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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. 

Ten 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. 
 

Summary of Contents for KA009

Page 1: ...eries 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 ...

Page 2: ...tation 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 recommende...

Page 3: ...s A wire antenna is included which can be plugged into the earphone jack to improve shortwave reception The AM band uses an internal ferrite bar antenna Rotate or reposition the radio for best reception on the AM MW medium wave band Four Way Power Source 1 Battery Power Insert 3 x AA batteries in the battery compartment Make sure you have the correct polarity Put the power switch to BATT DC 2 Sola...

Page 4: ...listening time from weeks to months If you store your radio for an extended period of time we strongly recommend that you remove the AA batteries from the radio Specifications FM 88 108 MHz TV1 Channel 2 6 AIR 118 137MHz NOAA Weather 162 400 162 425 162 475 162 50 162 525 162 55 continuous band TV2 Channel 7 13 AM MW 530 1710 K Hz SW1 4 00 9 00 MHz SW2 9 00 14 00 MHz SW3 14 00 19 00 M Hz SW4 19 00...

Page 5: ...ations when other power sources are not readily available Q How long will the built in battery pack last A The rechargeable battery will last as long as a couple of years if you use it properly The powerful NI MH batteries are good for at least 500 charge cycles If the battery pack does need to be replaced it is recommended that you have a professional do this for you Any damage incurred for impro...

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