I noticed that Radio Intel has posted a bit on the upcoming Eton FR300 (
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...alty/0032.html ). While the
shortwave bands have been removed, the radio is potentially much more
useful in an emergency--TV VHF audio and weather band have been added. The
filament bulb has been replaced by a tri-LED light. This sounds like a
much better emergency radio than the FR200, which is more of a radio to
take camping. I know that if I was in Florida and crazy enough to ride out
hurricanes, I'd rather have TV audio and the weather band to get emergency
information. Eton (or Radio Shack, who seems to like to sell these things)
could have made a killing if they'd had the foresight to introduce the
FR300 in the spring.