The Red Cross has a about what to do before, during and after emergencies or disasters.How We TestedWe tested each radio’s maximum volume, charge time, battery life and hand crank efficiency in our lab. He also emphasized the need for an emergency radio to receive weather alerts from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is included with every radio we tested.Steve told me the Red Cross recently sent a carton of crank radios to Puerto Rico nearly a year after Hurricane Irma ravaged the island because the infrastructure is still in need of remote weather reports and alternative sources of energy. This crank radio also has an IPX4 water-resistance rating, which means it can withstand splashing water and heavy rain. The Eton FRX5-BT also performed exceptionally when we tested it outside cellular service coverage, again better than any other crank radio we tried.The Eton FRX5-BT is an excellent emergency radio, with extra features including Bluetooth, solar charging, an LED flashlight that can transmit a Morse code beacon and a siren, plus handy glow-in-the-dark rims around the solar charger to help you find it in the dark.
We were easily able to tune in to all the available AM and FM stations around us (in Ogden, Utah), and the sound quality was clear and balanced. The results were impressive: the FRX5-BT has the most efficient hand crank of the radios we tested, and was able to play the radio at full volume for 13 minutes, which is more than double the average of any other crank radio we tested.This crank radio also has outstanding audio and reception quality – again, it proved the best in our tests.
To test the efficiency of the hand crank, we fully drained the battery and then turned the crank for two minutes at a steady rate of 120 revolutions per minute.
No compass or thermometerThe Eton FRX5-BT is one of the best hand crank radios out there, offering great reception, durability, and an impressive future set.
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