when I plug in the battery to charge(bosch 18V)or plug in another battery charger, alot of static comes in radio mode(FM), normal?
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Mike I did not have that trouble but is this when you move around and the same problem exits?
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I have experienced the same interference problem with chargers. I often listen to distant radio stations and everything interferes with this music. I just tested my Bosch jobsite deluxe and it had no interference while charging internally or the other chargers next to the radio and it was fine. That was a first. Must be perfect climatic experience. My Bose acoustic radio will inform me if my charger is running in the house. Answer to question is yes chargers are working hard and causing interference.
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Yes we had the same problem. My antenna was loose. I contacted amazon and received a new one. We still have static on certain channels.
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Hey mike yes my radio does the same I I use the sat radio the only problem I have is my iPhone 4S is not recognize in the USB function . And the SD card feature not great.
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I have it attached to a Sony Mp3 player in my Kia Sportage and I have never had any static, been using it for 6 months!
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Your power supply would be considered the source and your radio is the load. Red is hot and black is ground from a DC power supply. Same on the load side. Will not work with a AC power requirement as far as I know.
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Generally, you don't want to run your audio next to power, as the EMF from the power causes noise. The static noise could also be because of improper grounding of the unit itself. It could also be the source audio being up too high. I've had many issues with balancing source volume, and speaker volume. The quickest check would be to lower source audio and increase speaker volume. Does the static persist when nothing is plugged into source? -Source: I am an Electrical Engineer
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Hi! I used to bay two times this radio and both I return because of poor quality. First time Charger not working, second time battery not holding charge... Just get rid of it!
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I'm using the Bosch 18V batteries that I use in my Bosch 18volt tools. The fat one has lasted 6 hours, but could have gone longer, I guess.Usually, my radio is plugged in and I'm using it to listen AND charge.
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Bosch jobsite radio is a charger. I bought just the battery seperate and it never leaves my radio
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Hello Brad, I live in northwest Indiana and gets pretty cold here too. Charging in my garage also. The maintainer is operating according to the manual. Charging both 12v and 6v batteries. This is my first year in use. I say go for it. Merry Christmas! Jeff
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Mine does not make any sound at all, how ever when I first got it and plugged it in , i checked all of the adjustable settings and they were right on. I left my two way radio plugged in for about a week on six volt, took it out one day and did not get one hour of operating time, the battery was low.When I got home I checked the voltage again, my six volt now only puts out three volts. I have to switch it all the way up to twelve volts to get seven volts. I would not buy another one of this brand. Maybe just bad luck I don't know. Dave
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I have not had a problem. I agree with the other poster that cleaning contacts, then checking batteries and well they fit with contacts. It sounds like not making a tight connection. If contacts and batteries all look good, I would see if Midland can replace. Could be a factory mistake. My radios have been bumped around and used. They normally are solid well built units.
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Difficult question. Full charge while playing radio soft? Loud? In the sunshine? In the dark? Charging other devices? With an occasional crank of the charger? Absolutely refusing ever to to crank the charger? I've never let mine fully run out, but the answer is that unless you're completely incapacitated, it's totally simple to keep it going, given all the options that are available to you.
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The charger does not charge the batteries and you'll need a lot of them for the headphones. If you watch tv for long periods of time like I do after about 2 days you'll start to get static. That means the batteries are running low.
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It's not the charger is to the transmitter the transmitter is wireless.... Well it's suppose to be but I couldn't even place it above my steering wheel because it would turn into static in order to have a completely clear sound you have to keep it right by the radio
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Hi, I. Cambell, yes it seems like a defect in your particular radio. You may want to consider an exchange. my fm is fine.
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No, I think you've gotten the wrong idea. It comes with battery packs. The adapter is to your power outlet (cigarette lighter) in your vehicle. There is a separate antennae hookup that you attach the short rubber antennae to. You can't hook a vehicle FM antennae to it. You'd need a actual CB antennae to get further range.
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No. Just lift battery compartment door. Place battery ontrack and slide it down till you here it click. Plug into a 110v wall plug. I let the battery for 8hrs first time. 4hrs there after. Enjoy your radio.
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I would think that both of them would be the same. Better contact bosch.I charge my volt and leaf and have had no problems