Frank Olaughlin wrote:

It is normal for the 817 to use power from the batteries in the off state.
It is suggested that when storing the radio, any battery installed should
be removed so that they don't drain and possibly start leaking.

Most electronic devices use power even when off. Why? Because they're not
really off. That "on/off" switch is merely a low current device that tells the
computer to turn things off, or on. But the computer must always have power
applied so that it can perform this function. Not a lot of power to be sure,
but power anyway. Same for computers that are left plugged in to a live
outlet.

Most electronic devices use power even when off. Why? Because they're not
really off. That "on/off" switch is merely a low current device that tells the
computer to turn things off, or on. But the computer must always have power
applied so that it can perform this function. Not a lot of power to be sure,
but power anyway. Same for computers that are left plugged in to a live
outlet.