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The Kaito KA580 is a digital AM/FM and NOAA weather radio built for power outages and outdoor trips. It runs on a built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery, three AA batteries, hand cranking, a solar panel, or an AC adapter, so it keeps working when the grid does not. It also plays MP3s and charges a phone through its USB port. Against simpler crank radios, it adds a digital tuner, real-time weather alerts and a solar panel, but it is a larger, heavier unit than a pocket radio and the crank and solar charging are slow. It suits households in storm or wildfire country, campers and anyone who wants one radio that covers news, weather and a dead phone.
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Owners treat the KA580 as a dependable backup radio for outages and weather alerts. They like the multiple power options and the clear digital tuning, and many keep one in a storm kit. Complaints center on slow crank and solar charging and on the bulk.
The Kaito KA580 is a portable digital radio for everyday listening and emergency preparedness. It receives AM and FM and NOAA weather broadcasts, and it also includes an MP3 player. It can be used as a bedside radio or taken along for travel, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities.
It can be powered six ways: hand crank, solar panel, three AA batteries, 5V USB input, a 5V DC wall adapter, or the built-in rechargeable battery. The solar panel can run the radio even when no battery is installed.
In "Alert" mode, the radio connects to the Emergency Alert System through NOAA's National Weather Radio network. It turns on automatically to announce hazardous weather conditions and warnings, including natural, environmental and public safety alerts. The built-in 5V USB output port can charge phones and other devices. The 2-in-1 LED works as a flashlight or as an SOS beacon with a siren.
