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product_id: 95897280
title: "KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black"
brand: "kaito"
price: "€ 198.37"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kaito"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/95897280-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa-weather
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# AM/FM/SW/NOAA with 7 pre-set weather channels Multi-mode power: crank, solar, USB, batteries 180° adjustable solar panel for max sunlight KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** € 198.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, informed & illuminated—your ultimate emergency sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** € 198.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/95897280-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa-weather)

## 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

- • **Light Your Way:** Integrated super-bright 5-LED reading lamp and flashlight keep you illuminated during power outages or outdoor adventures.
- • **Stay Informed Instantly:** Tune effortlessly into AM, FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather alerts with 7 pre-programmed channels—no guesswork needed.
- • **Engineered for Reliability:** Compact, lightweight design with a brushless AC generator and replaceable Ni-MH battery pack built to perform when it matters most.
- • **Power Up Anywhere, Anytime:** Harness solar, hand crank, USB, or batteries to stay charged no matter the situation.
- • **Charge Your Devices On The Go:** USB port lets you power your phone or gadgets directly from the crank or solar energy—never lose connection.

## Overview

The Kaito KA500 is a versatile 5-way powered emergency radio featuring AM/FM/shortwave and NOAA weather alert reception. It boasts a unique 180-degree adjustable solar panel, hand crank dynamo, USB charging, and a built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery. Equipped with a super-bright 5-LED reading lamp and flashlight, it’s designed for reliable communication and illumination during emergencies, outdoor activities, or travel.

## Description

The newly released Kaito Voyager KA500 is a sister product of Kaito's widely praised emergency radios KA007, KA008 and KA009. With its revolutionary design and versatile functions, it's an ideal companion for emergency preparedness purposes, outdoor activities as well as traveling. Specifically designed for emergency situations, the KA500 offers different methods to power itself. Those methods include AC/DC adapter (not included), three AA batteries (not included), the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery which can be recharged from the AC adapter, by hand, by solar panel or by a PC, and the dynamo hand crank which not only can recharge the built-in battery but provides power even when no battery is installed. At the heart of the KA500, there is an internal generator that recharges the internal replaceable Ni-MH battery pack and powers the radio, flashlight and reading lamp. Also, by plugging your cell phone into the jack on the back of the radio, you can use the crank to power your phone. Not only that, this radio also features a USB port, which you can use either to charge your radio with a PC or charge other electronic gadgets with the hand crank. You can use the KA500 to receive a wide range of broadcasting including AM, FM, shortwave and NOAA weather stations. The 7-weather channels are pre-programmed and numbered from 1-7, you can easily and conveniently tune into the stations by turning the switch, no more guess work involved. Compared with any other solar-powered emergency radios, the KA500 has its unique 180-degree adjustable solar panel, which can maximize sunlight exposure to power up the radio or charge the internal Ni-MH batteries. On the back side of the solar panel, there is a super-bright 5-LED reading lamp. Standard accessories include earphones, user manual.

Review: Excellent reception on all bands - Just a superb well designed radio, it just works and dose the job it was designed for really well indeed, the reception on all of the bands is exceptionally good-its up there with the very best receivers at a fraction of the price that one of those would cost , for me being a shortwave radio enthusiast this little radio is brilliant-it cover's all of the mainstream frequencies superbly, im able to listen to stations from all over the world even without an antenna extension-to be truthful i wasn't expecting it to be so good, sw1 i use at night for the American stations , sw2 for the European stations throughout the daytime it's just brilliant-and you can get them in a colour of your choice-there well made good quality and very sensitive, tune slowly and you will be rewarded, well worth the money, all in superb.
Review: Sits amongst the best of this price range - Small and functional. Not sure of the weather function being in the uk however the radio tunes well, seem to run ok on solar/rechargeable. All in all, happy with the radio. Nice torch as well.

## Features

- A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters, it comes with all the features that you need in any emergency situation. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator.
- The solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well.
- To maximize the sunlight's rays, the solar panel is designed to tilt with the suns position to receive the energy during the day time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001F0MNRM |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,116 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 4 in Portable Weather Radios |
| Item model number | KA500BLK |
| Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 21.08 x 5.84 x 13.46 cm; 566.99 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Included components:** Owner's Manual
- **Power source:** Solar Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H centimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** AM, FM, Shortwave
- **Special feature:** Built-In Flashlight, Rechargeable
- **Style:** modern
- **Tuner technology:** AM, FM

## Images

![KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q5VPZOKfL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent reception on all bands
*by D***. on 17 August 2023*

Just a superb well designed radio, it just works and dose the job it was designed for really well indeed, the reception on all of the bands is exceptionally good-its up there with the very best receivers at a fraction of the price that one of those would cost , for me being a shortwave radio enthusiast this little radio is brilliant-it cover's all of the mainstream frequencies superbly, im able to listen to stations from all over the world even without an antenna extension-to be truthful i wasn't expecting it to be so good, sw1 i use at night for the American stations , sw2 for the European stations throughout the daytime it's just brilliant-and you can get them in a colour of your choice-there well made good quality and very sensitive, tune slowly and you will be rewarded, well worth the money, all in superb.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sits amongst the best of this price range
*by D***E on 4 July 2025*

Small and functional. Not sure of the weather function being in the uk however the radio tunes well, seem to run ok on solar/rechargeable. All in all, happy with the radio. Nice torch as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect radio for emergencies
*by R***W on 14 April 2023*

Perfect and often recommended radio for emergencies. Built in rechargeable power pack with facility for powering with non-rechargables. Can also be powered from its solar panel or by the hand-crank, though I cannot say how good either of these are in the real world. The aerial extends to about 35 cm, but cannot be oriented other than directly up. There are several bands and a manual tuning dial on the side. Reception on all bands, FM, AM, SW1 and SW2 is good, though shortwave reception is of course better at certain times depending upon atmospheric conditions. There is no facility of extending the aerial further to increase range which might prove useful for SW in particular. There is a so-called weather band, but outside the US this is redundant. NOAA Weather Radio stations broadcast on one of seven frequencies in the VHF Public Service band: 162.400 megahertz (MHz), 162.425 MHz, 162.450 MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz, and 162.550 MHz. Essentially the NOAA Weather Radio is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the National Weather Service (NWS) offices across the United States. The broadcasts include warnings, watches, forecasts, current weather observations, and other hazard information, 24 hours a day works with the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Alert System . However unless in the US or parts of Canada the weather band won’t provide anything! Despite this, it is a functional radio set with a built in torch and multiple methods of powering up the device. Perfect for your emergency kit, grab bag, camping trip or just simply to listen in the garden! Fairly well built and comes with a short carrying strap.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*