Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio
Digital camera Review: Good little radio - nice little generator, too.
Summary: 5 Stars
Hurricane season here in South Florida was a tad awesome this year - and with that reality check, my hurricane grab-bag has included as many multi-power source units as possible. This little radio made the list with it's built-in generator.
When I recieved it, I tried out the generator immediately. Following instructions, I cranked for 3 minutes - no problem there, the equipment isn't pissed-off-gorilla proof, but it isn't fragile, either. After my crank time, I flipped the switch, and the radio worked immediately. THEN I pulled out he antenna. Great reception.
What more could I ask for? Radio works, generator works, it also takes batteries. It has a hole for an AC adaptor - however, mine did not come with one... but while I have this generator, who cares? Radio works a long time for 3 minutes of cranking.
Digital camera Review: Good radio and good price
Summary: 5 Stars
Very good radio for emergency purposeDigital camera Review: Good radio for the money...
Summary: 4 Stars
A nice emergency table top news provider. Sound was fine for information...wouldn't brag too much for music...but hey, it is like a 3" speaker...Winding action seemed solid enough for me...controls as well. The built in "flash light" is well...whatever. (And a real drain on the juice---use it to find the lanterns and matches and to keep from tripping over the dog but other than that?) Color selection was a little lean (ended up with white when my color selection said "SAND") Nice fine tuning knob for the short waves built into the main tuning knob. But I can see where this one might be a little weak for all but the heavy s/wave stations. Recommended. At least for what I hope I don't need it for. Decent enough carry case.Digital camera Review: Good radio!
Summary: 4 Stars
Pretty good for an emergency radio. I would agree that it isn't for general use, especially since the sound quality from the small speaker isn't great. But it is useful as an emergency radio or for a radio to tote around the house and yard doing chores and work.
My biggest gripe is that I was never able to get a lot of playing time by charging the battery using the crank. 100-200 turns got me only 5-10 minutes of FM playing time. Batteries are a must!
Digital camera Review: Great for the money and purpose
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not sure how anyone can complain about this simple & inexpensive unit. It is a basic audio and light tool for emergency use. I live in a very rural area and both FM & AM work great. Obviously the SW receiver won't compete with my high end Grundig radio, but then again this was $500 cheaper! It picks up major SW frequencies fine at my location.
Bottom-line: this is a good small emergency radio. Hand charge system works great and the light is pretty good for its size. I plan on giving a few as gifts now that I have mine. The unit is exactly what I expected it would be.