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Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black

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  • A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters, it comes with all the features that you need in any emergency situation. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator.
  • The solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well.
  • To maximize the sunlight's rays, the solar panel is designed to tilt with the suns position to receive the energy during the day time.

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Featured on NBC's Today Show

Featured on NBC's Today Show

Featured as the Weather Radio that everyone should keep in their home and car in case of emergency by TODAY contributor Jill Bauer.

Introducing the Kaito KA500 Voyager, a portable receiver designed for both daily use & emergency preparedness applications. As an emergency preparedness tool, it offers different methods to power up including an AC/DC adapter (sold separately), a built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged by the optional AC adapter, hand cranking or a USB power source, and the patented flip-up 180-degree adjustable solar panel provides power for the radio even when no battery is installed. With its revolutionary design and versatile functions, it’s not only an ideal choice of a radio for everyday use around the house, but also an indispensable tool for emergency preparedness purposes, traveling, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities.

The KA500 has a wide range of band reception including AM, FM, shortwave and NOAA weather stations. The 7-weather channels are pre-programmed and numbered from 1-7, you can easily and conveniently tune into the stations by turning the tuning knob, no more guess work involved. Plus if the radio is set at the “Alert” mode, it will be automatically activated when it receives the alert signals from the NOAA weather stations.

Specifications:

  • Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm
  • Sensitivity:
  • FM<10uV
  • MW<1mV/m
  • SW < 30uV

Voyager Max KA900 Voyager Trek KA350 Voyager Original KA500 Voyager Pro KA600 Voyager XL KA700
Customer Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
12,673
4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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AM/FM NOAA Weather
Shortwave
Real Time Alert
Bluetooth
Digital Tuner
Hand Crank & Solar Power
Rechargeable Battery 3.7V / 2,000 mAh li-ion 3.7V / 500 mAh li-ion 3.6V / 600 mAh NiMH 3.6V / 600 mAh NiMH 3.7V / 2,000 mAh li-ion
Cell Phone Charger
Speaker Dual Stereo Single Mono Single Mono Single Mono Single Mono
Dimensions (approximate) 9.5 X 5.5 X 2.5 6 x 2 x 3 inches 8.25 X 5 X 2.25 9.5 x 2.2 x 5.5 inches 8.25 X 5 X 2.25
NOAA

Features
Safety features:

  • USB mobile phone charger for both iOS and Android devices
  • LED Flashlight
  • Red LED SOS beacon light
  • 5-LED reading lamp

NOAA Certified Emergency Radio

Comprehensive broadcast coverage includes AM, FM, SW1 and SW2, plus all 7 pre-programmed national weather channels with real-time alert. Don't be fooled by other so-called "weather radios", chances are they are not certified by National Weather Service or authorized to use its Logo as the Kaito Voyager KA500 is.

  • FM: 88 - 108 MHz
  • AM (MW): 530 -1710 KHz
  • NOAA Weather: 162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.50/162.525/162.55 (continuous band)
  • SW1: 3.20- 8.00 MHz
  • SW2: 9.00- 22.00 MHz
Hurricane prepare

Be Prepared for the Worst

Life is full of uncertainties, emergencies often occur unexpectedly and natural disasters sometimes strike without any warning signs. The least we could do is to be prepared by having important emergency supplies readily available, making a plan for yourself and your loved ones, and being informed. Such simple and easy actions will make all the difference should our worst fear be realized. With Kaito's revolutionary Voyager KA500 6-way powered, multi-functional emergency radio, together we can make a difference!

US Troops Radio Distribution

A radio makes a world of difference

Over the years, Kaito has proudly supplied millions of radios and lanterns to the State Department, the United States Army, the United Nations, American Red Cross and other government agencies and NGOs for their humanitarian relief efforts. It's hard to believe, but often times a radio is the only way to connect with the outside world in some parts of the globe, and radio broadcasting has become an important and effective tool helping the US and its allies build strong relationship with the locals and educate them to stand up against conflicts and extremism, which in return makes our troops and diplomats safer and more successful in their missions.

*No Endorsement of Kaito by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, United Nations, American Red Cross or by their personnel is intended or implied.

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Sound quality
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4.6
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4.2
4.6
Volume control
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4.8
4.8
4.5
4.6
Battery life
4.3
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4.2
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Value for money
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Easy to use
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power source
Solar Powered
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Corded-Electric, Solar,Rechargable Battery,Hand Crank,AAA Battery
Solar Powered, Battery Powered
Battery Powered
supported bands
7-Band
FM, AM, SW
AM/FM/SW/WB/AIR/VHF
AM/FM
FM, AM
AM/FM/Weather
connectivity tech
USB
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth
Auxiliary
USB
Bluetooth
hardware interface
usb
usb, 3 5 mm audio
usb3.0 c
usb, 3 5 mm audio
usb
usb2.0 a, bluetooth 2 0
display type
LED
LCD
LCD
LED
LED
power rating
5 watts
3 watts
2 watts

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    12,673 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, charging, sound quality and reception of the radio. For example, they mention that it works well, is affordable and worth every penny. They appreciate the ability to charge their phones through the built-in USB port. They also like that the radio has a crystal clear FM signal and that it picks up local radio pretty well.

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    1,001 customers mention851 positive150 negative

    Customers like the performance of the radio. They say it works well, the tuner works pretty well, and all the features work well. Some mention that the hand crank works great and the solar charging panels are effective. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.

    "...The crank is effective. The solar is proportional to the size of the cells. They’re not big but they do function...." Read more

    "...had a chance to hear the weather alert system on this radio and it worked perfectly and I received my notifications about 90 seconds before the same..." Read more

    "...All the features work very well. It charges my devices when needed in an emergency and delivers very good weather and emergency info...." Read more

    "...It's not hard to crank and will work in either direction...." Read more

    738 customers mention549 positive189 negative

    Customers like the charging capabilities of the radio. They say it can charge phones through the built-in USB port, and that the USB power is reversible. Customers also like that the radio has rechargeable batteries and that it can be powered from a wall plug, regular batteries, or via USB link. They mention that the crank works great and the solar charging panels are handy.

    "...It has several port options so that’s good too. Reception is just fine. You can increase it with a long wire clipped to the radio and hung higher...." Read more

    "...I like the fact that it comes with the rechargeable battery so I didn't have to spend more money on that like I did with my previous radio...." Read more

    "...All the features work very well. It charges my devices when needed in an emergency and delivers very good weather and emergency info...." Read more

    "...But its using the batteries to stay on standby, so maybe if your using this to get tornado or storm alerts on the alert setting, get the DC wall..." Read more

    731 customers mention636 positive95 negative

    Customers like the value of the radio. They say it is affordable, reasonable priced, and worth every penny. Customers also appreciate the rugged exterior and light weight of the unit. They mention that it is well made and portable.

    "...that, I recommend this radio for anyone needing a reasonably priced portable emergency radio." Read more

    "...All lights worked well and I like the rugged exterior and light weight of the unit...." Read more

    "...THE GOOD:The radio is light and cool-looking, and I like it that the radio function (which is after all its primary purpose) will likely work..." Read more

    "...So I decided to take a chance. After all, it was a great price, and I have spent way over that on weather radios that didn't last very long either,..." Read more

    646 customers mention538 positive108 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They say that it has a pretty good sound, is crystal clear, and wakes them up in this setting. They also say that the speaker is adequate and clear for a small speaker. Customers also appreciate the station changes depending on the region they're in.

    "...The speaker is also adequate and clear for a small speaker...." Read more

    "...impressed that the NOAA station we use on the Chesapeake Bay comes in loud and clear when I switched to our weather station channel...." Read more

    "...But, I wanted to test out the sound. It was loud & clear. I only tried it out with the batteries...." Read more

    "...The reception is better than many reviews state. FM was crystal clear, NOAA was very sufficient, AM and SW were a mixed bag...." Read more

    542 customers mention399 positive143 negative

    Customers like the reception of the radio. They say it picks up local radio pretty well, has good range reception with raised antenna, and has no problems with reception or tuning. They also mention that it can receive plenty of FM and AM stations and that they don't have any trouble understanding voices.

    "...It has several port options so that’s good too. Reception is just fine. You can increase it with a long wire clipped to the radio and hung higher...." Read more

    "...with the antenna not being able to swivel it does get good reception on the radio stations I listen to regularly...." Read more

    "...the functionality of earbuds, good range reception with raised antenna. We received all of our major radio stations...." Read more

    "...Short wave doesn't pick up anything and that is disappointing as I was hoping to pick up CBC and BBC America if possible...." Read more

    384 customers mention344 positive40 negative

    Customers like the size of the radio. They mention that it isn't too big or too small, and is a versatile, compact weather radio. Customers also like the function, color, and easy storage. The speaker is good size and doesn't have too heavy a bass. The fit and finish is well thought out, and the tight-fitting rubber cap to cover the USB, AC adaptor, and cell phone charging cable fits perfectly.

    "...I had a spare 6v DC transformer sitting around, and the plug fit perfect, so I can power mine many ways...." Read more

    "...to my satisfaction certainly (but I'm not radio savvy), small size that fits nearly anywhere and picks up stations nearly anywhere; lightweight for..." Read more

    "This radio is compact and cleverly designed, but some features that influenced me to purchase what I think is a fairly pricey item don't seem to..." Read more

    "like function color compact easy storage" Read more

    377 customers mention370 positive7 negative

    Customers like the power options of the radio. They say it has multiple ways to power the unit, including a replaceable rechargeable battery. Some customers also like the multiple sources of energy and charging options. For example, they mention it has four way power options, five way power, and can be charged four different ways. That said, some are happy with the various ways to charge the device.

    "...I like the versatility. Several ways to charge, led lights for when the power is out if you want that...." Read more

    "...While you won't get a great deal of power out of it, it is sufficient to power the radio for a reasonable amount of time...." Read more

    "...runs rings around all the others that I have, plus has shortwave and more charging options, a reading light, a flashlight, a cell phone charger..." Read more

    "...I saw this radio, and was intrigued. Five-way power, *including* solar?? Shut up and take my money!..." Read more

    Good sound and reception
    5 Stars
    Good sound and reception
    I've had this radio for about a week. I wanted to test the hand-cranking feature. I cranked it pretty hard for 2 minutes, 300 turns. It ran for 22 minutes before the "battery low" light came on. After the battery low light came on, it continued to be audible for another 40 minutes, for a total of 1 hour on a charge. At the end, the radio was very quiet, but I could still hear it. I was using the external speaker; it may have lasted even longer had I been using the ear buds. I was rather impressed. Of course the battery performance is sure to go down with use.The reading light looks like it would be barely adequate to read by. The flashlight is like the coin size led lights that are worn on key chains. Since it has the reading light, with 5 LEDs, the flashlight really seems useless, although it does have the flashing red mode, which is kind of cool.I was quite impressed with the sound and general performance. I was able to bring in some SW stations and receive a lot of AM stations. I don't really listen to FM. The weather band works well. One of the reviews mentions an auxillary antenna that helps short wave reception. My radio doesn't have any such feature.I did try the solar cells in bright sunlight and it seemed to work.I bought a similar radio from Radio Shack about 8 years ago, a Grundig FR200, and I used the hand crank a lot. It did seem to wear, and stopped turning smoothly, but it still works. I suspect this radio will be the same. The crank seems to squeak when its being turned hard, and I wonder if a shot of WD40 would help.I listen to the radio quite a bit, and this is the radio I'm using now. I have NiCad batteries in it. I'm sure they'll work for many hours before needing recharging. Its pretty unlikely that a set of 3 AA batteries will go dead before an emergency has resolved itself, but I like the crank and solar cells anyway.I'm a Ham radio operator, and this radio is not real high quality. But for the price, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it is made. The tuning knob is smooth; the speaker is only 2 inches but seems bigger. None of the cell phone charging plugs works in my cell phone, so I won't be using that feature. I doubt if it would work very well for that purpose, given how hard it is to charge the tiny internal battery.All in all, a nice little radio!
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