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Eton works closely with the American Red Cross to provide Red Cross emergency preparedness radios that help keep you informed during a time of need.
With hand-cranked power, a water-resistant housing, built-in flashlight and cell-phone charger, this Red Cross ready radio from Eton is a necessity for every home, office, and will be equally useful when traveling. The FR405 delivers crystal-clear reception of AM, FM and NOAA signals, giving you instant access to local news, critical weather and other emergency alerts so you are prepared and informed during a wide range of emergencies.
In addition, a pamphlet for the home containing vital Red Cross preparedness information is included with each radio.
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Cheap plastic crank
- Pros: The unit and the radio work very well. Not to hard to crank for a reasonable amount of using time. Very decent AM reception as well.
- Cons: The crank and the internal gear is plastic and you have to be very careful to not break it. I broke it when cranking it from a bit of an odd angle, without a lot of force.
- Other Thoughts: These come on sale under the Eton name, so shop around a bit. If you are forwarned about the crank, and are careful, the unit should be fine.
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Cheap plastic crank
- Pros: The unit and the radio work very well. Not to hard to crank for a reasonable amount of using time. Very decent AM reception as well.
- Cons: The crank and the internal gear is plastic and you have to be very careful to not break it. I broke it when cranking it from a bit of an odd angle, without a lot of force.
- Other Thoughts: These come on sale under the Eton name, so shop around a bit. If you are forwarned about the crank, and are careful, the unit should be fine.
| General |
| Brand |
eton |
| Model |
FR405 |
| Type |
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| Features |
If you live in an area subject to hurricanes or severe storms, this is the ideal emergency radio for you.
It is self-powered and water-resistant to help you weather the storm.
Listen to AM and FM radio to stay apprised of the emergency situation, and hear the most current weather conditions and severe storm updates on the NOAA weather channels.
This device allows you to keep your cell phone charged and at the ready, while the flashlight and siren can be used to alert rescuers to your location.
Make safety your priority.
Each radio includes American Red Cross disaster preparedness tips. |
| Specification |
| Specifications |
AM/FM/NOAA Bands
NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus "Alert" function
Water-resistant body
Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries
Built-in 2 white LED light source and one flashing red LED
Can be powered from four different sources:
From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (included)
From 3 AA batteries (not included)
From the AC adapter alone (included)
From the dynamo crank alone, even with no battery pack installed
Emergency siren
Built-in cell-phone charger
Earphone jack – 3.5 mm socket
Cell phone charger output jack - 3.5 mm socket
Incorporate a fine-tuning control knob super-imposed on the main tuning control knob
All antennas built-in: telescopic antenna for FM; internal ferrite bar antenna for AM
Power source: built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack; 3 AA batteries (not included); crank power alone; AC adapter (included); AC adapter recharges built-in Ni-MH battery pack |
| Physical Characteristics |
| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions: 4.5" x 8.6" x 2"
Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz. |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
Owner's manual
Preparedness guide
Protective pouch
Card for cell phone tip |
Introduction
Eton works closely with the American Red Cross to provide Red Cross emergency preparedness radios that help keep you informed during a time of need.
With hand-cranked power, a water-resistant housing, built-in flashlight and cell-phone charger, this Red Cross ready radio from Eton is a necessity for every home, office, and will be equally useful when traveling. The FR405 delivers crystal-clear reception of AM, FM and NOAA signals, giving you instant access to local news, critical weather and other emergency alerts so you are prepared and informed during a wide range of emergencies.
In addition, a pamphlet for the home containing vital Red Cross preparedness information is included with each radio.
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Red Cross Ready
The Eton FR405 is officially licensed by the American Red Cross to provide reliable communications during times of crisis. Each radio comes with the American Red Cross emergency preparedness guide and a nylon case for storage.
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Water Resistant
Housed in a water-resistant body, the Eton FR405 can survive the most inclement weather conditions without the threat of damage from rain, splashes or snow.
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Power Source Options
The Eton FR405 is powered by four power sources including 3 AA batteries, AC adapter, built-in rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and by hand cranking alone.
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Receives FM/AM/NOAA Bands
The Eton FR405 receives AM, FM, and all seven NOAA weather radio channels along with an Alert function for notification of significant weather changes.
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Multi-function
The Eton FR405 features 2 white LED flashlight, a red flashing LED, emergency siren, a cell phone charger and a 3.5mm earphone jack to fill multiple needs.
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Reviewed By: atvds1210 on 5/9/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year
