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product_id: 429406024
title: "Kaito KA500GRN 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Green"
brand: "kaito"
price: "KSh47059"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 5
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# AM/FM/SW/NOAA weather bands 5-way power sources 180° adjustable solar panel Kaito KA500GRN 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Green

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** KSh47059
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, stay prepared — your ultimate emergency sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kaito KA500GRN 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Green by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** KSh47059 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/429406024-kaito-ka500grn-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-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

- • **Multi-Device Charging:** USB port powers your phone or gadgets directly from the crank or solar energy.
- • **Sun-Chasing Solar Panel:** Maximize energy intake with a 180-degree adjustable solar panel for all-day reliability.
- • **All-in-One Emergency Hub:** AM/FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather alerts keep you informed when it matters most.
- • **Built-In Illumination Duo:** Super-bright 5-LED reading lamp plus flashlight ensure visibility in any blackout.
- • **Unstoppable Power Flexibility:** Charge via hand crank, solar, USB, or batteries—never get caught powerless.

## Overview

The Kaito KA500GRN is a rugged, 5-way powered emergency radio featuring AM/FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather channels. It boasts a rechargeable Ni-MH battery charged via hand crank, solar panel, USB, or batteries, plus a 180° adjustable solar panel and USB charging port for devices. Equipped with a super-bright 5-LED reading lamp and built-in flashlight, it’s designed for reliable communication and illumination during emergencies and outdoor adventures.

## 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 and bonus multiple adapter tips for charging select models of Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and LG phones.

Review: Das Drehrad zum Einstellen der Frequenzen ist nach wenig Benutzung gebrochen. Die Frequenz kann nicht mehr eingestellt werden. Das Kaito hatte sich von Anfang an für mich recht billig und fragil angefühlt. Vor allem die US-Rezensionen bescheinigten dem Geräte aber immer "built like a tank" und damit recht widerstandsfähig zu sein. Ich hatte vorher ein 10€ Kurbelradio, das war von der Haptik ähnlich und läuft noch. Der hohe Preis ist meiner Meinung nach nicht gerechtfertigt.
Review: First time owning a Voyager. I would of expected better for $50. The speaker quality is better then most that you heard for Survival Radios. I'm going to cut to the point. When a corporation buys a piece of a patent they pay a certain price for a product name on product or piece of that technology on a product. There is wasted technology that we the consumer had to pay for that could of been not included or focus elsewhere or improved. The Flash light is one of them. To pay for one of his $80 radios I feel like I would still be cut short besides the digital technology, which makes the radio hack-able by the FBI since Government Terrorism is rising and is noticeable in all your devices. CONS: The reading light has more light and projection of light then the dam flashlight. Entire radio feels like a kids toy due to very cheap plastic. This radio will not handle camping and the moisture that comes with camping because of the design and not sealed areas, like speaker. I wouldn't risk it. None swivel antenna which should be standard regardless of radio reception amplification. No light on/off switch for the tuning so I can see the numbers. (alternative) You have to turn on the flashlight. Electrical tape over flashlight resolves this since its "all in one" oddly. Update: Charging by the handle is ridiculously tasking and if you are relying on it. Find another radio…2 minutes of charging for 10 minute of use. You will never get it to the 8hr chargeable pack charged. Find another there is better. PROS: Sound Quality is better than most. You will like it. Reading lamp Reception very good which is expected, not sure if you were in the mountains what the reception would be like. Having a Battery Alternative than rechargeable. Being able to unplug the chargeable battery. It has its advantages since remote signals are hacked all the time by the Federal Government and Terrorist Groups within the FBI. Regardless of the customer thinks having many alternatives like within the weather band is always helpful and by having manual switches to turn on/off settings within the radio itself has its advantages and helps prevent hacking, which causes damage within the radio rechargeable battery or radio. If your not sure what to buy and you already made a return based on a radio you purchased and didn't like then your last hope is Voyager, until I get into the market and do better.

## Features

- Built-In Flashlight
- Rechargeable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001EUG3II |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Brand | Kaito |
| Colour Screen | No |
| Compatible Devices | USB Devices |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,390) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2012 |
| Display Type | Analogue / analog |
| GSM frequencies | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Includes remote | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.1 x 5.8 x 13.5 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 590 g |
| Item model number | KA500GRN |
| Manufacturer | samsung |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model | KA500GRN |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Mounting Hardware | User Manual, USB cable |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 21.08 x 5.84 x 13.46 cm; 589.67 g |
| Radio bands supported | AM/FM, AM/FM/Weather |
| Speaker Output Channel Quantity | 1 |
| Speakers Maximum Output Power | 5 Watts |
| Special Features | Built-In Flashlight, Rechargeable |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| Tuner Technology | AM, FM |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Colour:** Green
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Product Dimensions:** 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H Centimeters
- **Special Feature:** Built-In Flashlight, Rechargeable

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by P***. on 4 February 2025*

Das Drehrad zum Einstellen der Frequenzen ist nach wenig Benutzung gebrochen. Die Frequenz kann nicht mehr eingestellt werden. Das Kaito hatte sich von Anfang an für mich recht billig und fragil angefühlt. Vor allem die US-Rezensionen bescheinigten dem Geräte aber immer "built like a tank" und damit recht widerstandsfähig zu sein. Ich hatte vorher ein 10€ Kurbelradio, das war von der Haptik ähnlich und läuft noch. Der hohe Preis ist meiner Meinung nach nicht gerechtfertigt.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***2 on 6 September 2024*

First time owning a Voyager. I would of expected better for $50. The speaker quality is better then most that you heard for Survival Radios. I'm going to cut to the point. When a corporation buys a piece of a patent they pay a certain price for a product name on product or piece of that technology on a product. There is wasted technology that we the consumer had to pay for that could of been not included or focus elsewhere or improved. The Flash light is one of them. To pay for one of his $80 radios I feel like I would still be cut short besides the digital technology, which makes the radio hack-able by the FBI since Government Terrorism is rising and is noticeable in all your devices. CONS: The reading light has more light and projection of light then the dam flashlight. Entire radio feels like a kids toy due to very cheap plastic. This radio will not handle camping and the moisture that comes with camping because of the design and not sealed areas, like speaker. I wouldn't risk it. None swivel antenna which should be standard regardless of radio reception amplification. No light on/off switch for the tuning so I can see the numbers. (alternative) You have to turn on the flashlight. Electrical tape over flashlight resolves this since its "all in one" oddly. Update: Charging by the handle is ridiculously tasking and if you are relying on it. Find another radio…2 minutes of charging for 10 minute of use. You will never get it to the 8hr chargeable pack charged. Find another there is better. PROS: Sound Quality is better than most. You will like it. Reading lamp Reception very good which is expected, not sure if you were in the mountains what the reception would be like. Having a Battery Alternative than rechargeable. Being able to unplug the chargeable battery. It has its advantages since remote signals are hacked all the time by the Federal Government and Terrorist Groups within the FBI. Regardless of the customer thinks having many alternatives like within the weather band is always helpful and by having manual switches to turn on/off settings within the radio itself has its advantages and helps prevent hacking, which causes damage within the radio rechargeable battery or radio. If your not sure what to buy and you already made a return based on a radio you purchased and didn't like then your last hope is Voyager, until I get into the market and do better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***D on 14 August 2010*

I first used one of these during a tornado-plagued evening and night at my cabin which is in a remote part of the national forest. I spent the night sleeping in a basement stairwell and was very pleased with the way the radio's alert-only function worked. In a remote area where there is very little to interfere with radio signals, this radio worked GREAT for me. So I decided to get one for my home in the city. The first product that arrived was damaged during shipment - the tiny black knob for setting the radio on AM, SW, FM or weather band was broken off and had fallen inside the radio. Amazon was very gracious about crediting my purchase and listening to my comments about the product not having enough cushion in the box it was shipped in (I called and Amazon service was excellent).That it was rattling around inside the outer box seemed to me to be the reason why it was damaged - carriers are not exactly graceful with the packages and this was not packed well at all. I sent back the damaged radio and ordered another. The second arrived promptly without damage. However, I would say now that the little black knobs are rather delicate. I have not broken any but they seem brittle to the touch so I am very careful when I turn them. I'm also careful when turning the hand crank knob. The cabin radio seemed to be less fragile - it is several years old and seems to be made of sturdier plastic. Weather band reception in the city on my new radio is not very good. The radio seems to have a difficult time staying tuned in to the weather bands here and that shouldn't be. It has this problem regardless of power source - AC adapter, reg batteries, dynamo makes no difference. There are two weather stations that broadcast a strong signal in my area. My First Alert table top weather alert unit picks up the weather alerts constantly. Meanwhile, I can have the Voyager turned on weather band and it just loses the signal/fades out. I have had it set to alert and it does not alert (while the First Alert is going off)and then when you turn on the weather band it does not even pick up that signal unless you walk around the house with it, fiddle with the antenna, fiddle with the angle it is turned, etc. etc. That does not seem to be right. The radio at the cabin was not like this at all, it tuned in both alerts and the weather band without any fade out. Now the funny thing is this new radio receives SW bands really well in the city. I used to have my Grundig Satellit 800 here and this little Voyager actually picks up more SW bands than the Satellit did (but the Satellit is now up at the cabin and wow! it sure shines up there). So go figure. I'm not sure if the problem is the radio or the type of interference here in the city - too many obstacles for the signals? I'm not real happy that I can't count on this new radio to alert me here. I will have to take it up to the cabin and see how it performs there and report back!

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