Kaito KA009 Operating Manual

KA009 Operating Manual

4-Way Powered AM/FM/TV2/TV13/AIR/VHF(Weather)/SW1-SW4

Portable Radio with SUPER BRIGHT LED Flashlight

Thank you for purchasing the KA009 super portable receiver. Please read the manual
thoroughly before operating and keep this book in a safe place for future reference. With
proper care, you will receive many years of trouble-free service from your new radio.

Description:

The KA009 portable radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also ideal for anyone who
does not have access to a reliable AC power source. The radio can be powered by solar
energy, batteries, AC adapter and hand-crank generator (magneto). With coverage of the
AM/FM/TV/AIR/VHF (Weather) broadcast bands, plus 4 shortwave bands, you'll never run out
of things to listen to!

Features:

1. T en Bands: Receives AM/FM/TV1/TV2/AIR/Weather broadcast bands and four shortwave

bands (SW1-SW4).

2. Built-in power generator: Under emergency conditions where AC power, batteries and

sunlight sources are unavailable, you can crank-up the radio to charge the internal
batteries.

3. Solar power: The built-in solar panel is powerful enough to run the radio in direct sunlight.*

It charges the batteries even in weak light conditions.

4. Rechargeable pack: It provides reliable, renewable internal power for everyday use. The

high quality Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are installed inside the radio that can be
replaced by a professional technician only.

5. 2 1/2” diameter speaker: The high quality speaker provides clear dynamic audio.

6. AC/DC power adapter: You can use this adapter to charge the built-in battery or to directly

power the radio. (The AC adapter is an option in some areas)

7. DC jack: A built-in 4.5V DC jack is provided for external power connection.

8. Earphone: A stylish earphone is included for private listening.

9. Antennas: The swirl telescopic antenna can be positioned to improve reception of

FM/TV/AIR/VHF(Weather) and shortwave stations. A built-in AM ferrite antenna provides
good sensitivity for AM reception. Also included with the radio is a portable wire antenna
that can be used to further improve shortwave reception by plugging it into the earphone
jack.

10. Super bright LED Long life super bright LED is convenient flashlight to use in the dark.

11. Battery compartment: Operates on 3 x "AA" size batteries. (Batteries not included)

*Important Notice Regarding Solar Operation:

The built-in solar panel can be used to directly power the radio even if the internal batteries are
dead! The solar panel must face direct sunlight to get enough energy to operate the radio's
speaker. If you cannot position the radio in direct sunlight, try to use the earphones. Earphones
require less energy to operate than the speaker does. When switching to solar power always
start with the volume control at the minimum position. The higher you turn the volume the more
light you will need.

Operation at a Glance (see diagram for location of controls)

5

10

6

A

B

12

4

SOLAR

3

2

9

8

1. Power source selector:

Down for battery or external power source, up for the

built-in rechargeable batteries, the middle is for solar power. (This radio
uses three Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries, which have no
memory effect and can be fully recharged over 1000 times.)

2. Band selector: Switch 2A selects AM/FM/TV1/TV2/AIR/VHF. Switch 2B
selects AM bands for MW/SW1/SW2/SW3/SW4. (Switch 2B only works
when Switch 2A is in the AM position.)

3. Volume control with main power off switch: To adjust the speaker volume or earphone

volume, or power off the radio. The off position will turn off all power sources.

4. Tuner: Rotate the tuner control to select the station you want to listen to.

5. Tuner/Charge light: this LED is a two-color LED. It will light up in RED when you have

optimized the tuning, It turns to Green if you crank charge the radio.

6. Battery level: The green (HI) LED indicates the battery level is OK to use.

The red (LO) LED indicates it is time to charge the internal battery.

7. Battery compartment: for 3 "AA" batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.)

8. Dynamo cranking handle: crank to charge the built-in batteries.

9. Solar Panel: Works as a power source when using the radio in the sun. The solar panel

charges the batteries whenever the radio is exposed to daylight.

10. Antenna: Telescopic with 360 degrees turning for FM/TV/AIR/VHF/SW reception. (you

have to rotate the radio for optimum AM reception)

11. Earphone jack: To hear the radio privately, plug the earphone into the jack. The speaker

will automatically shut off. The earphone jack also works as a jack for the included wire
shortwave antenna.