- Does the KA500 need batteries to work?
- No. It runs on its rechargeable battery pack, the hand crank or the solar panel, and it also accepts AA batteries as a backup.
- Can it charge a phone?
- Yes, it has a USB output for charging small devices, but the charge is slow and best saved for emergencies.
- Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?
- It tunes the NOAA weather band, but it does not automatically switch on for alerts like some SAME-enabled radios.
- Is it good for shortwave listening?
- It receives shortwave, but the analog tuning and basic antenna make it a casual listener's radio, not a serious shortwave receiver.
- How does it compare with a basic crank radio?
- It adds shortwave, a solar panel and lights, so it does more, but it is bigger and its tuning is less precise than a simple digital crank radio.
- What is in the box?
- The radio, a rechargeable battery pack, a USB charging cable and a wire antenna for better reception.
- Where is the Kaito KA500 Voyager cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $49.99, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Kaito KA500 Voyager?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, FirstAidMart.com, First-Aid-Product.com.