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3 new, starting at $29.99
Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power, and Cell Phone Charger
Necessary parts omitted and don't get sentReviewed by StaceyinVermont, 2010-03-07
The unit doesn't come with the necessary parts to charge a cell phone (although the instructions tell you to use a certain piece). When I called the company they admitted they don't include the necessary piece, but promised to send it to me ASAP. AFTER A MONTH AND NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS, WHAT A SURPRISE, NO PIECE ARRIVED! Don't waste your money if you want to use this to charge a cell phone.
Great flashlight with cell phone charger, mediocre radioReviewed by John Zimmerlee, 2010-02-19
As a disaster relief volunteer, I recommend this to be your first
purchase.
Think about most disasters! Power is the first thing you'll lose.
Then you'll be scramblng for flashlights and batteries. The FR160R
is the first thing you should grab. It's small and fits easily in a
bedside drawer. First, it's a decent flashlight. Second, it has a
handcrank to recharge it . . . that will be of utmost importance
over the next few days. That also means it can charge other stuff .
. . like a cell phone . . . the second most important piece of
equipment you should have. Lastly, it's a radio. The reception
isn't great and that's because reception takes power and power must
be conserved.
Comments: Buy a camera case to put it in. Make sure it has a belt
loop. You will want to have this unit with you at all times during
an emergency. Next, check your cell phone to make sure you have the
wiring to charge it from the FR160R's USB port. It would have been
nice to have a cigarette lighter port, since we all have car
adapters for our phones, but the unit would have to be bigger for
that to happen.
The FR160R has a solar panel which requires you to leave it
unattended in the sun all day. Never put this unit down for a
minute. This unit will be the most popular device in your crowd and
will disappear in nanoseconds.
It also has an earphone port, but earphones are not included, and I
question that earphones would improve the sound quality.
Overall, a good unit!
JZ in Marietta GA
American Red Cross FR150Reviewed by sunshine state, 2010-02-11
I bought the radio for emergencies, but I do listen to it in the house and I get a good reception. I like the size and love the color, good flash light. Overall a good emergency radio.
update for chargingReviewed by Oregon CATS, 2010-02-09
love this little emergency wonder! Fits easily into my GO pack and even travels well on hiking trips where a low weight pack is a must. OK... I found one of my phone chargers from an older blackberry fits this and charges it perfectly where electricity is available. The solar is great when you have no power but have some solar gain. The crank is purely in an emergency... you have to crank a long time for the useage gain.
presentReviewed by S. Cahoon, 2010-02-04
Bought this as a Christmas gift--have not had feedback on how it works. Shipping was prompt.
