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Grundig FR200 AM/FM Shortwave SOS Emergency Radio w/ Built-In Flashlight

Grundig FR200 AM/FM Shortwave SOS Emergency Radio w/ Built-In Flashlight

(MPN: FR200)
Description: The Grundig shortwave radio model FR 200 allows youto stay prepared and informed. If the power goes out and batteries aren't available, the FR 200 can function for up to an hour with only one minute of hand cranking. Its built-in generator .... Read More

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4.5 Star Review(7 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  12/15/2004
  • advdev
  • from NY
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    Oct 2004

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    30 Days
Strengths: Excellent reception, the manual charging feature is very usefull.
Weaknesses: Cheap looking case.
Summary: I am using this radio on AM (Medium wave) and FM bands. Reception is very good on these bands, never tried the short wave bands. The separate coarse and fine tuning knobs are very handy.

Never installed alkaline batteries, the built in dynamo charges the built in batteries very quickly.

Good guts in a cheap and rather ugly body, but an excellent buy: $37 delivered.

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Date Reviewed:  12/30/2004
  • cdanderson
  • from OH
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    Oct 2001

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Strengths: Excellent product. Compact.
Weaknesses: None
Summary: This is an excellent product to purchase for emergencies. Very compact for home or travel. I would recommend this product for anyone. Seller excellent as well. Reasonable priced, excellent shipping.

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Date Reviewed:  12/30/2004
  • Naples,FL
  • from FL
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    Dec 2004

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    Product Experience:
    3 Weeks
Strengths: This is a must for FL year around living. When hurricanes strike you have a radio with the Grundig FR200. It's great!
Weaknesses: Can't find anything wrong.
Summary: The case is nice, the controls are very good and the weight & size are very good for a portable radio. I would recd. having a good set of ear phones for use in a shelter.

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Date Reviewed:  06/25/2004
  • lungerc
  • Member Since:
    May 2004

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    Product Experience:
    1 Days
Strengths: Great reception
Weaknesses: NA
Summary: Great for emergencies and just for fun especcial with kids, I think everyone should consider it in our troubled times. The Short wave feature is a great bonus.

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Date Reviewed:  12/22/2006
  • clem288
  • Member Since:
    Dec 2006

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    Product Experience:
    4 Days
Strengths: Small, sensitive reception, easy to charge up, great sound, crank and charge works easily.
Weaknesses: Function labels are kinda small.
Summary: 2006-12-25 13:00:31 A practical radio that is efficient to use, charges effectively, and the use of rechargeable batteries makes the unit work well from the start. All the power options make it a perfect stand-by radio, and one to take camping or hiking.

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Date Reviewed:  12/21/2006
  • deshwasi
  • from PA
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    Apr 2004

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    Product Experience:
    2 Days
Strengths: SW band, Build quality, Reception
Weaknesses: NA
Summary: This is a superb radio that works as advertised. Grundig build quality is excellent and the radio works for a long time with a 1-minute cranking. reception is good and it has the SW band too. excellent buy. comes in different colors, perfect for camping hiking.

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Date Reviewed:  12/19/2006
  • onlycashmee
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    Dec 2006

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    Product Experience:
    3 Days
Strengths: Hand Crank
Weaknesses: Little
Summary: It is a basic audio and light tool for emergency use. I live in a very rural area and both FM & AM work great. Obviously the SW receiver won't compete with my high end Grundig radio, but then again this was $500 cheaper! It picks up major SW frequencies fine at my location.

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