Customer Reviews

Kaito Electronics Inc. KA500RED Voyager Emergency Radio- Red

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From the description and pictures this radio sounds ideal. I purchased two, one for a gift and one for myself. The performance on both has been less than ideal in almost all aspects. Sensitivity and selectivity sound quality has been poor and the weather/all hazards band and alert has stopped working on both radios. The one good thing is that the solar charger does a good job of running the radio in direct sunlight. The crank on one of the radios broke almost immediately with very little use. I cannot recommend.

I had a Kaito radio from 4 years ago. Love it. I bought several to give as gifts. Then I bought more. That is when my friends told me the sound quality was "fuzzy" and the NOAA alerts did not work. Sent back two for refunds. The other three went to their shop. The communication was great. Emails back and forth. One radio needed a new part, the other two worked I was told. Turns out you have to find the "perfect" spot for reception for NOAA alert. Not so with my older one. The sound quality is still far below my old one. I love the service I received but not sure I would ever buy a new one of these again.

Great radio!! solar charger works great. Used it to charge my cell phone and as a reading light. I am getting one for everyone in my life.