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product_id: 1153473
title: "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"
brand: "kaito"
price: "€ 130.27"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kaito"
url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1153473-ka500-5-way-powered-solar-power-dynamo-crank-wind-up
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region: Austria
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# Multi-LED lighting: reading, flashlight & SOS beacon 14.5" telescopic antenna for crystal-clear reception 6 power sources for unstoppable energy 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

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** € 130.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead — your ultimate emergency companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** € 130.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1153473-ka500-5-way-powered-solar-power-dynamo-crank-wind-up)

## Best For

- kaito enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kaito brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged, Water-Resistant Design:** Premium impact-resistant ABS housing built for both urban and outdoor adventures—ready for any emergency scenario.
- • **Unmatched 6-Way Power Flexibility:** Solar, crank, USB, AA batteries, AC adapter & built-in rechargeable battery keep you powered anytime, anywhere.
- • **Versatile Mobile Charging Station:** Built-in 5V USB output charges smartphones, GPS, and other essential devices on the go.
- • **All-in-One Emergency Communication Hub:** AM/FM/2-band shortwave + 7 NOAA weather channels with real-time alerts keep you informed and ahead of any crisis.
- • **Precision Tuning with Signal Strength Indicator:** 14.5" telescopic antenna and advanced circuitry deliver loud, crisp sound and pinpoint station accuracy.

## Overview

The Kaito KA500 is a rugged, portable 6-way powered emergency radio featuring solar, hand crank, USB, AA battery, AC adapter, and rechargeable battery options. It covers AM, FM, 2 shortwave bands, and 7 NOAA weather channels with real-time alerts. Equipped with a 14.5" telescopic antenna, LED reading lamp, flashlight, SOS beacon, and a USB charging port, it’s designed for reliable communication and power backup during emergencies, all housed in a water-resistant, impact-resistant yellow ABS case.

## Description

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Review: Terrific Emergency Radio So Far! - I live in New Orleans and the weather reports indicated that Hurricane Harvey could be sending a lot of rain and tornados our way in addition to knocking out power. I thought it prudent to have an emergency alert device that isn't dependent on the grid or on cell service, so I decided to get one. Initially, I bought an Eton at a local store but it was faulty out of the box. After reading reviews, I noticed that was a trend for their products. After returning it, I did better research going forward and purchased the Kaito KA500BU instead. I've only had the Kaito KA500 for a short while, but it's been fantastic so far. The versatility of having 5 ways to charge this radio is reassuring, especially for a device intended for emergencies. My favorite part is that the USB power is reversible. Being a techie, I have multiple laptops that have now become de facto batteries in the absence of power if necessary. I haven't tinkered with the Short-Wave stations yet, but the AM/FM stations come in crystal clear. One nice surprise is that this little radio is quite loud, especially in NOAA Weather Alert mode. We're still under intermittent Flood/Tornado watches until Thursday, so I left this radio on in the bedroom last night. It received an alert and startled my sleeping wife by blasting it, so I had to move it into the next room. The hand crank seems to work well, providing a few minutes of power each time. We've had so many alerts right after receiving it on the initial charge that it was likely run down early from that. It's charging by USB now and I expect the battery to hold a charge longer once it's been fully charged and cycled. The LED reading lights, flashlight, and strobe light are a nice touch. The reading lights were a big selling point for my wife. I need to buy AA batteries and actually get some sunlight before I can test the auxiliary battery and solar power functions properly, but based on my experiences with this product I expect them to work well. Overall I'm very please with this purchase and would recommend it to others without reservation.
Review: Kaito Voyager Emergency Radio KA500 - I like this radio! It claims that it is a solar radio and it is! Other radios (like Eton) claim to be solar radios but after buying them and using them, you find that they can be charged by solar power but the power does not last very long and a back up battery is primarily used to power the unit. I leave this radio out in my Florida room and let it charge up by solar power. When I want to use it I turn the radio on and listen without any problems. I have used the radio for at least 1/2 hour without any problem, I don't know what the total capacity of how long the solar power will last when the unit is not in the sun during use. The unit comes with an internal battery that plugs in after purchase and is charged with the solar cells or the AC adapter. You have the capability of putting another battery as a back up but I haven't put one in it and have been using solar power as the sole recharging source. I purchased the AC adapter as a backup to charge the internal battery but haven't used it yet. The AC charger is just a backup in case I need to charge the internal battery fast and there is no sunshine available. The radio sounds good and the tuner seems to be easy to use. In one review, I read the crank was cheap and some people had problems with breaking the crank. For my use, I haven't had to use the crank too much and can't say how durable it is. there are several radio bands on this radio. AM, FM, Weather, and 2 Shortwave bands. I also bought the shortwave antenna for future use in case I want to play with the shortwave bands The radio comes in a variety of colors. I picked blue so it would stand out if I was in a park or grassy area so that it would stand out and I hopefully won't leave it behind. I thought Black and Green and camaflauge would blend into the enviroment and not be easily seen, the Yellow was a little too bright, the red was a second consideration and so the blue was the final choice. I primarily bought this radio for the solar capability and it so far performs as advertised. I like the size, it's not too large to carry easily. It will probably fit into a gallon ziplock bag in case you want to keep the accessories with the radio and save it from some wet enviroments. For approx. $50 on desertcart.com I am very happy with this radio.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003A21DQA |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Antenna Location | Music, News |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,157 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #21 in Weather Radios |
| Brand | Kaito |
| Built-In Media | Owner's Manual |
| Color | Yellow |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 13,400 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | LED |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06927674205033 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H |
| Manufacturer | Kaito |
| Mfr Part Number | KA500YL |
| Model Number | KA500YL |
| Number of Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered, Solar Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | 4-Band |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Tuner Technology | AM , FM |
| Tuner Type | AM, FM |
| UPC | 411378076922 |
| Voltage | 5 volts_of_direct_current |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Color:** Yellow
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Owner's Manual
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered, Solar Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** 4-Band
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Classic
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Description of KA500CAM says 5-way powered emergency radio. Photo of product says 4way powered NOAA WEATHER ALERT. Please exp[ain.**
A: It has a switch on it for NOAA weather alerts. The 4-way power is this: it has a handle you can turn to charge it, that's 1; it has a solar panel for charging, that's 2; it has a lithium ion (or something) battery that you can plug into the wall to charge, that's 3; and you can also put 3 AA batteries in it to power it, that's 4. 4-ways to charge it. I liked this radio, but wish I had bought the digital one for a few bucks more.

**Q: If the internal rechargeable batteries are dead and there are no back-up batteries installed will the radio work on solar power only?**
A: I have not tried this yet. When I cranked it for a minute (after batteries were dead) and then left it in the sun all afternoon it ran for only 15 minutes (whereas when the battery is fully charged it will go for 6 hours). Now it's possible that this "trickle charging" from the sun will allow it to play the radio all day. (I don't think it would charge the batteries for more than a few minutes of night use, however, if the radio were on while it was operating in the sun on solar power. I wish I'd checked out that possibility...if I get to it I will come back and give an update.

**Q: If you insert AA batteries, does it override rechargeable batt., or can you switch between? Or do you remove the Nimh pack to make room for AA?**
A: The optional AA batteries are in addition to the included rechargeable battery.  Power selector switch on front allows separate choice of "Batt" (i.e. AA cells), or "Crank/Solar" (which are the two ways of charging up the rechargeable battery).  So, if you select "Crank/Solar" the radio is actually running off the rechargeable battery, and attempting to use either the solar cells or the hand crank to keep it charged.

**Q: does this product have a reading lamp, a flashlight and a red blicking light?**
A: Yes to all three questions reading lamp works well has red blinker and flashlight love the radio great for anytime but wonderfull when the lights go out

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Emergency Radio So Far!
*by S***. on August 29, 2017*

I live in New Orleans and the weather reports indicated that Hurricane Harvey could be sending a lot of rain and tornados our way in addition to knocking out power. I thought it prudent to have an emergency alert device that isn't dependent on the grid or on cell service, so I decided to get one. Initially, I bought an Eton at a local store but it was faulty out of the box. After reading reviews, I noticed that was a trend for their products. After returning it, I did better research going forward and purchased the Kaito KA500BU instead. I've only had the Kaito KA500 for a short while, but it's been fantastic so far. The versatility of having 5 ways to charge this radio is reassuring, especially for a device intended for emergencies. My favorite part is that the USB power is reversible. Being a techie, I have multiple laptops that have now become de facto batteries in the absence of power if necessary. I haven't tinkered with the Short-Wave stations yet, but the AM/FM stations come in crystal clear. One nice surprise is that this little radio is quite loud, especially in NOAA Weather Alert mode. We're still under intermittent Flood/Tornado watches until Thursday, so I left this radio on in the bedroom last night. It received an alert and startled my sleeping wife by blasting it, so I had to move it into the next room. The hand crank seems to work well, providing a few minutes of power each time. We've had so many alerts right after receiving it on the initial charge that it was likely run down early from that. It's charging by USB now and I expect the battery to hold a charge longer once it's been fully charged and cycled. The LED reading lights, flashlight, and strobe light are a nice touch. The reading lights were a big selling point for my wife. I need to buy AA batteries and actually get some sunlight before I can test the auxiliary battery and solar power functions properly, but based on my experiences with this product I expect them to work well. Overall I'm very please with this purchase and would recommend it to others without reservation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kaito Voyager Emergency Radio KA500
*by M***E on January 12, 2011*

I like this radio! It claims that it is a solar radio and it is! Other radios (like Eton) claim to be solar radios but after buying them and using them, you find that they can be charged by solar power but the power does not last very long and a back up battery is primarily used to power the unit. I leave this radio out in my Florida room and let it charge up by solar power. When I want to use it I turn the radio on and listen without any problems. I have used the radio for at least 1/2 hour without any problem, I don't know what the total capacity of how long the solar power will last when the unit is not in the sun during use. The unit comes with an internal battery that plugs in after purchase and is charged with the solar cells or the AC adapter. You have the capability of putting another battery as a back up but I haven't put one in it and have been using solar power as the sole recharging source. I purchased the AC adapter as a backup to charge the internal battery but haven't used it yet. The AC charger is just a backup in case I need to charge the internal battery fast and there is no sunshine available. The radio sounds good and the tuner seems to be easy to use. In one review, I read the crank was cheap and some people had problems with breaking the crank. For my use, I haven't had to use the crank too much and can't say how durable it is. there are several radio bands on this radio. AM, FM, Weather, and 2 Shortwave bands. I also bought the shortwave antenna for future use in case I want to play with the shortwave bands The radio comes in a variety of colors. I picked blue so it would stand out if I was in a park or grassy area so that it would stand out and I hopefully won't leave it behind. I thought Black and Green and camaflauge would blend into the enviroment and not be easily seen, the Yellow was a little too bright, the red was a second consideration and so the blue was the final choice. I primarily bought this radio for the solar capability and it so far performs as advertised. I like the size, it's not too large to carry easily. It will probably fit into a gallon ziplock bag in case you want to keep the accessories with the radio and save it from some wet enviroments. For approx. $50 on Amazon.com I am very happy with this radio.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kaito KA 500L Radio Review: An Good Emergency Radio For Less Than $50.00
*by E***M on May 18, 2017*

We live in a rural area of East San Diego County that is subject to losing electrical power whenever high wind warnings are in effect. During the dry season, wildfires can take out our electricity and phone service and close the roads leading into and out of our area. We already have two battery-powered emergency radios: a Uniden Home Patrol-1 for monitoring police, fire and other emergency transmissions, and a Sony ICF-SW7600GR which can receive upper and lower side band shortwave transmissions. Although we make it a point to keep a good supply of AA batteries on hand at all times, we’d been considering buying a third emergency radio that could be recharged using crank-power or solar-power. After reading all the reviews, we ordered a Kaito Voyager KA 500 receiver along with the AC power adapter that Amazon recommended for it. It was only after the radio arrived and we went to charge it that we discovered that we had been sent the model KA 500L, which does NOT accept AA batteries. Instead, it uses a single 2000mAh lithium battery, which was included with the radio. To charge this lithium battery using AC power, you need a Kaito KA722 34W 4-Port USB Wall Travel Charger, which connects to the radio via a micro USB port on the back of the unit. (A USB-to-micro USB cable was included with the radio.) The adapter recommended by Amazon was not compatible with this model and had to be returned. (To its credit, Amazon made returning it very easy and a refund was quickly forthcoming.) Fortunately, the lithium battery that came with the radio was already charged, so we were able to test it out right away. We’re located about 44 miles east of San Diego in a mountainous area that is less than ideal for radio reception. Even so, we were able to receive all of San Diego’s AM stations including KOGO, the one we listen to most often. Using the radio’s little telescoping antenna, we were also able to receive the FM stations, including XLNC1, San Diego’s classical music station located in Tecate, BN, Mexico. Even during the daylight hours when short wave reception is less than optimal, we were able to receive WWV in Boulder, Colorado. Switching to the weather band, we were able to receive the one NOAA station available in our area. Once the correct AC charger arrived and we were able to fully charge the radio’s lithium battery, we used it to charge our Samsung cell phones, just to see if we could. Again, no problems. Our initial impression of the Voyage KA500L is that, as a backup to our other battery-powered emergency radios, it does what it claims it will do and is perfectly adequate for an emergency radio costing less than $50.00. Ideally, we will never be in a situation where we will have to depend upon it as our only emergency radio. If that does happen, however, it will undoubtedly meet or exceed our expectations. Incidentally, we keep it stored in its original box, which fits nicely into a little over-the-shoulder canvas messenger’s bag that we got on eBay for $12.00.

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