Eton FRX4 S, FRX5 S User Manual
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INNOVATING. FOR OVER 27 YEARS
It all started with radios. In 1986, Etón produced its rst
shortwave radio. In 2002, Etón introduced the FR200,
its rst hand-turbine emergency radio. In over 27 years,
we have developed loads of preparedness products that
are ever evolving to meet your specic needs. And, we’re
honored that the brand that’s synonymous with safety,
with the Red Cross, has chosen to partner with us on
these products. But preparedness is only part of our
EMPOWERED BY NATURE
Etón’s vision is to harness nature’s energy to power consumer products that keep people prepared,
informed, entertained, and on-the-go. With our award–winning new and existing products we continue
to further our commitment to high design, efcient energy sources and innovative technologies. From
weather alert radios, shortwave radios and backup battery packs to solar-powered sound systems,
Etón keeps you powered-up, connected, in-the-know and in tune. At home. In the ofce. On the road.
Or in the great outdoors.
story. Today we’ve extended our technology experience
and design expertise to create high-performance
products that entertain and inform.
PREPARING YOU.
FOR ALL OF LIFE’S ADVENTURES
Etón is committed to helping people be prepared — for
everyday fun and the unexpected emergency. Whether
you’re out on a 10-day backpacking trip or barbecuing
with friends and family in the backyard, Etón products
give you the power to connect. To keep you and your
family informed. To enable you to play your music super
loud. And to help you power up your mobile devices
anytime, anywhere.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRX5 S 3
FRX4 S 5
Blackout Buddy CO 7
Red Cross Products 8
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rukus Xtreme 9
Rugged rukus II 11
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Boost Turbine 4000 13
Boost Solar 14
Boost 4200 15
Boost 8400 15
Boost Turbine 2000 15
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Satellit 17
OTHER PRODUCTS
rugged rukus 24
rukus XL 24
ABOUT ETÓN
Brand Partnership 25
History of Giving 26
Contact Us 27
Field 19
Traveler III 21
Mini 23
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4 MINS OF TALK TIME
OR 10-15 MIN* of music,
1MIN OF
CRANKING =
AM/FM and NOAA Weatherband Radio
weather, and news
*depends on radio volume
FRX5 S
The Rugged, All-Purpose, Quad-Power, Smartphone & Tablet Charging
Weather Alert Radio with S.A.M.E. Technology
POWER TO CONNECT
Never go without light, access to news and
weather or power for your phone or tablet again!
The FRX5 S is a rugged1 weather alert radio
with S.A.M.E. alerts that can charge your phone
or tablet and is powered by a hand crank, solar
panel, rechargeable lithium battery or alkaline
batteries. Be ready for whatever comes
S.A.M.E. Alerts with Light, Sound & Text Display
NOAA Weather Alerts
USB Smartphone & Tablet Charger
Solar Charging
Crank Charging
USB Charging
Alkaline Battery Option
LED Flashlight & Beacon
Ambient Light
your way.
Alarm Clock
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On extra alert
When the “Alert” function is on, the radio will automatically
broadcast NOAA emergency weather alerts for your area
such as hurricanes, tornadoes and severe storms. Plus, the
FRX5 S also features S.A.M.E. technology (Specic Area
Message Encoding) for extra alert power. Just enter your
S.A.M.E. county code and if there’s a warning, watch or
advisory you’ll see it—with ashing red, orange or green
lights—and hear about it, too. You can set up to 25 locations
so you’ll be safe, wherever you are.
All-powerful
The super-sized solar panel will charge
the battery fully in 5-6 hours. Looking
for alternative sources of energy? Crank
the hand turbine for one minute and
you’ll produce enough power for 10-15
minutes of music, news and weather or
four minutes of talk time. You can also use
the micro-USB cable to charge the FRX5
S’ built-in rechargeable battery or pop in a
couple of AAA batteries if you want to go
old school.
Say hello
To charge your smartphone or tablet, simply
plug it into the 5V 2.1A USB port. Power
Add some ambiance
The built-in, top mounted, dimmable ambient
light on the top of the FRX5 S provides just
the right amount of light for the family to still
enjoy a relaxing conversation or dinner even
while the storm rages outside. Use it to light
the tent on your next camping trip.
Weather or not
The FRX5 S has an IPX4 splashproof rating2
so neither sleet, nor snow, nor rain will
hamper its performance. Ideal for camping
trips or river expeditions.
Listen up
Stay in tune and up to date with this AM/FM/NOAA weather
band digital radio with display and alarm clock. If you want
more than just the radio, there’s an AUX-input to play your
own tunes. And, when you want to listen alone, just plug in
your favorite headphones.
Quad-power
The FRX5 S powers up in four fabulous ways—via solar
panel, hand crank, built-in rechargeable lithium battery, or
alkaline batteries.
will automatically “dump charge” to your
device, just like plugging into the wall. The
FRX5 S will fully charge most smartphones
once.
Light the night
Shine the bright LED ashlight to nd your
way. Use the glow-in-the-dark locator and
illuminated buttons when you’re in the dark.
And for big-time emergencies, ash the red
emergency beacon.
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 7.1” (18.1 cm)
Width: 5.8” (14.8 cm)
Depth: 2.3” (5.9 cm)
Weight: TBD
1
Drop-proof from a height of 3.3ft (1m). Drop protection varies depending on drop conditions.
2
Water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX4. It is not waterproof and should not be immersed in water.
*
All measurements to be conrmed.
FRX4 S
The Rugged, Smartphone Charging Weather Alert Radio with Solar &
Crank Power
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4 MINS OF TALK TIME
OR 10-15 MIN* of music, weather,
and news
1MIN OF CRANKING =
Power to Connect
This rugged1, rechargeable weather alert radio is designed
to keep you in the know, on the go—rain or shine. With a
1000mAh rechargeable lithium battery, large solar panel and
hand turbine power generator, you’ll never be out of touch or
*depends on radio volume
AM/FM and NOAA Weatherband Radio
NOAA Weather Alerts
USB Smartphone Charger
Solar Charging
Crank Charging
USB Charging
Alkaline Battery Option
LED Flashlight & Beacon
in the dark again.
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On alert
When the “Alert” function is on, the radio will
automatically broadcast NOAA emergency
weather alerts for your area such as
hurricanes, tornadoes and severe storms.
Listen up
This AM/FM/NOAA weather band analog
radio keeps you in tune and up to date.
The digital tuner and back-lit display make
it easy to nd and see your stations. In
the mood to listen alone? Just plug in your
favorite headphones.
Quad-power
The FRX4 S powers up in four fabulous
All juiced up
Put the FRX4 S in the sun and the built-
in solar panel will charge the battery
fully in 3-4 hours. Crank the hand turbine
for one minute and you’ll produce
enough power for 10-15 minutes
of music, news and weather or four
minutes of talk time. You can also use
the micro-USB cable to fully charge the
FRX4 S’ built-in rechargeable battery in
two hours or less.
Say hello
To charge your smartphone, simply plug
it into the 5V 1A USB port. Power will
automatically “dump charge” to your
Bright stuff
With its super bright LED ashlight with dimmer, red
emergency beacon and glow-in-the-dark locator, the FRX4 S
will light up the night.
Weather or not
The FRX4 S has an IPX4 splashproof rating2 so neither sleet,
nor snow, nor rain will hamper its performance. Ideal for
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 5.5” (14.1 cm)
Width: 3.2” (8.2 cm)
Depth: 2.0” (5.2 cm)
Weight: TBD
ways—via solar panel, hand crank, built-in
rechargeable 1000 mAh lithium battery, or
alkaline batteries.
phone, just like plugging into the wall.
Fully charged, the FRX4 S will provide a
50% charge to most smartphones.
camping trips or outdoor adventures.
1
Water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX4. It is not waterproof
and should not be immersed in water.
2
Drop-proof from a height of 3.3ft (1m). Drop protection
varies depending on drop conditions.
*
All measurements to be conrmed.
BLACKOUT BUDDY CO
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Night Light
The Amazing, Alarming, Three-In-One Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Detector, Flashlight and Nightlight
LED Flashlight
Emergency Light
Loud Alarm
Always on alert
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, colorless and toxic.
Which is why you need a super reliable CO detector to
keep you safe at home and in the ofce. Blackout Buddy
CO does all that and more. It’s UL2034 certied and will
blast an alarm and ash its light to warn you when your CO
levels are too high.
Plug it in and forget it
Just leave the slim and trim
Blackout Buddy CO in your
wall socket and you’ll never
be in the dark. We suggest
plugging it in to a low wall
socket because that’s
the ideal position for CO
detection.
In a ash
Fold up the prongs and
Light up the night
Blackout Buddy CO also has an
optional LED nightlight, so you
can keep bedrooms, hallways,
and ofces illuminated.
MULTI-PURPOSE
Blackout Buddy CO works triple duty, 24/7— detecting
CO levels in the air, ashing light where you need it, and
shedding light on dark passageways or children’s rooms.
Ready for emergencies
When the power goes out, the Blackout Buddy CO
automatically turns on. And thanks to the rechargeable
lithium battery you’ll have hours of emergency light to
guide you.
you’ve got a handy dandy,
super bright 3 LED ashlight.
When it’s fully charged you’ll
have one hour of ashlight
time and 7 days of CO
detector time.
7 Year Limited Warranty
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 5.1” (13.0 cm)
Width: 2.6” (6.5 cm)
Depth: 1.0” (2.5 cm)
Weight: TBD
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FRX1
The hand-powered,
rechargeable weather
radio with ashlight
FRX2
Compact Hand Turbine AM/
FM/NOAA Weather Radio
with USB Smartphone
Charger and LED Flashlight
FRX3
Hand Turbine AM/
FM/NOAA Radio with
Weather Alert, USB
Smartphone Charger, and
LED Flashlight
ZONEGUARD
The ashing, dashing
weather alert clock radio
BLACKOUT BUDDY
The rechargeable, always
ready emergency ashlight
and nightlight
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 5.4” (13.7cm)
Width: 2.5” (6.35cm)
Depth: 2.5” (6.35cm)
Weight: 0.5lbs (0.23kg)
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 5.4” (13.7cm)
Width: 2.5” (6.35cm)
Depth: 2.5” (6.35cm)
Weight: 0.56lbs (0.25kg)
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 6.9” (17.5cm)
Width: 5.8” (14.7cm)
Depth: 2.6” (6.6cm)
Weight: 0.93lbs (0.42kg)
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height:7.0” (17.8 cm)
Width: 4.1” (10.4 cm)
Depth: 1.1” (2.79 cm)
Weight: 0.5 lb (0.22 kg)
PRODUCT SIZE & WEIGHT
Height: 3.93” (100 mm)
Width: 2” (50.8 mm)
Depth: .75” (19.05 mm)
Weight: 2 oz. (56 g)
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