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Kaito KA105
Anyone have a Kaito KA105? I was just surfing around Universal Radio's web
site and found a neat little radio. You can see a picture at: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/3633.html David KF6DGN |
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Anyone have a Kaito KA105? I was just surfing around Universal Radio's web site and found a neat little radio. You can see a picture at: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/3633.html David KF6DGN Hi David. That is the link for another radio. This is the KA105 link... http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0105.html I have one. I like it.. Lot's of features and great battery life. (53 hours and counting on the first set of AA alkalines) It is not dual conversion, and regardless of claims that it "works like dual conversion", I don't think it does. Yet, I've had only minor imaging and interference. So that isn't a problem. It's sensitive and pulls in shortwave stations well. For it's size, it's got excellent sound from the speaker, and good stereo FM through the earbuds. When I first started playing with it I was sort of surprised by the sound from the speaker. It has digital tuning with direct entry keypad, 30 presets divided into 10 each for FM, MW, and SW. The biggest drawback is the limited coverage in SW. 5.95 MHz to 15.60 MHz. But that's good enough if you have a full coverage radio also. You'll want a stand to set the radio on when using it. The carry strap/tab that acts as a "flip stand", though innovative, is not practical unless you won't be picking up the radio after you set it down to listen. The tab drops out and you have to reposition it if you pick up the radio to adjust the antenna, change frequencies etc. Universal sells a small stand, and has a picture of the KA105 resting on it. I got the KA105 because I wanted small SW radio with digital tuning, to take to work. I can carry it in my shirt pocket. It has met or exceeded all my expectations as far as sound and sensitivity... and the digital tuning is a major plus. That's why I bought it. |
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I just bought a KA105 and find it very acceptable, especially considering
its price tag ($50), tiny size, coverage and digital tuning. The one complaint I have is that I cannot find a way to set the clock to 12-hour cycle. It seems to only work on military (24-hour) clock. I'd buy it again, without a doubt. "Sanjaya" wrote in message nk.net... wrote wrote... Anyone have a Kaito KA105? I was just surfing around Universal Radio's web site and found a neat little radio. You can see a picture at: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/3633.html David KF6DGN Hi David. That is the link for another radio. This is the KA105 link... http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0105.html I have one. I like it.. Lot's of features and great battery life. (53 hours and counting on the first set of AA alkalines) It is not dual conversion, and regardless of claims that it "works like dual conversion", I don't think it does. Yet, I've had only minor imaging and interference. So that isn't a problem. It's sensitive and pulls in shortwave stations well. For it's size, it's got excellent sound from the speaker, and good stereo FM through the earbuds. When I first started playing with it I was sort of surprised by the sound from the speaker. It has digital tuning with direct entry keypad, 30 presets divided into 10 each for FM, MW, and SW. The biggest drawback is the limited coverage in SW. 5.95 MHz to 15.60 MHz. But that's good enough if you have a full coverage radio also. You'll want a stand to set the radio on when using it. The carry strap/tab that acts as a "flip stand", though innovative, is not practical unless you won't be picking up the radio after you set it down to listen. The tab drops out and you have to reposition it if you pick up the radio to adjust the antenna, change frequencies etc. Universal sells a small stand, and has a picture of the KA105 resting on it. I got the KA105 because I wanted small SW radio with digital tuning, to take to work. I can carry it in my shirt pocket. It has met or exceeded all my expectations as far as sound and sensitivity... and the digital tuning is a major plus. That's why I bought it. |
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"LewBob" wrote...
I just bought a KA105 and find it very acceptable, especially considering its price tag ($50), tiny size, coverage and digital tuning. The one complaint I have is that I cannot find a way to set the clock to 12-hour cycle. It seems to only work on military (24-hour) clock. I'd buy it again, without a doubt. Hi LewBob, I'd buy it again also. I tried the small analog tuned radios like the Bell and Howell, and gave them away. The KA105 uses 24 hour format only for the clocks as you say, so if someone needs 12 hour they are out of luck with this radio. As an update for anyone interested, my battery life test is up to 60 hours on the first set of AA's. I've used the speaker at low to moderate volume, except for a short test of the earbuds and a/c adaptor (probably 5 minutes altogether). I still haven't seen the low batter icon. I'll post the final total if anyone wants to know. |
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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:11:34 -0800, wrote:
Anyone have a Kaito KA105? I was just surfing around Universal Radio's web site and found a neat little radio. You can see a picture at: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/3633.html David KF6DGN I purchased the Degen DE105 version from a seller on eBay. The radio came with all the labels in Chinese and the operating manual in Chinese. Being unable to read Chinese, I can not figure out some of the functions. Does anyone know where I can find an English language version of the manual. Where I might be able to download one. I went to the DEGEN site and I do not see one available. Can anyone tell me how to set the time and use the memory presets? Thanks |
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"Nathan" wrote in message ... Can anyone tell me how to set the time and use the memory presets? Guess if worse comes to worse you could always take your manual and go have lunch at Egg Roll Express and see if maybe the cook would translate it for you. RM~ PS, sounds like some of the deals I get into. |
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"Nathan" wrote:
I purchased the Degen DE105 version from a seller on eBay. The radio came with all the labels in Chinese and the operating manual in Chinese. Being unable to read Chinese, I can not figure out some of the functions. Does anyone know where I can find an English language version of the manual. Where I might be able to download one. I went to the DEGEN site and I do not see one available. Can anyone tell me how to set the time and use the memory presets? Thanks If the email above (minus the spam trap) is correct, check your mail. I sent you info on how to use the 105. |
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On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:24:51 GMT, "Sanjaya"
wrote: "Nathan" wrote: I purchased the Degen DE105 version from a seller on eBay. The radio came with all the labels in Chinese and the operating manual in Chinese. Being unable to read Chinese, I can not figure out some of the functions. Does anyone know where I can find an English language version of the manual. Where I might be able to download one. I went to the DEGEN site and I do not see one available. Can anyone tell me how to set the time and use the memory presets? Thanks If the email above (minus the spam trap) is correct, check your mail. I sent you info on how to use the 105. My real id is Thanks for you help. |
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Ok Nathan. I resent it, take a look : )
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 01:29:47 GMT, "Sanjaya"
wrote: Ok Nathan. I resent it, take a look : ) Thanks for the information. It was a great help. Even though the radio labels and owners manual are in Chinese, for $24.00 it's still a great deal. Thanks again |
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