How many ways can the KA600 be powered?

Five: AC adapter, three AA batteries, the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH pack, hand cranking and the solar panel. The solar panel can run the radio even with no battery installed.

Does it receive NOAA weather channels?

Yes. It tunes all seven NOAA weather channels, along with AM, FM, longwave and shortwave.

Can it charge a phone?

Yes, it has a phone charging output. Expect slow charging from the crank or solar panel; the AC adapter and a charged battery are faster.

Is it good for shortwave listening?

It covers 2,300 to 23,000 KHz and can pull in international broadcasts, but reception depends on the antenna position and conditions. It is a portable radio, not a tabletop shortwave receiver.

What is in the bundle?

The radio, an AC adapter and the T1 accessory are included. AA batteries are not included.

How does it compare with simpler emergency radios?

It offers more bands and more power sources than crank-only weather radios, plus a lamp and phone charging. The trade-off is a larger body and a small speaker.

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Bundle Digital Solar Dynamo Wind Up Cranking AM/FM/LW/SW & NOAA Weather Emergency Radio with Flashlight, Reading Lamp Alert Smart Phone Charger with AC Adapter and T1

Q: Where is the Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Bundle Digital Solar Dynamo Wind Up Cranking AM/FM/LW/SW & NOAA Weather Emergency Radio with Flashlight, Reading Lamp Alert Smart Phone Charger with AC Adapter and T1 cheapest?

At kaito.us, for $42.99, 52% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Bundle Digital Solar Dynamo Wind Up Cranking AM/FM/LW/SW & NOAA Weather Emergency Radio with Flashlight, Reading Lamp Alert Smart Phone Charger with AC Adapter and T1?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Entropy Survival, kaito.us, Amazon, Wisemen Trading And Supply, GigaParts.com.

Best price now

$42.99at kaito.usChecked 56 min ago

52% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the KA600 as a dependable emergency radio with unusually broad band coverage and power options. Many praise the solar panel and crank as backup when power is out, and the reading lamp and phone charging as practical extras. Complaints center on the slow crank, modest sound and fiddly shortwave tuning.

What people mention

Power optionsPraisedOwners like having solar, crank, AC and AA backup in one radio.
Crank chargingCriticisedUsers say hand cranking is slow and yields little playtime per effort.
Sound qualityCriticisedThe small speaker is described as thin, fine for voice but weak for music.
Band coveragePraisedReviewers value AM, FM, LW, SW and NOAA weather in a single unit.
Shortwave tuningMixedSome pull in distant stations well; others find tuning fussy and reception variable.
Build and extrasPraisedThe flashlight, reading lamp and phone charging are called practical additions.

About the Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Bundle Digital Solar Dynamo Wind Up Cranking AM/FM/LW/SW & NOAA Weather Emergency Radio with Flashlight, Reading Lamp Alert Smart Phone Charger with AC Adapter and T1

The Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 is a multi-band emergency radio from Kaito's Voyager family. It receives AM, FM, longwave and shortwave stations, plus NOAA weather channels 1 to 7.

The radio can be powered several ways. Options include the AC/DC adapter, three AA batteries (not included), the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery, hand cranking, or a computer. The battery can be charged with the AC adapter. A patented flip-up solar panel adjusts through 180 degrees and powers the radio even when no battery is installed.

It can be used as a bedside radio, and also for emergency preparedness, travel, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities.

88-108 MHz

AM (MW)

520-1710 kHz

Longwave (LW)

150-521 kHz

Shortwave (SW)

2,300-23,000 kHz

NOAA Weather

Channels 1-7

Sensitivity

FM < 10 uV; MW < 1 mV/m; SW < 30 uV