Kaito KA500 Voyager Emergency Radio

Specs

  • Weight 1 lb., 6.4 oz.
  • Power Source AA batteries, rechargeable 600 mAh battery pack, solar, hand crank
  • Radio Receiver Analog
  • Band Reception AM/FM, NOAA weather, and shortwave
  • Size 8.8 in. x 5.8 in. x 2.8 in.
  • Warning Siren Yes
Kaito KA500 Voyager Emergency Radio

Pros

  • Charges from Micro-USB, AC wall charger, solar panel, hand crank, or swapped-in AA batteries
  • Rugged, over-molded rubber bumpers and ABS plastic shell
  • Shortwave radio reception makes this is global-listening unit

Cons

  • Small battery — testers reported that smartphones charged to about 75%
  • One of the heavier options at 1.5 pounds
  • Hand crank isn't the easiest to use

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