Kaito KA 008 or Degen DE 008 Self-Powered Radio

The Kaito KA 008 or Degen DE 008 self-powered shortwave radio

The Kaito KA008 (a.k.a. Degen DE008) is a self-powered radio covering AM, FM and four shortwave bands: 4.0- 9.0, 9.0-14, 14-19 and 19-26.1 MHz.

Specs:

  • MW Band 530 – 1710 kHz
  • SW Band 1 4000 – 9000 kHz
  • SW Band 2 9000 – 14000 kHz
  • SW Band 3 14000 – 19000 kHz
  • SW Band 4 19000 – 26000 kHz
  • FM Band 88.0 – 108 MHz
  • MW Sensitivity <2.5 mV
  • SW Sensitivity <30 µV
  • FM Sensitivity <20 µV
  • MW Display Resolution 1 kHz
  • SW Display Resolution 10 kHz
  • FM Display Resolution 100 kHz
  • POWER SOURCE
    • External 4.5 – 6.0 VDC 300ma
    • Battery Three AA cells [UM3] [not supplied]
    • Charge Time 1 to 30 hours
  • GENERAL
    • Speaker Size 2.5 inch (60 mm)
    • Earphone Jack 3.5 mm
    • Antenna System AM Ferrite bar and FM/SW telescopic whip
  • PHYSICAL
    • Size 5.5 x 3.7 x 1.4 inches (165x137x70 mm)
    • Weight 16 oz (460 g)

Resources:

  • Manufacturer’s Product Page – Kaito KA 008
  • Reviews:
  • Retailers:
    • Universal Radio
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