It says it takes 8AA batteries, but all the other reviews I've read about it says it takes 4C batteries? Are there 2 different radios?
1984351
Yes, David is correct, We changed to 8 AA batteries which allowed us to keep the unit playing for 25 hours on one set of batteries and increased the volume level over the 2012 version.
1984352
4 C type batteries in mine. I don't think AA batteries would ever do. However fully charged C batteries last for a week at least.
1984353
I think they have done some updates. Louder speakers, longer cord for phone inside waterproof door and it now takes 8 AA batteries.
1984354
yes it takes 8 aa I saw same reviews but I believe they are wrong as to the 4c batteries
1280095
Yes, I was told at a battery store that you can use AAs when I took the radio in to them. Just make sure you orient them correctly. I have had only one battery problem so far.
819548
Yes; 3 AA batteries. Great weather radio; this model works perfect all the time.
366658
It uses 6 AA batteries, (it does not use C batteries). Apparently lasts up to 8 hours on one set. I've had a good experience with it so far.
610371
Takes 12 aa batteries. I haven't changed batteries since i've had it in December. An my son an friends use it a good bit. Hope this helps justin
2070405
Yes, it takes 2 AA Batteries but let me tell you I get around 120Hrs. +\- on a set of Alkaline Batteries. Also this Amplifier Really Boosts the Volume and it's Amazing clear, Very little distortion. I've owned mine for over 2 years..
284514
again to confirm !! this radio works only with batteries 2 AA ??? and no AC adapter ? correct ?
1098778
Regular Alkaline batteries are okay. No special batteries needed. If you haven't yet purchased this radio, just let me say that it has a terrible tuner that drifts all over the place and takes a long time to settle in on a station. The sound is very good however.
781491
Not sure what any of these people are talking about. I bought it for my daughter, looking at it right now, and yes, it takes 3 AA batteries.
1098779
A word to the wise....stay away from this radio. Doesn't matter what type of battery you use, it still sucks. The strongest power source available would be its internal power supply cord and there's no difference in reception between the batteries and the cord. It's a horrible radio and I hope you steer clear. Mick
358967
I'm still on my first set of batteries I put in it (2 AAs) and I'm amazed they've lasted this long. I've been using it off-and-on both day and night. The other night I fell asleep with it on and expected the batteries to be dead in the morning. They're still going! I turn the radio off when commercials come on so I'm sure that helps, but still, I've been pleased with battery life for this radio.
345546
You are correct - the manual is useless. So neither do I know how to operate the radio. When using it on batteries it comes on by itself (runs down batteries needlessly). After losing power, either from run-down batteries or being unplugged from ac it loses all memory of station sets and time. Directions are not clear as to how to set time or preset stations. I'm ready to toss it.
2053242
it uses two AAA batteries. They do not last long. I believe 2 AA sizes instead would give better life, like another small Grundig I replaced with the GM400. Also, when changing the batteries, you lose the clock and must reset it each time. A nuisance my older one did not have.
1576198
Yes 8 C batteries ... Problem I had was , I have 2500 songs on my SD card , but the unit could only see 182 , they were all mp3's so the rest of my library of songs would not play . The tech support told me to try another unit as that could be a bad unit , but I haven't as yet . The unit has decent loudness but not great I mean if you want to blast away , it can't do it . The lights are cool though ... CD worked good , I really hadn't got used to the tuner yet , before I returned it .
596153
I've had the radio for 4 years and only replaced them twice. Didn't use rechargeable, just normal alkaline. They last a long time, guess it depends on how loud you have it and how long you shower.
1825139
My mistake. It doesn't take four AA type batteries. It takes two button batteries. I also use the older larger version of this electronic dictionary, and it uses four AA batteries.
622392
Its not your AA batteries, ( these only for the clock ) you also need a M12 battery that runs the radio, the indicator tells how much charge is on this battery not the AA, it will flash whenever you don't have the M12 battery installed.