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Review Summary For : Grundig FR-200
Reviews: 32MSRP: 39.95 (actual price)
Description:
World Shortwave Radio (Survival) with
dynamo, 3 AA's, and AC power.
AM,FM, SW1, SW2. Flashlight. Vol. Tuner, Fine Tuner.
Mini Phone Jack.
Ext. Spkr. Jack.
Carry Camou Pouch.
Product is in production
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JPALASKA Rating: 2002-11-12
Grundig FR-200 a backpackers dream! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have used another Solar radio/flashlight unit that runs about 30 dollars. I went on an extended backpacking trip shortly after 9/11/01. Said solar unit failed me miserably.

Here are your options
1) A cheap wind up/Solar am/fm unit 19.99-29.99
2) A Freeplay Windup shortwave radio 49.99-79.99 at 10 pounds
3) A colman am/fm freeplay radio 49.99 at 3 pounds.

4)FR-200 39.99 @ 2 pounds


Well, I am happy to say that the grundig is a great alternitive, It's light, clear, has a fine tuning knob, an internal ferrite bar for AM reception.

Most people don't complain about extra features, the flashlight is very bright (though it is a power hog).

I would say grab one if you can they are great.
KB3ING Rating: 2002-09-29
Great emergency radio Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Very pleased with this radio. Gets very good shortave reception, and the ability to use without a traditional power supply is nice. Built-in light will certianly be usefull during power outages. Great radio for outdoors when you don't want to worry about batteries. Only drawback is that that the tuning is analog, but this is obviously in an effort to save energy that would be needed to have a digital display. Overall this is an awsome radio.