Is it 10 hours if you're constantly on it or the battery just last 10 hours period. That's not very long in an emergency situation.
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what I can say is that battery lasts several days when just monitoring, and a full weekend when I use it as a sail race officer. Much more than my former handies with old ni cd batteries
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Hi Vicki, sorry I can't answer with any authority, I purchased the handheld but haven't used it in any capacity to judge the battery life. I will assume the battery will last 10 hours of use. In a real emergency at sea, you would be wise to use the time sparingly, maybe 5 minutes at a time, every half hour.
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Mine lasts more than a month of shore-trip use, turning off between uses. Easily 30 hours of on-time.
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I have used mine all day and half the night, so I think the battery life is better than stated. I went out at 11:00a and did not return until 1am and it still had plenty of power. Excellent reception and transmit too. I was talking to the coast guard station 30 miles away.
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I have never timed it, but with constant use I'd say it lasts about an hour fully charged. It's really not a long lasting battery which I have to say has to be the only problem with it. It's a great tool but using it avidly for all kinds of projects, I could use a longer battery life. Your measure of a "good length" all depends on what you plan on using it for.
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I get about 6-10 hours depending on how I am using it. If you use it for longer periods for listening to music its closer to 6. But if you are using it more as a way to answer the phone, then its up into the 10 and beyond. I love mine. If the battery life was longer it would be perfect.
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Actually less than 10 hours, but you can charge the battery at home and use it later. But you are correct more or less 8 hours
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I've been using mine off and on for a couple of months now, daily as it is. And I haven't replaced the batteries yet, I think it takes triple a though! Just use it and see for yourself. I wouldn't use it for hours at a time, my main usage of it is minutes here and there!! Hope this helps ya!!!
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Hi! The battery lasts a ridiculously ling time! I used it nightly and used it for several cycles each night, and the battery lasted well over a month on a single charge
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On a full charge, the parent unit can last a good 10 hours. We have frequently left it unplugged overnight without realizing it and it was still charged in the morning when we found it. I have also found that the less your depend on the battery, the longer your charge will last when you do need it.
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3 hours if you are using the maximum performance option, about 5-6 if you are on battery saver. :)
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I've had mine a while. I usually keep it in my purse for emergencies. The longest I think I've kept it without using it was about 2 weeks and it was still charged, so I'm sure it can last longer (I just haven't had to test it for more than that).
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If battery is totally discharged May take 3-4 hours. But generally that is not the case. For most rides of up to 10 miles you only need about two hours.
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Mine has lasted at least a couple of hours. I haven't needed it longer than that.
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I have had the battery on, outside at a party for 8 hours. The volume was just shy of full blast and it still had a lot of juice the next day. So even if you have it up full blast you get quite a long, long time outta the battery!!! Love my Melody...
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honestly, i'm not really sure as i haven't use it in an actual emergency or for any purpose but with a brand new AAA duracell batteries, it's pretty bright and last quite some time... i would guess about 12+ hours on low and around 8-10 hours on high (with brand new batteries). It may last longer with the emergency flashing (strobe mode) however.
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On average it will last between 4-6 hours depending on what it is you're doing. I tend to leave it charging overnight so that it's fully charged in the morning. When I start doing my college course work and browsing the internet the battery will last me a good solid 3-4 hours while in constant use.
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When idle or not really used, the battery lasts for 24 hours. When used continuously I use it for more than 8 hours before the battery runs out.
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15 to 20 hours is about right but I often change my battery when im down to one bar. Could just be superstition but I feel like I wont get as deep on the weaker charge. So about 10 optimal hours.
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Probably an hour for a full charge. I finally had to replace my battery because it would not hold a charge. Pull yours out and see if it is bulged in the middle. If so it is bad.