Reddit reviews Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black
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A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters, it comes with all the features that you need in any emergency situation. It comes with a High quality AC type brushless generator.The solar panel powers the radio by itself and charges the built-in batteries as well.To maximize the sunlight's rays, the solar panel is designed to tilt with the suns position to receive the energy during the day time.
Maybe there is a local am or fm station there that carries BBC? If it is shortwave, he would need a really good receiver and antenna to pick up BBC World Service aimed elsewhere. Either way, this Kaito crank radio is well reviewed on Amazon. I am in the US but I assume this radio would be on Amazon.ca also.
Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Emergency AM/FM/SW NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Solar,Dynamo Crank,Flashlight and Reading Lamp, Color Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0MNRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cwFuyb94NS5WV
My personal opinion is that Japan has the best portable radio receivers.
https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-Powered-Emergency-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B001F0MNRM
I bought this radio in 2012 and I still use it today, perfect size. I’ve taken it in my luggage to Asia. It has a manual crank to charge the battery, usb slot to charge phone/device, head phone jack for private listening, etc., flash light, solar panel and is very efficient with 3 AA batteries. I use it almost every day and the batteries last 3-4 months.
This radio also picks up Shortwave transmissions from ham radios all over the US and the world. I can listen to Cuba and Venezuela and have picked up Vietnam, Korea and Russia as well.
The AM reception is great. The reception and sound are great on all wavelengths. Great for use around the house, shop, garden. Easy to move room to room.
Kaito Voyager is the brand and model but there are others. I prefer the manual tuning knobs, your loved one may also. I personally believe you get better tuning.
Edit: Newer model https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IP046E8/
Also appears wall charger is sold separately. 😬