Does this also discharge batteries?
177040
no it does not. there are no options, settings, menus, or screens. just the charge indicator lights.
1653163
I don't believe it does, but am not positive. I always unplug mine when done. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
158328
No it doesn't so I use rechargeable batteries and have extras just in case. I love this weather radio! Just make sure you charge it from the units jack and not from the base. Our base doesn't work right but charging into the hand held works great for me. I hope this helps.
2209300
Yes. In fact, I use it ALL THE TIME running on the batteries and only plug it in to recharge.
1443089
It sure does. It has a little transformer - sort of like the phone chargers that plug into the wall and the other end has a small plug that plugs into the unit. Better than buying batteries all the time.
301270
Mine did, not sure if they still do that. FYI - the option to use either the lithium rechargeable or 3 AA batteries is a real plus.
207786
It does not. In my opinion, it is beneficial to have the versatility to be able to use standard batteries. The battery makers all have rechargeable batteries now, so you could go that route and still have the option to use alkaline or lithium off the shelf batteries in a pinch. It's just a lot easier for me to carry extra batteries (although the run time on this lamp is very long) than carry a charger and worry about a power source. Just food for thought.
1712222
No it does not, I use the Amazon rechargeable batteries. It lasts more than one sitting.
271900
Yes it does, I have pluged in but have not used it instead I have been using it on the first set of batteries and still very bright, I love it and really like the magnifier.
1468925
yes it does use rechargeable batteries but they don't seem to last as long as the standard ones. so if you have a recharger use it !
488652
Yes, Mine does. I really don't use the switch much. The batteries seem to last a long time.
695480
It does not. It's really not a problem, the batteries last a long time. In fact I've had mine for several months and it's still running. You could take them out if you don't intend on using it for a while.
1213645
Mine did not. I purchased two sets of rechargeable batteries to use with this. It works out very well.
368953
No it does not. We were very unhappy that it used batteries, but we have found at our business we need to move it around a lot, so not having to have an outlet everywhere we need it has been great!
2047452
Yea it does and it also charges rechargeable batteries if you chose to buy them.
1582289
Yes it does, but very little. I replace the batteries about once every six months.
1917387
No it doesn't. I wish it did since I often find the battery is dead when I go and use it. :-(