Does this weather radio have a battery backup option?
819547
Yes. However, I found that it was very difficult to set up. Directions are precise, but ask you to do too many things before it times out. Very frustrating.!
819548
Yes; 3 AA batteries. Great weather radio; this model works perfect all the time.
1430291
This radio does not have battery backup. If you have the radio set to get the time from the internet and you have wifi signal (or you are using Ethernet) the radio will automatically keep the time. If you unplug the radio or the electricity goes off, the radio will have to reset the time, date and so on. The radio will reboot and do it's setup thing when the power comes back on.
1320403
Thank you for your question! The battery backup is optional, but if you would like to use this feature, 8 AA alkaline batteries would be needed.
1041145
This radio will not stay charged, even with new batteries. The weather channel will give you alerts only if turned on. Not sure about handle, just gave the thing away at a garage sale. Ugh
684193
Yes, it does have a battery backup. It works great, as i've turned the circuit off several times during our remodel and no power loss to the timer. All the times and programs remain correct.
1217809
It has regular stations picked up by the same stations a car radio does. It does not have a weather specific button button or station.
1948822
I didn't think it would, but then I found a youtube video showing someone doing just that! Just do a google search, (ambient weather ipod) ,and you will see a link to the youtube video. Just plug into the headphone jack of the ambient weather. I think it would use the battery up about as much as listening to the radio.
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).
1014074
no it has a built in battery -- it a good product - the radio want to linger off the radio station as it plays because its not digital - if u r not close to a radio station forget getting radio -- other than that its a good product
1285614
No need to set anything - radio picks up closest NOAA broadcast. There is a third position on the on/off slide for alerts, which I don't use (in order to save battery power). My battery has lasted a LONG time and I use my radio every day - sometimes several times. I am 70 years old and this is by far the best, most convenient (and cheapest!) weather radio I have ever used.
1271199
No it does not. I was disappointed. Absolutely great radio though. Too notch performance.
1488499
Yes, it does. I installed it on my boat, which has a master power off switch for all accessories. To my unpleasant surprise all of my radio channel programming went to waste. When I turned on the master switch and turned on the radio all of the station presets were gone. So I will change it's electrical source to an "always hot" power line, but I have to remember to shut off the radio each time I get off the boat!
364665
Yes. It has two timer modes you can set, for example one for morning and one for evening. These are the two LEDs beneath the LCD clock display. However, there is no battery backup when the power fails but setting the timer is very easy. We use this feature in the morning to save time.
104211
I can't answer your question because I have never had the battery run down in one recording session. I find the radio has good battery life in all functions, and it recharges quickly with a cable. I've had this radio for a long time now and use it regularly. I am pleased with it in almost every way. It is a great value and is full of easily usable features.
1259296
I have not tried to use the weather band --- but I do know that the AM & FM work just fine on the battery or the crank.
778066
Yes it has keys for backup in case your battery would fail. Believe it actually came with two keys.
1504779
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less