BCD436HP charging

[deltaleader]

I have been looking to possibly upgrade my BCD396XT to the newer BCD436HP. I use this primarily as my main scanner at home but like being able to grab and go with it at various times. Having multiple scanners is just not an option for me at the moment...

I read the following in the 436HP manual:

When the scanner is turned on, the scanner does not charge the batteries.
When the scanner is turned off, the scanner will charge the batteries

So this seems counter productive to me for a base scanner that I might want to grab and go with that has been running all day. Might even be a deal breaker for me. I am perplexed as to why Uniden wouldn't allow charging while the scanner is on just like my 396XT.

How are others managing this scenario?

 

[jonwienke]

BS California environmental regulation compliance.

Charge batteries at night when you are sleeping. When plugged into usb power the scanner does not use the batteries. When you unplug, it instantly switches to battery power.

 

[deltaleader]

Ah ok...the manual was unclear if the USB would power the device. Sounds like it does which I would have plugged in while at home using it. Thanks for that bit of information!

 

[buddrousa]

The scanner will not charge the batteries while it is turned on. You must turn off the scanner and turn on charge each and every time. But most all users here will agree use a quality stand alone battery charger.

 

[marksmith]

Best idea is to not use the dumb charger in the radio thst does not monitor battery condition, heat, or anything but a timer.

Get a charger and keep a second set charging.

Mark
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