Does the unit work without the car charger being plugged in
86173
No, the unit draws power from the cigarette outlet. If unplugged it won't do much of anything.
400859
Yes, it does have a charger cord for the wall. Don't remember if it has one for the car.
2284382
No, It has an electric cord and the unit it self doesn't charge. It can only be used with the electrical outlet.
656619
Yes, the charger has some guides for the battery so that you can charge a battery without it being attached to the radio.
184145
Yes with or without adapter plugged in... will work without adapter cord once charged
146481
It is powered up by your car with a regular cord. There is no charger needed.
229700
no, but it charges off a standard USB. USB Car adapters can be found for probably $5-$10.
1478994
It does have a power cord that allows you to charge the unit. However it cannot run while plugged in it must be taken off charger to use.
840382
Yes, however there is no way to plug in the charger so you will have to take it on and off to use.
678121
No, the unit plugs DIRECTLY into a wall socket. The plugs are behind the above photo. They fold into the charging unit when not in use.
1151517
It plugs into the base unit not the radio or battery. That's the only issue with the car charger. Figuring out how to use it while mobile may be a challenge but it does work when the unit is stationary. I put Velcro attachments on my base unit to keep the radio steady while charging while driving and so far it appears to work okay, you just need to find a stable and flat area of the vehicle to mount the base unit (more Velcro) where if it does pop out it wont hinder driving safely.
1784584
Your question is a good one. The unit does not require a charger. You simply connect it to a USB port just as you suggested. I have had no problems with mine. However, the Clear technician told me to disconnect the unit every once in a while and, in essence "reboot" it and "clear" it out. Good luck. You have a nice piece of equipment. Ed Roberts.
1249346
Yes, after a charge it runs without being plugged in, it works both ways. I just wish it had some sort of light to tell you when it needs charging and when it is charged up.
1408761
Yes I leave it plugged in all the time but of course when the car is off it is not providing ant power.
1275030
I can't answer that because I don't own a car . however yes it does work while plugged in to wall socket....you can use it while it's charging.
362911
It only works when plugged into the car's cigarette lighter. It does not charge.
237919
It comes with a 12V car adapater and it needs to be plugged in all the time. There is no 'charger' as such because the device doesn't have a battery and cannot run under its own power. It needs to be connected to the car power supply at all times.