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  • 5-way powered emergency radio, AC, battery, hand crank, solar, computer
  • AM/FM/Shortwave radio and 7 pre-set NOAA weather channels with alert
  • 180-degree adjustable solar panel

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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
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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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Customer Ratings
Battery life
4.3
4.2
4.2
4.4
4.3
3.7
Sound quality
4.2
4.3
4.0
4.1
4.2
3.9
Volume control
4.4
4.6
4.3
4.4
Easy to use
4.4
4.3
4.2
3.1
Quality of material
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4.7
4.3
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power source
Solar Powered
10000 mah Polymer Battery, Rechargeable Battery, Solar Power, Hand Crank
Corded-Electric, Solar,Rechargable Battery,Hand Crank,AAA Battery
Recharged Battery;Solar Powered;Hand Cranked
Solar Powered
Battery Powered
supported bands
7-Band
AM/FM/NOAA
AM/FM
AM/FM/WB
7-Band
7-Band
connectivity tech
USB
USB
Auxiliary
USB
USB
Bluetooth, USB
hardware interface
usb
usb c
usb, 3 5 mm audio
usb, 3 5 mm audio
usb
usb, 3 5 mm audio
display type
LED
LED
LCD
LED
LED
LCD
frequency
108 MHz
108 hertz
108 MHz
108 MHz
108 MHz
23000 KHz

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the performance, charging, size, reception and sound quality of the weather radio. They mention that it works well, has multiple charging options and that it's compact enough to put in a carry bag. Some appreciate the reception and volume control.

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1,546 customers mention1,267 positive279 negative

Customers like the quality of the radio. They mention that it is well-made, has a quality design and features, and is perfectly adequate for an emergency radio. Customers also appreciate the wide range of channels to choose from, including AM/FM/SW.

"...It’s a good listener. Local FM broadcast stations come in well...." Read more

"...The "reading" light is bright, and all dials are easy to use. It's sturdy and made of good materials and not at all flimsy...." Read more

"...Other features I like include the extendable antenna and ability to receive AM/FM/shortwave...." Read more

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

1,339 customers mention1,204 positive135 negative

Customers like the performance of the radio. They mention that it has great sensitivity, works very well, and sounds very good. They like that each of the many features work, including the FM and short wave radios, as well as the lights and headphone jack. They also like the rugged exterior and light weight of the product. Some complain that the hand crank power setting can be a bit slow, but overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the device.

"...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

"...built in AM antenna pulls in the sports and talk radio, the FM and short wave work nice too with the extension antenna...." 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

"...had the radio for very long, I've been able to verify that each of the many features work, most importantly, the emergency alert signal which also..." Read more

577 customers mention468 positive109 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They say that the other hand tunes fine, the sound is good enough, and they love hearing the weather broadcast. The volume control is OK, and the antenna seems to work pretty well too.

"...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

"...Sound quality is good for voice. It excels at the different charging methods and low energy draw which is important during an outage or emergency...." Read more

551 customers mention415 positive136 negative

Customers like the charging feature of the radio. They say that the hand crank dynamo and the solar panel are nice options for charging. They appreciate the multiple charging methods, and the low energy draw, which is important during an emergency. The built-in USB port is the best choice for charging phones.

"...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

"...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

"...the feature set, particularly because of the NOAA Alert and the cellphone charger...." Read more

"...that solar cells must be put in strong sunlight and that solar charging is very slow, it is easy to imagine owners placing the radio on their dash..." Read more

533 customers mention385 positive148 negative

Customers like the reception of the radio. They say it has good reception, is handy to have if you live with power, and can receive the FM stations, including XLNC1 in San Diego. It works with a wireless headset with good range, and is fun to use at night. It picks up local radio, weather, and shortwave radio bands with no issues. It's functional and has a wider frequency range when compared to many others, and has emergency stations and short wave.

"...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

"...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

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

480 customers mention405 positive75 negative

Customers like the size of the radio. For example they mention it's compact, portable, and lightweight. Customers also appreciate the tight-fitting rubber cap to cover the USB, AC adaptor, and USB cable. They say the radio will not lose too much capacity if left unused for several months, and the plug 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

"...Though I think they will still not lose too much capacity if left unused for several months...." 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

"like function color compact easy storage" Read more

442 customers mention375 positive67 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the radio. They say that the controls are easy to follow, it's easy to charge and set up, and it comes with a really nice instruction manual. They find the information they need in the event of the storm, and the replacement of the antenna screw is convenient. The radio is well designed and configured, and customers have fun cranking it up.

"...The "reading" light is bright, and all dials are easy to use. It's sturdy and made of good materials and not at all flimsy...." Read more

"...Be sure to READ THE MANUAL!!! It's just a leaflet, but it's full of info and deserves careful study...." Read more

"Easy to use, has a lot of functions, they all work. Great to have in case power goes down." Read more

"The radio was as described. Good quality, and easy to use." Read more

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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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