Nice patio and emergency radio
358488
Great lttile radio.  Kept me updated during recent hurricane when the power went out.  Runs on 4 AA battries which all my flashlight ran on.  I would purchase again.
1426432
The radio was easy to set up. Add batteries, find your local station and turn on. That evening we had a thunderstorm come through and the radio sounded the alarm and broadcast the warning of high winds and possible small hail.
4334453
This worked pretty good in our last power outage.  We could receive several radio stations (not just the local one) and the weatherband to keep up with what was going on with the storms. It takes a bit to wind it completely up.  Worth having something that doesn't have to have batteries to work.
4204088
Great weather emergency radio to have! Well made and I would buy it again!
4330446
I received this radio promptly and wasn't sure what to expect since there were no reviews yet. My main reason for purchasing this radio was for emergency use, so it had to have self-contained power (this has both a hand crank and solar power). The unit has AM/FM and Weather bands, a retractable antenna, power input port (for charging through optional solar panel or PC, etc), a headphone jack, and even a power output port to charge other devices (phones and PDA's for example). The instructions say it will not work with certain Apple devices due to power limitations, however it does charge my Samsung Galaxy Note II just fine. The instructions also note that it's not intended to fully charge the device, rather provide emergency power to make a phone call, etc... which is more than enough for my intended use from this device. It also features a handy flashlight and a lighted LED display for use in the dark, along with a charging indicator and caribiner clip built in.

Definitely a lot for your money in my opinion, keeping in mind its intended use of course. I wouldn't expect to jump your car battery with it or anything obviously, but that's not what it's made for.

I also have the optional solar panel which I will review as well because that is a great add-on to the unit as well.
656176
Awesome radio. It arrives and gets left on porch in the actual box with a big pic of the radio on it. Unless you trust your neighbors, be home when it arrives.
3095050
I bought the Kaito Voyager DX KA360 emergency radio.  It is simply a good radio with great reception of AM, FM, and NOAA weather alerts.

If you want or need this kind of radio, you will not go wrong here.  Kaito is a recognized brand name for quality radios.

This radio is all digital and with the DSP processor that it apparently uses, stations are spot on tuning with good separation from nearby stations.  This beats most analog radios for accurate reception.  I live in Southeastern Michigan north of Detroit and this radio picks up AM stations at many points across the dial. In the evening, the distant clear channel stations from neighboring states can be heard.  Tuning is simple, just up or down buttons with hold down search for the next station.

FM reception is equally accurate and very strong.  I can easily pick up more than 20 stations on FM in the local area at any time of day.  There is a telescopic dipole antenna for FM that rotates for best signal.

The sound is very listenable with plenty of volume.  There is an earphone output on the radio.

What I especially like about the NOAA weather feature is that it has a real alert feature that will turn the radio on if set on a weather channel and placed in "alert" mode.  This means the radio stays quiet until an important weather alert is broadcast.
All seven NOAA stations are available and you will hear the one or two that broadcast in your area.

The radio also features a powerful LED emergency flashlight.  The radio displays a simple digital time clock when off.

The Kaito Voyager DX KA360 is powered by rechargeable cellphone type lithium battery that lasts long on a charge. It will charge slowly from the solar panel on-board, or the crank power generator built in,or from a laptop with the included charge cable.  It will also charge quickly from a cellphone charger with the micro usb tip, not included.

The crank generator will also charge your cellphone when the radio is switched from in to out at a tiny switch on the side of the radio where a full size usb out port is located along with the micro in port and the earphone jack are under a protective rubber cover.

The radio measures 5 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" high, and 1 1/4" deep.  It's also available with silver buttons instead of orange.
 It is a basic, simple to use, no hassle, emergency radio.  I bought mine from Amazon fulfilled by Electronnix.
3236365
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kaito-KA500-5-way-Powered-Emergency-AM-FM-SW-NOAA-Weather-Alert-Radio-with-Solar-Dynamo-Crank-Flashlight-and-Reading-Lamp-Color-Black/dp/B001F0MNRM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black</a>This unit is well packaged, has clear operating instructions, and works great. The battery was even charged so I could verify all of the functions right away. I liked the black color because I thought it would be easy to find in case of emergency. Overall feels well made, the switch stops line up with the switch labeling so no guessing which mode or function you're in. I would buy this radio again.
3111914
This is no hi-fi quality stereo system.  It's an emergency radio, which is fairly durable, has nifty features like a flash light and siren, and can work both on batteries and from cranking.  The sound is not going to dazzle anybody - once again, this is an emergency radio.  Worth the money and certainly good to have.
2178329
Very good easy to setup and operate. Sound is good and radio pulls in many stations
4914555
I always like Sangean products.  This emergency radio is no exception.  The radio can be charged in three ways.  First, using the solar panel on the top.  Only a small amount of sunlight is needed to start charging it.

The second method is to use the hand crank on the back.

The third method is to charge it from your computer using the included cable.

You cannot go wrong with this radio.
2266276
I have a really good Eton, but it is large. For something much smaller but effective, this radio is a good bet. In my area, it does pull in weather radio strongly. Also, the AM and FM signals are strong. Keep in mind, this is not stereo  hifi but a useful small compact radio for emergency use. Has an internal battery charged by solar and cranking. Also can charge your cellphone or maybe tablet through the USB connection. Three AAAs provide backup. Solar panel and antenna on top, radio controls and speaker on the front, folded hand crank on the bottom, and battery compartment on the back. Also, a powerful three-LED light on the right side with switch on top. If you would like to have a rather small, effective radio with three means of power and a good LED light to boot, this is a good product for you. Campers, backpackers, BOBs: check it out. Reasonable price for what you get.,
3326136
Best emergency radio I've had and has  Micro-USB.  It can either run on regular batteries or rechargeable so that's nice.  Only thing that took a star away is the micro-USB is a loose connection.  When charging the cable falls right out so you have to keep an eye on it or it won't charge.
155783
This radio can access the 7 NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) emergency radio bands.  Most areas in the lower 48 have access to at least one of those 7 bands which give emergency warnings for things like hurricanes, tornados, and flash floods, as well as current weather forecasts.  I didn't know such radio bands existed and have never had access to them before.  In addition, this radio also accesses normal AM and FM stations.

The radio runs on a rechargeable Lithium battery.  The first time you use it, you need to open the battery case and plug the battery wires into the tiny outlet and then charge it for 5.5 hours using its USB port.  I use a USB port on my computer to charge it by plugging the included cord into the radios USB input slot and the other end into one of my computers USB ports.  In an emergency, if your power is out, you can recharge the battery by exposing its solar panel to sunlight.  And if the sun is not out, you can recharge the battery by unlatching the crank by lifting on the far left side and turning it clockwise.

You can reduce power usage by reducing the volume on the radio or by using headphones or ear buds (not included).  You can also use the radio to recharge other devices such as your cell phone by plugging a cord from a device into the USB Out slot.  And you may want to use the radio as a flashlight in one of three modes, narrow beam, wide beam, or Morse Code on and off mode.

The instructions are a little terse.  It does not list the NOAA 7 emergency bands.  It does not specify how to plug the battery in.  It does not indicate how to unlatch the crank.  It does not specify how you know the WX Alert feature is on.  And it does not list the symbols on the Weather/Alert Menu.  I have not learned how to use the menu to set the timer on the weather emergency alarm or how to change the operation of the back light from default (5 seconds) to always on or to always off.
501883
The Emergency Radio is a very nice. It is great for an emergency, because it has a hand crank which allows it to charge your phone, use the radio, and use the flashlight. The quality of this product is great and the design is user-friendly and easy to use. You can also charge it using a micro-usb and the solar panel. I would highly recommend this product for you emergency kit.

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1379772
This topAlert emergency flashlight, AM/FM/ WB (NOAA) weather band radio is much nicer in your hands then it looks on-line.  It's got some heft to it and the housing itself is rubberized for water resistance.  I'm not aware of it being submersible, so it probably isn't.  The flashlight has 3 LED's and is not the most powerful emergency light around; so this unit's flashlight is adequate, but not overpoweringly bright.

I chose this item because of its overall versatility.  It can charge via 4 different mini-jack connectors like charging from a PC via the USB connector, from a 110 wall socket outlet, solar strip built into the top, crank handle or AA batteries inside the unit.  You have many output charging options; you can use the radio to recharge Cell Phones, iPhones, iPads, IPods, MP3s/MP4s.  I am really impressed with it and will order one for my girlfriend too.  IMHO for the price, this unit really fits the bill should you be without power and have to rely on it for information, charging and light.  I would not hesitate to recommend this unit to anyone thinking of buying a hand crank emergency flashlight combo.
1428712
Great little radio, it is well constructed very durable. Unfortunately, the radio I received would not achieve the advertised at 8 watts. 5 watts was the maximum output (UHF) , and 4 watts (VHF); That was using an AL-800 HI GAIN VHF/UHF Dual-Band Antenna. I also tried using an antenna tuner so I would have a near-perfect impedance match. If you are a

member of your counties Emergency Response Team for storm and disaster, this radio may be a life saver. Not only can you use it to coordinate home-to-home search and rescue, but also subsequent clean-up after a storm. You have not only local amateur frequencies, but you can use the FRS and other frequencies to coordinate clean-up by non-amateur team members. This radio has great potential is such situations !  All you need is a radio without issues !