Emergency radios
Kaito KA600 Voyager Pro
Kaito
Digital AM/FM/LW/SW radio with 7 NOAA alert channels and a flip-up 180-degree solar panel.
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What you get
A digital radio that covers AM/FM plus longwave and shortwave and 7 NOAA weather channels with alert. Power comes from a flip-up solar panel or hand crank as well as AC adapter and AA batteries. A flashlight, reading lamp and smartphone charger are built in.
- Digital AM/FM plus longwave, shortwave (2.3-23 MHz) and 7 NOAA weather channels with alert
- Flip-up 180-degree solar panel, hand crank, AC adapter, AA batteries and USB
- Flashlight, reading lamp and smartphone charger
- Sold as a bundle with AC adapter
Pros and cons of the Kaito KA600 Voyager Pro
Pros
- Longwave and shortwave (2.3 to 23 MHz) widen the choice of stations.
- AA batteries and an AC adapter back up the solar panel and hand crank.
- The bundle includes the AC adapter so home charging is covered from day one.
Cons
- The Ni-MH pack holds 3x 600 mAh which is one of the smaller capacities on this list.
- Kaito states 1 lb for the weight and that figure should be checked against the box.
Specs
- Bands
- AM/FM/LW/SW/NOAA (weather channels 1-7)
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Power sources
- AC/DC adapter, hand crank, solar panel (flip-up 180-degree), USB/PC, Ni-MH pack, 3x AA
- Battery
- 600 mAh
- Charges a phone
- Yes
- Weight
- 16 oz (454 g)
- Battery type
- 3x Ni-MH 600 mAh
- Reading lamp
- Yes
- Size
- 9.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 in
Why it scores 7.6
7.6/10
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Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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