Emergency Preparedness: Etón Solarlink Radio – American Red Cross Edition
Whether you’re waiting out a routine power outage caused by a winter storm or experiencing a full-blow disaster situation, being without the ability to communicate with the outside world could be the difference between life and death. Depending on the situation, there might not be a single 110V outlet working or any other available power sources available for miles. This is where the Etón Solarlink Weather Radio can help because your family needs to stay informed during emergencies.
Etón Solarlink Multi-Purpose Radio (Model No: ARCFR600R)
All the features of the ARCFR600R can be powered from four different sources. It can be powered using the hand-crank powered generator, via the sunlight through its skillfully constructed internal solar panel, with a rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery pack, or via an AC adapter. Select BATTERY, SOLAR, or DYNAMO with the power supply knob located on the upper-right side of the radio. The power sockets are on the back of the radio, under the rubber covers.
Battery Power
Underneath the battery compartment cover, there are two groups of sockets for installing the batteries. One group of sockets is for the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and the other group of sockets is for the AA batteries. Install three AA batteries and set the power selector switch to the BATTERY position.
Solar Power
During daytime lighting conditions, use nature’s sunlight to power the ARCFR600R by setting the power switch to the SOLAR position. This position also recharges the Ni-MH rechargeable battery. To use the crank-charge system, open the battery compartment cover and connect the rechargeable batteries’ plug into its socket.
Dynamo Power
The rechargeable Ni-MH battery is located in the battery compartment. To use it, plug the battery into the socket adjacent to it, then set the power switch to the DYNAMO position. You may have to charge the battery before its first use. This can be accomplished by turning the crank for 90 seconds.
DC-IN 5V Adaptor (not included)
This socket is located on the back of the radio, under the rubber plugs. Plug in the AC adapter to the DC-IN 5-volt socket. This also charges the Ni-MH battery.
DC-IN USB Computer Socket (USB cord not included)
This socket is located on the back of the radio, under the rubber plugs. Plug in the USB cord to the DC-IN socket. This also charges the Ni-MH battery.
Views of the back, top, left side, and right side of the ARCFR600R
Charging Cell Phones (cell phone charging cord not included)
To charge you cell phone, turn the power supply knob to the OFF/PHONE CHARGER position. Plug the cell phone charging cord into the USB PHONE CHARGER jack at the rear of the radio. Plug the cell phone charging adapter tip into the other end of the cord and then into the jack of the cell phone. Then place the radio in the sun or revolve the hand crank to charge the cell phone. It takes about 10 minutes of using the hand crank to create enough of a charge to make two, short emergency calls.
Specifications & Features
- Digital Tuner: AM (520–1700 KHz), FM (88–108 MHz), Shortwave (5800–12200 KHz)
- NOAA Weather (all seven channels plus “Alert”)
- S.A.M.E. Technology (location-based weather alerts)
- 5 LED lights (4 white, 1 red)
- Emergency Siren & Flashing Beacon
- Dimensions = 7.75” (196.9 mm) width x 8.5” (215.9 mm) height x 2.5” (63.5 mm) deep
- Weight = 1.9 lbs. (0.86 kg)
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