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Review on πŸ“» Kaito KA210 Pocket AM/FM NOAA Weather Radio: Reliable Black Portable Device by Brandon Vox

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good compact emergency radio

Recently moved to Florida so needed an emergency weather radio and it was the cheapest available. Surprisingly, this radio, as small as it is, could be made even smaller with today's radio-on-a-chip technology. But it's a familiar and comfortable size and shape for most users. This radio doesn't come with much in the box, much of its weight and strength comes from the two AA batteries that power it (not included). But it's a solid performer with good reception on all bands. Nobody should expect HiFi from a built-in speaker. It's a bit tinny, but offers good speech intelligibility (especially important for those NOAA computer-generated weather forecasts). The setup and volume controls are a bit fiddly, but anyone who has dealt with solid state radios will get used to it. And I'm pretty sure it'll break if I drop it, so I'll probably buy a rubber case if it's ever available. A good radio for your desk drawer, ready when you need it.

Pros
  • Easy to install
Cons
  • Damaged