Emergency Radio Buying Guide

The Eton FR300 Emergency Radio
No home should be without an emergency radio of some kind to use in times of crisis. These small, self powered, portable emergency radios are also great to take along on camping trips and to keep in the car in the winter in case of trouble. This side by side comparison of several popular emergency radios is intended to help the reader make a reasonable and informed choice when shopping for an emergency radio for the home.
| Eton FR300 | Eton FR400 | Kaito KA500 | |
| AM Band | YES | YES | YES |
| FM Band | YES | YES | YES |
| Shortwave | NO | NO | YES |
| Weather | YES | YES | YES |
| TV Band | YES* | YES* | NO |
| Crank Power | YES | YES | YES |
| Solar Power | NO | NO | YES |
| AC Power | YES** | YES | YES |
| Flashlight | YES | YES | YES |
| Siren | YES | YES | NO |
* TV audio is no longer available since the switch to digital television that took place in summer 2009
** AC adapter not included