Retekess V115 Portable Digital Radio with AM/FM and Shortwave Tuner

Q: How do you save a radio preset station?
A: To save a radio preset station, first auto scan all the stations. Then, to preset a station to button 1, push the ">II" button to find your preferred station. Push the orange "Memo 5" button for two seconds until you see "CH XX" flashing. Key in number 01 to show CH 01. Push the play button ">II" once and then again to save it to memory. You can preset up to 80 stations on FM, 60 on AM and 300 on SW.

Q: How can I use this radio in my chicken?
A: If your chicken uses a standard microSD card, then you could easily transfer data back and forth between the chicken and the V115.

Q: What type of battery does this unit use?
A: The Retekess V115 uses a small removable BL-5C 3.7 volt 1000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is about 1.25 inches wide by 2 inches tall and about 1/8 inch thick. The radio is supplied with a USB charging cable with a standard type B micro connector. No charging transformer is included. Spare BL-5C lithium-ion batteries and even separate charging accessories are available on the Internet.

Q: Can I play while charging?
A: It depends on the quality of your charger. A cheap Dollar Store charger will cause plenty of interference due to its poor construction. A better charger gives better results. Personally, I use a power bank battery quite often to charge mine. There is absolutely no interference, and it's faster than a phone-type charger plus it's portable! I have a large 20,000 mAh power bank that will literally power the radio for weeks.

Q: Can I record radio programs while I'm away?
A: Yes, you can record radio programs by pressing the on-demand button to record and off to stop recording. However, if you're away, the recorded content can't be saved automatically. You will need to manually save it to a Micro SD card (up to 32 GB) inserted in the radio.

Q: Can I record conversations? Does it have a built-in microphone?
A: Yes, the Retekess V115 has a good quality built-in microphone that can even pick up and record conversations from up to 20 feet away. It can also record from what's playing on the radio. To use the recording function, you will need to insert a Micro SD card (up to 32 GB) into the radio.

Q: If I set the sleep timer to 20 minutes, will it remember this setting?
A: No, it won't remember this setting. When the radio is turned off, the sleep timer will be canceled, and you will need to set it again every night.

Q: Is there a way to mute the radio?
A: Yes, the play/pause button functions as the mute button while in radio mode.

Q: How long does the battery last?
A: The battery lasts for about three evenings, depending on how loud you play it. If you search online, you can find extra batteries with about 10% greater capacity. Spare BL-5C lithium-ion batteries and even separate charging accessories are available on the Internet.

Q: What is the purpose of the square plastic piece with a tab that is attached to the carrying strap?
A: The square plastic piece with a tab that is attached to the carrying strap serves as a prop so you can set the radio on a table and it will be angled up at about a 45-degree angle.