BCD436HP/BCD536HP: no batteries

shew

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• Jan 26, 2015

• #1

I have 2 436..one will stay home and the other will be mobile...the one I want to use as a mobile..will it lose all it memory if I leave the batteries out for an extended period of time....I won't use batteries while it is mobile

 

V

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• Jan 26, 2015

• #2

Define "lose memory" - no programming at all?

Or if you are asking if it will lose the memory, no, it should not. It will lose the clock settings after a week or so without power.

Also, some functions such as recording will be disabled.

 

jonwienke

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• Jan 26, 2015

• #3

Don't run a 436 without batteries. It will disable recording and other functions. Also, if the power cable jiggles loose, you can corrupt the memory card and temporarily brick the scanner until you reformat it.

 

shew

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• Jan 26, 2015

• #4

OKAY thanks guys..i guess I will bring it to and from my vehicle as needed

 

jonwienke

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• Jan 27, 2015

• #5

Nothing wrong using a 436 as a mobile, just keep a set of batteries in it.