Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Red)
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Customer Review: One step closer to preparedness
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a slick little radio. I'm just an average guy, so the features I like the best are:
1. The AM and FM channels get great reception through a tall antenna
2. The tuning knob also has a smaller fine tuning component that lets you really zero in on the perfect frequency
3. The flashlight is bright enough to read a paper, but not too much so that it will drain the batteries too fast.
4. The crank seems easy to turn so repowering shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
The short wave stations are there, but I couldn't find much of anything on them. Apparently you have to wait for different times of the day to hear the different bands... but I think I would be fine with just AM/FM anyway.
Customer Review: Good but not great
Summary: 3 Stars
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 Review: I got a dud!
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm very disappointed. This item died in the box itself. Neither the light works, nor the radio (any band), either off the built in dynamo, or the optional alkaline cells. The only thing that shows signs of life is the charging lamp, which lights up on the dynamo being cranked.
This item was gifted to me, and now I learn that Grundig/Eton do not have any service centers in India, or even Asia. So I will have to try and repair the thing, if possible, shipping it back to avail of the "guarantee" not really being much of an option.
As I said, I'm pretty disappointed.
Customer Review: Good emergency radio and light
Summary: 4 Stars
With about a minute of cranking I got over 30 minutes of power (it may have lasted much longer but I turned it off after that). The built-in light is very bright. The radio reception seems ok and there are course and fine tuner adjustment knobs that make it easy to dial-in a station.
You can power it with the crank, with batteries, or there are models with AC.
My only quibble is that the product feels a bit flimsy. The knobs especially worry me. The crank seems better but is still plastic. Overall though a nice thing to have around the house or for camping.
Customer Review: Best Radio for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
Grundig Radios are exceptionally good portable radios. I have two or three around the house each tuned to a different station, because they're so inexpensive. They're also light weight and small enough to fit anywhere. The batteries seem to last forever. The sound quality is very good for such small speakers.
In emergencies a battery pack inside can be charged with a hand crank if the AA batteries quit.
I recommend Grundigs very highly and since electronic stores often don't carry them, Amazon is the best place to buy them.