702Jeeper
Member
I bought a BC125AT recently. At first, the battery life seemed quite acceptable. But now, I'm only getting about four hours.
That is with either a fresh pair of brand-name alkaline AA batteries; a pair of Energizer rechargeable AA batteries (that I fully charged in a separate external charger); or with the included rechargeable AA batteries that recharge in the radio via USB cable.
I am aware of the little switch in the battery compartment. And no, the backlight is not being left on.
This happens whether I'm scanning the two banks I programmed (only about 10 frequencies total), or if I hold on one frequency.
This is ridiculous for a radio that only receives and doesn't transmit. I used "bricks" (handheld LMR's) during my working life, and they would easily last through a 12-hour shift even if making lots of radio calls.
Four hours isn't long enough to last through a NASCAR Sprint Cup race (one of the intended future uses of this). And if I am on a hike and want to scan my channels, the low battery beep will be going long before I finish my hike.
Do you agree there is something wrong, and I should contact Uniden to see if I can get a replacement unit?
That is with either a fresh pair of brand-name alkaline AA batteries; a pair of Energizer rechargeable AA batteries (that I fully charged in a separate external charger); or with the included rechargeable AA batteries that recharge in the radio via USB cable.
I am aware of the little switch in the battery compartment. And no, the backlight is not being left on.
This happens whether I'm scanning the two banks I programmed (only about 10 frequencies total), or if I hold on one frequency.
This is ridiculous for a radio that only receives and doesn't transmit. I used "bricks" (handheld LMR's) during my working life, and they would easily last through a 12-hour shift even if making lots of radio calls.
Four hours isn't long enough to last through a NASCAR Sprint Cup race (one of the intended future uses of this). And if I am on a hike and want to scan my channels, the low battery beep will be going long before I finish my hike.
Do you agree there is something wrong, and I should contact Uniden to see if I can get a replacement unit?