Talk about this Grommet

Bonnie Liu, Special Guest

Hi Daily Grommet fans! I'm sure many of you know from experience that
being stuck
in the dark with no power is just no fun. It's even worse if there's a
real emergency
and you're not sure what could be happening outside your door or down your
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Katherine Klinger, Daily Grommet Team

@Barbara Picco: That is a wonderful commitment. This one is made in China, but we have many products made in the USA that you should take a look at: Products that are made in the USA read more
Barbara Picco

I'm committed to buying American this Christmas season. Where is this made? read more
Katherine Klinger, Daily Grommet Team

@mal: Yes, they both have the USB cell phone charger capability. read more

Eton

Self-powered Multipurpose Device

Solar and hand-crank powered electronics that include self-powered digital AM/FM/NOAA weather radio,...

Solar and hand-crank powered electronics that include self-powered digital AM/FM/NOAA weather radio, a flashlight, and USB cell phone charger. Recommended by the American Red Cross in the case of an emergency. Be prepared when you lose electricity. Good for camping and taking to the beach -- no need to worry about batteries.

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No Power? No Problem

Buy the Eton Solarlink or Microlink radios here.

Summer can bring the best and the worst of weather, as everyone in hurricane, tornado or flood-prone regions can attest. The key to riding out a big storm is being prepared, and today’s Grommet is a smart addition to your emergency preparedness kit. It’s also a fun one.

Etón Corporation’s rugged radios can be charged by hand crank or solar power, so you have multiple ways to stay connected if the electricity goes out. Along with a radio, these compact devices include a flashlight and cell phone charger. Esmail Amid-Hozour, Eton The Etón Microlink FR160 has an AM/FM and NOAA weatherband radio and a built-in 3-light LED flashlight. The Etón Solarlink FR360 offers the same radio band options, plus it adds a digital tuner, a more powerful flashlight, and the option to use conventional AAA batteries. Etón founder Esmail Amid-Hozour, who brought the technology to the U.S. from Germany, has a long history of working with the American Red Cross and donating radios to victims of natural disasters around the world.

But there’s no need to wait for an emergency to give Etón’s radios a try. They’re also great for connecting to your favorite station when you’re digging in the garden, relaxing at a campsite, or headed to the beach. Etón plugs you in... even when there are no plugs to be found.

— Christopher

Details

SolarLink FR360 includes:
- AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz)
- NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels
- Built-in 3 white LED light source
- 1 flashing red LED
- Can be powered from four different sources:
  - Dynamo/hand crank which charges the Ni-MH battery
  - From 3 AAA batteries (not included)
  - From the AC via USB adapter (not included)
  - Solar power which charges Ni-MH battery
- Connectors, with rubber gaskets/plugs to seal out moisture, 3.5 mm headphone output, DC-in, USB phone charger and AUX-IN input
- Dimensions: 6.25" W x 6.5" H x 2.5" D.
- Weight: 1 lbs

SolarLink FR160 includes:
- AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz)
- NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels
- Built-in 3 white LED light source
- Powered by solar or dynamo both of which charge internal Ni-MH battery
- USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included)
- Dimensions: 5.25" W x 2.5"H x 1.75" D
- Weight: 8.5 oz