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The Eton FR300 Emergency Radio

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

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