The Eton American Red Cross FRX2 Emergency Radio is a compact, ultra-portable lifeline designed for everyday carry (EDC) bags, emergency kits, and outdoor adventures. Serving as a more streamlined, lighter counterpart to the larger Odyssey model, the FRX2 focuses on core emergency features—combining an AM/FM tuner with all 7 NOAA weather bands to ensure you stay informed during power outages or remote excursions.
The FRX2 utilizes a multi-source charging system. It can be powered by its integrated solar panel, an efficient fold-out hand turbine crank, or standard DC power via the included cable. With a built-in 1000 mAh internal lithium-ion battery, it also functions as an emergency dump-charger for your smartphone and features a high-visibility, glow-in-the-dark bezel locator so you can easily find it when the lights go out.
Features & Specs
- Official American Red Cross Licensed Gear engineered by emergency electronics expert Eton
- Dual-Band + Weather Tuner: Receives standard AM, FM, and all 7 NOAA / Environment Canada weather bands
- Triple-Power Infrastructure: Operates on an internal rechargeable battery, a rear hand-turbine crank, or top-mounted solar panels
- 1000 mAh Internal Li-ion Battery: Provides hours of radio runtime or a localized power boost to dead cell phones via an integrated USB output port
- High-Efficiency Hand Turbine: Cranking for just one minute yields approximately 10 to 15 minutes of low-volume radio play or up to 2 hours of flashlight illumination
- Bright 3-LED Flashlight: Long-lasting integrated front light for navigation and area lighting in absolute blackouts
- Glow-in-the-Dark Locator: Specialized luminescent rim surrounding the flashlight lens keeps the unit visible on a nightstand or inside a dark tent
- Digital LCD Display: Clear display communicating active frequencies, radio bands, and a digital clock
- Headphone Jack: Standard 3.5mm audio output for quiet, private listening in crowded shelters
- Ultra-Lightweight Profile: Weighs just 0.56 lbs (250 g) for an incredibly low pack footprint
- Dimensions: 5.4" H x 2.5" W x 2.4" D ($13.7 \times 6.35 \times 6.1\text{ cm}$)
