FRX4 OWNER'S MANUAL
FRX4 POWER OPTIONS
1000 mAh Lithium Battery
Charge the lithium battery via the included micro-
USB cable. Both the solar panel and the crank will
automatically charge to the lithium battery.
Solar Charging
When placed in sunlight, it will automatically start
charging the lithium battery. Battery light indicator will
show unit is charging. Fully charges the battery in 5-6
hours.
Crank Charging
Crank for 4 minutes to get 1 minute of talk time on most
smart phones or 10-15 minutes of radio time.
AAA Batteries
Takes 3 AAA batteries. Use a coin to open battery
compartment. Insert as shown on the battery holder and
re-seal compartment.
Note: FRX4 will run on Lithium battery until it runs out and then will automatically
switch to AAA batteries if loaded.
SETTING WEATHERBAND ALERT
Tune to WB for your location and press and hold the
BAND button. 'Alert' will appear in the display and the
audio will turn off. The radio will continue to monitor
your WB station and will activate the audio if an alert is
issued. Press the band button again to turn off the Alert.
Note: NOAA does a test alert every Wednesday between 10 am and noon,
regardless of your location. For more information please go to:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrtest.htm
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