Testseek.com have collected 9 expert reviews of the Eton FRX3 Hand Turbine Radio with USB Charger and Flashlight and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Eton FRX3 Hand Turbine Radio with USB Charger and Flashlight.
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Abstract: The mid-range Eton FRX3 - American Red Cross weather alert radio offers multiple power options. This portable model is small and compact and, although it lacks Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology or a carry case, it does provide good value wi...
Multiple functions, Multiple power sources, Solid performance, Charges smartphones
A few durability complaints, Smartphone charging is a pain
The Etón American Red Cross FRX3 has pretty much everything you could ask for in an emergency radio. It has multiple power sources and multiple functions, from an MP3 player to an emergency flashlight. It's also one of the few emergency radios capable of ...
Multiple functions in a compact package. Flexible charging options. LED flashlight and blinking red emergency beacon.
Can only charge USB devices from the internal battery. Can't charge internal battery from AAA cells.
The FRX3 works for camping and emergencies, although the low-capacity internal battery is a gotcha. We appreciate the hand-crank option, but frankly we hope we never actually need to rely on it. Product FRX3 Company Eton Contact www.etoncorp.com P...
Between a solar charge, hand crank and AAA batteries, you're out of excuses for having a radio that doesn't work, Glow in the dark bits around the solar panel and a built-in LED light are nice touches, User-selectable switching between AAA batteries and rechargeable NiMH pack.
Don't expect to fill up a completely discharged phone with the tiny 600 mAH, 3.6V rechargeable NiMH battery.
Published: 2013-03-11, Author: Daniel , review by: geardiary.com
Well-constructed, Four different ways to keep the FRX3 charged, Flashlight and emergency flasher, “Alert” functionality lets you know when there are weather emergencies, “Dump charges” you smartphone
Not a thing other than the fact that I received the review sample AFTER Sandy
Published: 2013-01-21, Author: Steven , review by: tuaw.com
Everyone should have a way to listen to emergency radio reports when the power is out, and in that respect the Eton FRX3 excels by providing multiple ways of recharging the device's NiMH battery pack. However, I would use the FRX3 as an iPhone charger ...
Abstract: It’s time to get ready for the inevitable zombie apocalypse now that we’ve passed by the Mayan end of the universe – what better way to do it than with your own self-chargeable AM/FM/NOAA weather ALERT radio, USB smart phone charger, and LED flashlight...
Abstract: The Eton FRX3 aims to be that one indispensable product for campers, those without power, or those in distress. At its heart it’s an AM/FM radio which can also pick up NOAA weather alert bands. But as the crank on the front suggests, it doesn’t need ...
