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Freeplay Companion Radio
AM/FM Radio, Torch and Mobile Phone Charger
The Freeplay Companion Radio promises assured listening, anytime, anywhere. This compact, robust radio boasts a rubberized body with recessed control knobs for impact resistance and comfort. Big on functionality, but small in size, the Companion is a radio, a flashlight and emergency mobile phone charger that fits easily into your bag, your glove box or your drawer -ready when you need it, where you need it. The AM/FM radio has an earphone socket for personal listening. The flashlight has 3 LEDs with optics optimized for a focused light. The integrated cell phone charger means that you need never be out of touch because of dead batteries. Includes Nokia 3.5mm phone charge cable.
Offering a choice of self-charge, solar and external recharge power options, the Companion delivers complete independence from wall power or disposable batteries while ensuring sustainable access to information and entertainment. Freeplay’s patented self-charge technology means excellent reliability. A 1-minute wind gives you 20 minutes of radio listening at normal volume, or 30 minutes of light, and you can wind some more at any time for as much play time / shine time as you want. An LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to wind.
In direct sunlight the Companion will charge itself and play continuously. The internal NiMH battery can be fully charged from either the solar panel or an external charging adapter (USB charging cable supplied), to give 12 hours of play time (depending on volume), or 16 hours of shine time.
The supplied USB charging cable enables you to charge the radio from your computer or from a USB wall plug adaptor (adaptor not supplied).
The plastic molding and rubberized grip makes it easy to carry and use when the weather is cold. Compact, rugged and weatherproof, the Companion is perfect around the barbecue, inside your home, out camping or as a vital source of information during storms, bushfires or blackouts.
130 x 65 x 50 mm, 230 gm.
Benefits
- Green energy - a sustainable product that’s built to last.
- The Companion offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels - never worry about buying, carrying or disposing of batteries again.
- When the battery runs down and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
- Wind even when the radio’s playing or the flashlight’s shining to top up the battery at any time - never be left in the dark, miss the end of that song, the end of the game or that last item in the news report.
- Wind to put power into your cellphone even while your call is still in progress - never drop that call.
- Two year warranty.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Will the Companion radio receive the new Digital Radio stations?
A: No. To receive Australian Digital Radio you need a special DAB+ receiver.
Q: Will Australian AM and FM stations be switched off soon, now that Digital Radio has been introduced?
A: No. There is no current plan to switch off AM and FM stations.
Q: How long will the Companion radio play without recharging?
A: Fully charged battery = 12 hours (at normal volume). 60-second wind = 20 minutes (at normal volume). 1 hour solar exposure: 1 hour (at normal volume, radio off while charging). Play time will vary depending on the volume setting.
Q: How long will the Companion flashlight shine without recharging?
A: Fully charged battery = 16 hours. 60-second wind = 30 minutes.
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