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Pros & Cons
Pros
Kaito ka500ip is an unbelievable emergency radio. I recommend this product for people living in areas that are prone to power outages during stormy weather. This radio provides a great link when the power goes out as it did for 11 days after hurricane... Read More
I like the sound and tuning is easy. Love the styling and color options.
One for my husband, one for my niece in virginia beach. One formy nephew in orlando.
Haven't tested solar or phone charger, so have to assume they are fine. Ditto for the solar. Reading lamp and flashlight are quite effective in a dark room.
Cons
I have to turn the knob to off and then back to noaa alert in order to get it to shut up. Dials feel like they could come off when i sneeze. I'm a bit concerned by the tidbit in the owners manual that says that you shouldn't leave it plugged in or you... Read More
Highlights
Quality
The radio is well made has a sturdy feel and a soft touch rubber coating
Light weight great sound tuning quality
I figured it would have static in the signal low quality reception and such
After one minute of cranking the unit ran for hours and hours
Price
For the price this is a great backup radio
With crazy weather and the chance of loosing power for a day or two cell towers damaged too this was affordable and smart to have
I dont know how they can make any money on such an inexpensive piece of equipment
Bargain upgradereplacement for one that lasted 20 years
Shipping
Im happy with purchase product arrived quickly undamaged well packaged
Packaging/appearance
We dont have to think of packing several items since this meets all our needs
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, good, crank, solar and quality. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there may be deception involved.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 66.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 1,039 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 10 2024.
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But now using all around the house garage shed yard
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Charging used the solar feature to keep charged while working outside
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Charge by usb cord included or wall charger not included
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Crank tried the crank when the battery was fully discharged
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got a brief charge with lot of cranking
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Wall charger should be included not sold separately
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But the case is cheap plastic and the color red is ugly not a vibrant to red
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I would have bought the yellow but it was not available
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