Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Red) by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Red)
Digital camera Review: Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio
Summary: 5 Stars
Great radio.
I listen to AM at night and it brings in more channels than any other radio I have ever owned.
Cranking is for emergencies only. Battery power is much easier.
Digital camera Review: Only Problem is You Won't want to Relegate it to the Emergency Box
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this as a public radio premium two years ago and I have been happily using it as a radio in non-emergency situations. I really just enjoy it as a portable radio, but we really need to get one for the Big One, because the radio is always inside, and will end up under a pile of rubble because I can't bear to part with it as an emergency supply. The sound has nice clarity and it gets decent reception. I use it with rechargable batteries (NiMH) and it takes 3 AA batteries and runs forever on them. When I have used the crank, it worked OK, but I would guess that newer versions of hand crank radios might have more power per crank. I counted about 100 turns ran it for 5 minutes or so. I have plenty of AA batteries set aside for the Big One, so I don't think this will be a problem. But if it were, I think my arm would get pretty tired. Also, I really need to buy another one so I am not fishing this one out of the rubble!! I'll tell you, if I did, I would give you even odds it would still work! BTW, we have the original brown one, but I believe the guts are all the same.Digital camera Review: looks like a toy
Summary: 4 Stars
Really, I was amazed how little this radio is, but it seems to work. My boyfriend cranked it for perhaps 45 seconds, and he got a short wave station or two, and some am stations. We have yet to give it a real test, but so far it looks promising. The light went on, and we had reception. Living on the coast of Maine, we seem to lose power a couple of times a month, every time the wind blows hard. So it's a comfort to have this little but apparently nicely functional crank radio. 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: This is COOL!
Summary: 4 Stars
Makes a great gift, love the red color. I think this is awesome to have in a pinch. I bought this for a table gift and just loved it and I DID try it! I have the flashlights that crank and everyone loves those. I found the reception pretty darn good on just the crank wind. My only beef is the light should be a little brighter and the DC adapter should come with it. But dont hesitate on it for a gift cause it's a neat item to have. My son came from Texas and loved it, said he needs one there lol. It's a winner!