I put rechargeable batteries in last night and turned the switch away from alkaline. Nothing happened, could not get the thing to come on period. Yes I did have it plugged in. I was just using some Energizer rechargeable batteries. Did I put the wrong batteries in? Any more ideas.
All that little switch does is turn on the charging circuit to the rechargeable batteries, it doesn't have to be
in that position for rechargeables to work in your scanner. I leave mine in the Alkaline position all the time, mainly because I power my radio in the car with the car adapter. I don't want it to charge my batteries while I drive to and from work. I always charge my batteries externally, just to keep from burning up my radio. I feel safer that way, a lot of people charge their batteries in their scanners, I just had to save a long time to even purchase mine. I don't want to have to send it in either so I just don't do it.
I use Energizer batteries also, so you don't have wrong batteries.
Sorry to say, but I still think a trip to the shop is in order.
