Yes, the DT-300VW runs on AAA's, and I use it very often, every day... I'm
running whatever is on my shortwave receiver through FM. And it's true
AAA's do not last as long, but if you have at least 2 sets and one of the
sets on the charger, it really isn't that big of a deal.. However if I take
the radio away from home I have to remember to bring fresh batteries and a
time or two I have ended up buying alkalines while out. Alkalines do last a
lot longer but I have saved hundreds of dollars on batteries using NiMH.


"Ron Hardin" wrote in message
...
Tom Welch wrote:

What are the tradeoffs when buying
radio gear that is powered by AAs
vs. AAAs batteries?

Both AAs and AAAs seem to be priced the
same.

I have never bought a radio using AAAs,
but now I am very interest in buying a
Sony pocket radio that uses AAAs, so
I am thinking of making an exception
to my rule of never buying gear that
uses AAAs.

Tom Welch

AAAs are lighter and smaller. If they're rechargeable, it won't
matter much as to cost to run. The AA has about 3-4 times the capacity
of the AAA though.

I don't think I have any AAA radios, maybe the Sangean DT300VW is. The
IC recorders all seem to be AAA though. Probably a speaker needs AA
to get decent run times.

I've gone to NiMH power on all my radios that have wall-warts.

NiMH has considerably less run time than Alkaline and won't stay
charged over months, which limits its use a little here and there.
--
Ron Hardin


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