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Review on πŸ“» Kaito KA580 Emergency Radio: Solar Dynamo Crank Wind Up AM/FM & NOAA Weather Receiver with Real-time Alert, Phone Charger - Yellow by Andrew Choukline

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great radio but stopped working after a few months

I was initially impressed with this radio, wrote a glowing review and ordered a second one. Careful use. Neither the handle nor the solar panel nor even the USB input will charge the radio. It works for a while if you put in fresh AA lithium batteries, but won't turn on after 8 hours of use. I figured it might be because the internal battery had failed so I carefully opened up the radio without losing anything and tried to find the same BJY 18650 battery online. I couldn't find a replacement for either Revain or ebay Find. My advice is don't rust, it's like your emergency radio. He can and will fail you at any time.

Pros
  • Telescopic antenna extendable up to 17 inches for high sensitivity and selectivity, aided by an all digital tuner and advanced solid state circuitry; Backlit LCD, calendar, 24 hour clock with alarm and countdown sleep timer
Cons
  • Quality