One last thing. If you put rechargeable batteries in does it recharge when plugged in? Thx
1730612
No, but just regular batteries last a LONG time. I've had my conventional batteries in for over a year also. Battery life is excellent.
1730613
Sorry James, but IF that were possible then 'conventional' batteries (such as alkaline) would BLOW UP!
1730614
I would say it does. I put rechargeable batteries in mine when I got it. It always has power when I use it without plugging it in. It's been a year now.
773647
Yes, you simply plug it into the charger when you are finished using it. I always kept mine plugged in when I wasn't using it.
786936
No, the batteries will not be charged when the AC is plugged in. However, I have noticed that the radio will run a long time, many hours on the batteries alone with no degradation in performance. Not sure how many hours since I have yet to exhaust the batteries.
1361475
I am not sure...this item was a gift for my daughter...I always see hers plugged in to recharge it!
1137959
No and just so everyone knows this will not charge rechargeable batteries if you do decide to use them. We use rechargeable batteries and they do not charge.
2103598
I assume that you mean "does it stop charging once the battery is fully powered?" My understanding is that this one does that, and seems to keep the battery charged if it stays inserted. The small chargers that came with my tools did not do that.
420980
Short answer: yes, it has to be plugged in always. There are no rechargeable or standard batteries in this device. This is seems not to be intended to be carried around. It should stay in the shelf or on the table. Hope this helps. cv
1629857
I actually havnt charged any batteries in it yet. I only have tested to see if the batteries work in it well and they do. The main connection is electrical. The batteries were only in it for testing purposes until I get rechargeables for it.
1280443
No it doesn't, but I bought rechargeable batteries so that I always have an extra charged set of batteries.
751699
Mine came with a rechargeable battery pack. May need to contact the seller.
1204449
There's definitely a builtin, rechargeable battery yes. That said, it doesn't seem to charge via USB - i.e. when I plug it into my laptop to copy files onto it, it can't get its power via the USB connection, nor will the battery charge if left plugged into the laptop for a long time. It seems like it'll charge only via the AC adapter.
1999600
Yes. That's one thing I was worried about. When you have it plugged in and the radio on, it doesn't charge (at least I see no indication of it). I had a rechargeable radio that charged even when I was listening to something with the adapter plugged in. That radio stopped working eventually, however. When you have the radio charging, a light flickers to indicate that it's charging. When it's done charging, the light becomes steady. I love that.
1581542
No the battery don't got to be plug in only when using it but make sure you charge it ever time you used it
2062954
I would ASSUME the batteries are not drained while plugged in to the power supply (which does not answer your question - I realize that). However, you should ALWAYS take the batteries out of a unit when the unit is plugged for any period of time (or not in use for any period of time) because batteries will leak and ruin the device. I have had several sets of different brands of batteries leak in the last few years.
1341622
Yes, you recharge the battery. It comes with a cord to plug right into a wall outlet.
462678
I have mines plugged in at all times and no it does not have a rechargeable battery
1310492
It does work when it's plugged in, just kind of annoying and it recommends not to. But I have before haha. There is no battery indicator light either which is kind of odd, so you kind of just hope it lasts or that it's charging. Haven't had any problems about it not charging but its still strange.