---
product_id: 17526050
title: "Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red"
brand: "kaito"
price: "47801 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Kaito"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/17526050-kaito-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather
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region: Hungary
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# 7-band weather & shortwave radio 5-way power sources Built-in flashlight & reading lights Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** 47801 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay powered, stay informed, stay ahead—because emergencies don’t wait.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** 47801 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/17526050-kaito-ka500red-5-way-powered-emergency-am-fm-sw-weather)

## Best For

- kaito enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kaito brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Emergency-Ready Design:** Compact 1.5 lb unit with old-school pull-out antenna and loud alert tones to keep you informed and safe.
- • **Tech-Savvy Convenience:** Reversible USB charging lets you power up from laptops or solar generators, perfect for the modern professional on the go.
- • **Crystal-Clear Weather Alerts:** 7-band AM/FM/SW radio with NOAA weather alert ensures you’re the first to know about incoming storms or disasters.
- • **Unstoppable Power Flexibility:** Charge via solar, hand crank, USB, AA batteries, or built-in LiPo battery—never lose connection when it matters most.
- • **Multi-Functional Survival Tool:** Includes flashlight, LED reading lights, and USB phone charging—your all-in-one emergency companion.

## Overview

The KA500RED is a versatile 5-way powered emergency radio featuring AM/FM/SW bands and NOAA weather alerts. It combines solar, hand crank, USB, AA battery, and built-in LiPo battery charging options, plus a built-in flashlight and USB phone charging. Compact and lightweight, it’s designed for reliable, multi-functional use during disasters and power outages.

## Description

desertcart.com: Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red : Electronics

Review: charging/and use it in many different ways. I highly suggest this for that next monster storm - excellent product. arrived on-time. wind up works. Old style dial radio including short wave--means you can dial in for the best reception. yes AA batteries can be installed--but not necessary since unit as rechargeables pre installed (which can be taken out and a new lithium Ion =LIPO battery installed. Includes old school pull out radio antenna....solar charging panel attached. little flashlight thingee. Includes a short charging cord;;USB a to c plug. I know I can power it from my 1) ECOFLO solar generator--by usb, 2) my laptop--by usb, 3) AC WALL by usb (no adapter incl)...but charging cord works, 4) its own solar panel (internal to unit)--I bet that would take awhile, 5) the turn crank dyno (internal to unit) charger on side of unit, 6) it's own LIPO battery (main power source), and 7) AA cell batteries you can purchase and install. Freq's....AM/FM/SW/noaa weather (multi-channel)....Flashlight--yes it has one built in. And yes you can use this as a power source for your phone using USB A and USB C... to keep your cell phone working in a pinch. I just got it, I do not know how long it will last. I will look for a "case" to keep it in. This little unit is worth having it packed up and put away for emergency use. EMP? Who knows....but at 35 or so... bucks....who cares
Review: Terrific Emergency Radio So Far! - I live in New Orleans and the weather reports indicated that Hurricane Harvey could be sending a lot of rain and tornados our way in addition to knocking out power. I thought it prudent to have an emergency alert device that isn't dependent on the grid or on cell service, so I decided to get one. Initially, I bought an Eton at a local store but it was faulty out of the box. After reading reviews, I noticed that was a trend for their products. After returning it, I did better research going forward and purchased the Kaito KA500BU instead. I've only had the Kaito KA500 for a short while, but it's been fantastic so far. The versatility of having 5 ways to charge this radio is reassuring, especially for a device intended for emergencies. My favorite part is that the USB power is reversible. Being a techie, I have multiple laptops that have now become de facto batteries in the absence of power if necessary. I haven't tinkered with the Short-Wave stations yet, but the AM/FM stations come in crystal clear. One nice surprise is that this little radio is quite loud, especially in NOAA Weather Alert mode. We're still under intermittent Flood/Tornado watches until Thursday, so I left this radio on in the bedroom last night. It received an alert and startled my sleeping wife by blasting it, so I had to move it into the next room. The hand crank seems to work well, providing a few minutes of power each time. We've had so many alerts right after receiving it on the initial charge that it was likely run down early from that. It's charging by USB now and I expect the battery to hold a charge longer once it's been fully charged and cycled. The LED reading lights, flashlight, and strobe light are a nice touch. The reading lights were a big selling point for my wife. I need to buy AA batteries and actually get some sunlight before I can test the auxiliary battery and solar power functions properly, but based on my experiences with this product I expect them to work well. Overall I'm very please with this purchase and would recommend it to others without reservation.

## Features

- A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters, it comes with all the features that you need in any emergency situation. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator.
- The solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well.
- The 7 Band Weather radio precisely gives you weather bands. The weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002H0H310 |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,682 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #22 in Weather Radios |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,280) |
| Date First Available | July 10, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | KA500RED |
| Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 2.5 x 5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Color:** Red
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Owner's Manual
- **Power Source:** Solar Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 2.5"W x 5"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** 7-Band
- **Special Feature:** Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered
- **Style:** Retro
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

![Kaito KA500RED 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio, Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cC1BC9CuL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Description of KA500CAM says 5-way powered emergency radio. Photo of product says 4way powered NOAA WEATHER ALERT. Please exp[ain.**
A: It has a switch on it for NOAA weather alerts. The 4-way power is this: it has a handle you can turn to charge it, that's 1; it has a solar panel for charging, that's 2; it has a lithium ion (or something) battery that you can plug into the wall to charge, that's 3; and you can also put 3 AA batteries in it to power it, that's 4. 4-ways to charge it. I liked this radio, but wish I had bought the digital one for a few bucks more.

**Q: If the internal rechargeable batteries are dead and there are no back-up batteries installed will the radio work on solar power only?**
A: I have not tried this yet. When I cranked it for a minute (after batteries were dead) and then left it in the sun all afternoon it ran for only 15 minutes (whereas when the battery is fully charged it will go for 6 hours). Now it's possible that this "trickle charging" from the sun will allow it to play the radio all day. (I don't think it would charge the batteries for more than a few minutes of night use, however, if the radio were on while it was operating in the sun on solar power. I wish I'd checked out that possibility...if I get to it I will come back and give an update.

**Q: If you insert AA batteries, does it override rechargeable batt., or can you switch between? Or do you remove the Nimh pack to make room for AA?**
A: The optional AA batteries are in addition to the included rechargeable battery.  Power selector switch on front allows separate choice of "Batt" (i.e. AA cells), or "Crank/Solar" (which are the two ways of charging up the rechargeable battery).  So, if you select "Crank/Solar" the radio is actually running off the rechargeable battery, and attempting to use either the solar cells or the hand crank to keep it charged.

**Q: does this product have a reading lamp, a flashlight and a red blicking light?**
A: Yes to all three questions reading lamp works well has red blinker and flashlight love the radio great for anytime but wonderfull when the lights go out

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ charging/and use it in many different ways. I highly suggest this for that next monster storm
*by C***A on February 4, 2026*

excellent product. arrived on-time. wind up works. Old style dial radio including short wave--means you can dial in for the best reception. yes AA batteries can be installed--but not necessary since unit as rechargeables pre installed (which can be taken out and a new lithium Ion =LIPO battery installed. Includes old school pull out radio antenna....solar charging panel attached. little flashlight thingee. Includes a short charging cord;;USB a to c plug. I know I can power it from my 1) ECOFLO solar generator--by usb, 2) my laptop--by usb, 3) AC WALL by usb (no adapter incl)...but charging cord works, 4) its own solar panel (internal to unit)--I bet that would take awhile, 5) the turn crank dyno (internal to unit) charger on side of unit, 6) it's own LIPO battery (main power source), and 7) AA cell batteries you can purchase and install. Freq's....AM/FM/SW/noaa weather (multi-channel)....Flashlight--yes it has one built in. And yes you can use this as a power source for your phone using USB A and USB C... to keep your cell phone working in a pinch. I just got it, I do not know how long it will last. I will look for a "case" to keep it in. This little unit is worth having it packed up and put away for emergency use. EMP? Who knows....but at 35 or so... bucks....who cares

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Emergency Radio So Far!
*by S***. on August 29, 2017*

I live in New Orleans and the weather reports indicated that Hurricane Harvey could be sending a lot of rain and tornados our way in addition to knocking out power. I thought it prudent to have an emergency alert device that isn't dependent on the grid or on cell service, so I decided to get one. Initially, I bought an Eton at a local store but it was faulty out of the box. After reading reviews, I noticed that was a trend for their products. After returning it, I did better research going forward and purchased the Kaito KA500BU instead. I've only had the Kaito KA500 for a short while, but it's been fantastic so far. The versatility of having 5 ways to charge this radio is reassuring, especially for a device intended for emergencies. My favorite part is that the USB power is reversible. Being a techie, I have multiple laptops that have now become de facto batteries in the absence of power if necessary. I haven't tinkered with the Short-Wave stations yet, but the AM/FM stations come in crystal clear. One nice surprise is that this little radio is quite loud, especially in NOAA Weather Alert mode. We're still under intermittent Flood/Tornado watches until Thursday, so I left this radio on in the bedroom last night. It received an alert and startled my sleeping wife by blasting it, so I had to move it into the next room. The hand crank seems to work well, providing a few minutes of power each time. We've had so many alerts right after receiving it on the initial charge that it was likely run down early from that. It's charging by USB now and I expect the battery to hold a charge longer once it's been fully charged and cycled. The LED reading lights, flashlight, and strobe light are a nice touch. The reading lights were a big selling point for my wife. I need to buy AA batteries and actually get some sunlight before I can test the auxiliary battery and solar power functions properly, but based on my experiences with this product I expect them to work well. Overall I'm very please with this purchase and would recommend it to others without reservation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good features, not cheap design
*by M***. on September 29, 2018*

We got this for our earthquake go-bag. Nice features: You can power it from a wall plug, regular batteries, via USB link to computer, a solar panel or the rechargeable battery. We love that it will work and recharge without ANY power source around. You could be in a cave underground and this will give you light (not sure about radio, because well let's face it ... you're in a CAVE). But LIGHT ... you really need that. True, it's not a spotlight ... but the reading lamp is excellent, especially if you need to sit down and read a map. VERY IMPORTANT: You can keep your mobile phone powered up with the Kaito by USB link. That to me is huge, since when you've got to run ... you are definitely taking your phone with you ... but if the mobilephone battery conks out after a day or two, you're on a raft in the ocean with no gas. But the Kaito gives you confidence your phone will still work one, two, three or 300 days after the disaster. And this is cool: You can run the Kaito Voyager off an external battery, and when THAT battery conks, you can use the Voyager to RECHARGE the same external battery! Excellent! It's like some cool yin-yang symbiosis. About the quality: We like that this is NOT a cheap design ... the feel is solid and tight. NICE that there's a tight-fitting rubber cap to cover the usb, ac adaptor and headphone jacks. Can't believe some of these radios have no strap, but the Kaito does ... that's good, because what if it can't fit in the backpack? You can TIE it to the backpack using the strap. This is our first "disaster" radio, but on the whole we really like the quality design and features and would recommend it to others. P.S. We'll add a 5th star and more comments after we survive the earthquake.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*