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Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Solar Power,Dynamo Crank, Wind Up Emergency AM/FM/SW/NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Flashlight,Reading Lamp and Cellphone Charger, Yellow

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Brand Kaito
Color Yellow
Special Feature Portable
Connectivity Technology USB
Product Dimensions 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H
Tuner Technology FM, AM
Style Classic
Power Source Solar Powered, Battery Powered
Radio Bands Supported 2-Band
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  • 6-way powered portable emergency radio with hand crank generator, solar panel, compartment for 3 AA batteries (not included), 5V USB input, 5V AC/DC input with a wall power adapter (sold separately), built-in NiMH replaceable and rechargeable battery pack
  • Comprehensive coverage of AM, FM, 2-band shortwave and 7 pre-programmed NOAA weather channels for entertainment, sports, talk-shows, breaking news around the world, and 24/7 real-time weather forecast (USA and Canada ONLY) with PEAS (Public Emergency Alert System)
  • Works as an emergency mobile battery charger with built-in standard DC 5V USB output port for charging mobile devices, such as smart phones, GPS units, MP3 players, digital cameras, and etc. Other features include a 5-LED reading lamp, LED flashlight and a red LED S.O.S. beacon light
  • Telescopic antenna extends up to 14.5" for high sensitivity reception assisted by advanced semiconductor circuitry design and LED signal strength indicator for pin-point tuning accuracy, and built-in speaker delivers loud and crispy sound
  • Made of strong premium impact-resistant and water-resistant ABS material, suitable for both indoors home/office use and outdoors recreational activities

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Product Description

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

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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
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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
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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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4.54.5 out of 5 stars12,783
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4.54.5 out of 5 stars12,783
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4.3
Sound quality
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power source
Solar Powered, Battery Powered
Solar Powered
Corded-Electric, Solar,Rechargable Battery,Hand Crank,AAA Battery
Hand Crank/Solar Panel/Micro USB input/Rechargeable Battery/AAA Batteries
Solar Powered, Battery Powered
Solar Powered
supported bands
2-Band
AM/FM/Weather
AM/FM
FM:87-108 MHz / AM(MW):520-1710 KHz / SW: 2.3-22.00 MHz / 7 NOAA Weather Band: 162.400MHz;162.425MHz;162.450MHz;162.475MHz;162.50MHz;162.525MHz;162.55MHz
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7-Band
connectivity tech
USB
USB
Auxiliary
USB
USB
USB
hardware interface
usb
usb2.0 micro a, usb2.0 a, 3 5 mm audio
usb, 3 5 mm audio
3 5 mm audio
usb
usb
display type
LED
LED
LCD
LCD
LED
LED
frequency
108 MHz
5 hertz
108 MHz
108 MHz
108 MHz
108 MHz

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    12,783 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the size, reception, value, performance, and power options of the radio. For example, they mention it's a versatile, compact weather radio with good reception on all bands. That said, they appreciate the multiple ways to power the unit, including the rechargeable battery.

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    1,824 customers mention1,528 positive296 negative

    Customers like the quality of the radio. They say it's built well, reliable, and versatile. Some customers mention that the radio itself isn't super rugged, but with the case it should survive just fine. They also say it sounds good enough and comes in strong and clear. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...able to find stations locally which sounded good enough and came in strong and clear without the need to do further dial adjustments to keep it..." Read more

    "...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...." 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

    "Lightweight, strong case, with multiple power options. Excellent reception. Highly recommended." Read more

    1,009 customers mention857 positive152 negative

    Customers like the performance of the radio. They say that it works well, especially in emergency situations. They also appreciate the headphone jack and all the features. Some customers like the rugged exterior and light weight.

    "Haven't used it too much, but out of the box, it worked great. Popped in extra rechargeable AA batteries, hooked up the included main battery...." 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

    "...The radio also works as it should and I was able to find stations locally which sounded good enough and came in strong and clear without the need to..." Read more

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

    756 customers mention551 positive205 negative

    Customers like the charging of the radio. They say the USB charging is the best choice, it can crank charge phones, and has rechargeable batteries. They also say the power is reversible, and that the crank works great.

    "...Spun the handle and it worked as advertised. The pack didn't take too long to charge...." 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

    "...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

    "...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

    735 customers mention638 positive97 negative

    Customers like the value of the radio. They say it's a well-made, affordable emergency radio that is worth the money. Some appreciate the rugged exterior and the light weight of the unit.

    "...Its small and light enough to go in a decent camping setup (mine is a truck camper) or an emergency kit. Happy with the purchase." Read more

    "...It's a light weight radio made of plastic so not sure if it was dropped on a hard surface how well it will hold up...." Read more

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

    "Lightweight, strong case, with multiple power options. Excellent reception. Highly recommended." Read more

    650 customers mention540 positive110 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They say that the FM signal is crystal clear and the stations change depending on the region. Some customers also mention that the AM and SW stations are a mixed bag.

    "...as it should and I was able to find stations locally which sounded good enough and came in strong and clear without the need to do further dial..." Read more

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

    "...It's cool to hear how the station changes depending on the region you're in...." Read more

    "...The radio works great and the audio quality is impressive for an emergency radio - It's even enjoyable to listen to music on...." Read more

    549 customers mention403 positive146 negative

    Customers like the reception of the radio. They say it has good reception on the radio stations they listen to regularly, with a raised antenna. They also say it picks up a signal a lot better than they expected. Customers also mention that the radio covers multiple bands and has a variety of channels ready to go.

    "...The pack didn't take too long to charge. It has a variety of channels ready to go, and the weather reception is great. Haven't tried the SW yet...." 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

    "...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

    "...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

    422 customers mention345 positive77 negative

    Customers like the size of the radio. For example, they say it's not too big or too small, it has a good size speaker, and it'll fit in a pocket. Some appreciate the function, color, and compact design. The included USB cable fits perfectly and the rubber cap covers the USB, AC adapter, and plug.

    "...Its small and light enough to go in a decent camping setup (mine is a truck camper) or an emergency kit. Happy with the purchase." Read more

    "...It's compact enough to put in a carry bag/back pack with little weight penalty so back packers shouldn't mind taking it with them if they have a..." 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

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

    379 customers mention371 positive8 negative

    Customers like the power options of the radio. For example, they mention it has multiple ways to power the unit, including a replaceable rechargeable battery. Some appreciate the multiple sources of energy and charging options. That said, some complain about the winding option.

    "...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

    "Lightweight, strong case, with multiple power options. Excellent reception. Highly recommended." Read more

    "...There are multiple ways to power the unit: By default, a REPLACEABLE rechargeable battery is used (you could even stock up on them!)...." 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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    J. A. Orr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Versatile - Excellent Camping / Emergency Radio
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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    Haven't used it too much, but out of the box, it worked great. Popped in extra rechargeable AA batteries, hooked up the included main battery. Spun the handle and it worked as advertised. The pack didn't take too long to charge. It has a variety of channels ready to go, and the weather reception is great. Haven't tried the SW yet. Antenna is standard extendable (aka, tunable) whip, fixed to the back. Not sure that's a perfect setup for reception, but conversely, it will not loosen up and fall over over time either, so yeah, I get it. Its small and light enough to go in a decent camping setup (mine is a truck camper) or an emergency kit. Happy with the purchase.
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    Just Bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really nice little radio that's packed with features that is ideal for fishing, a bug out bag or normal and emergency home use
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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    I bought this to replace a radio from a different company that I had and liked until I accidentally kicked it into the lake while night fishing and that was it's death blow. For some reason the other radio I had went up from about $40 to now Amazon is selling it for $150 and while it was good it certainly was nowhere close to being that good. After some research and reading a LOT of reviews here on Amazon I decided on this radio and I'm even happier with it than the one I'd previously owned.

    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. When fully charged it plays for several hours (after being fully charged with the AC adaptor I purchased separately here on Amazon) before I need to wind up the handle to recharge the battery manually. I keep forgetting to time how long it will play after charging it by winding the handle, but it lasts long enough that I consider it to be working good under those conditions also. Of course the length of time the charged batteries last will vary depending on the volume you play it and other factors. Tomorrow morning we're supposed to have some severe weather moving through and hopefully I'll remember to leave the weather radio function on so I can see how that works.

    One of my favorite features on this radio is under the solar panel there are 5 LEDs that you can turn on to light up a small area. I find this really helpful during night fishing when I have to tie knots on my fishing line and the poor lighting where I fish makes tying knots a real challenge. These lights will not light an entire room, but they do nicely for tying fishing knots in poorly lit areas. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and if something happens to this radio I will buy another one. My only complaint and it's a minor one is the antenna only lifts straight up and it will not swivel so you can point it for better reception. That being said though even with the antenna not being able to swivel it does get good reception on the radio stations I listen to regularly.

    Upon opening the package and reading through the enclosed papers I saw an offer where the company says if Amazon buyers write a review on Amazon for this radio that they will send you your choice free of charge either an AC adaptor or a shortwave antenna. After posting this review I will contact the manufacturer and let them know I've posted this review and which I prefer and then I'll have to wait and see if they honor their offer. As soon as I receive the free item I will write an update to this review letting readers know they lived up to their end of the deal. If I haven't received my shortwave antenna by September 1st which gives them about 7 weeks which should be plenty of time then I will update this review at that time and lower my star rating to reflect that they did not honor their offer.

    Update 7-15-17: Since writing this review I've 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 information was displayed on my TV. While 90 seconds does not sound like a lot of time in an emergency sometimes seconds can mean the difference between life and death or serious injury so I'm glad to have it. The sound effect for the alert system notification is quite loud and irritating which is exactly what I want so that it will get my attention so I won't be distracted and miss information that could potentially save my life if bad weather is heading for my location.

    Also, about 8:15 p.m. ET the same night I published this review I emailed the company to request my free shortwave antenna they offer if buyers will write a review here on Amazon and I was pleasantly surprised to see a reply from them within an hour saying that it would be sent first thing the following morning. I received the package today and was a little disappointed that the manufacturer sent me an AC adapter for writing this review when I requested the shortwave antenna since that's what I really wanted since I already bought an AC adapter here on Amazon at the same time I bought this radio. However, since they were so fast to reply to my email requesting the shortwave antenna and also very quickly shipped it I won't bother them with requesting that they send me the antenna and I'll just keep the extra AC adapter as a spare in case something ever happens to the one I bought. I'll just have to buy the shortwave antenna myself one of these days. Overall even with the little mix-up with sending me the wrong gift I'd still give the company a good solid A for trying their best to live up to their end of the bargain..
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    Cary Anderson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice design and works great!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
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    First I'll mention as others have about needing to order an AC adapter separately. Really? They can't include one at this price? That is bad business from a buyers perspective and I agree with others who were not happy with having to purchase the adapter to have that option as well. If you don't want/need the adapter then it'll work just fine without it as it comes with a small rechargeable battery pack inside which can be charged by using the crank handle. It will also take Alkaline batteries to run it in addition to the small rechargeable battery pack that comes with it.

    I like the bank of 5 LED lights that are installed on the small solar panel which flips up to charge the included rechargeable battery pack. Those LED lights will give off enough light for reading or seeing at night if the need is there. There is also another small LED light on the end of the unit which can be aimed like a small flashlight which would be useful in situations. The small rechargeable battery pack is inside the radio and unplugged when it arrives and there is a small paper tab in place letting you know the plug needs to be inserted so you can then charge the battery by using the crank handle. The instructions say cranking the handle for about a minute will fully charge the battery which I found very easy to do. I did notice the bank of LED lights shining brighter after cranking the handle for about 3 minutes....nice and easy without strain on the hands. It works as it should so was happy to see that.

    The radio also works as it should and I was able to find stations locally which sounded good enough and came in strong and clear without the need to do further dial adjustments to keep it tuned in. It's a light weight radio made of plastic so not sure if it was dropped on a hard surface how well it will hold up. I bought the camo design one and like the look of it. It's compact enough to put in a carry bag/back pack with little weight penalty so back packers shouldn't mind taking it with them if they have a need for what it offers.

    It's simple to use with enough features to make it a decent radio to have in the event of a power outage or while camping/back packing/or SHTF scenario and to stay tuned for any information needed/wanted. I gave it 4 stars due to having to purchase the AC adapter separately...otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

    I'm happy with it!
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    Mamaroseeta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Camping Radio
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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     Got a used in very good condition
    Price was still a little high $65 from the reg new price of $70, I like that it is made in North America.

    I like that most of this is analog, that makes it very energy efficient. Like the built in lithium battery, wish it was LiFePo for recharge duty cycle but not bad. Good options micro usb USB and 6v charging ports still have to see if it is output/input. Best of all it takes standard 6v Double AA batteries.

    I like the crank and solar options might be a little gimmicky if it cannot run off of this exclusively.

    Good sound quality, I will have to test this in the mountains for reception.

    I like the battery and channel lock on indicator light and the NOAA alert setting. The silicone handel with nylon strap has a nice feel. The plastic body is thick but it could use some silicone bumpers especially in the corners.
    The speaker port could also use weatherproofing.

    Wish Canada had separate all English / French / mixed Weather exclusive channels, but that is not the radio issue.
    I am happy and would recommend this radio.
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    Gabriel U Gonzalez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Muy bue radio emergencia
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2023
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Muy buena recepción de SW y FM , llego antes de lo esperado , es ligero y tambien es bueno , pila recargable creo q no es mucho pero con el sustituto de pilas aa lo recompensa.
    Esto es comparando con otras radios y esta bastante bien , mas en las frecuencias SW q otras q é probado
    Gracias
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    francisco gava
    1.0 out of 5 stars a qualidade e funcionamento do radio
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 5, 2023
    Color: BlueVerified Purchase
    O radio e por energia solar, porém nâo comporta, ou seja, em funcionamento no sol, a carga que recebe é menor que a utilizada para manter o radio ligado... Ele desliga por falta de energia na bateria, que é muito fraca... Pra funcionar, somente ligado na energia elétrica..
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    Dave Marshall.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reception on all bands
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2023
    Color: YellowVerified Purchase
    Just a superb well designed radio, it just works and dose the job it was designed for really well indeed, the reception on all of the bands is exceptionally good-its up there with the very best receivers at a fraction of the price that one of those would cost , for me being a shortwave radio enthusiast this little radio is brilliant-it cover's all of the mainstream frequencies superbly, im able to listen to stations from all over the world even without an antenna extension-to be truthful i wasn't expecting it to be so good, sw1 i use at night for the American stations , sw2 for the European stations throughout the daytime it's just brilliant-and you can get them in a colour of your choice-there well made good quality and very sensitive, tune slowly and you will be rewarded, well worth the money, all in superb.
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    EV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good emergency radio
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 29, 2023
    Color: YellowVerified Purchase
    Very good radio with lots of functions, especially the alternative power sources (which anyway should be a main objective emergency equipment). Radio receiving capacity is good. Construction quality does not look amazing, but sturdy enough. Very happy with my choice. Mind you, the very handy NOAA button is not relevant for outside the US, so don't get carried away by this feature.
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