want to verify these comments: (1) Bad reception / weak antenna,Static(2)AAA batteries are smaller than normal so the standard batteries don't fit' (3) batteries use up fast,6 batteries in a week, want to verify these comments: (1) Bad reception / weak antenna,Static(2)AAA batteries are smaller than normal so the standard batteries don't fit' (3) batteries use up fast,6... » Read More want to verify these comments: (1) Bad reception / weak antenna,Static(2)AAA batteries are smaller than normal so the standard batteries don't fit' (3) batteries use up fast,6 batteries in a week, « Show Less
806154
I bought this product few months ago .Have not used it even a few times. The ear bud broke and I can not use it.Can I send for repair or get my refund.
806155
I had a bad experience with Reizen lour ear but i din`t write this review. What`up with Amazon sending me this e mail to respond.
2100824
The most likely problem is the battery not being fully charged. I use mine to look for small stuff I drop on the floor and to see the back of the computers or tv stuff all the time. I also use it every night and morning to take the dog out in the dark. So I find I need to charge it once a week. Using 3 aaa batteries make it less bright and it takes less time to make it even less bright. As long as the battery is well charged, it works super.
981893
After using for a nearly two months, it was not working all the time. I replaced the battery in the Transmitter ( Black with the small Antenna) its a 9v,,and it started working again.
1312893
Having installed it (at home) and connected it to use (fine) - I have to admit that I encountered no battery box or literature that suggested it was anything but a passive antenna. Please double check this, with the company!(am an EE with a lot of radio exp. from DC to daylight ... but saw nothing that suggested it was an active antenna).
879703
I have not had a problem. I agree with the other poster that cleaning contacts, then checking batteries and well they fit with contacts. It sounds like not making a tight connection. If contacts and batteries all look good, I would see if Midland can replace. Could be a factory mistake. My radios have been bumped around and used. They normally are solid well built units.
68277
I concur with the previous answer. I too use only batteries which produce less interference when tuning in to shortwave.
608406
I'm very disappointed in the battery replacements. Mine won't hold a charge. When I use it, it doesn't have to run very long because I have a very small yard. I've got to find out what's wrong.
1523592
I had the same problem. The metal contacts inside the battery compartment get pushed in when the radios get dropped or bumped around hard. Take a pencil or something similar and bend the prongs out where they make good connection with the battery contacts.
2134903
It shouldn't be normal, but the problem are the batteries that are not in good conditions.I would suggest to remove batteries, use them some other times disharging and the rechanging them.if the problem persist you can replace batteries with new ones.
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Hi Judith,I hope you are well. Wea re so sorry to hear that.Firstly,please change another new battery to have a try.I think may there is a problem with the low battery.Then,please confirm the CTCSS are all the same on the acreen.If not,please make them are all the same. Please don't worry,if you have any other problems,please email us freely,our aim is letting customers have a happy online experience,we will do our best to help you. Waiting for your email
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The radio reception is about as good as my car radio. I mostly listen to FM. I live in the Ozarks, so if I am behind a mountain I do not get reception. If I am on top of a mountain the radio pulls in stations very well. I do not know how long the battery lasts using only the radio.
208806
I have the exact same problem. I have not purchased a new battery yet but in my case I am 99% sure I must have received a defective battery with the purchase of the radio. But I don't currently need it as a mobile radio.
51868
You are lucky. Mine didn't last long enough to need new batteries. It was a complete waste of money. Sorry I couldn't help.
490197
Hi,glad to answer.I only see coin size battery already in bottom.Mine ran fast.Maybe something I was doing wrong.Check on replacement bulbs.Luv it.Easy on the A.M. brain.
250745
Daniel - Sorry for not getting back to you right away. I don't get to the computer every day. I have not put batteries in my newest radio yet. However, I ran my previous Superadio on batteries when I was without power due to a major snow storm a few years ago. I ran the radio for about four days on "D" cells and they did not run down. That was about 30 hours of run time.Hope that answers your question.
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The batteries was good, but I plan on getting a La Crosse Technology BC-700 to check and make sure.I highly doubt the battery goes bad after a few charges. The temperature here in California is well between those figures.The bad one are from multiple brands..including SONY's! All are Ni-Mh.Thanks for the post :)I tried e-mailing sony, but got "you can try" and no response when asking if there are minimum battery levels.
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Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price asked here, and use them in time to return them for a refund when you see how short a time the batteries last.