Actually, I don't know if the batteries are NiCad or NiMh, if the latter, I
don't believe that they have the memory problems associated with the former.

http://www.epinions.com/content_100988391044

The above link is truly a glowing review. The author discusses the use of the
rechargeable batteries on a daily basis.


http://windupradio.com/grundigradio+.htm

A retailer's page on the FR 200


It is a nice radio though. I've posted my comments before on the fact that the
radio feels like it was made by Fisher Price, but I mean that endearingly. The
plastic is relatively soft, and I think that the ability of the radio's shell
to survive a fall is enhanced by the materials that they used.

Regards.


In article ,
(WShoots1) wrote:
I tried one of these. I found the crowded dial a bit cumbersome, too. But it
does have a fine-tuning knob which is great and the frequency accuracy seemed
to be quite good.

It's recommended that the rechargable battery not be used until it's really
needed. Infrequent use of rechargables seems to shorten their lives.

I have so many things, radio and otherwise, that use the standard cells that I
believe I could go a long time with what's in everything and what I have as
spares.

I seem to recall a radio that had a clock drive in it that was woulnd up and
then drove the generator, thus not needing a battery. Weren't these things made
for the African bush?

Bill, K5BY

Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.