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A Review of the Kaito KA900 Emergency and Off Grid Radio

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I have always loved radio. Growing up in a small logging town with my Dad, we always had several types of radios but often no television or phone. Books, cassette tapes, and radio were my outlets along with a pink Lisa Frank notebook and a pack of pens I would use to madly scribble whatever came to mind.

There was no computer or internet for me either. I looked forward to the weekly radio shows from the Seattle station, KIRO FM, local news and talk radio station did a show called the KIRO Mystery Playhouse and syndicated nationally as Imagination Theatre. There was also the old-timey radio shows that came out of the stations in Victoria BC. We could get Canadian stations better than a lot of USA stations since we were only about a 90-minute drive from British Columbia.

Kaito was not a brand I was familiar with back then, and over the years I drifted away from listening to the radio that much even though I always had a shortwave through college in my dorm room.

When I started looking at a lot of emergency radios, it was easy to see that there are a lot of options with varying levels of usefulness. Kaito stood out to me because they offer a lot of options and models and every single radio is under $100 making them an affordable addition for preppers, homesteaders, or anyone that is looking for a high function radio.

Recently I finally got a Kaito, but I managed to get an even higher functioning model than the KA700 that I had my eye on before. The Kaito KA900 has not been available to the public for that long. It is a recent 2018 model that stood out to me because it combines a lot of classic radio features and modern ingenuity. This is a radio that can help provide a lot of entertainment and keep you informed during anything from a brief power outage or a long-term emergency.

Rubber reinforced nylon strap

I like that the handle is made so well on the radio. It is sturdy enough to hang up, and it makes the radio a lot more useful as a flashlight because you can carry it securely.

This is definitely not a pocket-sized radio but it is lightweight enough that I was surprised when I picked it up. Considering how many features it has, the 1 lb 11-ounce weight is not a big deal.

Easy to read display

The display comes on fast enough and it is bright with a large font so you can see to tune it. The buttons for inputting radio frequencies are large enough that people with giant hands like I have will have no problems hitting a bunch of buttons at once even under low light conditions. You can always turn the built-in reading light or flashlight function on to help out if it is really dark.

The digital display has a retro feel

This is a very modern emergency radio but it has some retro aspects. The overall impression when I look at the radio is state of the art 80s electronics. This is not a bad thing and I can see why they went for a blend of the old and new with this radio. It is a good marketing ploy to appeal to the nostalgia of those that used to listen to radio years ago and then there is the fact that there is an obvious trendiness when anything is a bit retro now.

Mini SD Cards For Music, Media, and Recording, and Ebooks or Text

The Kaito uses mini SD cards for storage and recording. It accepts up to a 32G card. If you want to listen to your mp3s simply put them on an SD card and enjoy on the Kaito. The card slot is located right at the top for easy access.

If you do find a radio show that you like and cannot be there to listen to it or just want a copy of it you can set the radio to record to your SD card, so you are free to enjoy shows whenever you have the time.

The display actually allows you to read .txt files so you could actually put some ebooks or articles on an SD card and read through them for reference.

The recording function is useful for recording your thoughts

If you are not the type to pick up a pen and paper or type up your thoughts, then the recording function on the Kaito may be of interest to you. Using the voice recorder function and built-in microphone, you can record your thoughts. It may be interesting to review after an emergency is over or when you get back from your excursion into the woods.

Shortwave, Longwave, NOAA Weather, AM/FM, and emergency alerts

This radio covers any band that you will want to hear. I like that it has all the NOAA features already built in. The AM/FM reception was very strong and clear and I was easily able to get weather alerts and it was a clear signal that I had no problem understanding. I am actually listening to a flood warning due to the heavy rain we are having as I write this!

Is there anything actually on shortwave anymore?

This is a question a lot of people ask. I also hear a lot of people that used to be avid listeners of shortwave complain about how little there is to listen to in today’s modern world of digital and internet radio.

It is true that some stations have reduced their programming. Some have even gone as far as to stop broadcasting to all of North America. There are shows to listen to but there is not the variety that there once was. While researching what stations I could listen to it was suggested that you try to listen to European shortwave broadcasts during the late evening and at night.

I was truly not able to pick up a lot of shortwave programs on this radio, but I think that is my fault for not spending a lot of time searching and checking out schedules.

Here is a link to a list of shortwave frequencies and listening tips from CC Crane.

I live next to a giant radio tower, and that may affect my reception capabilities in my house.

The interference I experienced with this radio may very well be related to the fact that a huge radio tower is broadcasting in a neighboring field. This radio station plays old country music and is powerful enough to bleed through on a lot of the shortwave frequencies.

I am going to try to find a place around my house or outside where this doesn’t happen, but it may take me awhile.

I had a few moments of nostalgia. I wanted to listen to KING FM on my radio like I did when I was a teen living in Washington or an adult in my 20s in Ketchikan, Alaska. I loved that I could listen through the radio speakers using my cell phone to stream and the Bluetooth function. It was about the easiest Bluetooth pairing I have experienced. I have sometimes had trouble pairing some speakers on my phone so the fact that I was listening to my music within 10 seconds was very impressive to me. That 10 seconds was as fast as I could press buttons. It was basically an instant connection and the sound was crystal clear with no awkward skips or drops.

I like having back up plans. The Kaito radio has a lot of different charging options. In fact, there are enough options that it is hard for me ever to picture the battery running out on this radio. Over the years the battery pack could stop holding a charge very well as any rechargeable power battery does over time. Putting back an extra battery pack or two and keeping them topped off might be something you want to do to prepare for a long-term situation.

Solar Panel

The Solar panel is a nice touch and will keep your batteries topped off, but it is important to know that this is a trickle charger so don’t expect it to get your radio going if you drain the batteries down very low. It would take days to charge it on just the solar panel. It doesn’t take much light to produce some charging effect. I have been using the radio a little each day, and it seems to charge where I have it sitting near a lot of windows. The red indicator light will glow when it is getting enough light to be actively charging the battery.

Hand Crank 

First of all, I wouldn’t want to have to crank anything for a long time, but it does help with charging, especially if you are using it to keep a small device topped off like a cell phone or e-reader. Remember that the solar panel is always helping charge too if you have it in an area with the right amount of light.

USB Chargeable

You can recharge the radio via mini USB. This means if you have an adaptor that allows you to plug mini USB to a 110 or 12-volt outlet you have even more options.

AC Adaptor Sold Separately

I will mention the AC adapter, but I don’t think most of you will find the expense justifiable if you have USB charging capabilities and adaptors.

I don’t plan on buying the AC adaptor because I can just use USB or a USB to 110 adaptors as I have for my cell phone.

Radio is a 2000 mAh battery bank

The Kaito offers a battery bank feature and you can use the hand crank to help it out. I would not want to rely on this radio to keep a cell phone totally charged but if you needed to make an emergency call or extend how much time you have before your battery totally runs out, the Kaito can help out.

The flashlight is on the side with the tuning knobs while the other side of the radio is dedicated to the hand crank dynamo for charging.

Ok, this is not the absolute brightest flashlight, but it will sure do! I could definitely find my way in the dark with this light. I could see decently 10 feet or more out. I think that is pretty good for a multi-purpose survival radio. It is actually lightweight enough to carry like a flashlight when needed. I was worried it would be a little awkward to wave this radio around, but it was fine. It can really light up a small bedroom.

Reading light

The display is very easy to read under a variety of light conditions.

The reading light is located under the solar panel and is very adjustable.

For a bug out cabin or just an outage in your regular house, it sure can be nice to have a light to read or write by. I like that the 5 LED reading light is adjustable and works well as a bedside reading light. The battery in the radio will run the light for many hours. The prospect of being able to keep a light and radio going without too much effort is nice, especially if I have some music or audio books on SD cards.

I wish I had a radio like this when I was a kid. The town I lived in growing up was in the North Cascades of Washington state, and we would frequently get windstorms that would knock the power out. Sometimes the snowstorms would do it in the winter.

We had books, oil lamps, and flashlights and maybe a small radio with batteries. When I was older, I would keep a set of batteries for my boom box. I tried to spend a lot of the power outage time reading and writing so any extra light would have been welcome! This reading lamp is adjustable as well so that is a bonus!

Setting in the dark during long evenings is no fun. The ability to have music, light, and some backup power at a low cost is amazing to those of us that grew up in a time when anything like that would have cost too much or just not been available at all!

Includes a built-in antenna as well as a 24 ft wire antennae!

When I was a kid, one thing that would get my Dad on a ladder was adjusting or constructing his shortwave antennae. I like that the Kaito comes with an additional antenna this is in an easy to store spin style container so it can travel with you wherever your journey may take you. The antenna is two parts. There is a clip that attaches to the telescoping antenna that is always part of the radio. The actual wire plugs in like a headphone jack. It is very directional so you will have to play around with it to see where it picks up the best reception for your chosen station. A very small movement of the antenna can make a big difference. Strangely enough, we found that we got good reception by attaching one end of the antennae to the Mossberg shotgun hanging over the door!

All the input and outputs are protected with a rubberized cover that is easy to remove but keeps dirt and water out of your plugins.

Volume of speakers

I thought the twin built-in 1.5-inch speakers provided a pretty loud experience. I mean this is an emergency radio not a state of the art speaker system. If you have access to other speakers, you can use the radio in conjunction with them for a greater volume, but honestly, I think you will be impressed with the sound as is. You can also use a set of headphones if you want a more intense sound experience.

I normally don’t mention the literature and guides included with something like a radio, but in this case, I feel the need to let you know that there are excellent instructions included!

Kaito deserves credit for including a very easy to understand quick operation guide. There is also a more intensive users manual, and they were thoughtful enough to include an emergency preparedness guide that has space for you to fill in the blanks and create an emergency plan. Considering that some people may just be getting started in the world of preparedness when they buy the radio, this was a nice thing to include. I read over it, and it made me think about my own plan a bit more thoroughly.

I really love this radio, and it made me glad that I was able to get the KA900 model because it has some modern features I like. I do have to say that it is the fanciest model that Kaito has to offer and I can understand that sometimes you may want to have a few less expensive radios to stash in various locations. Kaito makes radios that are as inexpensive as $20, so I would advise looking at a few of those if you want something very basic and reliable.

I look forward to using this radio outside this Spring and Summer while I write. I have a plan for a camp of sorts where I can go for a change of scenery when writing. My Kaito is going to be part of that for sure since it will be easy to take my music with me or listen to what is going on in the world. I think this radio would be an excellent addition to a bedside nightstand for people of all ages.

Have you owned a Kaito? What do you like the most about your Kaito? Please share positive or negative experiences in the comments below.

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7 Responses to “A Review of the Kaito KA900 Emergency and Off Grid Radio”

This probably remains is the best emergency radio as of late 2020.

It is unfortunate that there apparently is not sufficient demand for a truly rugged weatherproof radio with these features.

As such this radio is probably the best option for extended electric outages but not ideal for rugged use. It has more features then any other choice but it by no means could be considered a polished easy to operate radio experience.

Oh! Another important point on the KA900…I’ve found that while I’m using the radio on MW(AM) or SW, its reception performance can actually degrade immensely while I’m tuning around on it, or after I’ve hit “escape” after making a recording. The cure is either to power the radio off and back on, or to change bands and then switch back to the band you were using. Sometimes the KA900 seems like a prototype rather than a finished product. I like it very much nonetheless. -Chuck

I’m still reading your review, but have to jump in and say that the KA900 can be tricky to coax performance out of on MW(AM) and shortwave. Shortwave in particular. I’m in the city, and the KA900 is very prone to AM bleedthrough all across the shortwave band coverage. To reduce the AM station interference and let shortwave stations be heard, I have to shorten the whip antenna to two sections or even less extended, and hold the radio about waist high, positioned on its back, with antenna facing away from me horizontally. Yes, it’s that critical. Plus, I have to avoid having my right hand holding the radio near the antenna; rather I place my right hand along the bottom or just hold the 900 with my left hand. On top of that, I have to find the sweet spots in the room where SW reception is best. Not difficult really, but it is important. Ideal positioning may vary for you; I’m on the second floor of this building so that may have something to do with how I have to position the radio.

I’ve found that on the AM band, the KA900’s antenna can have an effect on reception of distant stations. Usually it’s best when I leave the antenna down, yet other times reception will improve when I raise the antenna a very specific amount! These new DSP radios they’re putting out are temperamental to say the least. Your mileage may vary on all of this. I’m hoping to get out of the city to experiment further with the 900, especially on shortwave. I hope this is of some help! -Chuck

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Introducing the newest and most advanced addition to the Kaito Voyager family, the KA900 Voyager Max, a digital portable receiver designed for both everyday use & emergency preparedness applications. As an emergency preparedness tool, it offers different methods to power up including an AC/DC adapter (NOT included), a built-in rechargeable 2,000 mAh lithium battery that can be charged by the optional AC adapter, hand cranking or a USB power source, and the patented flip-up 180-degree adjustable solar panel provides power for the radio even when no battery is installed. With its revolutionary design and versatile functions, it’s not only an ideal choice of a bedside radio but also an indispensable tool for emergency preparedness purposes, travelling, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities.

The KA900 has a wide range of band reception including AM, FM, shortwave and NOAA weather stations. The 7-weather channels are pre-programmed and numbered from 1-7, you can easily and conveniently tune into the stations by turning the tuning knob, no more guess work involved. Plus if the radio is set at the “Alert” mode, it will be automatically activated when it receives the alert signals from the NOAA weather stations.

Combining dual 1.5-inch speakers and pure digital circuitry, the KA900 delivers uncompromising sound quality and enhanced listening experience with outstanding clarity & minimal distortion. The Voyager Max is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology that allows you to wirelessly stream audio/music from a Bluetooth compatible device, such as a smart phone. To take fully advantage of the KA900's built-in MP3 player and digital audio equalizer, you can also plug an audio device directly into a 3.5mm input jack or insert a micro-SD memory card with up to 32 GB capacity.

Specifications:

• Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm
• Sensitivity:
• MW<1mV/m
• SW < 30uV
• Rechargeable battery: 2,000 mAh li-ion
• Dimensions:9 ½ x 5 ½ x 2 ½ inches
• Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
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• All-purpose 5-way powered portable emergency radio, hand crank generator, solar power, 5V USB input, 6V DC wall power adapter (not included), and built-in 2,000 mAh li-ion rechargeable battery pack; suitable applications include everyday use around the house, outdoors recreational activities such as camping, backpacking, picnic, and emergency / disaster preparedness, roadside emergency, and etc., a dependable source of information and a reliable survival tool when everything else fails
• Comprehensive coverage of AM, FM, Shortwave and 7 pre-programmed NOAA weather channels for entertainment, sports, talk-shows, breaking news around the world, and 24/7 weather forecast (USA and Canada ONLY) with PEAS (Public Emergency Alert System) real-time alert
• Unique and revolutionary design with dual stereo speakers provides uncompromising sound quality not only for radio listening, but also for playing your favorite tunes via wireless Bluetooth streaming or by inserting a micro-SD memory card or connecting an external audio device to a 3.5mm audio input jack, features a fully-functional MP3 player with built-in digital sound equalizer, built-in recorder for both live and future scheduled recording of radio broadcasting
• Telescopic antenna extends up to 14" for high sensitivity and selectivity reception assisted by a pure digital tuner and advanced semiconductor circuitry design; 4 tuning methods including manual with tuning knob or keypad, direct numerical keypad entry, ATS & memory tuning with over 1,000 memories for easy access to favorite stations
• Durable strong premium ABS construction with digital tuner and LCD back-lit display featuring calendar, 24-hour clock with alarm, count-down sleep timer; Works as an emergency mobile battery charger with built-in standard DC 5V USB output port for charging mobile devices, such as smart phones, GPS units, MP3 players, digital cameras, and etc. Other safety features include a 5-LED reading lamp & an LED flashlight

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• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 26 Sept. 2018
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• Item model number ‏ : ‎ FBA-KA900BLK
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Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 Radio Review

The kaito voyager pro ka600 is a feature rich emergency radio, with extras you might not find elsewhere..

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The Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 comes with lots of extras, including environmental data, but a battery that was found lacking compared to some options.

Excellent FM quality

Powerful LED light

Digital thermometer and humidity meter

Poor battery life

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The Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 is an emergency radio that can receive AM and FM, NOAA and shortwave radio frequencies. But it's not just the extra frequencies this has over the competition, this is feature rich across the board.It also has lights so you can see in the dark during a power outage or while you camp, a digital thermometer, and a humidity meter. All these features make the Voyager a good emergency radio. However, with its poor battery life and subpar hand crank, it struggles to keep up with some of the best emergency radios .

But is this the right fit for you? Read on to find out all you need to know from this Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 review.

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600: Design and build

Weighing in at 19.75 ounces, the Kaito Voyager Pro KA600 is one of the biggest and heaviest crank radios available. It comes packing a large LED light setup in the front and comes complete with a carry handle to help with that weight. It’s missing most of the emergency preparedness features the best ones have. It isn’t water-resistant and doesn't have a Morse code beacon, siren or compass. Not a great start.

However, it has a digital thermometer and a humidity meter, which provide important environmental information. It also comes with a built-in rechargeable battery pack which is super fast charging but also conveniently can run on disposable batteries.

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600: Features

You can use the Voyager Pro KA600 to listen to regular AM and FM radio stations, and you can access all seven NOAA weather band channels. These are invaluable stations to have access to during a disaster because they provide weather information critical to your area.

You can also charge this emergency radio with its AC adapter, built-in rechargeable battery pack, USB port or solar panel. It's one of the few radios with a solar panel you can adjust to find the optimal position to capture the sun's energy. It takes longer to charge the radio with the solar panel than using the other charging methods, but it's the easiest way, especially while you're camping.

This crank radio comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty, which is average for the products we tested. You can contact Kaito by phone or email if you have questions about the radio’s features or need to file a warranty claim.

Kaito Voyager Pro KA600: Performance

The KA600's battery reached a full charge in one hour and 45 minutes, making it the fastest-charging radio we reviewed. That said, the battery only lasted one and a half hours when we played it at full volume. The biggest downside to its subpar battery life is that you have to charge it frequently. Fortunately, it also runs on disposable batteries, so you can use the rechargeable battery as a secondary power source.

In our tests, two minutes of turning the Voyager Pro’s dynamo crank generated an average of three and a half minutes of battery life when the radio played at full volume. This is below our test group’s five-minute average, and for comparison, the Eton Ultimate Camping Radio produced over 13 minutes of battery life in the same test.

The radio did ok in our AM reception tests and similarly in the backcountry test. In addition, it scored well in the FM reception tests. It's good AM and FM scores mean it’s a good fit for someone that wants to use it as a traditional radio to listen to music. Its NOAA weather band reception is comparable to that of other crank radios.

The maximum volume is only 76.7 dB at 1 meter from the speaker, which makes it one of the quietest radios we reviewed. Louder crank radios are better for backcountry hiking because making loud noises can help search and rescue find you. 

Should you buy the Kaito Voyager Pro KA600?

If you want a fast charging emergency radio with lots of weather features then this is the one for you. It's ideal for camping and if you work in environments where the weather can change quickly. But if you want to save a bit of money and cut back on the weight then there are plenty of other options out there.

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Introducing the newest and most advanced addition to the Kaito Voyager family, the KA900 Voyager Max, a digital portable receiver designed for both everyday use & emergency preparedness applications. As an emergency preparedness tool, it offers different methods to power up including an AC/DC adapter (NOT included), a built-in rechargeable 2,000 mAh lithium battery that can be charged by the optional AC adapter, hand cranking or a USB power source, and the patented flip-up 180-degree adjustable solar panel provides power for the radio even when no battery is installed. With its revolutionary design and versatile functions, it’s not only an ideal choice of a bedside radio but also an indispensable tool for emergency preparedness purposes, travelling, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities.

The KA900 has a wide range of band reception including AM, FM, shortwave and NOAA weather stations. The 7-weather channels are pre-programmed and numbered from 1-7, you can easily and conveniently tune into the stations by turning the tuning knob, no more guess work involved. Plus if the radio is set at the “Alert” mode, it will be automatically activated when it receives the alert signals from the NOAA weather stations.

Combining dual 1.5-inch speakers and pure digital circuitry, the KA900 delivers uncompromising sound quality and enhanced listening experience with outstanding clarity & minimal distortion. The Voyager Max is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology that allows you to wirelessly stream audio/music from a Bluetooth compatible device, such as a smart phone. To take fully advantage of the KA900's built-in MP3 player and digital audio equalizer, you can also plug an audio device directly into a 3.5mm input jack or insert a micro-SD memory card with up to 32 GB capacity.

Specifications:

• Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm
• Sensitivity:
• MW<1mV/m
• SW < 30uV
• Rechargeable battery: 2,000 mAh li-ion
• Dimensions:9 ½ x 5 ½ x 2 ½ inches
• Weight: 1 lb 11 oz

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5-way powered emergency radio with handy safety features and functions.

• 2,000 mAh lithium ion rechargeable battery pack
• Hand-crank dynamo generator
• Solar panel
• 5V mini USB (charging cable included)
• AC/DC wall power adapter (NOT included)

Safety features:

• USB mobile phone charger for both iOS and Android devices
• LED Flashlight
• 5-LED reading lamp

What's in the box:

• Voyager Max Radio
• 2,000 mAh li-ion rechargeable battery (installed)
• 23-ft retractable shortwave antenna
• Micro USB charging cable
• Quick reference guide
• User manual
• Registration card
• Emergency Preparedness Guidebook

A radio makes a world of difference

Over the years, Kaito has proudly supplied millions of radios and lanterns to the State Department, the United States Army, the United Nations, American Red Cross and other government agencies and NGOs for their humanitarian relief efforts. It's hard to believe, but often times a radio is the only way to connect with the outside world in some parts of the globe, and radio broadcasting has become an important and effective tool helping the US and its allies build strong relationship with the locals and educate them to stand up against conflicts and extremism, which in return makes our troops and diplomats safer and more successful in their missions.

*No Endorsement of Kaito by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, United Nations, American Red Cross or by their personnel is intended or implied.

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Kaito Voyager MAX KA900 User Manual

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Product Features
• Bluetooth Connection
• Text Browser
• Power On|Off
• Using the Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Battery Strength Status
• Charging the Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Using the Flashlight
• Using the Reading Lamp
• Charging for Cellphone or Other Devices
• About the Main Menu
• How to Play the Radio
• Choose the Radio Band
• Earphone Jack
• Use the Micro-SD Card
• Manage the Music and Recorded Files
• Lyrics Display
• Important Safety Instructions
• Specifications

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• Page 1 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kaito.us Address: 5185 Cliffwood Dr, Montclair, CA 91763, U.S. ©2018 Kaito. Kaito and other Kaito marks are owned by Kaito Electronics, Inc. and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.kaito.us Ver 1.0...

Page 2: Table Of Contents

Page 3: introduction.

• Page 4 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Schematic Diagram Power Switch Built-in Left Speaker Built-in Microphone Digital Tuning Dial Knob LCD Display with Backlight Sound Volume Control Knob FM Band | Play or Pause Button Right Hand Strap Buckle AM or NOAA Weather Band and A B Repeat...

Page 5: Power On|Off

Page 6: battery strength status.

• Page 7 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Charging by Personal Computer’s USB Port Charging by Crank Dynamo Power 1. Correct connect the radio’s Micro-USB power input port to the personal computer’s USB port In some emergency situations caused by the weather or other reasons, can not use the AC with the attached Micro-USB charge cable.

Page 8: Using The Flashlight

Page 9: charging for cellphone or other devices, page 10: about the main menu, page 11: choose the radio band.

• Page 12 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Manual Delete a Radio Station Operation in the AM Band In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete” position, the submenu bar will be highlight, When the radio is working in the AM band, press the [MENU] button to enter the below and then press the [MENU] button to delete the current frequency point from the memory list sub-menu:...
• Page 13 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Manual Delete a Radio Station When use the radio in the Shortwave band, Press the [SW] button repeatedly to select the In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete” position, the submenu bar will be highlight, shortwave frequency range from SW1 to SW12.
• Page 14 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Use the ALERT in the NOAA Weather Band Save Delete CAUTIONS! Delete All Auto Search NOAA Weather band is a service broadcast of the U.S. Govemment and available in all 50 states, Using the ATS Function Puerto Rico and the U.S.
• Page 15 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Volume Control Use the Tuning Dial Knob to Tuning Rotate the sound volume control knob to increase or decrease the radio's volume to suit In the radio mode, you can use the tuning dial knob to tuning the radio stations.
• Page 16 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio CAUTIONS! Backward Progress button Using this auto tuning storage function will takes a long time in the short wave band. Forward Progress Button When using this feature, place the radio in a position that has a good reception of broadcast stations.
• Page 17 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio For example: Internal Ferrite Rod Antenna If you want input the frequency point the 102.6MHz in FM band, press the following buttons in When listening to the AM band stations, the built-in internal ferrite rod antenna works for the order, the [ 1 ], [ 0 ], [ 2 ], [ 6 ] buttons, it will following indication on LCD screen, such as below, AM band only.
• Page 18 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Storing the Radio Station Manually Radio Recording While listening to radio broadcast, you can record the programs by the following steps: Select your desired station, press the [MENU] button to into the sub-menu and select the [Save] submenu, press the [MENU] button again to confirm.
• Page 19 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Radio Schedule Time Recording Then select the [Alarm/Recording] submenu and into next the submenu. You can record a radio station programs at a scheduled time when the Micro-SD card is inserted Alarm Off correctly.
• Page 20 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Listening to the Recorded Files Choose the Music Tracks In the music play mode, at the above of the LCD screen are four sets of numbers that indicate Select the [Music] mode in Main Menu and into the MP3 Player function, all recorded files and the total number of music tracks, the series number of the currently playing music track, the current music track of numbers can be displayed on the LCD screen.
• Page 21 Bluetooth connection function to search the radio's Bluetooth B Repeat: This loop playback mode will set the length of the point-to-point in the music identification mark is ‘’Kaito’’ and choose it to connect. track and play it repeatedly.
• Page 22 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Text Browser Calendar Write the .txt format files to the Micro-SD card and insert it into the slot. In the menu mode, Select the [ ] icon in the main menu, press the [MENU] button to shows the date, time and select the [ ] icon and press the [MENU] button to into the text browser mode.
• Page 23 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio System Time English French Select the [System Time] submenu in system settings, press the [MENU] button to into the date Germany and time settings. Italian Repeat press the [MENU] button to highlight the setting item by moving the cursor, then use Dutch...
• Page 24 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Backlight Sleep Timer Select the [Backlight] submenu in system settings, press the [MENU] button to into the backlight Select the [Timer/Alarm/Recording] submenu in system settings, press the [MENU] button to timer settings.
• Page 25 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Alarm & Recording the [ESC] button to save and exit the settings. Select the [Timer/Alarm/Recording] submenu in system settings, press the [MENU] button to In the alarm cycle settings, select the ring daily submenu and press the [MENU] botton to setup into the next submenu, and then to choose the [Alarm &...
• Page 26 ® ® User’s Manual User’s Manual KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio Alarm Mode REC00027.MP3 Select and into the alarm mode settings, use the tuning dial knob and the [ + ] or [ - ] buttons REC00028.MP3 to select once, and then press the [MENU] button to confirm or setup its.

Page 27: Earphone Jack

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