--- product_id: 17526050 title: "KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red" brand: "kaito" price: "$123.01" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 category: "Kaito" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/17526050-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather-alert store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 7-band multi-frequency radio Built-in emergency flashlight Solar-powered self-charging KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red **Brand:** kaito **Price:** $123.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Stay powered, informed, and ready—because emergencies don’t wait. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red by kaito - **How much does it cost?** $123.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/17526050-ka500red-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 - • **7-Way Power Options:** Crank, solar, USB, AA batteries, and more keep you connected no matter what. - • **Built-In Flashlight:** Illuminate dark situations instantly with the integrated LED flashlight. - • **Compact & Durable Design:** Water-resistant, retro style, and lightweight for grab-and-go preparedness. - • **Emergency Phone Charging:** USB A & C ports let you power your smartphone when it matters most. - • **Multi-Band Weather Alerts:** Stay ahead with AM/FM/SW and NOAA weather channels for real-time disaster updates. ## Overview The Kaito KA500RED is a versatile 5-way powered emergency radio featuring solar charging, hand crank, USB, and battery options. It covers 7 radio bands including AM, FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather alerts, ensuring you receive critical updates during disasters. With a built-in flashlight and phone charging capability, this compact, water-resistant device is an essential tool for any emergency preparedness kit. ## Description desertcart.com: Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red : Electronics Review: charging/and use it in many different ways. I highly suggest this for that next monster storm - excellent product. arrived on-time. wind up works. Old style dial radio including short wave--means you can dial in for the best reception. yes AA batteries can be installed--but not necessary since unit as rechargeables pre installed (which can be taken out and a new lithium Ion =LIPO battery installed. Includes old school pull out radio antenna....solar charging panel attached. little flashlight thingee. Includes a short charging cord;;USB a to c plug. I know I can power it from my 1) ECOFLO solar generator--by usb, 2) my laptop--by usb, 3) AC WALL by usb (no adapter incl)...but charging cord works, 4) its own solar panel (internal to unit)--I bet that would take awhile, 5) the turn crank dyno (internal to unit) charger on side of unit, 6) it's own LIPO battery (main power source), and 7) AA cell batteries you can purchase and install. Freq's....AM/FM/SW/noaa weather (multi-channel)....Flashlight--yes it has one built in. And yes you can use this as a power source for your phone using USB A and USB C... to keep your cell phone working in a pinch. I just got it, I do not know how long it will last. I will look for a "case" to keep it in. This little unit is worth having it packed up and put away for emergency use. EMP? Who knows....but at 35 or so... bucks....who cares Review: This is a good radio. - Gosh ! Great radio. No setup needed. Can use batteries, solar power, sound quality is good on FM and AM, no noise, it picks up stations well and is sensitive. Would be good for emergency use. ## 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. - The 7 Band Weather radio precisely gives you weather bands. The weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002H0H310 | | Additional Features | Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,158 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #25 in Weather Radios | | Brand | Kaito | | Built-In Media | Owner's Manual | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,316) | | Display Type | LED | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06927674205040 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8"L x 2.5"W x 5"H | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. | | Mfr Part Number | KA500RED | | Model Number | KA500RED | | Number of Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Solar Powered | | Radio Bands Supported | 7-Band | | Style Name | Retro | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1-year manufacturer's warranty, labor and parts. | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kaito - **Color:** Red - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Included Components:** Owner's Manual - **Power Source:** Solar Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 2.5"W x 5"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** 7-Band - **Special Feature:** Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered - **Style:** Retro - **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cC1BC9CuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ charging/and use it in many different ways. I highly suggest this for that next monster storm *by C***A on February 4, 2026* excellent product. arrived on-time. wind up works. Old style dial radio including short wave--means you can dial in for the best reception. yes AA batteries can be installed--but not necessary since unit as rechargeables pre installed (which can be taken out and a new lithium Ion =LIPO battery installed. Includes old school pull out radio antenna....solar charging panel attached. little flashlight thingee. Includes a short charging cord;;USB a to c plug. I know I can power it from my 1) ECOFLO solar generator--by usb, 2) my laptop--by usb, 3) AC WALL by usb (no adapter incl)...but charging cord works, 4) its own solar panel (internal to unit)--I bet that would take awhile, 5) the turn crank dyno (internal to unit) charger on side of unit, 6) it's own LIPO battery (main power source), and 7) AA cell batteries you can purchase and install. Freq's....AM/FM/SW/noaa weather (multi-channel)....Flashlight--yes it has one built in. And yes you can use this as a power source for your phone using USB A and USB C... to keep your cell phone working in a pinch. I just got it, I do not know how long it will last. I will look for a "case" to keep it in. This little unit is worth having it packed up and put away for emergency use. EMP? Who knows....but at 35 or so... bucks....who cares ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a good radio. *by N***Y on March 6, 2026* Gosh ! Great radio. No setup needed. Can use batteries, solar power, sound quality is good on FM and AM, no noise, it picks up stations well and is sensitive. Would be good for emergency use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good features, not cheap design *by M***. on September 29, 2018* We got this for our earthquake go-bag. Nice features: You can power it from a wall plug, regular batteries, via USB link to computer, a solar panel or the rechargeable battery. We love that it will work and recharge without ANY power source around. You could be in a cave underground and this will give you light (not sure about radio, because well let's face it ... you're in a CAVE). But LIGHT ... you really need that. True, it's not a spotlight ... but the reading lamp is excellent, especially if you need to sit down and read a map. VERY IMPORTANT: You can keep your mobile phone powered up with the Kaito by USB link. That to me is huge, since when you've got to run ... you are definitely taking your phone with you ... but if the mobilephone battery conks out after a day or two, you're on a raft in the ocean with no gas. But the Kaito gives you confidence your phone will still work one, two, three or 300 days after the disaster. And this is cool: You can run the Kaito Voyager off an external battery, and when THAT battery conks, you can use the Voyager to RECHARGE the same external battery! Excellent! It's like some cool yin-yang symbiosis. About the quality: We like that this is NOT a cheap design ... the feel is solid and tight. NICE that there's a tight-fitting rubber cap to cover the usb, ac adaptor and headphone jacks. Can't believe some of these radios have no strap, but the Kaito does ... that's good, because what if it can't fit in the backpack? You can TIE it to the backpack using the strap. This is our first "disaster" radio, but on the whole we really like the quality design and features and would recommend it to others. P.S. We'll add a 5th star and more comments after we survive the earthquake. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - 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.us/products/17526050-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather-alert](https://www.desertcart.us/products/17526050-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather-alert) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*