--- product_id: 277048682 title: "Kaito 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: "93156CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Kaito" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/277048682-kaito-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # AM/FM/SW/NOAA bands 5-way power sources 180° adjustable solar panel Kaito 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:** 93156CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead — your ultimate emergency companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kaito 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?** 93156CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/277048682-kaito-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa) ## 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 - • **Instant Weather Alerts:** NOAA-certified with 7 pre-programmed weather channels and automatic alert activation to keep you ahead of storms. - • **Crystal Clear Reception:** Wideband coverage across AM, FM, shortwave, and NOAA frequencies delivers reliable news, music, and critical updates wherever you are. - • **Sun-Chasing Solar Panel:** Patented 180-degree tilt solar panel maximizes energy capture for continuous, eco-friendly charging on the go. - • **Unstoppable Power Anywhere:** Five versatile power options including solar, crank, USB, battery, and optional AC adapter keep you connected when it matters most. - • **Multi-Functional Emergency Tool:** Built-in LED flashlight, red SOS beacon, and 5-LED reading lamp ensure you’re prepared for any situation day or night. ## Overview The Kaito KA500 is a NOAA-certified 5-way powered emergency radio featuring AM, FM, shortwave, and weather band reception. Equipped with a patented 180° adjustable solar panel, hand crank, USB charging, and battery power, it ensures reliable operation in any situation. Additional features include a built-in flashlight, red SOS beacon, and reading lamp, making it an indispensable tool for emergency preparedness, outdoor adventures, and daily use. ## Description From the manufacturer Featured on NBC's Today Show Featured as the Weather Radio that everyone should keep in their home and car in case of emergency by TODAY contributor Jill Bauer. Introducing the Kaito KA500 Voyager, a portable receiver designed for both daily use & emergency preparedness applications. As an emergency preparedness tool, it offers different methods to power up including an AC/DC adapter (sold separately), a built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged by the optional AC adapter, hand cranking or a USB power source, and the patented flip-up 180-degree adjustable solar panel provides power for the radio even when no battery is installed. With its revolutionary design and versatile functions, it’s not only an ideal choice of a radio for everyday use around the house, but also an indispensable tool for emergency preparedness purposes, traveling, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities. The KA500 has a wide range of band reception 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 tuning knob, no more guess work involved. Plus if the radio is set at the “Alert” mode, it will be automatically activated when it receives the alert signals from the NOAA weather stations. Specifications Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm Sensitivity FM<10uV MW<1mV/m SW < 30uV NOAA Certified Emergency Radio Safety features USB mobile phone charger for both iOS and Android devices LED Flashlight Red LED SOS beacon light 5-LED reading lamp Comprehensive broadcast coverage includes AM, FM, SW1 and SW2, plus all 7 pre-programmed national weather channels with real-time alert. Don't be fooled by other so-called "weather radios", chances are they are not certified by National Weather Service or authorized to use its Logo as the Kaito Voyager KA500 is. FM: 88 - 108 MHz AM (MW): 530 -1710 KHz NOAA Weather: 162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.50/162.525/162.55 (continuous band) SW1: 3.20- 8.00 MHz SW2: 9.00- 22.00 MHz Review: The device is ok and convenient. - usability Review: Diverso, gran sonido - Radio sólido, bien pensado y con excelente sonido! Además con todas las vías posibles de alimentación, jamás te dejará abandonado. ## 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 | | Additional Features | Built-In Flashlight | | Antenna Location | Emergency use, Weather updates, Music, News, Sports Broadcast | | Best Sellers Rank | #39,680 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #10 in Portable Weather Radios | | Brand | Kaito | | Built-In Media | Battery | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Digital Audio Player, MP3 Player | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,870 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | Either 'LCD' or 'LED' | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06927674205019 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H centimeters | | Item Weight | 20 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Kaito | | Mfr Part Number | KA500BLK | | Model Number | KA500BLK | | Number of Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Battery Powered, Solar Powered | | Product dimensions | 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H centimeters | | Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM, Shortwave | | Special features | Built-In Flashlight | | Style Name | modern | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | Tuner technology | AM , FM | | UPC | 033171280629 531479645107 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kaito - **Colour:** Black - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Product dimensions:** 21.1L x 5.8W x 13.5H centimeters - **Special features:** Built-In Flashlight ## Images ![Kaito 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The device is ok and convenient. *by N***A on 22 May 2026* usability ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Diverso, gran sonido *by J***O on 30 August 2024* Radio sólido, bien pensado y con excelente sonido! Además con todas las vías posibles de alimentación, jamás te dejará abandonado. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emergency Radio *by M***N on 28 March 2026* Great product. Everything works great and the battery lasts for a long time ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black - Kaito AC Adapter for Kaito Voyager Series Radios - Kaito RC500 EVA Hard Shell Storage Case with Double-Zipper and Carrying Handle for The Voyager KA500 Radio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/277048682-kaito-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/277048682-kaito-ka500-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-noaa) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*