Does this Super Radio need extra strong or powerful batteries for it to work at its best? If so, what batteries would you recommend?
1098776
No, in fact this radio lasts so long with one set of batteries is unbelieveable. That is why we have bought two already and I am ordering three more, one for each of my sons for Christmas. They won't have to borrow mine anymore for those camping trips.
1098777
I have owned 3 of these radios and I just use a good quality battery like "Energizer" or Duracell and it seems to work fine. Some people like "Phillips" batteries from Europe but I have not noticed any change in performance by using different batteries. An alkaline battery will probably give you longer life, but it plays for a long time on any battery.I play mine mostly on AC.This radio is well worth the money since it does not cost very much to begin with. I only paid $30 from Amazon Prime.Jim Wilder, Bradenton, Florida
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.
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
1098780
I used the plug with the radio mine does not perform better than any other radio that I've ever owned it's not worth the money
649198
Each radio comes with a rechargeable battery pack included, but it is easily replaced with 3 AA batteries each. However, I recommend keeping the rechargeable pack installed due to the fact that the battery cover requires a screwdriver (or coin) to open. These radios recharge easily with a supplied AC to 2-Mini USB cable.
2047451
yes, but I rarely us it because the batteries last so long and its really portable then. With the weather bandand the above average reception I take this radio everywhere I go in Alaska for safety.
215944
2 radios.. The problem with mine was that sometimes, the batteries drain too fast.
2163328
No, but this is a wonderful portable travel radio. We keep it our car and it takes up hardly any space. I have never replaced the batteries and have owned it for years. I never leave it on long either...but it has helped several times!
1695468
The short answer is locating the antenna and hooking up the power. I took power directly to the battery. There is less RF interference that way. It's a great radio and has done good for about two years so far.
1375157
I'm pretty sure it does since when I replace the battery, I never have to RE SET my presets. How long a memory, I don't know since I replace battery immediately. IT IS AN EXCELLENT RADIO; I even ordered another in case it is discontinued in the future...it's THAT good! The ONE little AAA battery lasts a LONG time (I use it 4hrs.EVERY day and battery needs replacing only once every 2 months). BUY IT!
452740
The Onyx radio is not designed to operate on batteries. An electrical hobbyist could probably construct a separate battery pack that would plug into the radio's power port, but the average consumer would not be likely to have the skills required. I am not aware of any such battery pack being offered by Sirius or any other retailer.You can buy a 'boom box' accessory that accepts the Onyx radio, and operates on batteries, but it costs well over a hundred dollars and is quite large. Not something you can fit in your pocket.
1005328
I've used the radio since April and it is still going strong...same batteries. I don't know how long they will last, but I use it every day when I go on my walks..:) Good little radio as far as I am concerned. I would recommend give it a try....
1379560
On the side of the radio there is a jack for the electrical cord. It does not come with a power cord. I use the batteries since it's a portable radio and the batteries do last a long time. If you want to use a power cord you can get one from amazon.com or ebay and you can probably find something inexpensive there. If you plan to use the radio a lot than it's worth investing for the power cord. If you plan to use it infrequent then the batteries is all you need. Hopefully this will help.
254722
Its best with electricity. The controller hardly works when on batteries alone-manual says so. Personally I don't like the design of the unit-many problems-the station LCD readout is veryfaint, and can be seen only close-up I have to walk up to it when I program it. so manually you have to be close to see it. I also have to set it to mono to avoid background noise in my weakish signal area-although other radios have no problems. ETC. I think it is an old model, not supported by Panasonic. however Boomboxes are out of favor, and the choice is minimal.
1212124
This radio uses 3-AA batteries or an available charger can be used with a rechargeable battery pack. This radio is good for travel.
1257506
there is a rechargeable battery that comes with the radio. you charge it on the base that the radios are sitting on in the picture. there is an adaptor that you can buy to make it use regular batteries if thats what you want to do.
158328
No it doesn't so I use rechargeable batteries and have extras just in case. I love this weather radio! Just make sure you charge it from the units jack and not from the base. Our base doesn't work right but charging into the hand held works great for me. I hope this helps.
2014240
The PL 660 is a very good radio.. I have had mine around 2 years now and have had no problem with it. I am very perticular about reception on all the bands and this radio does an excellent job.. AM and FM reception is great... Shortwave and Side Band work very well and I also can pick up many airplanes both near and far.. It is more sensitive than my Bearcat Scanner SC 150 and I was suprised about that..It puts me to sleep every night and when I go somewhere I just unplug it and take it with me.. Battery life is fine with the rechargable batteries... Save your money and get a PL 660...It is all the radio you will ever need...
732594
Please let me inform you that this package doesn't include the battery.And every radio should have 3 batteries.The size of the battery is AA.Hope it helpful to you.:) -alwaysonline
379985
Yes I highly recommend it is my go to travel radio. Batteries last forever. I've had mine since last March and I havent recharged the batteries yet. Using it with Sanyo eneloops. It's a great no nonsense radio. I think you will enjoy it.