does the radio have battery backup to hold settings in a power outtage?
394552
No battery that I know of, but it does retain settings in the event of a power outage.
394553
I don't think so... but the hour you can adjust to set automatically from de network. Regards,
394554
No. But remember, your favorites are programmed into your computer and get to the radio via Wi-Fi, so you won't loose them.
394555
I disconnected the radio for several months and the stations remained when I reconnected it back to a power source
802845
Yes, it does, but these radios have some issue with power consumption if you don't turn them completely off before turning off the ignition. I have two of this type installed. One in a Toyota Camry and one in a BMW Z3 and both radios will drain the battery if not powered off completely. If you turn on the ignition and the radio starts up on its own then it has not been powered off completely. Also, if you insert a CD into the unit while completely powered off, it will go into the not completely powered off state.
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!
1689724
No, but in the event of a power outage, it stores the programming for later. (No need to re-program.)
1934568
Yes there is a battery backup!!! You might have to put the battery's in it.
1483795
No battery backup as the other responses indicated already. It's worth mentioning that there is some sort of memory function so that it "remembers" the temperature setting when the power does come back on.
1264316
No the screen is not back-lit, but why do you need it in a power outage? Just push the on button and rotate the dial to find the station you want to listen to. After all it is a radio meant for the ears.
1757793
Yes I just now tested this by deliberately allowing the battery to run down low enough to cause an automatic power down of the player. When I plugged it back in to charge it back up, I found that the clock hadn't lost its time, and the radio stations were still stored. Clearly the player shuts down with enough power to maintain the settings when the battery gets critically low.
1343608
Yes, This unit holds it settings after a power outage so you don't have to reprogram it again and again.
1822928
You shouldn't have to. It has battery backup for time, but that's not really necessary for maintaining programming for channels, county, etc. It will also automatically update the correct time if there is an RDS radio station locally (they broadcast addtional info such as channel name to display on your radio; this includes the correct time).
134773
No. But you can take the batteries out and flip them over to store them without draining power.
1504777
Dear Florida, I looked through the owner's manual, and I can find no reference to a backup battery. I have experienced several power outtages, and all settings including time and date were preserved each time. Willy seems to have had a different experience with losing time and date, so you're left to figure out which one answers your question. Have you called/written Rainbird? That would give you your most authoritative rather than anecdotal answer. I've had nothing but good performance from my unit which I've had for nearly 3 years. The manual one-zone-at-a-time limitation has not been an issue for me, but I can understand it could be annoying for some.
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.
2084004
No. Had this radio for a few months now. Works great and battery life is awesome.
823700
It's been quite awhile since I installed my timer and I don't remember now what number it was----but I know that it did take a back up battery. Are you sure your's does not? I've never seen one that didn't? But I suppose that it's possible that the newer models might use a system that won't dump your settings when the power goes off. I haven't researched your model number so I can't say one way or the other for certain.
1424664
This radio only runs off AC power (120volt). I can not remember if it has battery back-up for the clock. OBTW this is a very nice sounding radio with the ability to work from a number of sources .
292852
No, it just has a rechargeable battery that is kept charged by the solar panel. It can also be charged by turning crank. I leave it in the window and it has never gone low. You can leave the emergency channels on standby to auto come on in case of emergency broadcast.