American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red)

Update: 11 Dec 08,
I've now been using this radio off and on since Aug 08. Still going strong. Cell phone battery charger adapter showed up about 60 days after filling out card and sending in. For those complaining about not finding the adapter, Read the directions, follow them, then receive the adapter in the mail a few weeks later. When I work outside of my house, or in the basement, or just need some simple background music, I use this little guy, it's easy to carry around the house. It's never run out of power. I keep it in a window so it is always charging. My only complaint now is I wish I had bought more when they were on sale.

Well, I finally took the plunge and bought one of these little critters.
Overall, this radio fits the bill for my semi-emergency needs, I don't need the cell phone power option, and the built in flashlight is cool, but you should have a better flashlight in your emergency kit or bug out bag. I'm able to receive three NOAA stations, which is nice. The AM and FM bands work well and come in crystal clear. My only complaint is a minor one, but, I wish there was the option for commercial battery power. That one added option would have taken care of just about any power need. Regardless, this is a cool little radio. If you can snag one on sale, then get it. If you don't like it, then you are not out of too much money.

The radio is small, light weight and easy to carry in your purse, while camping, to the office, outside, etc. Radio stations locally pick up great on bright, sunny days. The one time we had a severe thunderstorm (since receiving the radio) I couldn't get the local stations or the weather channels to pick up at all. The weather channels don't pick up on sunny day's either. Charging doesn't seem to be a problem as I placed in a sunny window and the battery has remained charged since taking out of the box and that's using approximately 1 hour per day.

Overall I like the radio but wouldn't depend on it in serious weather situations.

I bought this after the earthquake in LA last week to improve my stash of emergency supplies. It definitely seems like a good addition to my kit. However, I was disappointed that it shipped without a little cell phone adapter that is necessary in order to plug your cell phone into a cord that plugs into the radio (the cord did come with the radio). The instructions indicate this adapter is necessary, but it was nowhere to be found in the box I received.

I emailed Eton's customer service and received a response within a few days that I was missing this adapter. They are shipping the adapter no at no cost, but it will take 2-3 weeks for delivery.

I have ordered solar radios in the past and this is much improved. I was surprised it was so small, but it feels like it's well made and it works great. I've been using the solar and crank, and it always works. It's comforting to know that if the electricity goes out this winter I can listen to my solar/crank radio to find out why I'm going to freeze to death. I've also used the flashlight and it does give off enough light to find my way around my yard at night. I really like it and am considering buying another one for the car.

I bought 3 of these for my household just in case of the frequent power failures we have experienced. They were such a hit that I had to order more for my married children.