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Self-Powered/Emergency

Below, you will find a list of all self-powered (hand crank and/or solar powered) shortwave radios categorized by manufacturer. Click on the radio name and model to view details.

 

The Kaito KA500 or Degen DE500 Self-Powered Shortwave Radio

Degen

Degen DE 008 (a.k.a. Kaito KA 008)
Degen DE 500 (a.k.a. Kaito KA 500)

 

The National Geographic version of the FR360 self-powered shortwave radio

Etón

Etón FR250
Etón FR350
Etón FR360 (SW version)
Etón FR500
Etón FR600

Kaito

Kaito KA 008 (a.k.a. Degen DE 008)
Kaito KA 500 (a.k.a. Degen DE 500)
Kaito KA 600

 

 

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