Name: Etón Field BT
Brand: Eton
SKU: 710FIELDBT
Rating: 4.5 (17 reviews)

A radio that's also a Bluetooth speaker

The rugged Etón Field BT gives you a wealth of listening options. Like to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone? The Field BT's got built-in Bluetooth. Need to listen to the big game? It has both an AM and FM tuner. Want to listen to news from around the world? The sensitive tuner pulls in shortwave band radio signals from near and far.

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A radio that's also a Bluetooth speaker

Additional features

The radio's built-in full-range speaker delivers strong, clear sound, which you can fine tune with bass and treble controls. A headphone jack and auxiliary input for portable devices give you additional listening options. The Field BT comes with an AC adapter, or uses four "D" batteries (available separately) for portable operation.

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Product highlights:

portable AM/FM/shortwave radio
built-in Bluetooth
FM with RDS (Radio Data System) for displaying station info
telescoping FM antenna
input jack for supplementary AM, FM and shortwave antennas (not included)
digital tuner with a total of 50 memory presets
RF gain control
bass and treble controls
backlit orange LCD display
stereo minijack input for connecting a portable music player
minijack headphone output
digital clock with alarm and sleep timer
AC adapter
operates on 4 "D" cell batteries (available separately)
built-in hand strap
12-3/8"W x 7"H x 3"D
weight: 3 lbs. 11 oz.
warranty: 1 year
MFR # NGWFBTB

What's in the box:

Etón Field BT owner's manual

AM/FM/SW radio w/ Bluetooth
AC power adapter (w/ 5' DC cord)
Owner's Manual

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Features

AM/FM/SW Tuner: The Eton Field BT features a built-in AM/FM/SW tuner with a telescoping antenna (up to 12"). You can store up to 50 station presets; 10 presets for each of the 5 bands. A wide/narrow bandwidth selection improves audio fidelity and minimizes noise. The "dial-in-dial" tuning knob lets you select your speed (fast, slow or stop to keep it in a locked position).

Note: There is a threaded "F"-type input for adding an external FM or SW antenna, plus spring-clips connectors for adding an external AM antenna.

RDS: The Eton Field BT radio features RDS for FM. RDS stands for Radio Data System and it enables FM broadcasters to deliver more than just an analog audio signal, but also to transmit digital data, like the station's call letters, style of music, song title, artist and more.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Eton Field BT offers built-in Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP for wireless music streaming and control. You'll be able to streamed stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth source device (like the Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC/Phone, or Mac computer/laptop) to the Eton Field BT. You can also control basic playback functions like Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause, & Previous Next/Track from the Eton Field BT. Advanced music browsing and song/artist/album information will still be handled from your Bluetooth source device. Only one Bluetooth source can be paired and connected to the Eton Field BT at one time.

Note: The Eton Field BT does not support Bluetooth hands-free phone calling.

Aux Input: The Eton Field BT is fitted with a 3.5mm auxiliary input to connect a non-Bluetooth audio device that features an analog audio or headphone output.

Line Output: The 3.5mm line output can be used to feed audio from the Eton Field BT to amplified external speakers. The unit's internal speaker will still be functional when a device is connected to the line-output.

Headphone Jack: There is a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting a set of headphones. The built-in speaker will mute when a set of headphones is connected.

Alarm Clock + Sleep Timer: The Eton Field BT features a built-in 12 or 24 hour clock with dual alarms. You can wake up to the radio or a buzzer. A snooze function lets you pause the alarm for five minutes; up to 4x. You can also use the radio's sleep timer which turns the unit off after 5-90 minutes.

Audio Settings: You can adjust the radio's volume up and down, as well as adjust the bass and treble settings.

Power Requirements: The Eton Field BT operates off of standard household current using the included AC power adapter, or battery power using 4 "D" batteries (not included). The battery strength indicator on the display will let you know when it's time for a change.

Note: If batteries are in the unit and it is powered via its AC adapter, it will automatically switch to battery use if there is an AC power failure.

Carrying Strap: The Eton Field BT radio includes a built-in hand strap for carrying your radio with ease.

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6 questions already asked

Where is the power switch?

frank Dec 27, 2018

4 answers

Thank you for asking. Frank , the power and sleep button is located at the front top right hand corner of the radio.Press it once turns it on, press it again turns it off.

michael Jan 04, 2019

The power switch is the button on the front, top right with the red circle.

joseph j. Jan 02, 2019

The power switch is on the upper right corner on the front face of the radio where you see a red power on/off symbol. Press and hold for a second, then release.

joe Jan 02, 2019

Top right corner, silver oblong upright button!

lindo Jan 02, 2019

How do you activate/switch between buzzer and radio alarm? The manual says "While in TIMER A or TIMER B, adjust mode press the to select between buzzer and radio alarm. : indicates buzzer alarm : indicates radio alarm If neither the or icons are displayed the ALARM is off." Huh?? How do you press the icons, which are just images in the lighted display!?!

~kmgc~ Nov 09, 2018

3 answers

I only use the sound play function.

jose l Jan 03, 2019

While in timerB or timerA, adjust mode press the alarm button to select between buzzer alarm or radio alarm.

jonathan Nov 11, 2018

Keep playing with the control panel. I forget how I actually did it. I bought it for my parents and they tossed the manual. It's one of the control knobs. I just don't remember which one. Sorry I can't be if more help.

michael Nov 10, 2018

looking to get radio stations from Haiti, will this work?

scorp Dec 31, 2017

2 answers

It should receive the broadcast from Haiti on a very clear night regarding the Eton Field BT.

michael Sep 03, 2018

The receiver is capable but you are going to supply good quality external antenna. If you are relying on the whip antenna you are in for a dissapointment as would be the case with any portable using it's whip antenna.

ronald Jan 02, 2018

I'm looking for a radio that will entertain my father. He lives by the Jersey Shore and I would like for this radio to pick up all different boats and whats going on in the ocean. Plus a police scanner and different news from all over the place. Now he would only listen to it, not attempt to talk on it, just for his listening plrasure. Can someone tell me if this radio is what I'm looking for and if not what exactly I should be looking for. I know it has to be a shortwave right? But what else should I be looking for. I desperately need help gentleman. Please any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

linds Nov 02, 2017

4 answers

Hi Linds, thanks for your question! As some other have alluded to in previous responses, I'm afraid the Eton Field BT portable AM/FM/shortwave field radio does not offer any sort of police or marine/boat "scanning" features--it's designed more specifically to use as an AM/FM radio as well as portable music player thanks to its built-in Bluetooth technology. For more details or to discuss further, please feel free to contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks again! :)

david Nov 07, 2017 (Staff)

The radio is great, but I had a problem with the Ac adapter going out. Called Eton or, sent it back and have received nothing and it's been about 3 months. Very hard to get a hold of them. Pretty much giving up on it.

donald Nov 06, 2017

He will need a marine VHF scanner or radio as the Eton Field BT does not cover that range of frequencies.. Suggest you check your local marine store or ask a local sailor which are the frequently used marine VHF channels in your area. An FCC license is not required but remember that these small units are intended for use afloat only.

alan Nov 06, 2017

Linds.... a very nice radio with some shortcomings.... no shortwave radio is going to scan police and fire frequencies.... a scanner is a different animal altogether. Most portables have mediocre speakers ... this one's speaker is exceptional ... great for listening to AM and FM. It does not have a direct frequency dial so to change frequencies that are not a preset might require a lot of dial turning. On shortwave it as good as any other in this price range.For pure listening pleasure is can hold it's own with the best. If he has a IPhone he can Bluetooth his selections to this radio. Crutchfiled is a great company to deal with.

ronald Nov 06, 2017

will this radio use rechargeable batteries ?and for approximately how long will a set of new D batteries last?

phillip Apr 30, 2017

5 answers

Hi Phil , The owner's manual states to use only four D alkaline batteries and doesn't say anything about using rechargeable batteries or how long the alkaline batteries would last. I've tried to call the Eton corporation but couldn't get an answer. I hope this is at least a lead. Thanks for asking and thanks Crutchfield.

michael May 02, 2017

I am going to guess it will use them.Nicads and NiMh batteries would be 4.8 volts total vs 6 volts for alkalines. I have not tried it on batteries yet...I run it just run it plugged into the wall outlet. it's a really nice radio for the money.

perry May 01, 2017

I see no reason why rechargeable batteries should not work but I have not tried them myself. Remember that the clock will also run off the batteries which is a slow but constant drain of power.

alan May 01, 2017

According the the pamphlet that came the radio, you are to only use Alkaline D batteries. It takes 4 D batteries. For us, the batteries lasted about 110 hours.

herman j. Apr 30, 2017

This is an interesting question as I have been attempting to resolve it myself. Crutchfield referred me to the manufacturer, eton. As you'll see there is an input port on the side of the radio indicating a 7V plug. However I got a short email response from eton merely stating they do not have the appropriate plug. So I have been using reg D cell batteries that do seem to last a good while. I want to connect the radio to a 12V solar system but haven't been able to find anyone to help. It is a very nice radio and I like it but find this problem and lack of help frustrating.

steve Apr 30, 2017

I live in rural area and have tries several radios but unable to get good recveption;what do you suggest???

harvey Mar 19, 2017

3 answers

I am still playing with antenna's for my radio. I made a am for it. Haven't made the shortwave one yet. I was going to string wires up in garage on the rafters and see if this works for me.

perry Mar 20, 2017

Although this radio is still new for me I have had great experiences with the radio pulling in distant stations. I use it in a mountainous area that historically only few stations come in well on other units. The Eton BT seems to work very well. I would suggest trying it out. The radio also provides external antenna connections for an even wider range. With Crutchfield's return policy if it isn't to your liking, return it.

steve Mar 20, 2017

So much depends on your distance from the transmitter and in the intervening terrain in the case of VHF/FM reception. An outdoor antenna will probably help if you can hear the FM station but need better signal strength. In the case of AM stations lower power/local stations and SW stations, indoor reception may not be very good and moving the radio around the room and possibly closer to a window may help. If not, then an outside antenna may be needed. Also remember that some AM stations are required to cut down their transmitter power after dusk. Remember that the external antennas for VHF and AM/SW are very different beasts!

alan Mar 20, 2017

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