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Tag Archives: Kaito KA500 Reviews
Kaito KA 500 or Degen DE 500 Self-Powered Radio
The Kaito KA500 (a.k.a. Degen DE500) has all the features that you need in an emergency situation in North America. There are six ways to power the KA500: dynamo cranking, solar panel power, three AA cells, built-in Ni-MH battery pack, … Continue reading
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Kaito KA500
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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