Does it lose the preset stations from memory when replacing the batteries? I.e. each of the stations must be saved once again to memory afterwards?
1239879
No it does not lose stations if you change batteries. Also I might mention, you are able to preset 9 AM and also 9 FM stations. The instructions are a little vague on this. Been using my set for a couple of months. Very happy with this headset. You won't be disappointed if you decide to buy this set. Walt.
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!
865092
It won't... I accidentally killed the battery once and the unit lost all memory. Also pulled the wrong fuse and lost my presets...
1551784
The charger can backup your radio station presets and those sorts of things if that's what you mean. Usually 9 volt batteries are used in the same way at autoshops when replacing the battery.
1291233
Yes, the frequencies stored are not lost if the unit is unplugged or the batteries are removed or become depleted.
315993
It holds the memory when connected to a USB port. With batteries, it seems ok while it's on but when I turned it off, it lost what I had programmed.
632944
Did you save your playlists of saved frequencies before you updated the library's? Did you reprogram those playlists after you finished? Just trying to think of possibilities
182028
Sort of. On mine, you can't manually set presets - at least I never found a way to do it. You can set it to scan and auto-define the presets, then make a list of the stations + their preset number. Mine defined about 25 station presets, which I switch between using the remote to enter their number. It's a bit awkward, but it works well enough.
884045
Yes it does. However, you need to tell the radio what mAh capacity batteries you've installed. With the radio off press "System Set", then "28", turn the tuning dial to the mAh of the batteries, then "System Set" again. Now you're ready to charge. BTW - this only needs to be done once as long as you keep the same batteries installed or replace with the same mAh capacity.
909907
it will retain memory when changing batteries. you have to turn off then change. i use recharge batteries and never have memory lost.
1724137
If you have a 9-volt battery inside, it will retain the recording that is in memory. If you don't, and you disconnect from the DC power supply, you will lose whatever has been stored. I've been burned a couple of times though because my 9V battery didn't have enough charge to retain the recording, and I lost the recording when I disconnected the power supply. (This device is hard on 9V batteries.) Alas, it was never meant to be a permanent recording device, so it keeps me on my toes in terms of getting good at playing the initial loops.
1300348
My problem was on the base station. Batteries go into the portable/ hand held unit and the remote sensor. If the hand held gets bumped, it can shift just enough to trigger the use of the batteries.
695483
It can be depending on how you use it. Personally, when I'm done using it I remove the batteries and put the device and the batteries in a little sack. But if you tend to use a setting where you want to keep the values you set, then you'll want to keep the batteries in and make sure you have extra batteries with you in case they die (each time you replace the batteries, you'll have to reset the values).
1122138
The on/off switch does just that. When its engaged it overrides the station you picked it to and plays what ever is connected to it through that station. When off that station is back to normal. Very few stations use the preset channels on the device however. If you don't turn it off you will likely have static on other stations due to the units power capabilities
175067
No, but mine, which is less than a year old, no longer will maintain time nor station memory. Shut the radio off, and goodbye settings. Aggravating. Boo, Porter Cable! Boo!!!!
781470
I have changed my battery many times without any data loss. I have two batteries which I sometime have to change in the middle of a recording and only looses the time from satellite disconnect to reconnect.
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!