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![\"Sangean-DT-500W-Front\"](\"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sangean-DT-500W-Front.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"DT-500W-Side\"](\"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DT-500W-Side-217x300.jpg\")
It appears the DT-500W is powered by a rechargeable\u00a0Li-ion Polymer 3.7V (1850mAh) battery. I would expect good longevity from a full charge.<\/p>\n