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Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio
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List Price: $50.00
Our Price: $39.99
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Manufacturer: Eton
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Eton
EAN: 0750254412448
Feature: Emergency radio is built to handle the elements, as well as a power outage
Label: Eton
Manufacturer: Eton
Model: FR200
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Eton
Studio: Eton
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Emergency radio is built to handle the elements, as well as a power outage
Hand crank can be used to recharge the built-in battery
Tunes AM/FM and 2 shortwave bands, including weather radio
Tuning knob features a superimposed fine tuning control knob
Features a white LED emergency light
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Editorial Reviews:
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GRUNDIG FR200 - For entertainment, for awareness, for preparedness, you'll never be sorry you have the Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio on hand. This affordable analog portable receives AM (530 - 1710kHz), FM 88-108MHz and shortwave in two bands: 3.2-7.6 and 9.2-22MHz. As an all-in-one unit that can operate without batteries, FR200 Emergency Radio's functionality and versatility is ideal for emergency applications. From its heavy-duty, splash-proof ABS plastic case to its long-lasting rechargeable battery pack, this radio is designed to withstand and operate in emergency conditions. With access to AM, FM, and 11 international Shortwave bands, this radio receives hundreds of channels worldwide. The FR200 is perfect anytime but, in an emergency (when other power is unavailable), the crank powered feature makes this radio extremely valuable. Everyone should get one of these. Built-in emergency light (includes user replaceable bulb) Mini-earphone jack (earphones optional) Built-in 2.5 inch speaker Includes camouflage carry case with shoulder strap Input is available for optional AC adapter (AC adapter must be purchased separately) Dimensions - 6.75H x 5.75W x 2.75D
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A Good Value but I'm Disappointed
Comment: As an emergency radio, it works great. The "crank generator" is relatively easy to use, the case and controls are solid and the sound quality is very good. It is not the flimsy plastic emergency radio I have seen elsewhere.
However, I was looking for a radio with excellent AM reception. Grundig's reputation and reviews of other similar radios made by the same manufacturer (It is not made by Grundig) made me think this unit would meet my needs. Regrettably, the AM reception is no better than my cheap Walkman combo tape/radio. The frequency fade is average. It also doesn't have a jack to plug in an external antenna.
I didn't meet my needs, but it is a Good Value for its intended purpose.
Customer Rating:
Summary: FR200 is a good radio
Comment: Smaller then I had imagined but good sound. Need a power supply (adapter) if you are going to listen to it regularly. One model comes with an adapter if you can find it. Sturdy radio, sound is good, battery life seems good also.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Grundig is a good radio, but I wanted weather channels also.
Comment: This is a very handy, size, radio with great reception. The only drawback is that it does not have weather channels as I thought it did when ordering. Very good for price but I would opt for an all in one, which would include SAMI weather channels, if doing again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good but not great
Comment: The reception is strong and clear on AM and FM, but virtually non-existent on shortwave. That's fine, because I didn't plan to use the shortwave feature anyway. Build quality is average.
The dynamo crank is cheap and I suspect it will break at some point. Following directions EXACTLY (90 seconds vigorous cranking, no flashlight, low volume), I was able to achieve between 20 - 30 minutes of use time. Nowhere near the 40 - 60 minutes specified.
I got mine on Ebay for $27.95. That's about what it's worth. It will go into my emergency kit and who knows, maybe someday I'll be glad I have it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tried and tested during Hurricane Ike
Comment: I've had the Metallic Blue Grundig FR200 radio since 2006, as part of our Hurricane Preparedness Kit. I live in Houston, and finally got to test this emergency radio when Hurricane Ike hit 11 days ago. Still have no power at home, but this radio has great reception; the LED lamp is bright and illuminates our family room. Running on AA batteries, it keeps us abreast with what's going on the past 11 days.
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