Shortwave Radio CLICK HERE… Kaito Pocket-Size AM/FM & Shortwave Radio with Alarm Clock and LED flashlight, KA202L
$29.95
- Pocket-sized radio with AM/FM tuner and shortwave receiver
- Comes with an alarm clock and LED flashlight
- telescopic antenna and built-in speaker
- earphones included
- 90 days money back guarantee and 1 year limited warranty
Product DescriptionFitting conveniently into a pocket, this Kaito KA202L radio combines an AM/FM tuner with a shortwave receiver, which captures two shortwave broadcast bands. Now you can listen to the news all over the world with a unit that’s smaller than a deck of cards. The unit also features a pair of earphones, an digital tuning indicator, an alarm clock, a super-bright LED flashlight and a built-in speaker. The radio runs on two AA batteries (not included) and carries a one-yea. . . More >>
Kaito Pocket-Size AM/FM & Shortwave Radio with Alarm Clock and LED flashlight, KA202L
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The Kaito KA202L radio is extremely simple to operate. A tuning knob, a volume dial, and a band switch is all you’ll need to know. However, this inexpensive radio is too much of a gamble. The digital frequency display does not show enough precision on shortwave to help you find the signal you want. The speaker is tiny and has limited frequency response. The antenna is not strong enough to pull in many shortwave signals; a clip-on antenna can help here somewhat.
If you are considering purchasing this radio, I would instead suggest that you give strong consideration to the Kaito WRX911. That radio is a bit more complicated to operate due to the analog tuning display, but it has a much more capable speaker and the antenna is good enough to give you adequate reception of strong signals on shortwave. The WRX911 is more expensive than the KA202L, but the extra cost is justified due to the higher quality product.
Rating: 3 / 5
This is an OK product which could have been a really good but for the lack of some key features and attention to detail.
The good: Digital tuning, good metal build, clockradio function, decent speaker sound (for a little radio), good FM reception, mediocre-average AM reception, good led flashlight, good headphone sound, use of AA (vs AAA) batteries) thus getting longer use. This has some shortwave capability but I wouldn’t want to rely on it for that purpose.
Bad or poor: sloppy tuning dial, fiddly switches/knobs too small to use well, NO STEREO through headphones.
Would be nice: a light for the tuning dial, a beeper for the clock for times when you don’t want a radio.
Still for $10. 00 it’s a pretty good buy. If you want a better pocket radio, try the Kaito KA11Kaito Pocket-Size PLL Synthesized AM/FM Shortwave Radio, KA11 . It’s better in all categories and not much bigger but 4 times the price.
Rating: 3 / 5