Scout

You can count on it


The Freeplay self-charge system is built around a custom designed, highly efficient alternator.  The architecture of this patented system has been developed to maximize the ability of the user to convert human mechanical energy into stored electricity quickly and efficiently.

While the basis of Freeplay's superiority lies in the performance of this system, Freeplay has extended the engineering excellence to every aspect of the radio.

The winder handle is made from tough glass reinforced Nylon and is designed, along with the rubberized grips of the radio, for comfort and ease of use.

The transmission (gear train) is constructed to high manufacturing tolerances from glass reinforced Nylon and Acetyl – dissimilar engineering plastics that dramatically increase the life of the gear train.  The transmission has undergone accelerated lifetime testing in excess of 500 000 cycles.

Under self-charge conditions the batteries receive a conditioning charge that negates the memory effect common to rechargeable batteries and similarly increases their useful life.  Accelerated lifetime tests on the batteries in the Freeplay self-charge system have reflected no significant capacity loss after 10 000 crank charge cycles.

The gear train in the Scout compared to that in the Eton FR-200

The Scout Radio has undergone and passed the following tests:

  • Drop tested to 36 inches (91 mm) without damage, and to 48 inches (122 mm) without functional loss
  • Splash tested (direct water spray)
  • Sand and dust tested
  • Exposed for four weeks under strong sunlight and 48 hours of direct rain.