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Eton - Sidekick, Ultimate Camping AM/FM/NOAA Radio with S.A.M.E Technology, Solar Powered, Battery Powered, Bluetooth, Rechargeable, LED Flashlight, Phone Charger, Commitment to Preparedness

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Features

  • Weather Alert Radio with Bluetooth: This rugged and reliable weather alert radio features solar powered charging and Bluetooth technology; Stream your favorite music anywhere while charging your device from anywhere.
  • Easy Charging: The built-in lithium battery is easily rechargeable VIA solar power or a hand crank power generator; When it's powered up, use it to recharge your smartphone, tablet or other devices.
  • Multifunctional Digital Device: This radio with a digital tuner and display receives AM/FM, SAME and NOAA signals; It also features a bright LED flashlight, red emergency beacon and huge ambient light with dimmer so that you're never in the dark.
  • Keep Connected: From World Band and Weather Alert radios, to solar powered sound systems and connected home products, we'll keep you connected and in the know at home, in the office, on the road or in the great outdoors.
  • Eton's Commitment to Preparedness: We're committed to helping you be prepared for everyday fun and unexpected emergencies, whether youre out on a 10-day backpacking trip, or just barbecuing in the backyard.

Description

Need a weather Alert radio that's Rugged1, rechargeable, and reliable, not to mention solar-powered, splashproof2, smartphone & tablet charging, Bluetooth streaming and with S.A.M.E. Technology? The Sidekick is just the ticket. With a rechargeable lithium battery, super- Duper solar panel and hand crank power generator, it’s an essential for every emergency kit—at home, at out, or in the great outdoors. 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 Sidekick also features s.A.M.E. Technology (specific 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 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. Stay in tune and up to date with this AM/FM digital Radio with display and alarm clock. If you want more than just the radio, it's Bluetooth Ready and has aux- in to play your own tunes or listen to your favorite podcast. And, when you want to listen alone, just plug in your favorite headphones. 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 four minutes and you’ll produce enough power for 10-15 minutes of music, news and weather or one minute of talk time. You can also use the Micro-USB cable to charge the Sidekick’s built-in rechargeable battery.

Brand: Eton


Color: Black and Grey


Special Feature: Built-In Flashlight, Rechargeable


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth


Product Dimensions: 7.8"L x 2.9"W x 12.7"H


Tuner Technology: AM, FM


Style: Sidekick


Power Source: Battery Powered, Solar Powered


Radio Bands Supported: 7-Band


Included Components: Manual and Charing Cable


Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 7.8 x 12.7 inches


Item Weight: 2 pounds


Item model number: NFRX5SIDEKICK


Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Date First Available: June 13, 2019


Manufacturer: Eton


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I have 2 grundig am/fm/sw radios but was missing a NOAA weather band radio. I did some research on the available options and eton was one of the brands I looked at based on my experience with my other radios. Pricing was also something I looked at as I didn’t want to spend over $100 and didn’t want to save money and get something cheap and mediocre. After hours of reading and watching reviews. I made my decision this Odyssey checked most of my boxes plus had some extra features. It’s an all band AM/FM/SW/WB so you get that, it can be used as a Bluetooth speaker in case you need to. You can charge your cellphone partially in case of an emergency. It has a charging crank, a small solar panel that can charge the internal rechargeable battery; that also can be easily replaced you can get those 2000 mAh IMR batteries for around $5-$7. You can charge the battery via usb-c port also that would be the best way to charge. If you don’t want to use the IMR battery or don’t have a replacement you can use 3-AAA alkaline batteries. It has a power off switch and a kill switch; the kill switch serves as a storage feature in case you are not going to use the radio for extended periods of time. It has a flashlight with different modes. An alarm SOS siren for emergencies. A clock that you can also setup alarms to wake up. A retractable long antenna that has pretty decent reception. It has two speakers, one for radio bands that sounds pretty good for its size and if you go Bluetooth it will amplify the power to the speaker in Bluetooth mode. The second speaker is dedicated to the siren alarm. This radio is rated IPX4 not the greatest rating meaning its not high impact or protected from dust or mud. Its not waterproof its splash proof just in case of light rain or sweat. It can not be submerged in water. It has a metal handle, it feels light maybe it’s aluminum or some inexpensive metal. You can hang it from a branch, a backpack, your belt with a carabiner, they provide a small one that works but I would opt to get a screw-on locking carabiner. It includes a usb-c to usb-a cable meaning the usb-a goes to the radio and usb-c to the device you want to charge. Or you can use the cable to charge the radio’s internal battery, the usb-a will go to a wall usb block charging wart and the usb-c to the radio. Or you can use a usb c to usb c cable and usb c wall block wart for charging the radio’s internal battery only. Now the functionality of the buttons is easy to navigate but highly recommend reading the manual. Some features do need specific settings or sequence of push/sets there is where the manual comes in handy. Overall it is a nice radio, its a good size, it has good sound, decent reception across the board, extra features that other radios don’t have. Several ways to power the unit, and a nice light weight. My radio model is ARCODYSSEYADV. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2025 by Jimbo Jimbo
    • Full featured Camping or Home Emergency Radio
Style: Sidekick
This is a super handy, full featured camping or ho e emergency radio. The unit has many cool features like bluetooth, S.A.ME. alert technology, Weather broadcast channels, as well as a hand crank charger, solar cell changer and a USB port for charging your cell phone. Not to mention a 3 lights, and AM and FM radio with memory chanels. Some of theses features I was unaware of when a purchased the radio. The first thing I tried was bluetooth. It connected instantly to my iPhone and the play/pause worked flawlessly. Another cool feature in BT mode was the tuning knob. It scrolled through you songs. The speaker was surprisingly strong. The ambient light is a cool feature. It lit up my desk surprising well. The red and white lights worked as well as my cellphone light. A good way to conserve you cell phone battery while camping. The Weather Band was super easy for me to set up. Press the WB button and scroll through the channels. I found my local WB broadcast within seconds. There wasn't severe weather at the tie of the review, so I cold not test the WB alert, but the concept is cool. I did some battery charging experiments with my cellphone at an 18% charge level and the Sidekick at a fully charged level. In 15minutes the charge on my phone increased 6%. That seamed to be consistant for every 15 minutes as after an hour the Sidekick added 24% to my battery. I did not try any internal battery charging experiments with the hand crank or the solar panel, but the user manual says the solar panel will fully charge the internal battery in 14-16Hrs. Another interesting feature is the S.A.M.E. emergency alert technology. The unit allows you to preset up to 25 different counties in your areas, or maybe different areas you may be interested in. The radio will alert you when there are emergencies broad cast by NOAA or the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the counties that you have selected. Until I purchase this radio I was unaware of this broadcast service. I went onto Wikipedia to get the full explanation of the technology and the broadcast system. I will probably get another one of the radios to keep at my house. Finally, the manual was extremely well written and clear. I was so happy to see this. A lot of times when I get a device with many technical features the manuals are written poorly in broken English. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019 by Steven Cabral
    • Has been working great for months now!
Style: Sidekick
Battery life is pretty good and having multiple ways to charge is a big plus. Appears to be pretty good quality made with thick plastic. My only complaints is the same alerts. The radio seems to be triggered by alerts that are disabled in the settings. Not sure if that’s a radio issue or the local weather stations. Also if you try to charge while listening, there is noticeable static but it isn’t crazy loud. Overall for the money it is a great value for what you get. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025 by Chris
    • Excellent emergency radio with great sound.
Style: Sidekick
This unit came as a surprise. I tried four different emergency radios and was unhappy with all of them. Prices range from $45 to $150. Features buried from set to set, but they all had one thing in common, lousy sound. They all strip away mids and lows to conserve battery power. The trade-off is just plain terrible sound. I figured I would have to live with that sound, but I was wrong. I tried one more emergency radio, and that is the Eton Sidekick. The first thing I noticed was the vastly improved audio quality over the other units I tried. Just flat-out great sound. Next thing I noticed was the excellent flashlight and panel light. They are really really bright, and can be dimmed. The radio reception is superb on all bands. The only issue is the selection buttons being a little hard to read under the solar cell panel. They are illuminated though, and after you use the radio for a short time, you memorize them anyway. The Bluetooth works great, as does the S.A.M.E. and NOAA alert systems. Battery life is good and you can charge them my USB, solar panel, or crank. You can charge your phone or tablet with this device. It has many other features that make this an excellent choice for home, or when camping. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020 by Bigmikey

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