Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- ARCFRX3WXR
- |
- SKU:
- 5064384
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 47 reviews
(47 customer reviews)to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the American Red Cross FRX3 Hand Turbine AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio as a reliable device for emergencies and outdoor activities. They appreciate its solar charging capabilities and user-friendly design. However, some users have expressed concerns about its battery life, particularly when using the radio extensively or charging a cell phone.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Charges phone, Compact, Good receptionCons mentioned:Bright light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great device!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I saw one reviewer mention that this radio wouldn't charge an iPhone, but my guess is that he or she didn't place the unit into cell-phone mode, which requires that you hit a button. This appears to be a common error according to other review sites. This little unit is OUTSTANDING based on my initial impressions. The construction and materials appear very good, and the reception is exceptional - and I live in the sticks. It is charging my Samsung Galaxy S3 (power hog) as we speak, and a few dozen spins of the charger handle gets the battery up to usable levels. It is compact, feature rich, and has decent dust / moisture protection where the ports are (an attached rubber flap). I've seen reviews critiquing the brightness of the light, but I just navigated a pitch-black section of my house with absolute ease, which is all you should expect from a survival unit. It won't be visible from space, but it provides plenty of illumination to navigate your area and locate lost items. Overall this seems like an excellent little unit.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It came in really handy this spring
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This radio came in handy when we all of the tornado warnings and tornadoes this spring.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was just what I was looking for to use during emergencies!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic for emergencies
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Eton makes great gear for emergencies. This is one of their best radios.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a must-have in emergency power loss situations.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased after Hurricane Sandy. 9 months later solar panel no longer charges even in direct sunlight. Switch for changing bands snapped with very little use. Don't waste your money. Just get a small battery powered radio for $10, get some rechargeable batteries and you will be better off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Dosen't Charge iOS devices iPhone or iPod
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not enough amps to charge an iPhone. Usb gives just a little power light up a led light maybe or a jurassic cell phone. It should be CLEARLY stated in the description
No, I would not recommend this to a friend