January 16, 2006—Eton Corporation, a leader in radio and portable audio products, and the American Red Cross have announced a licensing partnership to deliver new radios for emergency use.
With no batteries needed, a built-in flashlight and cell-phone charger, these Red Cross by Eton radios are a necessity for every home, office, and for use when traveling. /TV-VHF/NOAA radios provide instant access to local news, critical weather and other emergency alerts so users can be prepared and informed during a wide range of emergencies, says Eton. /Shortwave radios will allow live broadcasts and international news to be accessed from around the world, directly from the source.
The Red Cross and Eton will offer self-powered radios to help people stay prepared and informed in times of emergency. These co-branded preparedness and information tools include features such as AM/FM, Shortwave, NOAA, TV/VHF, cell phone charger and built-in flashlight. Both the FR250 and FR300 can be powered from four sources: a built-in rechargeable battery, AA batteries, an AC adaptor, or the dynamo hand crank alone.
The FR350 and FR400 are two new, exclusive models that will share the Eton and American Red Cross brands. The ‘3-in-1′ FR350 houses an AM/FM radio, 12 international Shortwave bands, a built-in flashlight and cell phone charger. The FR400 features AM/FM radio, NOAA weather channels, and TV VHF channels and is the Red Cross’ recommended choice for emergency preparedness. A built-in cell-phone charger, white LED light and red flashing LED light sources, and water-resistance make it suitable for inclement weather conditions, Eton says.
The Eton and Red Cross radios will be available in stores, catalogs and on the Web starting at $50. For more information, visit the Eton Web site.
