This is my second kaito KA500. The first one I bought about 12 years ago. That went through several years of outer banks hurricanes and rough stormy power outages as well as lawn chair duty under the trees. It is still in service, although the NOAA volume is low. The rest of the device is as new.
So I bought the extra charger, but it’s really an optional accessory. I rarely use it. I usually keep the rechargeable mostly charged and use the alkaline. If you’re in the sun or want to crank it a bit you can keep a mostly topped off rechargeable that way for quite a while. Maybe once a year at most I might drain it and throw it to the wall charger, but again, not imperative.
This second one is identical. Just the first is green this new one is blue. I like the versatility. Several ways to charge, led lights for when the power is out if you want that. 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. Not really necessary in my area. The shortwave and AM broadcast are fun to sniff out at night. It’s a good listener. Local FM broadcast stations come in well.
The crank is effective. The solar is proportional to the size of the cells. They’re not big but they do function. Buy light colored radios only if you plan on sitting it in the sun. A black radio with solar in a blazing sun all day simply is not going to do well. If you wanted to charge the rechargeable from only sun it would take several days pointed at a good sun. Therefore get the light colored models.
As for me it’s generally an alkaline operation.
If buy a 3rd one if they’re still for sale in 25 years. I do amateur radio mostly HF and am spoiled with several of the best listening and transmitting radios. For a simple cheap broadcast sw/am/fm/NOAA radio this one does the trick. It’s no piece of junk based on years of time and hours in service.
Save the box and store it when not being used. That’s why my old one looks like new and the new one will look the same in a decade.
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Kaito Voyager KA500 AM/FM NOAA Weather Emergency Alert Radio with Solar Crank and Flashlight
Stay prepared with the Kaito Voyager KA500 AM/FM NOAA Weather Alert Emergency Radio, your ultimate survival companion for emergencies, outdoor adventures, and everyday use. Equipped with AM/FM, shortwave, and 7 NOAA weather channels, this portable radio keeps you informed of severe weather updates, breaking news, and emergency alerts.
Featuring 5 versatile power options—including solar, hand crank, USB, AA batteries, built-in rechargeable battery, and AC/DC adapter (sold separately). This radio ensures you’re never left in the dark. The built-in LED flashlight and adjustable reading lamp provide essential lighting, while the NOAA Alert System can be setup to automatically broadcasts life-saving weather alerts.
Designed for durability and convenience, the Kaito Voyager KA500 is the perfect addition to your emergency preparedness kit, camping gear, or travel essentials. Stay connected, stay safe no matter the situation.
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| power source | Solar Powered | Solar Powered, Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery powered, hand crank powered, solar powered | Solar Powered, Battery Powered |
| supported bands | 7-Band | 11-Band | FM, AM, SW | AM/FM | AM/FM/Weather | AM/FM/SW/Weather |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | Bluetooth, USB | USB | USB | USB |
| hardware interface | usb | usb | usb, 3 5 mm audio | usb c | usb | usb |
| display type | LED | LED | LCD | LCD | LED | LED |
| frequency | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | — | 108 MHz | 60 hertz | 108 MHz |
| voltage | 120 volts | — | 3.7 volts of direct current | 3.7 volts | — | 3.7 volts |
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| Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 2.3 x 5.3 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. |
| ASIN | B001F0MNRM |
| Item model number | KA500BLK |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,091 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #219 in Portable Radios |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2004 |
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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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Katio Voyager SOLAR crank ka 500 lives up to its name AAA +++
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Very happy with seller received Katio Voyager SOLAR crank ka 500 radio very happy with the seller and the radio is all QUALITY I received the post before the due date ...also I noticed in AUSTRALIA this radio dosent catch weather radio bands i tried all channels...but I'm very happy with my purchase money well spent the solar crank radio katio 500 Voyager works great with all features with reading lights torch beacon works great the emergency hand crank works great I've tested it power the radio turning 1min its built with great quality dosent look cheap at all..DennisKatio Voyager SOLAR crank ka 500 lives up to its name AAA +++
Reviewed in Australia on January 16, 2020
The reception of the AM FM radio is excellent quality it also can charge your phone in an emergency situation I'm very pleased with the design I was thinking to buy a yellow colour but decided on blue is appealing I'm very happy with the colour I purchased look cool I recommend to others who are looking for a radio for emergency or a radio that offers more than just music it can be a portable generator charge your phone or devices it has solar panel that can charge and has many function built in that why I recommend to others this Katio Voyager SOLAR crank ka 500 comfortable I give this product 5 stars on its features and portability if your in the market looking for a emergency radio the Katio Voyager SOLAR crank ka 500 lives up to its name AAA +++
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