Can this radio run on standard alkaline batteries if need be ?
1509072
3 aa alkaline batteries will fit ok.also recharge the pack nightly or you could find yourself using alkaline batts when you don't want to
1509073
Yes, I used alkaline when I received the radio because the rechargeable battery was low when I opened the box. I would not put the radio on the charging stand with alkaline batteries.
1509074
Yes thats the cool part for emergencies but dont know how long they would run, rechargable batteries run for 1 1/2 days
1013426
That is correct. These radios are only compatible with the included battery packs.
2182094
No you need to put the batteries and remove the clear plastic piece from the battery compartment to expose the contact between the battery and the radio. All radios must use the same frequency
1215623
Yes this would be acceptable. If you use 1.5 alkaline batteries, you can only use 5, must use 1 dummy battery, essentially a short. Transmitter will refuse to operate on 9 volts. Dummy battery listed on internet -- maybe listed as Zero volt, about $1.00 from China.
687229
Dear Sir: You can use charge batteries with this radio, but they must all be of the same kind; you can not use different type of batteries because they will damage the radio. As far as I know, you cannot charge batteries while in the radio.
150753
You use the crank or solar energy to power everything, I don't think the radio uses batteries at all. Good question!
312665
No. It can run on D batteries or with the provided cords for regular 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC.
1776989
If I am understanding your question correctly, the answer is no; you can also use alkaline batteries, but this recharger pack has a much better battery life and in the long run saves you more money.
322641
The radio has a rechargeable battery that has a charging cradle that sits on a desk or counter and plugs into the wall to charge. You can also use regular alkaline throw away batteries as well. I only use the rechargeable battery and charger, works great. I hope that helps, Mike
1519423
No alkaline can not be used , as for the 26650 rechargeable batteries it takes 2 or three with the extended piece which only extends time of usage .although when used on the highest output it will only last for about 45 minutes before it shuts off to not over heat the circuit then you must let it cool down and then it will work .
329818
Yes, this unit runs on 4 AA batteries as well as AC 110 V house current. It works well with an iPod as well as radio features.
85071
I can't see why not. As I understand though, most rechargeable batteries don't last as long as a good quality alkaline type.
1002907
Yes, if the batteries are inserted and cut off the supply of electricity, the radio will be powered by batteries.
1623118
This case is designed to use six rechargeable AA batteries, not six alkaline AA batteries. The radio uses 7.4 volts [A] 6 rechargeable batteries x 1.2 volts = 7.2 volts (charged to the max it might give you 1.275 volts each = 7.65 volts) 7.2 - 7.65 volts is just fine, will work. [B] 6 alkaline batteries x 1.5 volts = 9.0 volts (brand new batteries might give you 1.6 volts each = 9.6 volts) 9.0 - 9.6 volts is way over-powered, wont work. [C] 5 alkaline batteries (+ 1 dummy) x 1.5 volts = 7.5 volts (brand new batteries might give you 1.6 volts each = 8.0 volts) 7.5 - 8.0 volts just makes the top limit (8.0142 volts) on power overage. The real difference between [A] and [C] is the mAh capacity; the alkaline's will always give you more because of chemistry design (longer lasting).
813839
Yes. If the DC adapter is plugged into the 110 wall circuit & the DC input of the radio ** and the power is ON, the (6 C) batteries are just ballast (it works without the batteries installed as well). Once the adapter is unplugged, power is switched to the batteries seamlessly (& vise versa). If the adapter is plugged in and the power switch is OFF and there are rechargeable NIMH C batteries in the radio and the battery switch is on NIMH, the batteries will be charged. If the batteries are alkaline, the battery switch must indicate Alkaline so the unit does not attempt to charge them. ** The DC input is 12V 700 mA... so any adapter (120V to 240V) that produces the required DC output should work fine.
2160307
This radio comes with an AC adaptor (for plugging into a wall outlet) and can also operate with standard alkaline batteries you buy at the store.
658942
Yes, these radio can use AA alkaline batteries - see link to Cobra website & scroll down to see spec. sheet:https://cobra.com/detail/cxt345-walkie-talkie-23-mile-radio.cfm