Do the batteries last a good while with this radio?
358967
I'm still on my first set of batteries I put in it (2 AAs) and I'm amazed they've lasted this long. I've been using it off-and-on both day and night. The other night I fell asleep with it on and expected the batteries to be dead in the morning. They're still going! I turn the radio off when commercials come on so I'm sure that helps, but still, I've been pleased with battery life for this radio.
358968
it' been a good little radio.i always have it with me.i drop it all the time.it takes a lick'en and keeps on tick'en.be sure not to cheep out on the battery's (99 cent store)however 99 cent store battery's will work just fine.it has an old school speaker.so you don't need head phones.and every one will know how smart you are for having kfi am 640 on your radio.(Bill Handel)
358969
It seem like forever of course we don't plat it 24/7 but haven't had to replace them yet
358970
it' been a good little radio. i always have it with me. i drop it all the time. it takes a lick'en and keeps on tick'en. be sure not to cheep out on the battery's (99 cent store) however 99 cent store battery's will work just fine. it has an old school speaker. so you don't need head phones. and every one will know how smart you are for having kfi am 640 on your radio. (Bill Handel)
168557
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
1212121
Yes, 3 AA batteries, however you need to keep the radio plugged in with the AC adapter or they won't last but about 3-5 days.
1001080
Yep...had mine since April 2012 and still going strong. Great little Radio. 73 de N5CSU.
1269891
The batteries can last for several hours of repeated use but you need to make sure to power both the transmitter and receiver off when you are done. They do not automatically turn off and you will drain the batteries all the way down.
2041240
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.
1399556
It's a good radio with a bunch of features, many which I do not use (GPS location). It is reliable and the transmitter has good strength, over 20 miles to a base unit at the marina. I am completely satisfied with it.
1437034
I do not have an exact time that the batteries last. I can tell you that I've used it numerous times and haven't really had any issues with battery life.
526105
After accidentally unplugging the radio and wondering why the radio kept turning off, I can approximate a time. A couple of months running the radio maybe 1-2 hours a day. Recently the radio kept turning itself off and we were getting a low volt message. I am surprised how long the radio ran on only batteries.
1721254
It lasts quite a while. I don't use mine much but I have only put one set of batteries in.
1002909
Yes. The pwr consumption is very low. The batteries can pwr the radio for several weeks if all you are using is the alarm function.
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!
2052936
YES, if you use a fresh, quality batteries. If you aren't timing it, it will last even longer!
1701765
This radio does not come with batteries. You can put any C cell batteries in it. There is a switch that allows you to use rechargeable or alkaline batteries. I really like this radio but, the only thing is that it has distortion when I turn it up to loud.
1864152
Yes, batteries last around 6-8 months. Two AA-'s in the motion sensor and the speaker plugs into a wall outlet.
1769681
I owned the radio for only a few months. The radio worked great in every way. However, I dont think the battery can be easily replaced.
596153
I've had the radio for 4 years and only replaced them twice. Didn't use rechargeable, just normal alkaline. They last a long time, guess it depends on how loud you have it and how long you shower.