--- product_id: 1159450 title: "Voyager Original KA500" brand: "kaito" price: "14022 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Kaito" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1159450-voyager-original-ka500 store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # 7-band AM/FM/SW + NOAA weather alerts 6 power sources for unstoppable energy Multi-mode LED flashlight & reading lamp Voyager Original KA500 **Brand:** kaito **Price:** 14022 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Stay charged, stay connected, stay ahead — your ultimate emergency companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Voyager Original KA500 by kaito - **How much does it cost?** 14022 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1159450-voyager-original-ka500) ## 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 Power Bank On-The-Go:** Built-in 5V USB output charges your smartphone, GPS, or other devices during outages. - • **Rugged, Water-Resistant Design:** Durable ABS casing built for both urban and outdoor adventures, rain or shine. - • **Stay Informed Anywhere, Anytime:** Tuned into AM, FM, shortwave, and 7 NOAA weather channels with real-time emergency alerts. - • **Unmatched 6-Way Power Flexibility:** Solar, crank, USB, AC, AA batteries, and rechargeable NiMH keep you powered no matter what. - • **Precision Reception with Telescopic Antenna:** 14.5-inch extendable antenna plus LED signal strength indicator for crystal-clear sound. ## Overview The Kaito KA500 is a compact, rugged 5-way powered emergency radio featuring AM/FM/shortwave bands plus 7 NOAA weather alert channels. It offers six versatile power options including solar, hand crank, USB, AC, AA batteries, and a rechargeable NiMH battery. Equipped with a multi-mode LED flashlight, reading lamp, and a powerful 14.5-inch telescopic antenna with signal strength indicator, it ensures reliable communication and illumination during power outages or outdoor excursions. Its water-resistant ABS build and emergency USB charging port make it an indispensable tool for preparedness and peace of mind. ## Description desertcart.com: Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black : Electronics Review: Very useful and versatile - This Kaito 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio was the best choice for a good, budget-friendly radio compared to others I looked at. The power goes out at least 2 or 3 times every winter, sometimes more, where I live, because of storms and high winds. So having a dependable radio makes a big difference when you're waiting for the power to come back on, which can take quite a while. The size is just right, so it's compact and easy to carry and store, and the controls are easy to use. And, probably the best part is the many ways this radio can be charged up, so you're never in a situation where it can't be powered up and used. 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 ## Features - 6-way powered portable emergency radio with hand crank generator, solar panel, compartment for 3 AA batteries (not included), 5V USB input, 5V AC/DC input with a wall power adapter (sold separately), built-in NiMH replaceable and rechargeable battery pack - Comprehensive coverage of AM, FM, 2-band shortwave and 7 pre-programmed NOAA weather channels for entertainment, sports, talk-shows, breaking news around the world, and 24/7 real-time weather forecast (USA and Canada ONLY) with PEAS (Public Emergency Alert System) - Works as an emergency mobile battery charger with built-in standard DC 5V USB output port for charging mobile devices, such as smart phones, GPS units, MP3 players, digital cameras, and etc. Other features include a 5-LED reading lamp, LED flashlight and a red LED S.O.S. beacon light - Telescopic antenna extends up to 14.5" for high sensitivity reception assisted by advanced semiconductor circuitry design and LED signal strength indicator for pin-point tuning accuracy, and built-in speaker delivers loud and crispy sound - Made of strong premium impact-resistant and water-resistant ABS material, suitable for both indoors home/office use and outdoors recreational activities ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001F0MNRM | | Additional Features | Adjustable, Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,393 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #33 in Portable Radios | | Brand | Kaito | | Built-In Media | Owner's Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Earphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,331) | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LED | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06927674205019 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H | | Item Weight | 20 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Hisonic International, Inc. | | Mfr Part Number | KA500BLK | | Model Number | KA500BLK | | Number of Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Solar Powered | | Radio Bands Supported | 7-Band | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Style Name | Retro | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | UPC | 033171280629 531479645107 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1-year manufacturer's warranty, labor and parts. | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kaito - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Included Components:** Owner's Manual - **Power Source:** Solar Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 8.3"L x 2.3"W x 5.3"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** 7-Band - **Special Feature:** Adjustable, Built-In Flashlight, Solar Powered - **Style:** Retro - **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![Voyager Original KA500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q5VPZOKfL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful and versatile *by S***L on April 4, 2026* This Kaito 5-Way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW Weather Alert Radio was the best choice for a good, budget-friendly radio compared to others I looked at. The power goes out at least 2 or 3 times every winter, sometimes more, where I live, because of storms and high winds. So having a dependable radio makes a big difference when you're waiting for the power to come back on, which can take quite a while. The size is just right, so it's compact and easy to carry and store, and the controls are easy to use. And, probably the best part is the many ways this radio can be charged up, so you're never in a situation where it can't be powered up and used. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black - Kaito AC Adapter for Kaito Voyager Series Radios - Kaito RC500 EVA Hard Shell Storage Case with Double-Zipper and Carrying Handle for The Voyager KA500 Radio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/1159450-voyager-original-ka500](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1159450-voyager-original-ka500) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*