JA,

Good Tip and Good Idea :
Having the Batteries "Out" of the Radio while the Radio is
not in-use (in storage in the Glove Box) is a very good idea.

1 - Keeps the Batteries Fresh

2 - Protects the Radio from any Battery Damage.

Put the Batteries "In" to use the Radio -and-
Take the Batteries "Out" for Storage.

MOBILE-TO-GO [No Batteries Required]
Another Trick is to have one of those adjustable
Adapters for a Car's Cigarette Lighter Plug (12 VDC) to
9/6/4.5/3 VDC with the right Plug for the Radio. Turn-Off
the Car's engine and simply run the Radio 'off' the Car's
Battery Power with the Adapter.
-Example- Recoton Universal Car Cigarette Lighter
DC-to-DC Adapter
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ9723947246
-Add- A 23 Foot Reel-Up {Role-Up} Antenna
and you have a Mobile Listening Post.
-Example- Portable Shortwave Reel Antenna
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ9724829580


keep it simple and practical - iane ~ RHF
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