Category Archives: Kaito

Kaito KA500

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin

The Kaito KA500 is a self-powered shortwave radio with AM, FM and weather band coverage. It also has a very good fold-out reading lamp and flashlight. Quality is mediocre (see SWLing.com review), but for occasional use, its receiver is above … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA105

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin

The Kaito KA105 (a.k.a. Degen DE105) is a portable radio that covers the 5.95 to 15.60 MHz swatch of the shortwave spectrum. Please note that this is considerably less coverage than most other portables listed in the database. Specs: Aluminum … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA008

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

The Kaito KA008 (a.k.a. Degen DE008) is a self-powered shortwave, AM and FM radio and LED flashlight. Specs: Operates on 4 Power Sources – Dynamo Power: The hand crank generator charges the internal NI-MH Batteries. Solar Power: You can play … Continue reading →

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Kaito WRX911 or Tecsun R-911

Posted on December 19, 2010 by admin

The Kaito WRX911 (a.k.a. Tecsun R-911) is a simple portable shortwave receiver with an analog dial. It is a sensitive receiver and perhaps one of the best for its price class. See also: Tecsun R-911 Specs: AM: 530 KHz – … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA11

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

The Kaito KA11 is a portable radio covering AM, FM and shortwave from 5.8 to 18.1 MHz. Specs: Power source: External – 6 VDC 350ma, Battery – Two AA cells [UM3] (not supplied) Coverage: 520 – 1710 kHz, 5.8 – … Continue reading →

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