Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio
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Customer Review: A Good Value but I'm Disappointed
Summary: 4 Stars
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 Review: Exceptional Value
Summary: 4 Stars
I hold an amateur radio radio license and have other "higher end" equiptment. However, I am becoming more fond of monitoring of late and despite what some say being that this is an emergency only radio, I disagree. I would use it with batteries which, by the way it has unbelievable battery life on 3 AAs. It just makes sense not to place excess wear on the crank charger. It recieves AM (MW) broadcasts well as does it FM and shortwave.The dual tuning (fast and fine) is handy. The only thing missing for the price is SSB ability. Plug in a walkman type earphone set and it sounds even better. Along w/ the emergency light, I would recommend the little radio to anyone to keep on hand or to use anytime.Customer Review: Exceptional Value
Summary: 4 Stars
I hold an amateur radio radio license and have other "higher end" equiptment. However, I am becoming more fond of monitoring of late and despite what some say being that this is an emergency only radio, I disagree. I would use it with batteries which, by the way it has unbelievable battery life on 3 AAs. It just makes sense not to place excess wear on the crank charger. It recieves AM (MW) broadcasts well as does it FM and shortwave.The dual tuning (fast and fine) is handy. The only thing missing for the price is SSB ability. Plug in a walkman type earphone set and it sounds even better. Along w/ the emergency light, I would recommend the little radio to anyone to keep on hand or to use anytime.Customer Review: Exceptional Value
Summary: 4 Stars
I hold an amateur radio radio license and have other "higher end" equiptment. However, I am becoming more fond of monitoring of late and despite what some say being that this is an emergency only radio, I disagree. I would use it with batteries which, by the way it has unbelievable battery life on 3 AAs. It just makes sense not to place excess wear on the crank charger. It recieves AM (MW) broadcasts well as does it FM and shortwave.The dual tuning (fast and fine) is handy. The only thing missing for the price is SSB ability. Plug in a walkman type earphone set and it sounds even better. Along w/ the emergency light, I would recommend the little radio to anyone to keep on hand or to use anytime.Customer Review: Emergency radio that works!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently suffered through Hurricane Charley without a radio (power was out of the question). My radio batteries were gone before the storm actually hit land. I decided I'd never be without a radio again, and bought this item. I've cranked it a few times, and it's working great! Good sound and even the flashlight included is stronger than I would have expected. I've read about the complaints about how much cranking is necessary, but I don't care (when the power is out, what else do you have to do but crank the radio?) I'll never be without radio contact again when I need it most. I hope I'll never use this radio for it's intended purpose, but I'm sure glad I've got it!