Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Red) by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Red)
Digital camera Review: At least four stars or greater
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently revamped my emergency equipment and decided to add a hand crank radio. Little did I know how soon I would use it! On Dec. 16, 06, a major power station burned near my house. Two transformer explosions plunged 50,000 people into darkness, including me. I knew of the problem, since I had seen the fire on my way home from work.
I hauled out this little radio in the dark and cranked vigorously for one minute as instructed. (That minute can seem rather long when you are cranking!) I was rewarded with a loud and clear signal on both AM and FM. I was able to find a news talk radio station which gave me up-to-the-minute information regarding the fire and how soon we could expect power.
This is an excellent radio for the money, and I wouldn't waste your funds on more expensive ones. This works just fine, and does what it claims to do. I got about an hour's reception out of 60 sec. cranking and a fair selection of station reception.
Digital camera Review: Awesome radio and light!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got one as a gift for Christmas and I love it. The one that I have is LL Bean branded, but it is still the same product. The LED light is bright enough so that you can see things on the far side of the room. I use the light late at night when I am reading. Easily bright enought to read with. I am looking forward to taking it camping and fishing.Digital camera 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.
Digital camera Review: Cheap piece of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a cheap piece of junk. Not worth the cost of free shipping.Digital camera Review: Clunker -- Poorly Made, Didn't Work
Summary: 1 Stars
We ordered this radio to have on hand in case of emergency. After an hour of cranking to start the power, the crank came off. Got it back on, cranked more, came off again. Small heartattack later from all the fruitless cranking, we sent it back the next day. Looking for another option for an emergency radio, haven't found one yet.