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product_id: 90808634
title: "KA500BU 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Blue"
brand: "kaito"
price: "€ 177.33"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kaito"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/90808634-ka500bu-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather-alert
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 7-band AM/FM/SW weather alert radio Built-in Ni-MH rechargeable battery 5-way power sources including solar KA500BU 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Blue

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** € 177.33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead with Kaito KA500BU!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA500BU 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Blue by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** € 177.33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/90808634-ka500bu-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather-alert)

## 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

- • **Global Signal Mastery:** 7-band AM/FM/SW coverage with crystal-clear PLL tuning for worldwide reception—stay informed anywhere.
- • **Weather Alert Lifesaver:** Instant disaster warnings via NOAA weather band keep you ahead of storms and emergencies.
- • **Multi-Device USB Charging:** Charge your phone or gadgets on the go with 6 included tips—powered by solar or crank, no outlet needed.
- • **Emergency-Ready Illumination:** 5 LED reading lamp plus dual-mode flashlight with red flashing alert to light your way and signal for help.
- • **Unstoppable Power Flexibility:** Solar, hand crank, AA batteries, AC adapter & built-in rechargeable battery keep you connected no matter what.

## Overview

The Kaito KA500BU is a compact, rugged 5-way powered emergency radio featuring solar, hand crank, AA battery, AC adapter (sold separately), and built-in Ni-MH rechargeable battery options. It covers 7 bands including AM, FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather alerts with crystal-controlled tuning for superior reception worldwide. Equipped with a tiltable solar panel, 5 LED reading lamp, dual-mode flashlight with emergency red flashing, and USB charging for multiple devices, it’s the ultimate survival companion for professionals who demand reliable communication and power in any situation.

## Description

The Kaito Voyager is the perfect radio for emergencies and disasters. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator and 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. On the bottom side of the solar panel is a 5 LED reading lamp that you can use in poorly lit conditions. The super bright LED on the side can be used as a flashlight or can be a red flashing emergency signal. The radio is designed to charge many small electronic items with its USB jack that can connect to many standard USB enabled gadgets like your iPod or cellphone. It also comes with 6 cellphone tips that can charge many model phones by cranking or solar power. The weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives. 5 LED reading lamp for camping and emergency use. White LED flashlight Red LED blinking for emergency alert. AM - 520-1717 KHz FM - 88.00- 108.00 MHz SW1 - 3.20-9.00KHz SW2 - 9.00- 22.00KHz Weather Band - 7 standard bands for all stations, PLL crystal control circuit for stable reception Weather Alert - To be activated by weather alert signals.

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

- Solar Power
- AA Battery Power
- Hand crank Power
- AC adapter Power(Adapter not included, sold separately)
- Built in Ni-MH battery pack Power

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001QVFMS2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,230 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 9 in Portable Weather Radios |
| Item model number | KA500BU |
| Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 21.08 x 5.84 x 13.46 cm; 566.99 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Colour:** Blue
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Included components:** USB cable, User Manual
- **Power source:** Solar Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H centimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** 5-Band
- **Special feature:** Solar Powered
- **Style:** Rugged
- **Tuner technology:** FM

## Images

![KA500BU 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xsF+PwgwL.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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*Product available on Desertcart Slovakia*
*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-01-29*