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Kaito KA801 Ultra-Thin AM/FM/SW Radio with 2GB MP3 Player/Digital Recorder | 
| Brand: Kaito
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $74.89
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Seller: EQ Products
Rating:  8 reviews
Color: BLACK
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 0.6 x 2.6
MPN: KA801
Model: KA801
EAN: 6927674208010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pocket-size world-band radio with built-in speaker & digital signal processing (DSP) technology | | • | 2 GB flash memory MP3 player for music, radio program & voice recording for up to 150 hours (32 kbps) | | • | Digital clock + Sleep timer + Key lock + Numeric volume indicator | | • | 255 preset memories + built-in charger + LED back-lit display | | • | # 30-day money back guarantee & 1-year Manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
The newly released KA801 is a versatile little radio with lot of functions & features. It seamlessly combines a traditional world-band radio, a 2GB MP3 player, a radio recorder and a voice recorder altogether into an incredibly light and compact gadget, which measures only ½ inch thick and weighs less 3 ounces without the batteries. Powered by a high-capacity rechargeable Li-ion battery pack, this digital PLL world band receiver with DSP (digital signal processing) will keep you connected to a very comprehensive frequency range including FM, AM, shortwave. There are four options when tuning your radio stations and they are Auto - Scan , manual tuning, digital tuning and ATS (Auto Tuning Storage). You can store up to 255 preset stations using memory tuning feature. If you plan on traveling with a radio, the KA801 is a very good choice. You can either listen to the KA801 via the built-in D50mm speaker or with the included earphones. Beyond the ability to tune into various radio bands, the KA801 also features a built-in automatic battery charger, plugs it into any wall outlet with the included AC plug or connect it to your computer with a USB cable. The KA801 can also be used as a MP3 player with 2GB flash memory, you can download your favorite music from your computer to the radio and play it wherever you go. You can also choose the record mode under which you can use the KA801 to record any radio program or just as a voice recorder. Depending on the sampling rate, the KA801 can record up to 150 hours of radio program. Frequency Coverage: FM: 87.0 - 108.0 MHz, MW:520-1710 MHz; SW:2.3-23.0 MHz. Package includes Stereo earphones, AC wall plug, USB cable, carrying pouch, 1 of Li-ion rechargeable battery pack and a copy of user manual.
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 Excellent Recorder April 6, 2010
T.S
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I currently work on the midnight shift and needed a radio and recorder(to tape some talk shows and sport games), and the Kaito KA801 performs exactly as advertised. Not only will it record FM stations, but also AM radio, which there are not many recorders that will do both. The radio DOES NOT have a recorder with a start/stop timer, however it has EXCELLENT battery life, which allows you to tape a program, let the recorder keep taping until you get a chance to stop it, then you can delete what you don't want to listen to. I actually had the recorder taping over 12 straight hours on one day, and the battery was still good. The radio has powerfull sound, just in case you want to hook it up to some larger speakers. The only negative about this radio is, it does not have any equalizer settings, so if your using headphones or the main speaker on the radio, you don't get to customize your bass and treble. The radio is of good strong construction, does not seem to be made of any cheap plastic, all in all, a great radio/recorder for the price..
The Return of the Transistor Radio - re-invented for students July 12, 2010
J. Calhoun (Worthington, OH USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you need to record FM or AM radio speech programs, it doesn't get any better than this. It can record continuously for days, on one charge, using the built in memory. But you cannot set up a time for it to record in advance--you have to push the record button. I have not done much recording audio speech through the air, though, but it seems as ok as you can get by recording from your seat.
The reception is better than any other FM radio I've seen, regardless of price. The earbuds are miserable, but if you use a different set, the sound quality is as good as it gets for FM, and extremely good for MP3 (play only). Recorded speech quality is very intelligible, rather good. But the speaker on the front is not loud, and the speaker's sound quality is terrible--like the transistor radios of yore. It works great with MacIntosh Apple OS X as well as Windows.
However, you have no control of how to name the audio or Radio recordings you make (file001.wav, file002.wav, etc.) - so it is hard to locate the file you want to play, and you cannot control the order, unless you select the files one at a time. It is also not very easy to find the place you want in a recording. You can rename the files in the Radio while connected to your computer, though.
The recordings are Windows WMA files, which means that on a Mac, only QuickTime will handle them. However, ALL2MP3 is a free MacIntosh program that converts WMA files quickly and easily to MP3, and then you can import it into Itunes, and even burn multiple Audio CDs from a long file. If you study the manual carefully, you will find it is easy but not obvious to manipulate all the functions.
I have tried other products, but for recording long talks or speech, this radio towers over them. If you want to record music, use something else. I generally do not favor Chinese products, but this one is well engineered, over all.
great personal companion April 9, 2010
Nicki (CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful electronic gift that I have received. High quality with so many functions: radio, recording, mp3. Great shape and design too.
~Good 4 my useage September 3, 2010
~Rasimov ((Sol))
Is good because it's small enough & light enough to keep with you.
Am Reception is good enough, even away from citys. FM is even better. Shortwave: not much without an add on antenna....
Bigger radios may get better reception, but if you don't take it with you it doesn't matter....
Very Good:
Size
Weight
Rechargable battery life ((Note: The old Nokia BL-5C battery & desktop charger work for this, (EBay $10 to $20))
Nice to have a spare charged battery for outings, even though the battery is good for 15- 20 Hrs.
Usability (Impressed by the many features of this small wonder)
Quality (still like new even after carrying it in my shirt pocket for 6 months)
Backlight
Memory for stations is permanent (no cussing & re-entering all your stations if battery goes out)
Recording interesting programs
Not as good as some larger radios:
Pulling in really distant stations (smaller radio=shorter AM antenna)
Bottom Line: If I didn't have one I would want one....
Great little radio January 30, 2010
Robert W. Adam (Miami, FL USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love the fact that I can record radio programs like Car Talk etc. and can download my music. I listen to the radio when I can not sleep so it's size and capabilities are great.
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