This brings up an important point:

If the radio is to be your only one, then you want rechargable
batteries. That was a major reason I bought the Yaseu (now Vertex).

If for backup, then probably alkalines, though from my readings here I
realize that my information may be terribly 20th century. That was one
reason I sold the Sporty's: it ate batteries.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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If anything eats batteries quicker than a Garmin 295
or a dead short, please show and tell. g

Barnyard BOb - from the Show Me State