- Does it really work without batteries or power?
- Yes. The hand crank and solar panel generate power directly, and the built-in Ni-MH battery stores it. Three AAA batteries serve as a backup.
- How long does cranking give me?
- Eton rates battery life at up to about 10 hours, but that assumes a charged battery. Cranking by hand restores listening in short increments and is tiring for long sessions.
- Can it charge my phone?
- It has a micro-USB port for charging its own battery. It is not a practical power bank for a phone; the crank and solar output are too small.
- Does it have a weather alert siren?
- It tunes all seven NOAA channels but lacks the loud automatic alert siren found on some Midland and Sangean models. You have to be listening to hear warnings.
- What comes in the box?
- The radio, its rechargeable Ni-MH battery and the original packaging. AAA backup batteries are not included.
- How does it compare with the Midland ER310?
- The ER310 has a brighter flashlight and an alert siren. The FR360 counters with stereo RCA outputs and the American Red Cross tie-in. Both offer crank, solar and battery power.
- Where is the Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 cheapest?
- At Mercari, for $24.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Mercari, Poshmark, eBay, Best Glide ASE.