Radio
| AM band range |
520 - 1700 kHz |
| LW band range |
5800 - 18100 kHz |
| Tuner type |
Analog |
| FM band range |
88.00 - 108.00 MHz |
Battery
| Battery type |
AA |
| Battery voltage |
1.2 V |
| Number of batteries supported |
3 |
Other features
| Special features |
- Emergency/SOS siren\n- Built-in cell phone charger |
| Audio system |
mono |
| Alarms |
Y |
| Adapter type |
AC/DC |
Technical details
| Antenna type |
aerial/internal ferrite bar |
Clock
| Integrated clock |
Y |
| Sleep timer |
Y |
Display
| Backlight |
Y |
| Display type |
LCD |
Additionally
| Radio |
Portable |
| AC adapter bundled |
N |
FR 550 Black - Self-Powered and Solar-Powered AM/FM/LW/Shortwave Radio, Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger
When your outdoor adventures take you off the grid, you need a device that can fill multiple needs. The Etón FR550 is a compact unit that you can tossin your rucksack and take anywhere. It functions as an AM, FM, LW shortwave radio. It also has a flashlight, an emergency beacon, and an emergencysiren. Plus, you can use it to charge your cell phone or MP3 player. This little wonder can be powered with the hand crank, or solely by the sun—solarpanels make this a very “green” device. Of course, battery power and AC power are also options.