Etón FR500

Portable HF/VHF Receiver

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The Etón FR500 is a compact unit that you can toss in your rucksack and take anywhere. It functions as an AM, FM, and shortwave shortwave radio with NOAA weatherband. It also has a flashlight, an emergency beacon, and an emergency siren and can be used to charge your cell phone or MP3 player. Powered by hand-crank, solar panels, battery or AC adapter.

General characteristics

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Receiver

RX-range: MW: 520-1800 kHz
SW: 5.66-12.62 MHz FM: 85-110 MHz
WX: 162.400-162.55 MHz
Modulations: AM W-FM CW SSB
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Connections

Antenna: Built-in ferrite bar + Built-in telescopic
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Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: ?
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: 860 gr (1.9 lbs)
Form factor: Portable
Manufactured: Between 2009 and 200x

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Flashlight
Emergency beacon
Emergency siren
Hand-crank + Solar powered
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5554
MPN: ETÓN-FR000500

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USD 92.00

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2017	USD 129.00	Used / Mint	RigReference

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