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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

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Highlights

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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.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is low.
  • 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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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    But now using all around the house garage shed yard


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    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


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    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


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I would have bought the yellow but it was not available

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