The Kaito KA007L
Solar & Dynamo Multi Band Radio
by Kaito
One of newest members of Kaito's self-powered radio line. This models takes the features of the . The KA007L features Kaito's utstanding reception, plus 9 bands including AM, FM, 4 shortwave bands, TV-UHF, & the NOAA weather band. It can be powered 4 ways: AC, solar, wind-up, or with 3-AA batteries (not included).
Self-powered...
The KA007L's solar panel & hand crank charge an internal memory-free NiMH battery that can power the radio for up to 24 hours of play on a full charge. It will provide approximately 30 minutes of play from 90 seconds of winding.
Do I have to wind it?
No. The solar panel is able to power the radio directly when placed in full sun - even when the batteries are dead. The dynamo hand crank also powers the internal battery, & is designed for use when the sun & an AC outlet are not available.
Well built
Kaito doesn't build their radios out of steel, but their self-powered line are built very well nonetheless. A compact, hard plastic shell, with integrated solar panel, smooth winding dynamo handle, and fixed carry handle. The whole radio face is about the size of your hand, and only about twice as thick.
A quick comment about the dynamo... we've tried a wide variety of radios, and Kaito's are among the smoothest, most qiet mechanisms. Certainly on par or better than models from Grundig, Eton, and far better than the old Sun Mate models.
The controls are logically placed, and very easy to understand without using the manual. The analog tuning knob only offers a single scanning rate, but is not overly fast or annoyingly slow. Station reception is easily optimized, and there is no drift to speak of.
Handy LED lamp
The KA007L features an 8-LED lamp in the handle. It is bright enough to read by, or to light-up a camping picnic table, and is also a nice feature during blackouts & emergencies.
In the box...
Includes earbud headphones, AC adapter, & soft (wire clip-on) antenna for pulling in distant or weak transmissions.
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Slim, compact size
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Specifications...
Bands:
FM: 88 - 108 MHz
AM: 525-1710 KHz
TV1: CH 1 - 6
TV2: CH 7 - 13
SW1: 4.0 - 9.0 MHz
SW2: 9.0 - 13.5 MHz
SW3: 13.5 - 17.5 MHz
SW4: 17.5 - 26.0 MHz
WX: 162.2 - 162.5 MHz
Sensitivity:
FM: <20 uV
AM: <2.5 mV
SW: <12 uV
Internal Battery:
1300 mAHr NiMh
Replaceable
Optional Power:
3x AA batteries
AC Adaptor
Dimensions:
6.5 x 5.4 x 2.7"
16.6 x 13.8 x 6.8cm
1.1 lbs / 477g
Warranty
1 Year
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