2 big problems with these type radios. Rechargable batteries die, & crank dies. Is the rechargable battery pack replacable & how durable is the crank?
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Yes, the rechargeable battery pack is replaceable and the crank I've found to be surprisingly durable. Obviously you must turn it deliberately but at a sustained rate and not try to torque it. BTW the SW is nothing to write home about but with a long antenna you can pull in mostly religious stations which seem to be all that's left on regular SW; The automatic 5K slewing button is cool especially given the price.
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The replacement battery pack is 10 dollars from kaito. but I am sure if you shop around it can be found cheaper. The crank is fairly durable for the price of the radio, it will last if taken care of.
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I just change the batteries and don't bother with the other stuff. batteries last anywhere from 2 weeks to 3+ weeks depending on how much I use it.
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It has it's own built-in rechargeable battery. Not sure if it's replaceable though. The FM reception must depend on your location because mine was very good but I'm in a big city.
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The first 3 or 4 times a bit longer, but after it is the same as the one that came with the radio. I personally will buy another for a back up. I have 3 radios and they are on 9 to 11 hours a day. Side note, fully charge the battery when you get it, then run it down completely before you recharge it. This helps the battery last longer over all.
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I haven't used the rechargeable battery at all with this light. I think the AAA batteries are better, although they do create more waste so I would recommend recycling them when they have reached their limit. I think the light is great, but I would also couple it with a helmet light, too. Hope this helps.
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Yes, the rechargeable batteries are replaceable. It's a NI-MH battery pack with a connector as is used in cordless phones.
1107594
Thanks for your question. The battery is both rechargable and replaceable. It's a wonderful sounding unit.
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From my understanding, the crank turns a small generator that charges the batteries. Once you crank it enough to give the batteries sufficient charge, you can use the radio for a short period.
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Hi Jim,thanks for your contact.Please let me inform you that these radios with recahargeable batteries.Please buy with confidence.If further details,please email us freely,Angela at alwaysonline store will try our best to satisfy you.Have a nice day :)
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Unfortunately no, it is not rechargable. Look at it like a modern day boom box. Batteries in, batteries out.
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all of them are replaceable if you know what you are doing, batteries are not meant to last forever, even rechargeables, i have over 100 helicopters and have changed batteries in almost everyone...if my 6 yr old can solder, so can you
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The battery pack can only be charged in the radio handset. However,, you can use rechargeable AA batteries in place of the battery pack. If you decide to use rechargeable batteries, I would suggest getting Sanyo Eneloop batteries. They hold a charge much longer and can be recharged more often than Energizer or Duracell rechargeables.
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Batteries are not replaceable and, based on my experience and discussions I have read, only last about a year under even light use. They you need to recycle the mp3 player and buy another. Not worth it! Buy a player with a replaceable battery even if it is a little more!
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For me the batteries lasted quite awhile. I used it for short term trainings and a trip to Africa. I only used it at night when I was sleeping. If used more than that it might not last long. I didn't try rechargeable.
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I have not had that problem. Check and make sure your Lithium battery is good. My first radio is still working fine. But I ordered a digital radoe to up-grade. That one would NOT shut off. So I replaced it and it works well. I know, not much help. Sorry
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I haven't had any issues with this radio. There is a little bit of a learning curve with it, but that's true of most radios nowadays. It really is a pretty good radio for the money...
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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.
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Unit is battery powered and battery life is good with quality batteries used. I think battery life will in part be determined by volume and of course time used.So far I am pleased with my radio after 3 months of use