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ARPATRIOT
08-06-11, 19:29
Thinking of the Kaito KA500 or KA650.Not much money to spend after my AR build,but i need something!
Paraclete comes
08-07-11, 00:21
I have the eton, its pretty usefull. the wife and I take it back packing all the time.
Dave L.
08-07-11, 00:46
I bought two of the Kaito KA500's but I haven't played with them because I'm still deployed.
I bought the external antennas for both. I bought them because they had less complaints (from what I found) compared to Eton. I really believe most of these people are trying to get reception in their basement from a 18" antenna.

I chose the Kaito because it is wind-up and Solar. I also got them of Amazon for $35 each. I don't need a radio with high volume or crystal-clear sound. I just need to be able heard and understand the news cast.

I'll try and do a review after I get to play with it.
drrufo
08-07-11, 01:12
I just bought a Kaito windup radio, I would not recommend the radio. The volume switch doesn't work well.
If I buy another radio it would be an Eton(sp?) look on ebay they are less than 30 bucks with shipping if you shop around.
Logicalpath
08-07-11, 01:21
I just bought a Kaito windup radio, I would not recommend the radio. The volume switch doesn't work well.
If I buy another radio it would be an Eton(sp?) look on ebay they are less than 30 bucks with shipping if you shop around.

My question is which one would you buy between these two?:

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915890

or

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915826
ARPATRIOT
08-07-11, 06:08
My question is which one would you buy between these two?:

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915890

or

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915826

Those look nice too!Anybody have one???:)
ARPATRIOT
08-09-11, 06:38
I'm having a hell of a time finding a QUALITY radio!looks like all the solar/crank styles aren't worth shit for the most part.I found some radios that are nice(great reviews ect..)but they don't have NOAA bands.How important do you guy's consider the weather bands?A.M/F.M/S.W good enough???I'm looking for a home/backpack sized unit,and a small hanheld to fit in a chestrig mag pouch.
Dave L.
08-09-11, 07:51
I thought about getting a couple GL-4's from County Comm (http://www.countycomm.com/gp4govpack.html)... for my smaller kits and vehicles.
kid presentable
08-09-11, 08:10
My question is which one would you buy between these two?:

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915890

or

http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=915826

I have the one in the second link, works well off the solar power and the crank...I have not put batteries in it yet, only running off the charge battery. haven't taken it camping yet so I can't tell you how well it works in wooded areas. but it is what I use in the mornings to check out the weather.
Vic303
08-09-11, 11:37
Sangean makes good SW radios...
Logicalpath
08-09-11, 23:15
I have the one in the second link, works well off the solar power and the crank...I have not put batteries in it yet, only running off the charge battery. haven't taken it camping yet so I can't tell you how well it works in wooded areas. but it is what I use in the mornings to check out the weather.

Good enough for me, I'll be purchasing on in the next week.
товарищ
08-09-11, 23:42
Sangean makes good SW radios...

I have an SG-622 and it works great for a $30-35 SW radio on a stock antenna.
Shoot 1st
01-08-12, 03:12
Looking for radio recommendations also.
Dave L.
01-08-12, 12:30
Looking for radio recommendations also.

Those Kaito KA500's I bought turned out to be pretty decent for a home emergency kit. Reception was perfect for me, but I'm also within 30 miles of a pretty big city. I bought them on Amazon for $35 each plus $7 for the external antennas(which are a universal product for any radio with the same antenna jack).

I have a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-S10MK2-Pocket-Radio-Silver/dp/B00020S7XK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2G13TICX1QULT&colid=3OLBVR5582Z0X). It's perfect for low budget/BOB use. It's only AM/FM but it is known for it's long range reception. At $10, you can have extra as a trade/barter item.

I still think the GP-L4 SW (http://www.countycomm.com/gp4govpack.html) radio is probably the best bet for it's size and capabilities. This same radio was branded under the Kaito name for a while and has since discontinued it as a product, but County Comm obviously realized the value of this product. I eventually want to get one for each vehicle kit.
Straight Shooter
01-08-12, 14:58
I have the GL-4 from County Comm.
EXCELLENT radio. Get the external antenna and thats all the radio most will need. Even has a nice little LED light.
Very well thought out, and sounds NICE.
Also...County Comm is a very cool website, btw.
f.2
01-08-12, 17:43
Just got this CC Radio and it's a winner. Basic AM/FM with light that can be constant on, very good AM DX'r, outstanding sound, great price.

CCRadio-EP (http://www.ccrane.com/radios/am-fm-radios/ccradio-ep.aspx), ccrane.com/

A review: C. Crane CC Radio-EP (http://radiointel.net/radio-receiver-reviews-info/c-crane-cc-radio-ep/), radiointel.net/
Johnny Yuma
01-08-12, 18:09
My radio ?

The DX-440 ...

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2814

I've had it for yrs , great radio and very easy on batteries ...

Shortwave reception is very good