Kaito Electronics Inc. KA500RED Voyager Emergency Radio- Red

Very Disappointed, From the description and pictures this radio sounds ideal. I purchased two, one for a gift and one for myself. The performance on both has been less than ideal in almost all aspects. Sensitivity and selectivity sound quality has been poor and the weather/all hazards band and alert has stopped working on both radios. The one good thing is that the solar charger does a good job of running the radio in direct sunlight. The crank on one of the radios broke almost immediately with very little use. I cannot recommend.
Newer is not better, (What's this?) I had a Kaito radio from 4 years ago. Love it. I bought several to give as gifts. Then I bought more. That is when my friends told me the sound quality was "fuzzy" and the NOAA alerts did not work. Sent back two for refunds. The other three went to their shop. The communication was great. Emails back and forth. One radio needed a new part, the other two worked I was told. Turns out you have to find the "perfect" spot for reception for NOAA alert. Not so with my older one. The sound quality is still far below my old one. I love the service I received but not sure I would ever buy a new one of these again.
Great radio!!, (What's this?) Great radio!! solar charger works great. Used it to charge my cell phone and as a reading light. I am getting one for everyone in my life.

AA Batteries - You can use 3 normal AA batteries to run the radio for maximum reception.

Solar Panel Power - Under the direct sunlight, the solar panel will power the radio without a problem.

Dynamo Cranking Power - 120 turns per minute of cranking will power the built in Ni-MH battery pack with strong current and voltage.

Built-in Rechargeable battery pack.

Charge from a computer via USB port.

AA Batteries - You can use 3 normal AA batteries to run the radio for maximum reception..Solar Panel Power - Under the direct sunlight, the solar panel will power the radio without a problem..Dynamo Cranking Power - 120 turns per minute of cranking will power the built in Ni-MH battery pack with strong current and voltage..Built-in Rechargeable battery pack..Charge from a computer via USB port.. The Kaito Voyager is the perfect radio for emergencies and disasters. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator and the solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well. To maximize the sunlight's rays, the solar panel is designed to tilt with the suns position to receive the energy during the day time. On the bottom side of the solar panel is a 5 LED reading lamp that you can use in poorly lit conditions. The super bright LED on the side can be used as a flashlight or can be a red flashing emergency signal. The radio is designed to charge many small electronic items with its USB jack that can connect to many standard USB enabled gadgets like your iPod or cellphone. It also comes with 6 cellphone tips that can charge many model phones by cranking or solar power. The weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives. 5 LED reading lamp for camping and emergency use. White LED flashlight Red LED blinking for emergency alert. AM - 520-1717 KHz FM - 88.00- 108.00 MHz SW1 - 3.20-9.00KHz SW2 - 9.00- 22.00KHz Weather Band - 7 standard bands for all stations, PLL crystal control circuit for stable reception Weather Alert - To be activated by weather alert signals.