TV. Housed within its weather-resistant body, the Eton FR400 includes a two white-LED light source, and a flashing red-LED light source, as well as an emergency siren so that you can not only find what you are looking for, but others can easily find you. As an added convenience, this unit features a 3.5-millimeter earphone jack, a fine-tuning control knob super-imposed on the main tuning control knob for achieving the maximum in station clarity, and a built-in cell-phone charger with a 3.5-millimeter output jack and multiple adapter tips for charging select models of Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson phones. This Eton FR400 comes in a green camouflage pattern so it won't draw unnecessary attention when its not in use, weighs only 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D). What's in the Box
Eton FR400 self-powered radio in green camouflage, preparedness guide, protective pouch, cell phone adapter tips, AC adapter, and owner's manual.
Product Description
Weather the storm with this water-resistant hand crank radio. - AM, FM, TV1, TV2 – VHF channels 2-13
- NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus alert function
- Hand-crank power generator
- 3 LED light system with emergency flash
- Built-in phone charger for select cell phone models
This versatile hand powered radio is great to have on hand for emergencies, camping trips and more.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Decent Product October 11, 2008
Tide in Texas (Houston, TX USA)
This is a good radio and I was glad I had it when my power was out for 9 days during hurricane Ike. However, I thought the sales description said you could pick up the audio of 13 local TV stations and that is not the case so that part was disappointing during the hurricane and I would have preferred TV news audio to radio news.
A nice little radio, and it makes me feel prepared October 7, 2008
Jill E. Bean (Maryland, USA)
This is a nice little radio for the price. I've noticed that it doesn't seem to work very well from the wall adapter, but works great either from batteries, or while you are actually turning the crank. Regular FM radio and the weather band stations come in loud and clear, which in my remote area is not true of cheaper radios. The alert feature works very well also. This little radio kept us informed during some scary summer weather, even with the power out.
As far as the phone charger goes, the adapter tip for my cell phone came in about 6 weeks. It does in fact charge the cell phone (veeeerrrryyyy slowly...) Many minutes of cranking would probably get you enough juice to make a very brief call or send and receive several text messages. Not fabulous, but it would make essential communication possible in an extended power outage (if cell towers were working, anyway).
 What is this? September 24, 2008
M. Parrott
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, what I received worked well and seemed to be of descent construction, but it wasn't what I ordered. I'll change my review if the RMA works, but it seems that Eton has two models listed under 1 model number which is a terrible idea for the very reason that it causes problems like the one I'm experiencing. For $60 I expect to get exactly what I ordered. A good quality TV/AM/FM and weather band radio that can run on battery or be hand cranked.
Here are the tech details directly from Amazon:
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Technical Details
* Hand crank power generator is ideal for emergencies
* Provides you with an emergency siren, water resistant radio, LED lights, and a cell phone charger so you can contact help
* Can receive power from four different sources: built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and an AC adapter; 3 "AA" batteries; the A/C adapter alone or the dynamo crank alone
* Gives you access to NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels so you can check the weather or hear important news updates
* Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.5 x 2.0 inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.5 pounds
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Well the TV band part is false. In the product picture, the product is labeled as an AM/FM/SW Emergency Radio. The one I got is labeled as an AM/FM/Weather Receiver. The dial doesn't even show the TV bands that the FR-400 should have. Also note that it doesn't come with any cell phone charging cables.. I have an iPhone and it will be interesting to see if they have an adapter.
This seems to be more Eton's fault than amazon.. How could amazon know that they have two different radios under one model number. I'm trying an RMA for the first time. If amazon doesn't send the right one now that I've pointed this out, then it will be their fault.
UPDATE: It is now Amazon's fault in my opinion. After calling, e-mailing and posting this review, they were still unable to resolve the issue first try... We'll see what happens now. I got another FR400 that lacked the TV bands. I'm fully aware that the world is going digital, but I still want these channels for the rest of the hurricane season. Also, in emergency situations, those old over the air signals may be used as backups... Anyway. I told Amazon that the box could be looked at to see if the product they were sending me included everything in the product description, but clearly, their automated process didn't look and they apparently have no process for one-off occasions like this. To me, it seems like ETON is no longer making these radios with TV bands.. If that's the case, I shouldn't have to pay 59.99... They've removed a feature without adding one, so the asking price should be reduced. Amazon should be notified when changes like this are made... Amazon should also update their product descriptions. Even if the manufacturer fails to provide notice, Amazon should be quicker to edit their site when CUSTOMERS notify them in three different ways... As of today, the description is still wrong.
 Best friend thru Hurricane Ike September 22, 2008
C. Meyer (Houston, TX USA)
I went seven 1/2 days with no electricity following Hurricane Ike and didn't use one battery. Love this radio. Yes, I had to crank and crank to listen to the radio, but it gave me something to fiddle with - and the light stayed on long and strong without recranking, whether the radio was on or no.
Don't know if the VHF TV Band will work after digital transition in Feb 2009, but I'd buy any Eton crank radio on the strength of my good experience with this.
FR-400 No Longer Has TV Channels... September 14, 2008
Mark1City (USA)
...no need for them since analog is dead early next year. Great multi-function radio-light hand-crank device, but the flash light portion is really small in comparison to the overall size (light is about half the size of the smaller FR-150). Just ordered the cell phone tips AND connecting cord. The cell phone connecting cord is NOT in box like it is in the FR-150. As you can tell, we have both models; they are good complements for each other.
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