Does the batteries that come in the unit only charge by hand crank or solar?
1022869
both i believe ....the solar can be used directly for listening to radio only....
1022870
Hello, Theresa Yes, a rechargeable battery pack accompanies the Kaitio Voyager, it is packaged in a green wrapper. Please Note: FIRST, Before doing anything else (like introducing outside AC power), install the battery pack by placing it into its slot and insert the electrical plug or install 3 AA batteries.At that point, you are good to go.A users note, Like any other electronic device...they do not "like" external heat. No biggy, to use the solar module in direct sun, simply install a aluminum shield on the side that faces to sun. Results in no excessive heat and you are running on the SUN. Now, how cool is that? Happy trails to you, Michael Hello, Theresa Yes, a rechargeable battery pack accompanies the Kaitio Voyager, it is packaged in a green wrapper. Please Note: FIRST, Before doing anything else (like introducing outside AC power), install the battery pack by placing it into its slot and insert the electrical plug or install 3 AA batteries.At that point, you are good to go.A users note, Like any other electronic device...they do not "like" external heat. No biggy, to use the solar module in direct sun, simply install a aluminum shield on the side that faces to sun. Results in... » Read More Hello, Theresa Yes, a rechargeable battery pack accompanies the Kaitio Voyager, it is packaged in a green wrapper. Please Note: FIRST, Before doing anything else (like introducing outside AC power), install the battery pack by placing it into its slot and insert the electrical plug or install 3 AA batteries.At that point, you are good to go.A users note, Like any other electronic device...they do not "like" external heat. No biggy, to use the solar module in direct sun, simply install a aluminum shield on the side that faces to sun. Results in no excessive heat and you are running on the SUN. Now, how cool is that? Happy trails to you, Michael « Show Less
1022871
There is a place for 3 Double A's as well as the rechargeable that cokes with it. And yes, as well as the crank & solar charger, you can order an AC power Unit for this radio & charge the internal battery.
1022872
They charge by both BUT if u r asking about an external charger........I do believe thay have them. This thing comes with the bare bones but there are a lot of accessories for it. Good radio.
1022873
Hello, Theresa Yes, a rechargeable battery pack accompanies the Kaitio Voyager, it is packaged in a green wrapper. Please Note: FIRST, Before doing anything else (like introducing outside AC power), install the battery pack by placing it into its slot and insert the electrical plug or install 3 AA batteries. At that point, you are good to go. A users note, Like any other electronic device...they do not "like" external heat. No biggy, to use the solar module in direct sun, simply install a aluminum shield on the side that faces to sun. Results in no excessive heat and you are running on the SUN. Now, how cool is that? Happy trails to you, Michael
775074
oh my gosh,, i'd rather have this solar than a hand crank,, I have a hand crank from years ago,, definitely not as nice as the solar,,,
2257378
Yes, I use a large panel at home and it can fully charge the batteries in about two hours in direct sunlight. I have a small 40watt panel that I used out in the field and it kept my ham radio running all day without a decrease in stored battery power.
1242394
It will only CHARGE SOLAR Battery. HOWEVER, it has the capability to TEST to see if your alkaline battery has any power.It has saved me money by letting me know which alkaline's are good AND RECHARGES SOLAR BATTERIES. Good for price.
1827804
It is hand crank but very easy. No electric. I love mine. It saves electricity and you can use it if camping or away from electricity. It has an amazing capacity much larger than it looks.
276850
It doesn't it only charges by the winding option. No solar charging. I returned it and found a better product.
436663
Gosh, have no idea. I've only charged the batteries from a regular plug-in.
508230
It is not meant to fully charge the battery from the hand crank. It's purpose is to provide enough power for short-term light, or by its export port for making important phone calls, etc. If I remember, it would take 24 hours cranking at 120 rpm to deliver a full charge on the 4400 mAh battery. The Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar panel will charge it in 7 hours.
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There's a reason you're getting kind of contradictory replies - it doesn't have batteries like AA batteries, but it has an integrated rechargeable battery that gets charged by the hand crank and the solar panels. That battery will eventually wear out after some number of years and no longer hold its charge.
714217
I have no idea. Note it recharges by use of a hand crank so does it really matter?
1734573
I don't know. mine is placed outside and gets direct sunlight part of the day and is in direct sunlight the rest of the day... and still it only gets enough charge to run every other night.
650976
Yes the rechargeable battery pack is replacable. Only used the crank a couple of times. Solar charging works very well.
1023831
No solar charger is included. The lantern had a short USB cable built into it as the main way to charge the built in battery. There is also a hand crank that can be used to charge the built in battery (but it would take many hours of cranking to fully charge an empty battery so its really only for emergency use).You would need a separate Solar system with a USB output to be able to charge from Solar. Something like a Guide 10 Plus system would work well.
1288010
It does charge based off solar. My radio is fully charged now and will charge my cell. It will drain pretty quick if not kept where it can charge.
339974
I do NOT know but I think I saw on Amazon some batteries made for solar lights that were cheaper anyways.
1149181
No charger with the unit. It is made for people our in the mountains and are charging the batteries with solar power. I bought a portable radio that uses eneloop batteries. This is sold at Costco. My eneloop batteries are all WHITE. The new ones are colored. I have been able to charge my WHITE batteries in that charger that plugs right into the wall. I tried my GoalZero and it took a longer time to charge but they did charge. I have done it about 3 times and my charger still works. That's all I can tell you.
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It has internal battery that can be charged manually by the crank, solar, or by electricity. It needs an ac adapter that is not supplied but easily available. The internal battery cannot be removed as far as I can tell.