One of the most popular of Kaito's self-powered radio line. The KA007L model takes the features of the KA009, and adds a convenient LED lamp. The KA007L features Kaito's outstanding reception, plus 9 bands including AM, FM, 4 shortwave bands, TV-UHF, & the NOAA weather band. It can be powered 4 ways: solar or wind-up (uses internal rechargeable battery), or with standard 3-AA batteries (not included), or via AC wall adaptor (included).
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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.
