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product_id: 769480675
title: "KA321 Pocket-Size 10-Band AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP (Digital Signal Processing), Black"
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# 3.5mm stereo earphone jack Compact 4.75" x 3" x 0.75" size 10-band AM/FM/SW coverage KA321 Pocket-Size 10-Band AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP (Digital Signal Processing), Black

**Brand:** kaito
**Price:** 174.39 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay tuned, stay ahead — your pocket gateway to global airwaves!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA321 Pocket-Size 10-Band AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP (Digital Signal Processing), Black by kaito
- **How much does it cost?** 174.39 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/769480675-ka321-pocket-size-10-band-am-fm-shortwave-radio-dsp)

## Best For

- kaito enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kaito brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **World Band Explorer:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, and 10 shortwave bands with precision DSP technology for crystal-clear reception anywhere.
- • **Long-Lasting Freedom:** Runs on just 2 AA batteries delivering up to 200 hours of uninterrupted listening—stay connected without constant recharging.
- • **Private Listening Mode:** 3.5mm stereo headphone jack lets you immerse yourself in rich audio without distractions, anytime, anywhere.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Ultra-compact and lightweight design fits effortlessly in your hand or pocket—perfect for the on-the-go professional.
- • **Intuitive Analog Feel with Digital Precision:** Thumbwheel tuning combined with LED indicators offers tactile control and modern signal stability for a satisfying user experience.

## Overview

The Kaito KA321 is a sleek, pocket-sized 10-band AM/FM shortwave radio featuring advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for superior signal clarity. Covering FM (64-108 MHz), AM, and eight shortwave bands, it offers precise tuning via a thumbwheel and LED indicators. Equipped with a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack and a telescopic antenna, it ensures private, high-quality listening on the go. Powered by two AA batteries, it delivers up to 200 hours of use, making it an ideal companion for travelers, backpackers, and radio enthusiasts seeking affordable, portable global radio access.

## Description

Features: DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Circuitry. World band broadcasting signal reception (FM, AM, and SW band). Dedicated tuning knob for easy and fast frequency tuning. LED tuning indication. Built-in the standard 3.5mm stereo earphone jack for private listening. Built-in the telescopic whip antenna to improve the signal reception on the FM band and SW band. Specifications: FM band frequency coverage: 64.0 MHz - 108.0 MHz MW band frequency coverage: 522 KHz - 1710 KHz. SW meter bands: SW1: 5.70MHz - 6.40MHz SW2: 6.85MHz - 7.50MHz SW3: 9.30MHz - 10.00MHz SW4: 11.60MHz - 12.20MHz SW5: 13.55MHz - 14.15MHz SW6: 15.10MHz - 15.90MHz SW7: 17.20MHz - 18.00MHz SW8: 21.30MHz - 21.95MHz Noise Limited Sensitivity: FM band  10dB Built-in speaker: 50mm diameter and 8 Ohm impedance Power: AA X 2 Dimensions :4 ¾ x 3 x ¾ inches Weight: Package includes: Degen DE321 Radio Lanyard: 1 Manual: 1

Review: Great radio , weak AM band - The Kaito KA321 is a new radio offering from Kaito USA it is a small pocket size radio with DSP . This radio is very small it is about the size of a cell phone with a 4" screen in a leather case . SW seems to be its strong point with good sensitivity and selectivity all across it SW bands . FM reception is good and works off the same antenna as the SW band . Using ear buds can make listening to the SW an FM bands a lot more enjoyable . AM sensitivity is very weak and this is not a radio for the AM dxer as it has a very small internal AM antenna . This radio has tuning steps of 5khz and does not tune like a regular analog radio So tuning around on the AM and SW bands has to be done with care . The FM bands have good selectivity also because of the digital signal processor . The only problem with this radio is the AM band's low sensitivity if Degen could improve on that , this would be a very good radio . Would I buy another one , yes I would . Update at 6:00am in the morning I was tuning across the lower end of the FM dial and heard a college station in Ft Myers Fl 150 miles in a straight line from me , I live in Homestead Fl . I was very surprised to hear this college station as most college station are low powered and they are not received very far . Also I received some other FM stations that only a very expensive receiver can snag . Taking it with you in your car to listen to shortwave broadcast this receiver is excellent it does not pick up electrical sounds from the motor that regular radios pick up . So with this radio you can tune in a shortwave station with no sounds to stop you from being able to hear and enjoy what ever station yo want to listen too on shortwave . The best part is a set of double AA alkaline battery's will last about 200 hours . I have just put this little receiver side by side against Radio Shack newly introduced $79.99 dollar version , catalog number 2000629 this is Radio Shack new version that has LW AM FM SW with Single Side Band . What I have found out is that the Kaito KA321 out does the Radio Shack version on FM and Shortwave bands better sensitivity and selectivity . The Radio Shack radio is way way better then the Kaito KA321 on AM . But as far as sound output being able to understand what people are saying the Kaito KA321 is a clear winner because of a more of a treble sound while the Radio Shack $79.99 dollar model has a deep base sound and it is very hard to hear anything but on local channels and powerful distant stations . The only reason I have bought the Radio Shack radio is for the AM band which it receives as good as the best car radio . Super Sensitive....This Kaito KA321 tuning processor works to change frequency through voltage changes through the band switch which has 1% resistors hooked to each band selection of a certain value and a tuning thumb wheel hooked to a potentiometer thumb wheel tuning control to adjust the tuning of each band . The only other IC is a audio amplifier for sound output . There is no tuning adjustment inside the radio RF or IF or Audio it is all done with the digital signal processor and different voltages applied to it no cans what so ever . The audio output is controlled by a standard potentiometer thumb wheel design like on older transistor radios of the past .
Review: A Lot Of Bang For Your Buck - These days, a $20 bill usually doesn't get you very much, but in the case of the Kaito KA321, it gets you a decent pocket radio. Right out of the box, I was amazed at just how small this receiver is (no bigger than a pack of cigarettes). What's even more amazing is just what all you get for your $20. With the new Digital Signal Processing (DSP) receivers, tuning in stations take a bit more effort than the analog versions, but you will be rewarded with a rock-solid lock on the station that lasts until you turn the knob again. The KA321 has a thumbwheel tuning control that's a little stiff to turn, and I find once you get it in the "neighborhood" of the station you want, it's easier to use your fingernail to move the thumbwheel so I don't tune past the station. Tuning this radio takes some getting used to, but be patient and you'll get the hang of it. The dial itself if relatively easy to read, but as you would expect on a radio in this price range, the accuracy leaves a little to be desired. Some thoughtful features include a headphone jack (FM stereo, AM/SW mono), a pull-out antenna that swivels, a collapsible tabletop stand, a tuning indicator light, and carry strap. It even has a jack to plug in an AC adapter for power, but since two AA batteries last forever in this radio the jack is of little value to me. Performance wise, this is where the little Kaito really stands out. The FM band picks up stations the average radio leaves out, on AM it works better than many radios costing twice the price, and it also brings in the stronger shortwave broadcasts with ease. The tiny size of this radio means it was necessary to use a tiny speaker, so it's not going to have the deep tone and loudness of a larger radio, but it's quite nice for what it is. For those not familiar with shortwave broadcasting, don't be surprised if you find very little on the air during daylight hours. Shortwave is best after dark, and is much harder to tune in than an AM or FM station. Static and fading are common issues no matter what kind of radio you're using, and the number of foreign stations broadcasting in English to North America has dwindled in recent years. But there's still lots of stuff out there that the little KA321 brings in for me. RHC (Radio Habana Cuba) broadcasts every evening in English at 6.00 MHz, and comes in loud and clear on this radio, along with several other foreign broadcasters and stations here in the states. Is this radio a good choice for somebody wanting to get into some serious shortwave listening? Probably not, but it is great for anyone who wants to start exploring shortwave on a budget. The Kaito KA321 is an ideal choice for somebody who just wants a low cost, pocket-sized radio that really performs on the FM/AM bands. It's tiny size, light weight, and low cost make this the ultimate bargain in shirt pocket sized worldwide receivers. My bottom line: The Kaito KA 321 is the best low cost pocket radio you'll find anywhere near this price. I highly recommend it.

## Features

- AM/FM Shortwave receiver with Silicon Lab DSP Technology (Digital Signal Processing)
- Wide range FM coverage from 64-108 MHz
- Stereo earphone jack for private listening
- Palm size radio, ideal for travelling, backpacking & etc.
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008MPKAPK |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Antenna Location | Music, News |
| Best Sellers Rank | #203,314 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #333 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Brand | Kaito |
| Built-In Media | Lanyard |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Earphone |
| Connectivity Technology | 3.5mm audio |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 478 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | LED |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3"L x 0.75"W x 4.75"H |
| Item Weight | 4 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kaito |
| Model Number | KA321 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 3"L x 0.75"W x 4.75"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM, SW |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Tuner Technology | AM , FM |
| Tuner Type | AM, FM |
| UPC | 851567004044 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kaito
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** 3.5mm audio
- **Included Components:** Lanyard
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 3"L x 0.75"W x 4.75"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM, SW
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this the same radio DE321?**
A: After carefully comparing the two, I think a China manufacturer designed and built such a fine radio they allowed another company to but their logo on it. I have a very rare SYMPHONIC MINI-MAX 300 that I researched thoroughly and the only other one I have a photo of has a different chrome logo attached across the front speaker. If you buy one, you'll like, it no matter who's name is on it. May I suggest that if you purchase one, a nice case to protect it and the ear buds you may have to get the rich sound it can produce........	SwissGear Swiss Gear Wenger Jasper GPS Case Black GA-6350... Hope this helps, Keith L.

**Q: is this stereo through output?**
A: Yes, the earbud jack is a stereo output.

**Q: To clarify my previous q - inside faraday - must long antennas be removed to protect vs emp & would it be enough to keep antenna non-extended?**
A: You should not have any need to remove the antenna. Any metallic and grounded surround is likely to protect the radio from EMP. Of course, that same Faraday cage would prevent reception also. A binary choice; protection vs news.

**Q: I am looking for a radio that is compatible with korean frequencies specifically 98.5mhz will this radio fit that**
A: This radio is capable of picking up 9.85 Mhz. on shortwave.  If Korea broacatsts on that freq, then yes it has the capability depending on your location etc.  98.5 Mhz would be  an FM frequency, and it does have the FM band, but it is not an inernational shortwave band.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great radio , weak AM band
*by R***E on March 4, 2014*

The Kaito KA321 is a new radio offering from Kaito USA it is a small pocket size radio with DSP . This radio is very small it is about the size of a cell phone with a 4" screen in a leather case . SW seems to be its strong point with good sensitivity and selectivity all across it SW bands . FM reception is good and works off the same antenna as the SW band . Using ear buds can make listening to the SW an FM bands a lot more enjoyable . AM sensitivity is very weak and this is not a radio for the AM dxer as it has a very small internal AM antenna . This radio has tuning steps of 5khz and does not tune like a regular analog radio So tuning around on the AM and SW bands has to be done with care . The FM bands have good selectivity also because of the digital signal processor . The only problem with this radio is the AM band's low sensitivity if Degen could improve on that , this would be a very good radio . Would I buy another one , yes I would . Update at 6:00am in the morning I was tuning across the lower end of the FM dial and heard a college station in Ft Myers Fl 150 miles in a straight line from me , I live in Homestead Fl . I was very surprised to hear this college station as most college station are low powered and they are not received very far . Also I received some other FM stations that only a very expensive receiver can snag . Taking it with you in your car to listen to shortwave broadcast this receiver is excellent it does not pick up electrical sounds from the motor that regular radios pick up . So with this radio you can tune in a shortwave station with no sounds to stop you from being able to hear and enjoy what ever station yo want to listen too on shortwave . The best part is a set of double AA alkaline battery's will last about 200 hours . I have just put this little receiver side by side against Radio Shack newly introduced $79.99 dollar version , catalog number 2000629 this is Radio Shack new version that has LW AM FM SW with Single Side Band . What I have found out is that the Kaito KA321 out does the Radio Shack version on FM and Shortwave bands better sensitivity and selectivity . The Radio Shack radio is way way better then the Kaito KA321 on AM . But as far as sound output being able to understand what people are saying the Kaito KA321 is a clear winner because of a more of a treble sound while the Radio Shack $79.99 dollar model has a deep base sound and it is very hard to hear anything but on local channels and powerful distant stations . The only reason I have bought the Radio Shack radio is for the AM band which it receives as good as the best car radio . Super Sensitive....This Kaito KA321 tuning processor works to change frequency through voltage changes through the band switch which has 1% resistors hooked to each band selection of a certain value and a tuning thumb wheel hooked to a potentiometer thumb wheel tuning control to adjust the tuning of each band . The only other IC is a audio amplifier for sound output . There is no tuning adjustment inside the radio RF or IF or Audio it is all done with the digital signal processor and different voltages applied to it no cans what so ever . The audio output is controlled by a standard potentiometer thumb wheel design like on older transistor radios of the past .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Lot Of Bang For Your Buck
*by D***S on September 7, 2015*

These days, a $20 bill usually doesn't get you very much, but in the case of the Kaito KA321, it gets you a decent pocket radio. Right out of the box, I was amazed at just how small this receiver is (no bigger than a pack of cigarettes). What's even more amazing is just what all you get for your $20. With the new Digital Signal Processing (DSP) receivers, tuning in stations take a bit more effort than the analog versions, but you will be rewarded with a rock-solid lock on the station that lasts until you turn the knob again. The KA321 has a thumbwheel tuning control that's a little stiff to turn, and I find once you get it in the "neighborhood" of the station you want, it's easier to use your fingernail to move the thumbwheel so I don't tune past the station. Tuning this radio takes some getting used to, but be patient and you'll get the hang of it. The dial itself if relatively easy to read, but as you would expect on a radio in this price range, the accuracy leaves a little to be desired. Some thoughtful features include a headphone jack (FM stereo, AM/SW mono), a pull-out antenna that swivels, a collapsible tabletop stand, a tuning indicator light, and carry strap. It even has a jack to plug in an AC adapter for power, but since two AA batteries last forever in this radio the jack is of little value to me. Performance wise, this is where the little Kaito really stands out. The FM band picks up stations the average radio leaves out, on AM it works better than many radios costing twice the price, and it also brings in the stronger shortwave broadcasts with ease. The tiny size of this radio means it was necessary to use a tiny speaker, so it's not going to have the deep tone and loudness of a larger radio, but it's quite nice for what it is. For those not familiar with shortwave broadcasting, don't be surprised if you find very little on the air during daylight hours. Shortwave is best after dark, and is much harder to tune in than an AM or FM station. Static and fading are common issues no matter what kind of radio you're using, and the number of foreign stations broadcasting in English to North America has dwindled in recent years. But there's still lots of stuff out there that the little KA321 brings in for me. RHC (Radio Habana Cuba) broadcasts every evening in English at 6.00 MHz, and comes in loud and clear on this radio, along with several other foreign broadcasters and stations here in the states. Is this radio a good choice for somebody wanting to get into some serious shortwave listening? Probably not, but it is great for anyone who wants to start exploring shortwave on a budget. The Kaito KA321 is an ideal choice for somebody who just wants a low cost, pocket-sized radio that really performs on the FM/AM bands. It's tiny size, light weight, and low cost make this the ultimate bargain in shirt pocket sized worldwide receivers. My bottom line: The Kaito KA 321 is the best low cost pocket radio you'll find anywhere near this price. I highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quirky, but good product and great value
*by P***P on June 17, 2025*

The tuner seems unusually vulnerable to interference. When used side-by-side with my “old standby” this radio had both hits where it found signals the older radio could not find, and misses where there was no audible trace of otherwise solid signals. I’m still working on figuring out the quirks, but it has good sound and it feels like it will be a “keeper” for everyday use

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