If you are in a disaster area, it helps to have a portable radio like the Eton FR300 radio. This radio is highly rated in user reviews and by professional reviewers. It can be powered from four sources, including its own internal crank-driven generator. That means it can provide an indispensable lifeline during an emergency.

The Eton FR300 radio covers the standard radio broadcast bands and all NOAA weather channels. Extra features include a built-in LED flashlight, flashing warning/location light and cell phone charger. However, the Eton crank radio lacks Public Alert certification or even SAME technology (which lets you fine-tune which alerts that you should receive). Therefore, it’s not a great choice as a primary weather alert radio. The FR300 is also sold under the Grundig and American Red Cross brands.

When the local power grid fails, you will stay connected.

The radio also has a rechargeable battery pack and a stereo headphone jack.

If you are heading toward a climate risk area, Eton FR300 is a good choice for a crank-up radio. In a future article, we will review the best weather alert radio.