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The Kaito KA500 is a portable emergency radio with AM, FM, shortwave and NOAA weather-band reception plus an alert mode. Its standout is five power sources: a built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery charged by hand crank, a 180-degree adjustable solar panel, an AC/DC adapter or USB, and a dynamo crank that works even with no battery installed. It also carries a flashlight and reading light, making it a self-contained blackout kit. It suits preppers, campers and households in storm or wildfire country. Against simpler crank radios it adds shortwave and solar charging; against pricier digital models it gives up scan tuning and audio quality.
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Owners treat the KA500 as a dependable backup radio for outages and camping. They like the multiple charging paths and the weather alert, but many find the analog tuning and crank effort frustrating and the audio small.
The Kaito KA500 is a powered emergency radio that receives AM, FM, two shortwave bands and NOAA weather channels. It has seven preset NOAA weather channels with real-time alerts. You turn the switch to tune them, with no scanning needed.
It runs on five power sources: a built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery, a dynamo hand crank (which works with no batteries installed), a solar panel that adjusts through 180°, three AA batteries, or an AC/DC adapter or USB cable. The built-in battery can be charged by hand crank, solar panel, AC/DC adapter or USB from a PC. The battery pack is replaceable.
The radio also has a 5-LED reading lamp under the solar panel and a built-in flashlight. A USB power output charges a cell phone or small electronics using the hand crank. The design is compact and lightweight.
