Eton American Red Cross FRX2 Hand Turbine Weather Radio
- AM, FM and all seven NOAA weather band stations
- 1 minute of cranking, 10-15 minutes of radio and light
- 1000 mAh battery, USB smartphone charging
- Hand turbine, solar and Mini-USB charging
- LED flashlight, glow-in-the-dark locator
- Headphone output for private listening
- Manual and charging cable included
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A preparedness radio that covers weather broadcasts, light and an emergency phone top up from a crank, the sun or USB. Its small battery gives a phone only enough for a few calls or texts.
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ASIN: B07TKMMXXRModel: ARCFRX2WXWCategory: Weather Radios
Overview
A hand turbine crank refills the internal battery, so the radio, flashlight and phone charging output stay usable through a blackout. Sunlight and a Mini-USB cable give two more ways to top it up, and the weather band tunes the NOAA stations.
Buy it as a household backup that recharges with or without wall power and can push a little charge into a phone. The battery is small, so expect a few calls or texts from it, not a full phone charge.
Who it's for
A household building a blackout or storm kit gets a radio that runs on cranking when the grid is down. Someone who wants a power bank for daily phone charging will find the battery too small.
Pros and cons
- Crank, solar and USB all recharge it
- All seven NOAA weather stations
- Charges a smartphone in an emergency
- LED flashlight built in
- Small battery for phone charging
- Short runtime per minute of cranking
- Weather alert mode not listed
- Listed dimensions look inconsistent
Performance notes
Runtime comes from the internal lithium-ion battery, which the hand turbine, sunlight or Mini-USB power refills. Cranking gives short bursts of listening and light, so long sessions depend on solar or USB charging when it is available.
Specifications
| Brand | Eton |
|---|---|
| Model | ARCFRX2WXW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions l x W x h | 37 × 9 × 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 5 volts |
| Battery | 1000 mAh lithium-ion |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Plastic |
| Color | White And Red |
| Included components | |
| Included | Manual and charging cable |
| Warranty & support | |
| Radio bands supported | AM/FM/Weather, All Seven NOAA Stations |
| Warranty description | Limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Tuner type | AM, FM |
| Flashlight | LED |
| Phone charging | USB smartphone charging |
| Crank runtime | 10 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
How large is the Eton FRX2 weather radio?
The listing gives 37 x 9 x 6 inches. That figure is unusually large for a portable radio and may describe packaging, so check the size with Eton before planning storage.
Does the Eton FRX2 need disposable batteries?
The listing names one lithium-ion battery, described as a 1000 mAh internal battery, recharged by the hand turbine, sunlight or Mini-USB. No disposable batteries are mentioned.