Eton FR400 Hand Crank Radio and Power Generator (Red)
by Eton
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Customer Review: internal battery doesn't hold a charge
Summary: 1 Stars
i wound the crank at a steady pace for 5 minutes each time i have tried to use it. it worked twice for about 30 minutes each time, and now it doesn't hold a charge for more than 15-20 seconds.
it still works if i plug it into the wall or if i put batteries into it but the advertised emergency use of the hand crank generator is of no use at all. this renders it no better than any other radio for emergency use.
it is quite a bit more money than other radios of similiar quality(meaning cheaply built).
i would not purchase this radio if i had it to do over.
Customer Review: Cheap, overpriced plastic. Avoid.
Summary: 1 Stars
Antenna is flimsy, and the tip broke off the FIRST TIME I tried to collapse it after use. (Feels like plastic that looks like metal.)
Radio won't get a good signal unless standing near a window.
Has "phone charger" port, but doesn't include adapters.
Overpriced. (For $59, it should be a bit more "sturdy.")
If you're looking for a REAL emergency radio to last you through your next crisis, this isn't it. This is just a novelty radio, similar to what you'd win at a carnival after winning the balloon-dart game.
Customer Review: Crank PRoblems
Summary: 3 Stars
I really liked this little radio. Case is rubberized and the size is OK. The problem occured when the crank fell off! After talking with Eton, they recommended that I send it to a repair facility that has a set charge of $40.00 for repair. This is for a $50-00-$60.00 dollar radio. Although the warranty had expired, I wish Eton would have been a little more aware of this problem. They said that they had "no idea" why this happened. Would love to rate it higher but the plastic crank is a big issue, especially since I purchased the item for this feature!Customer Review: Good Radio!
Summary: 5 Stars
This handy little radio has plenty going for it. Every family should have one in case of emergencies, which as we know, can happen anytime or anywhere. What I really like about it is the fact that in addition to AM/FM stations and Weather broadcasts -- it picks up the audio from our local TV stations. This can be great because they are the ones that will be broadcasting news and weather as it happens. One added benefit that I didn't realize was also included is a great carrying case with shoulder strap. You can't go wrong for the money on this one.Customer Review: Can't pick up stations
Summary: 2 Stars
It has wonderful features, but I was unable to pick up my two local NPR stations! We tried and tried, and though we are not more than five miles from one of our local stations, there was absolutely no reception. Perhaps it was just a lemon, because I haven't read this criticism anywhere else. I may try another one, because other than that I thought it was great. Eton FR400 Hand Crank Radio and Power Generator (Red)