The KA009R portable radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also ideal for anyone who does not have access to a reliable AC power source. The radio can be powered by solar energy, batteries, AC adapter and hand-crank generator (magneto). With coverage of the AM/FM/TV/AIR/Weather broadcast bands, plus 4 shortwave bands, you'll never run out of things to listen to!

A review from the customer

Review Date: August 10, 2010

Reviewer: W. Zhao, LAX

My husband and I have your Kaito KA009R radio and we love it. We took it camping with us this year and found out how remarkable and durable the radio is. We were up in the mountains and were able to pick up radio stations with no problems. On the way home - we ran into some problems and the radio ended up being stuck in the back car window for about 28 hours. Well the sun was beating down on the back of the radio - the back warped and the back panel melted - we can see into the radio to the mother board in the back. With all this we figured the radio was toast...but it still works wonderfully - my husband had to force lose the dynamo power knob in the back, but once he did - it played like a charm. We love this radio and look forward to getting another one...but we won't be giving this one up! Our email:[...] David and Delores Gorter

Kaito KA009R emergency radio

Review Date: February 29, 2008

Reviewer: Cynthia L. Andreucci, Phenix city, AL

Okay, I really do like this little radio and I am definitely happy I bought it! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I bought THIS model due to the cell phone charger, but in receiving this model, it did NOT have a charge set up for MY CELL PHONE the LG 8400 and that was the reason I bought it for $20 more than the other one. I also bought the flashlight that cranks. I feel that this was a very worthwhile buy especially when you have several choices for power. I especially like that if the a/c runs out, you have AA batteries, solar and if all else fails.......hand crank power! This is a worthy buy! Oh by the way, it is also a short wave radio so you can listen to the world when all of the lights are out and you are bored!