--- product_id: 208168610 title: "Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red" brand: "kaito" price: "$130.33" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kaito" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/208168610-kaito-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 7-band AM/FM/SW weather radio Built-in rechargeable battery Solar-powered with tilting panel Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red **Brand:** kaito **Price:** $130.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay safe — wherever life throws you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red by kaito - **How much does it cost?** $130.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/208168610-kaito-ka500red-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 - • **Dual LED Lighting:** Super bright flashlight and 5-LED reading lamp keep you illuminated in any emergency. - • **7-Band Weather Alert:** Stay ahead of storms with precise weather band reception and instant alert signals. - • **Reliable 5-Way Power:** Solar, hand crank, USB, battery & AC generator keep you connected no matter what. - • **Multi-Device Charging:** USB port plus 6 cellphone tips let you power your essential gadgets on the go. - • **Compact & Durable Design:** Water-resistant, lightweight, and rugged for all your outdoor and disaster needs. ## Overview The Kaito KA500RED is a versatile 5-way powered emergency radio featuring solar charging with a tilting panel, a high-quality brushless AC generator, and a built-in rechargeable battery. It supports 7 AM/FM/SW weather bands with alert signals to keep you informed during disasters. Equipped with USB charging for multiple devices, dual LED lighting for visibility, and a water-resistant, compact design, it’s the ultimate survival companion for professionals and adventurers alike. ## 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: Good emergency radio - A sturdy good value fm and sw radio, that can hold a good charge Hand winder a tad flimsy but works well. Happy with my purchase! Review: Works well - Works well ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | 18,271 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 12 in Portable Weather Radios | | Box Contents | Owner's Manual | | Brand | Kaito | | Brand Name | Kaito | | Colour | Red | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 12,479 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06927674205040 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 20.3L x 6.4W x 12.7H centimetres | | Item Weight | 680 g | | Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | KA500RED | | Model Number | KA500RED | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB | | Number of Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Solar Powered | | Product Features | Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered | | Product dimensions | 20.3L x 6.4W x 12.7H centimetres | | Radio Bands Supported | 7-Band | | Special feature | Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered | | Style Name | Retro | | Tuner Type | FM | | Tuner technology | FM | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kaito - **Colour:** Red - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Included components:** Owner's Manual - **Power source:** Solar Powered - **Product dimensions:** 20.3L x 6.4W x 12.7H centimetres - **Radio bands supported:** 7-Band - **Special feature:** Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered - **Style:** Retro - **Tuner technology:** FM ## Images ![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cC1BC9CuL.jpg) ![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812mTtB3cfL.jpg) ![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uAyOzqa6L.jpg) ![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71S90tRs0eL.jpg) ![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QTdf2tbsL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good emergency radio *by D***N on 24 June 2026* A sturdy good value fm and sw radio, that can hold a good charge Hand winder a tad flimsy but works well. Happy with my purchase! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well *by F***. on 20 July 2026* Works well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best radio reception compared to similar radios i have. Issues with the AA batteries compartment *by V***N on 1 January 2024* The radio reception is absolutely fantastic!!! Compared to other cheaper emergencies radios I have, radio reception one Katio is the best one hands down. There are so many radio channels, yet they are all clear, we get them instantly without grizzly noises. It is so good you that if it it a song you like, because the reception is so clear and you can increase the sound you feel like dancing, this apart from classical, local radios etc. Lights-wise I have had just as good lighting with other more inexpensive radios if not better than this with this Kaito Voyager Radio. This Kaito radio has an SOS light but no SOS alarm unlike other emergency radios I have. Batteries wise, apart from the pre-installed rechargeable battery, there are 2 compartments, one for 1 AA Batterie, and another one for 2 AA Batteries. Unfortunately the compartment to insert 2 AA batteries does not seem big enough to hold them both. If you compare the length size of the AA compartment underneath for just the one battery, you can tell the compartment for the 2 AA batteries should be longer in length. As per my enclosed video when I put in one AA Battery on the the left side of the compartment and the other battery just next to the other battery, both batteries just fly off the compartment. After a while I tried to insert one battery starting from the right side of the compartment (which does not make sense but works eventually) and then inserted the next battery on its left, It may take one or a few takes but then they manage to stay inside. I then close the lid carefully. I chose this radio because unlike some other radios that only have an inbuilt rechargeable battery (what do we do if the only inbuilt rechargeable battery stops working?), this Kaito radio uses both AA batteries and a pre installed built-in rechargeable battery, so if the inbuilt rechargeable battery stops working we have a back up with AA batteries we can find everywhere at the moment. Unfortunately this Kaito radio has issues with it AA compartment and if it fails, it will be the same as other radios having only the inbuilt rechargeable battery. After charging the radio via its inbuilt rechargeable battery (with the AA Batteries compartment empty) the radio worked without the 3 AA batteries inside the radio. I like the fact this radio can also use solar, a dynamo crank handle and a USB cable to charge. I also love its nice range of colour you can choose from. I chose the deep red one. ## 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/208168610-kaito-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather](https://www.desertcart.us/products/208168610-kaito-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*