----Original Message-----
From: pat gormley [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:12 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: dx440 question

Danny the regular batteries are 4 d's and the memory batteries are 2 double 
a's.  I had a dx390 which is the more modern version of the dx440 and that 
battery configuration was the same as the earlier models. 73- pat kk3f
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: dx440 question


>I think that, in addition to the large batteries, that radio does use an AA
> or AAA cell for battery backup.  I don't remember where it's located, but 
> I
> remember being stymied when one wasn't present.
> 73,
> Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, Maryland
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Danny Dyer
>> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:31 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: dx440 question
>>
>> Hi Lou, the Sangean equivalent radio is the ats803, and or the 803A, and
>> or
>> 803B./I've heard of all three.
>> In terms of a memory battery,  Since the memories are volatile/will
>> disappear when power is removed, or AA cells are removed, there's likely
>> not
>> any other battery supply for the radio's memories and clock, other than
>> the
>> AA cells.  Meanwhile, in terms of a reset button, I'm not sure, although 
>> I
>> never remember seeing/feeling one, and I've experienced several of the
>> units.
>> Have you checked icanworkthisthing.com for a manual?   that should answer
>> the reset button question---in fact you might find a manual at
>> radioshack.com or 1800theshack, although considering the age of the unit
>> that's a longshot.  *ANother longshot, Universal Radio may have some 
>> info,
>> as they do sell those units used, quite often.  Those old radios do sound
>> great, and usually work very well. Have you tried to bring the unit up
>> strictly with batteries?
>> HTH, Danny.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 7:44 PM
>> Subject: dx440 question
>>
>>
>> >I have an old Radio Shack dx-440 am/fm/sw receiver.  Apparently, it's
>> made
>> > by Sangean and they have their own model number for the same radio.
>> > Anyway,
>> > after nearly 20 years of faithful service as my bedside radio, it has
>> > stopped working.  Actually, that's not quite accurate.  It comes on 
>> > when
>> > plugged in but none of the controls work.  Anyone know if there is a
>> reset
>> > button on the thing.  Or maybe, if there is a lithium battery for the
>> > memory
>> > it has finally given out.  Guess I can't complain after nearly 20 years
>> > but
>> > I'm not willing to say goodbye to the thing just yet.  Thanks.  lou
>