Descriptions says you can charge the radio using AC/USB power. Is this actually true? Can I plug it in to the wall?
2061902
I use my charger that came with an old droid and I use that to plug it into the wall. I don't think it came with one.
2061903
There is no dedicated, traditional AC port that I can find. It has a one, mini USB slot that they consider both the "DC in" (when plugged into a computer) and the "AC in" slot (when you use it with a mini USB cable that has an adapter to plug into a regular AC wall outlet). The USB cable is not included.
1318277
The radio comes with a USB adapter to access the charging port. If your phone has USB cable to enable charging, you're good to go. Otherwise, you'll need to purchase the appropriate connection.
2217424
The radio can run on AC adapter (not included). Not sure if this will recharge the batteries.
1577264
You do not use the use the USB cable. The charger has to be plugged into and outlet. You drop the radio in to charger and 1 or 2 can be charged at a time. The base also has an insert for a smaller radio that has to be removed. It merely lifts out.
987953
I sent the radio back. There's no wall outlet connection provided and several customers, including me, experienced defective batteries, USB connections, and/or the radio itself.
1552082
Yes, this radio can be plugged into an outlet. I use the batteries when I want more portability so I can hear music while working in my garden. (It requires six C batteries) Karen
155605
the unit will charge from any usb port on a computer or from an ac usb wall charger. if you no longer have the cord purchase another to connect usb to the unit's mini port and you are back in business. I would suggest the usb wall charger be only 1 amp.
2012103
Yes you can use the usb that came with the radio just make sure that your usb port has enough voltage and current to recharge it properly also check your laptop's usb voltage rating specs, although by general rule they all abide by the usb consortium I found this info and hope it helps you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB
2267289
It does not ship with a rechargeable power source. You can use rechargeable "AA" batteries in the radio and they will recharge if given an external charger (not provided) like a USB-based cell phone charger. You will need a standard mini-USB (not micro) cable.
1829777
The radio does not charge batteries. It uses batteries to play or you can use the included cord and plug it in to play
920073
Yes you can plug it into the wall using the included charger. I never remember how to use the voice commands. I agree with the poster below. Voice quality is not great and everybody always said I sounded very quiet on the line.
899393
Probably, but at least $10 and you must charge it through the radio. The product does not come with any plug-in wall receptacle accessories for battery recharging or radio playing. The battery I got was apparently dead and/or cannot be charged through the radio.
1290127
The unit can be charged with the AC Battery Charger that comes with the car or home kit. Of course you'll have to pay extra for the charger if you purchased the radio with or without other extras.
922471
The unit does not come with a wall charger, but you can charge it using the USB cable plugged into any computer or use a charger such as mini USB cell phone or MP3 player charger.
619790
No, the radio cannot be charged via USB; however, there is a car charger/battery eliminator available that will allow it to be charged and operated off of your vehicle's cigarette lighter.
190458
Yes, you can charge these by using a USB/cigarette lighter socket instead of the standard 110 volt charger, or if you have one of the newer SUV's there is most likely a 110 Volt inverter plug in the car which will allow you to connect the dual-lead charger that comes with the radios, either of which can power and charge the radio(s) while you drive. There is a waterproof rubber plug on the body of the radio which is where the charger plugs in so you can charge it from any solar recharger, backup power supply or any laptop USB type connector. Mine came with the 110 volt wall charger and a headset for each of the two radios but I had a stack of USB to mini-USB connector cables from previous electronics that worked quite well to recharge from USB ports. There is also a quick charge stand available you just slide the radios down into like a telephone handset charger/cradle as well, but it's an option/accessory. Hope this helps, I intend to buy two more myself.
1729216
The little connection on the battery is for a charger. You will need a separate charger cable for this. You can charge the radio either using this connection or through the charger that came with the radio.