Eton Voicelink FR1000 Self Powered Radio

This Eton Voicelink FR1000 Self Powered Radio with NOAA, 2 Way GMRS and Flashlight’s list of features were showcased in our previous article. It also gave a comparison of price offers among online stores on eBay and Amazon. Now, let us learn some of the technical details or specs of this Eton FR1000 Voicelink Hand-Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather/Cell Phone Charger/Flashlight/2-Way GMRS.The Eton Voicelink FR1000 Self Powered Radio with NOAA, 2 Way GMRS and Flashlight usually costs $120 – $155 on Amazon.

The FR1000 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 – 7 or 15 – 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of the FR1000 Series. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502.

Eton Voicelink FR1000 Self Powered Radio Features:

• 22 GMRS (General Mobile Radio System)/FRS (Family Radio System) channels
• 121 privacy codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)
• AM/FM receiver
• VOX (Voice operated transmission)
• NOAA weather radio and NOAA weather alert
• Siren and Flashlight
• Can be powered from four different sources:Rechargeable Ni-MH battery,Dynamo crank alone, 4 “AA” batteries. AC Adapter (included)
• Cell-phone charging jack

Inputs/Outputs:

• Phone Charger: for use with adapters available directly from Etón
• DC In: input for use with optional AC adapter
• Ear: 3.5mm headphone output
• Mic: 2.5mm microphone jack/use with an optional external speaker/microphone for the 2-way radio

Power Sources:

• Ni-MH 700 mAh (included)(Recharged by Dynamo Hand Crank or AC adapter)
• 4 “AA” batteries (not included)
• AC adapter (included)

Eton Voicelink FR1000 Self Powered Radio Specifications:

• Mono AM/FM/NOAA radio
• 22 GMRS/FRS channels
• Voice-operated transmitter function for hands-free conversations
• Built-in AM antenna
• External extendable FM antenna
• 7 NOAA weather channels plus NOAA alerts
• Analog tuner
• White LED lights serve as built-in flashlight
• Flashing red LED light
• Emergency siren
• Digital clock with dual alarms
• Built-in cell phone charger (charging cable and adapter tips not included)
• Minijack headphone output
• Microphone jack
• Built-in rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Hand-cranked dynamo

GMRS Channels:

• Channels 1-7 (FRS/GMRS): 462.5625 MHz through 462.7125 MHz
• Channels 8-14 (FRS): 467.5625 MHz through 467.7125 MHz
• Channels 15-22 (GMRS): 462.5500 MHz through 462.7250 MHz

Additional Photos:

• Eton Voicelink FR1000 Radio
• Dyanmo Hand Crank
• Flash Light
• Top Controls
• Battery Compartment
• Rear Ports

In the box:

• Eton Voicelink FR1000
• AC Adapter
• Users Guide